Our Mission

Changing relationships through peaceful conflict resolution.

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower our entire community by strengthening conflict resolution skills and fostering cultures of effective communication.

Our Values

Empathy, Learning, Inclusion, Community & Inspiration

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2022 WV Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year

The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) exemplifies excellence in community impact, collaboration, and volunteerism, making it a deserving nominee for the 2022 Non-Profit of the Year Award. By providing accessible mediation and conflict resolution services, WVDRC transforms lives and strengthens the Wenatchee Valley, achieving significant results through innovative strategies.

Mediators

Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center supports a team of certified mediators with training and experience in a wide variety of cases. Our mediators come from various professional backgrounds and voluntarily offer their time and services to WVDRC, so we can offer affordable quality services.

Meet the Team

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    Jennifer Talbot

    Executive Director

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    Lucy Gomez

    Program Coordinator

  • Cathy Oden

    Program Manager

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    Jenn Riley

    Resolution Specialist

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    Bridgett Barker

    Administrative Specialist

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    Paige Ahnemiller

    Project Specialist

Community Volunteers

Mediators & More

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Website & Communications

Board of Directors

  • Brett McDonald

    Board President

  • Nick Gagner

    Board Vice President

  • Edgar Romero

    Treasurer

  • Selina Danko

    Board Secretary

  • Anwen Cook

    Board Member

  • Joanne Dalinkus

    Board Member

  • Luis Martinez Rocha

    Board Member

  • Ramon Rodriguez

    Board Member

Our Valued Affiliates

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The History of Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

Dispute Resolution Centers have been in existence in Washington State since 1984 in accordance with Washington State statute RCW 7.75.  Through the leadership of founding director Lynn Yialelis and the Equal Justice Advisory Council, the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) began to take shape in 2005 with a vision to offer alternative dispute resolution and mediation services to the community.  Recruitment and training of certified mediators began in October 2005.  On February 20, 2006, Chelan County Commissioners passed Resolution 2006-26 authorizing the creation and operation of the WVDRC. 

The WVDRC is a member of Resolution Washington, a network of 21 nonprofit Dispute Resolution Centers across the state committed to providing cost-effective conflict resolution services and expertise that empowers communities to work together to resolve conflicts and find solutions.