Just Mediation Pittsburgh

We are hiring a new Executive Director!

JMP wants to extend a huuuuge CONGRATULATIONS to our sibling organization RentHelpPGH + Eviction Rapid Response for being recognized at the Pittsburgh Pirate's Nonprofit of the Game on September 10th as the Pirates faced off against the Miami Marlins. A portion of each ticket went to support RentHelpPGH's work to bring housing stability to families living in Allegheny County! 🎉 To learn more about RentHelpPGH, visit their website at renthelppghresources.org

Just Mediation Pittsburgh will be closed for Labor Day and reopen on 9/3!

MEET OUR TEAM! Before joining JMP, Sofia worked for the University of Pittsburgh in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies department as an archives associate, where they helped to develop a website linking Bioethics research with Pittsburgh’s specific history during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Sofia strives to include compassionate care, critical thinking, and attention to detail in every aspect of their work, while emphasizing the historic good of communities caring for and about one another. Sofia is an active board member of The Mr. Roboto Project, where they advocate for better accessibility and inclusivity in Pittsburgh’s music scene. In their spare time, Sofia loves to play with their cats, Lentil and Kibbeh, while critiquing book-to-film adaptations of the mid-2000s. Thanks for being part of our team, Sofia!

MEET OUR TEAM! Sam Smith (she/her) is the Mediation Support Specialist with Just Mediation Pittsburgh. Her past experience varies from managing a guesthouse and switchboard operation at Chatham University to increasing access to bike share in Pittsburgh. Help us welcome Sam to the team!

MEET OUR TEAM! Tanika (she/her) is a proud member of the Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence, and Mediators of Color Alliance network. Tanika prefers to utilize a Facilitative Mediation Framework approach, but is open to utilizing the Inclusive Mediation Framework approach when necessary. She runs a small, private practice and enjoys volunteering as a mediator for the District Court of Maryland 'Day of Trial Program' and at the Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center. JMP is elated to have Tanika's expertise on our team as one of our three, full-time staff mediators! Help us welcome Tanika to JMP!!

1 in 14 Renter Households in PA are at Risk of Experiencing an Eviction Filing. It is important to note that despite the rising number of filings, eviction prevention programs are still achieving positive results. These programs encompass various components that include rental and utility assistance, resource navigation, court coordination, landlord tenant mediation services, landlord engagement etc. Counties with diversion programs have experienced substantial increases in withdrawals and settlements, underscoring the significance of these initiatives.  https://lnkd.in/eRRezDDb

MEET OUR TEAM! After completing the Mediator Apprenticeship Program in 2022, Nichole (she/her) joined JMP as a Community Mediator. She is now one of the three incredible mediators on JMP's staff, and additionally mediates custody cases with the Allegheny County Generations program. Nichole is most inspired by the mediation process when she sees it transform people's relationships for the better. Welcome to the Team!

A HUGE thank you to the Division of Community Health at @childrenspgh for hosting JMP at their annual Clinical-Community Partner Showcase! This event provides an opportunity for Children's Hospital clinicians to learn about and connect with local organizations that support the health and well-being of the children and families that we collectively serve. (And we always love tabling alongside our sweet friends at RentHelpPGH 💚)

MEET OUR TEAM! Dana (she,her,hers) comes to Just Mediation Pittsburgh with 8+ years of administrative experience in the fields of higher education and small, community-based nonprofits. She is a graduate of Boston University with both a Bachelors and Masters in English literature. Help us welcome Dana to the team!