ABOUT ERICA

Erica Babino is a transformational mediator with a wealth of professional and personal experience. As an author, facilitator, advanced mediation trainer, and inclusion and belonging practitioner, Erica has more than 18 years of experience as a professional mediator, and inclusion and belonging practitioner. Growing up in a household where effective communication, confidentiality, self-determination, and fairness were emphasized in conflict situations, Erica was inspired to become an educated and skilled mediator and conflict management coach. Her intersectional, lived experience and professional work allow her to understand conflict through a societal lens, creating processes and connections where clients from varied backgrounds feel welcomed and valued.

Education and Experience

Political Science and Sociology, BA

Certified Advanced Family and Divorce Mediation Practitioner and Facilitator

Certified Parent Coordinator Practitioner/ Parenting Plans

Impact of Cultural Differences in Family and Businesses Mediation

Restorative Conversations and Peer Mediation (Adults and Students)

Family Dynamics: Impact and Response to Divorce

Special Issues of Children with Disabilities

Adoption and Divorce Facilitator

Family/Domestic Violence Training Certificate

Racial Equity Facilitator Training Certificate

Dr. Johnny Lake Training:

Understand Race, Culture, and Ethnicity
Navigating Power Dynamics
Community Building
Inclusion and Belonging

Personal Note From Erica

I have personal experience with the complexities and challenges of an expensive divorce in an hourly, highly paid legal system. It took 1 ½ years to complete my divorce so I understand and value how working to resolve issues in an effective, timely, and cost saving manner in order to move forward with self-confidence, enhanced communication skills and a reduction of personal and family tension.
I have experience with separating and divorce when your child(ren)’s best interest is primary. When emotions are getting the best of us, it may be difficult to see through the haze. I will support you in maintaining your focus with the ability co-creating the best solutions that work for your family.
I understand how upsetting it can be in a dispute when depression, anxiety, anger, confusion, and hurt is present and creates an environment that is quite challenging to think about the future. That is when a supportive, educated, compassionate and unbiased mediator is essential.
As an in-race adoptee, adoption consultant and advocate for adoptee rights, my focus is supporting adoptive families from placement to age 15. I have worked with families for the last eight years providing assistance around the area of adoption, reunion, and adoptee mentorship.
I am also a small business owner who has experienced conflict in the workplace and understand how to support those with a dispute while maintaining a working relationship that champions the needs of the business.
I enjoy kayaking, hiking, white water rafting, and community work. I remain grounded in nature as it helps me bring a calm and balanced approach to supporting clients

ABOUT ERICA

Education and Experience

Personal Note From Erica

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