“I have had the privilege of experiencing B's facilitation in several mediation spaces. B is a highly skilled and compassionate facilitator who holds many critical must-haves for someone in their role: B is trauma-informed, rooted in racial justice, and holds an analysis of power in their approach to conflict. B also is so joyful and draws on healing and centering practices in order to invite participants to show up as their best selves. B is able to facilitate a space that makes people feel seen and heard, while also encouraging and inviting participants to listen to each other, interrogate assumptions, and shift from a place of conflict to working together toward a common goal and vision. Put simply- B believes people can change and that we need each other in this work. B's approach has made me personally more open to conflict, and the generativity and connection it can create. It is always an honor to work with B, and highly recommend!”

Testimonials

“B. is a grounded, skilled, and holistic facilitator who is able to guide challenging processes with integrity and compassion. B. helped me feel safe and seen while also encouraging me to be brave and step outside of my comfort zone for personal and interpersonal transformation. They come to this work with a deep well of expertise within social justice movements, allowing them to bring and reflect back a nuanced understanding of systemic dynamics at play. They hold racial justice at the center alongside other power dynamics that may be in the room. I highly recommend B. Anderson to facilitate the difficult yet important courageous conversations that are needed to move forward.”

“I’ve learned fairly quickly through the years that life will present you with unfortunate incidents and in that time I’ve had no better ally than B. Anderson.  They mediated my divorce at a time when lawyers and conventional wisdom was failing and in matter of a few sessions ended a year long stalemate.  Added bonus: I still employ many of the tools B. shared with me in those sessions. Results with care…a healthy combination. “

“What can I say? B, at their core is a heart-centered person. They, inevitably (and thankfully) take this into their work; along with obvious extensive training.  They have mediated two major…major life events with me and a loved one. After our mediations, we’ve walked away with clarity and equity in a way that would not have been possible without B’s expertise, care, skillful listening, patience, and objective approach. They remind of us of our why and our commitment to the greater goals- greater than our respective egos, feelings, attachments, etc.

It felt as if we were carefully guided through our toughest conversations. For that I am forever grateful. Needless to say, I highly recommend B as a mediator to anyone who finds themselves at an impasse and is in need of a resolution.”