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MEET THE TEAM

Laura Ronn - Family Mediator

Laura Ronn - FMCA Mediator - Director

I founded Family Mediation North East (now Pax Mediation) with 3 colleagues in 2012. I hold the highest level of family mediation accreditation (FMCA) and have been working as an accredited family mediation since 2007, also qualifying as Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) so I can supervise other mediators. In the past, I trained and qualified as a solicitor but these days I work full time in family mediation and do not practice law.

 

I am a trainer and supported the national delivery of the Separated Parents Information Programme. I am a Resolution trained Family Consultant in the Collaborative Law process and I am both registered with the Family Mediation Council (FMC) and a member of the Family Mediators Association (FMA).

Sarah-Jane Turnbull - Family Mediator

Sarah-Jane Turnbull - FMCA Mediator - Director

I hold the highest level family mediation accreditation (FMCA) and have been working as an accredited family mediator since 2016. I hold an honours degree in Law and, through my work with Cafcass (Children and Families Court Advisory and Support Service), I am experienced in working within private law proceedings. I am also a qualified mediation supervisor (Professional Practice Consultant).

 

I sit on the National Family Mediation Council Standards Board (FMSB) which advises and oversees the implementation of, and adherence to, the Family Mediation Council’s professional standards. I am also a member of the local Family Justice Board. I am both registered with the Family Mediation Council (FMC) and a member of the Family Mediators Association (FMA).

Oliver Dobson - Family Mediator

Oliver Dobson - FMCA Mediator

I hold the highest level of family mediation accreditation (FMCA) and have been working as an accredited family mediator since 2021, having joined the company in 2017.

 

I am a law graduate from Durham University and I have previously worked for the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and the listening service, NightLine. I am both registered with the Family Mediation Council (FMC) and a member of the Family Mediators Association (FMA).

Harriette Boyden - Family Mediator

Harriette Boyden - FMCA Mediator

I hold the highest level of family mediation accreditation (FMCA) and have been working as an accredited family mediator since 2016. I was previously the Chief Executive of Relate Northumberland and Tyneside and hold a foundation qualification in family therapy.

 

I am an experienced trainer and supported the national delivery of the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP). I also worked as a consultant to Cafcass on their Domestic Violence Service provision. I am both registered with the Family Mediation Council (FMC) and a member of the Family Mediators Association (FMA).

Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith - Administrator

I was delighted to join the team in 2021 to help provide administrative support to our mediators. I have many years of experience in business administration including the NHS, along with my charity work for The Stroke Association. I am particularly experienced in dealing with those going through conflict and difficult times and am passionate about improving lives by encouraging positive communication. Often your first point of contact, I can explain what the mediation process involves and answer any questions you may have.

Margot Moffitt - FMCA Mediator Consultant

Margot Moffitt - FMCA Mediator Consultant

I am a highly experienced family solicitor with over 30 years experience on the Law Society’s Family Law and Children panels. I have over 18 years of accredited family mediation experience.

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I qualified as a mediation supervisor (Professional Practice Consultant) and undertook training to meet with children in the mediation process (CIM).

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