Tracy Scott

I have been a practicing mediator/conflict coach and trainer for nearly 30 years. I started my journey in the United States while studying for my Masters in Conflict Resolution and worked for 6 years as a Supreme Court Certified Mediator/Mentor and Trainer.  I have been practicing in New Zealand for the past 20 years.  My mahi is largely in Family, Commercial, Community and Employment related conflicts as a Consultant, Mediator, Trainer and Coach. I also established a Youth Resiliency programme 9 years ago, working within a number of Canterbury Koura.  I also work as a Voice of Child Specialist and am learning Te Reo Māori.

I am passionate about the process of collaborative communication and problem solving both in my role as a mediator and as an educator. I also feel strongly about the mediation process as a forum to foster positive change, understanding of diversity and effective communication. My Kaupapa is needs based and to work professionally and respectfully with families and tamariki.

I spent 6 years as a Virginia Supreme Court, Mediator/Mentor/Trainer, and presented at a number of conferences there and assisted in the development of a Neighbourhood Peacemaker programme in the Norfolk Projects. I worked with youth in Diversion programmes and Correctional Facilities. For the past 20 years I have been in Aotearoa working in private practice and set up New Zealand’s longest running Community Mediation Service that had to close its doors after 14 years of service.  I am a proud mother of 1, a passionate netball coach and still perform with a mature Dance Company. He aha te mea nui o tea ao ? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.