The St. Mary's County Community Mediation Center
About Us

SMCCMC Executive Director. . .

John J. RobertsJohn J. Roberts is co-founder of SMCCMC and manager of Mediation Services of Southern Maryland. He holds a Ph.D. in engineering, has over 30 years experience as a supervisor and general manager in both the public and private sectors, and has logged more than 2000 hours in over 750 cases over past 10 years. Dr. Roberts is a Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution and is on the Advisory Board of the Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office. He continues to volunteer his time and energy to the Center by providing strategic and developmental direction, acting as liaison with local, state and national agencies and organizations, and serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors.

SMCCMC Operations Manager. . .

Lindsey BradleyAs the Community Mediation Center Operations Manager, Lindsey Bradley oversees the day-to-day operations of our Center and acts as principle point of contact with the court system, service agencies, community groups and other referral sources. She coordinates our volunteer staff, which in turn facilitates stronger relationships within our community. Lindsey also looks for new opportunities to advance mediation services in support of diverse legal, business, and community populations across Southern Maryland. Lindsey joined the St. Mary's County CMC in 2005, bringing years of management experience along with her. Lindsey's enthusiasm and creativity led her to shape the St. Mary's County Mediator-Sheriff Alliance, a referral program that combines the talents and goals of mediators and officers.

 

Board of Directors

James Hanley, President Human Relations Consultant

Claudette Jordon, Vice-President

St. Mary's County Department of Social Services
John Roberts, Treasurer Retired SMC business owner
Richard "Dusty" Rhoades, Secretary Patuxent Friends Quaker Meeting
Eleanor "Ernie" Wormwood Poet; Community Services
Nicole Quinn St. Mary's Health Connection
Andrew Holton St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department
Dawna Diaz   
PAX River NAS; Community Arts
   
   
   

Volunteer Mediators

Trained volunteers reflect many segments of our community. Volunteer mediators complete 40 hours of formal training, followed by supervised internship, continuing skills-building and ongoing quality review.

 



The St. Mary's County Community Mediation Center is a non-profit organization. All services are funded by grants, donations, and community fundraising. Donations are tax-deductible. Thank you!






  • Working Together

    Fun with Fundraising
  • Community

    "We're Looking for Trouble" 5K
  • Peacemakers

    John staffing our booth on
    Earth Day in Leonardtown.