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Registration is Open

October 6, 2022 by ormediate

Everything you need to know about the conference can be found here.
This year’s conference will host virtual workshops on Friday and Saturday. The Conference will conclude Saturday with in-person socials in Portland and Salem starting at 4:00pm.

Thank you to our members, speakers and volunteers who shaped this year’s program!

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Annual Membership Meeting Notice
Portland & Salem Socials


Thank you for your generosity

The Annual Conference is OMA’s main fundraising activity and we are extremely grateful for
your contribution at the below level. Every little bit helps drive the mission so if you are
unable to provide a contribution, we still welcome you and ask for a $10 contribution.

For non-members introduced to OMA for the first time, we hope you’ll find value
and new friends in the 1 year individual membership that’s included with the registration fee.

OMA Member

2 Day Conference


Paid Practitioner $100
Nonprofit Practitioner $75
Volunteer Mediator $50
Student $25
Minimum $10

Non-Member

2 Day Conference


$150
Includes 1 year
individual membership for first time new members

• Non-Member scholarships are available •
email [email protected] or call 503-872-9775 for information  



Support Through a Sponsorship

Thank you for considering a sponsorship at this year’s conference.
OMA has historically received approximately 50% of funding from the Annual Conference
and in the wake of the pandemic, your contribution will help us build back
and continue the success of providing training, support and continuing education
to mediators and supporters of mediation in Oregon.

Gold

Sponsor


Name and logo in program materials

Listed on OMA’s website partner page for one year

Campaign call out after conference

4 conference tickets

$1000

Silver

Sponsor


Name and logo in program materials

Listed on OMA’s website partner page for one year

Campaign call out after conference

2 conference tickets

$500

Bronze

Sponsor


Name and logo in program materials

Listed on OMA’s website partner page for one year

Campaign call out after conference

 

$250

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Conference RFP Presenters

August 8, 2022 by ormediate

We received a great response from our June pre-planning conference survey and the OMA Board would like to say Thank You to everyone who participated!

Our Conference Committee is excited to announce this year’s conference will host virtual workshops and sessions as well as synchronous socials at various locations in Oregon.

If you’d like to submit an educational program, we are inviting our community to submit proposals 45 – 120 minutes in length around the following topics by August 31:

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Building a Mediation Practice
  • Skill Building
  • Ethics in Mediation
  • Using Mediation Skills in Non-Mediation Professions
  • Panel Presentations
  • Marketing, Advertising, Social Media and/or Website Building
  • Emerging Trends in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Submit Your Proposal Here

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2022 Fall Conference November 4 + 5

July 17, 2022 by Oregon Mediation Association

OMA’s Annual Fall Conference planning is underway! Thank you to our membership who provided feedback to help us shape this years’ experience. Watch your email for program announcements. If you are not already an OMA Member, we invite you to join our vibrant community of mediators who are committed to the development, support and advocacy of mediation in the State of Oregon. Explore Membership Benefits

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Bridging the Gap Through Mediation and Beyond: Conference Update and Photos

January 10, 2020 by ormediate

Our OMA 2019 Conference was a great success! We hosted our 33rd annual conference back in Portland after spending 2018 in Eugene. We had great turnout – long-time practitioners, volunteer mediators, community members, students, and some new friendly faces to the profession. Our theme was “Managing Conflict: Bridging the Gap through Mediation and Beyond.”  Back in 2018, our committee decided to begin providing “tracks” throughout the conference, or certain strings of workshops to attend that would be dedicated to topics such as family, business, or diversity and inclusion. Based on the positive feedback in 2018, we decided to continue expanding upon those “tracks” to develop networking within conference participants. We grew our list to six tracks, and will continue to create robust opportunities for more specialized education throughout the year. OMA also created a new award for 2019, or the “Spirit of Mediation” award. The committee awarded four practitioners who embody the “spirit” of mediation through one or more luminaries. The award winners were: Bryan Egan, Rene Bove, Stuart Watson, and Jack Bevilaqua. The board also shared initiatives each committee is working on during our annual open meeting, including a Mediators of Color network across Oregon. Finally, we introduced our new mentorship program during the conference. Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested in learning more.

  • Rene Bouve, 2019 Spirit of Mediation Award Recipient
  • Devin Howington discusses Certification survey results
  • Tera Cleland, OMA Board Member and President
  • Amy Chase Herman and Meagan Robbins (Board Member)
  • Amy Chase Herman, Alice Inez and Gene Tish (new Board Member for 2020)
  • Keynote Speaker Alison Allen-Hall, The Oregon Peace Institute
  • Chris Sheesley, Donna Silverberg and Clare Fowler
  • Connections
  • Taking moments to connect
  • John Inglish, OMA Board Member and Secretary
  • Keynote Traci Rosi, and family mediator Kathleen Maloney
  • Keynote Speaker Traci Rossi, Portland State University Center for Women’s Leadership
  • Dr. Fowler with Mediate.com
  • Conveying Empathy in the Digital Age
  • Sam Imperati on Walking the Fine Line Between Impartiality and Advocacy
  • Yes, we love mediation

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News and Announcements

  • Registration is Open
  • Conference RFP Presenters
  • 2022 Fall Conference November 4 + 5
  • Black Lives Matter – In Pursuit of Equity Informed Mediation
The Oregon Mediation Association

Welcome to OMA

Conflict is a natural part of life. Managed correctly, conflict can positively transform lives and relationships. Mediators are trained to understand the source of conflicts and identify a path away from adversarial positions toward positive growth and change. Mediators create a safe space to have difficult conversations. The Oregon Mediation Association works to build greater awareness of mediation as a useful conflict management tool.

OMA in a Nutshell

OMA is a network of practitioners and supporters who are committed to the development, support and advocacy of mediation in Oregon.

Mission

OMA's mission is to help Oregonians transform the way they confront and resolve conflict in their personal lives and in their communities.

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Tigard, OR  97223

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