Welcome to MESA Dispute Resolution

Expert mediation training in Texas designed to train, empower and connect mediators with practical and advanced skills.

Our Trainings

30-Hour Advanced Family Mediation Training

Interactive sessions designed to teach advanced family mediation skills

40-Hour Basic Mediation Certification

Interactive sessions designed to build practical mediation skills step-by-step

Meet Our Team

Marisela Maddox

is a licensed Texas attorney and a TMCA credentialed mediator. She is committed to a party-driven, mediator-facilitated approach to mediation. Marisela is currently president of the Austin Mediators Association and volunteers with three central Texas Dispute Resolutions Centers in the central Texas area. She holds a Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediation from Tel Aviv University in Israel. For fun, she is an avid runner, collector of mid-century modern jewelry, and family mediator to her preteens.

Michelle Edwards

is a TMTR Approved Trainer, TMCA Credentialed Advanced Mediator, and Licensed Psychologist. She has served on the board of the Austin Mediators Association as Vice President and Community Outreach Coordinator, and has a private mediation practice. Michelle completed her doctorate from the APA-accredited New Mexico State Counseling Psychology program. She focuses on combining her counseling and mediation skills to promote collaborative communication. Michelle also serves as a volunteer mediator for the Austin Dispute Resolution Center.

Matt Smith Rubio

Matt Smith is a therapist and mediator at Shalom Austin - Jewish Family Service. He also serves as the Vice-President of the Austin Mediators Association. Matt mediates in English and Spanish and has an interest in mediation across barriers of language and culture.

Clay Avery

is licensed to practice law in Texas, but chooses to focus on using mediation as a primary means for conflict resolution. With extensive mediation experience, Clay is a strong believer in the Community-Based approach to collaborative problem solving. As a TMCA Credentialed Advanced Mediator, he is an active volunteer mediator at the Austin Dispute Resolution Center in addition to coaching future mediators during the DRC's 40-hour basic mediator training. He also teaches Conflict Analysis & Resolution as part of the Doctorate of Leadership in Higher Education program at St. Edward’s University in Austin. Clay serves as Treasurer on the board of the Austin Mediators Association and is a member of the Board of the Texas Association of Mediators. Clay holds a BBA from Texas Christian University and a JD from the University of Texas School of Law.

I just completed the 40-hour Basic Mediation course at the Austin Dispute Resolution Center and couldn’t be more impressed. The program was extremely well-organized, with a perfect balance of materials, fact patterns, exercises, and role plays that made the learning experience both engaging and practical. The quality of the trainers was outstanding — each brought unique insights from their diverse professional backgrounds, which really enriched the course. Everyone involved was kind, professional, and clearly dedicated to helping participants succeed. I left the course feeling confident and well-prepared to begin mediating. Highly recommend to anyone interested in mediation, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills

Meredith M.

Excellent, thorough, and challenging 40-hour mediator training course taught by experienced mediators who share valuable insight into the mediation process.

David S.

★★★★★

★★★★★

Get in Touch

Questions about our mediation trainings? We're here to help you take the next step.

Phone

+1-512-593-8620

Email

info@mesadisputeresolution.com