Julia Mendelow, JSM Mediation Services

Julia brings extensive experience in dispute resolution, organizational leadership, and facilitation, including: 

• Mediator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Conflict Resolution Center, St. Louis.
• Executive roles within national academic institutions and nonprofit organizations.
• Mediation trainer and coach with Communication and Conflict Management Associates.
• Master Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Missouri State University.
• Missouri Rule 17 Civil Mediation and Rule 88 Family Law Mediation training.
• Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California, Intergovernmental Management.

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Why Julia Became a Mediator

Julia has long been driven by a deep passion for problem solving and conflict resolution. For her, becoming a mediator was a natural extension of her commitment to helping individuals and organizations reach their fullest potential. She believes conflict is an inevitable part of growth; when people strive for improved outcomes, stronger performance, or healthier relationships, tension can emerge - and that tension can be transformative.
 
Through mediation, Julia works to turn those challenging moments into opportunities: opportunities to strengthen relationships, foster understanding, enhance workplace productivity, and support long‑term employee loyalty and retention.

 Julia’s practice centers on turning conflict into growth, understanding, and long‑term success.

​What Sets Julia Apart

Julia blends deep experience and perspective with a collaborative, dialogue‑driven approach that helps people uncover their own best solutions.

Julia brings a diverse professional and educational background shaped by years of experience in complex, matrixed organizations and in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. Grounded in proven organizational and facilitation best practices, she approaches conflict with a collaborative mindset and a deep belief in the power of meaningful dialogue.
 
Her goal is to create a supportive, structured environment where parties can come together, explore their perspectives, and determine for themselves how to creatively problem solve and build forward‑looking paths that reflect their shared interests.

Julia doesn’t impose solutions - she helps people discover them.

To schedule a virtual mediation or confidentially explore whether mediation is the right next step for you, please contact JSM Mediation Services.