Professor Jill Howieson, Lead Trainer 

Jill holds degrees in English, Psychology (Hons) and an LLB (Hons) and a PhD in Law. She is an inaugural board member of the National Mediator Standards Board, a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS), and Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP).

Jill works from an inter-disciplinary socio-legal perspective and conducts empirical research. She has conducted training workshops in mediation, negotiation and stakeholder facilitation for a variety of entities. Her research areas include procedural justice, the use of mediation in cases involving family violence, and legal education.

Jill is currently also the Director of the UWA Mediation Clinic, and co-ordinates several units in the University of Western Australia’s Law School.

Before entering academia, Jill practised as a solicitor in the area of dispute resolution at Mallesons Stephen Jacques.

Dr Darren Moroney, Lead Trainer 

Darren holds a PhD in Psychology, and is a registered psychologist, Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS), and Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP).

As a mediator, Darren facilitates dispute resolution processes in a number of contexts including workplace, community, family, local government, and high-conflict VRO referrals from the Children’s Court of Western Australia.

As a Lead Trainer, Darren has introduced a mentalizing-informed approach to dispute resolution to practitioners across of Australia, including through UWA’s AMDRAS National Mediation Accreditation programs and Family Dispute Resolution courses.

Darren is currently also Co-Director of the UWA Mediation Clinic, and teaches into several units in the University of Western Australia’s Law School.

Tania Waters

Tania is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS) and the founder of Taite, an organisation specialising in the resolution of workplace conflict. 

As an internationally experienced senior leader, Tania is passionate about the tool of mediation and the countless possibilities that arise as a result of its effective application.

Brianna Friberg

Brianna is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS) and employment lawyer, currently working at the Chamber of Commerce WA.

Brianna has represented clients in the Federal Court, Fair Work Commission, WA Industrial Relations Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission and is an experienced negotiator.