Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Local Maryland Mediator Awarded Volunteer Mediator of the Year

Patricia Ritchie, co-founder and CEO of Peace by Peace, LLC, has been named the Community Mediation Volunteer of the Year by Community Mediation Maryland.

Columbia, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 8, 2008 –- Community Mediation Maryland (CMM) awarded local mediator, Patricia Ritchie, the Community Mediation Volunteer of the Year Award for the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College.

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"Patricia Ritchie is one of the most versatile mediators at the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center." Kathy Rockefeller, Director, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College, goes on to say, "Patricia is one of those rare volunteers on whom non-profit organizations, like ours, can count on to get the job done and always represent the organization in a professional manner. In addition to her mediation work, Patricia conducts workshops in schools, the community, and at the college, where her lively and engaging style have won her glowing praise from participants."

Patricia Ritchie is the co-founder and CEO of Peace by Peace, LLC. With partner, Lindsay Kreisher, their organization strives to further create, nurture and strengthen relationships within the community. By working with businesses, the Howard County Education System, and local residents, Peace by Peace established itself as the leading conflict resolution provider in Howard County.

"At Peace by Peace, LLC, we assist a wide array of people involved in conflict. We specialize in aiding corporate organizations to foster healthy relationships within companies." Lindsay Kreisher, President of Peace by Peace, continues, "We work within the educational system to give troubled youth alternative conflict resolution techniques. We work with families dealing with divorce and custody issues as alternatives to costly court battles. We also provide workshops for mediators-in-training."

About Peace by Peace, LLC
Peace by Peace specializes in mediation and conflict resolution services. With over eight years conflict resolution expertise, Peace by Peace focuses primarily on family, corporate and educational cases. For more information about Peace by Peace, please contact Heather McIlwraith, pr@peacebypeacemediation.com 1-(888)-801-3151 or visit http://www.peacebypeacemediation.com/pr/

About Community Mediation Maryland
Community Mediation Maryland Centers are located throughout the State of Maryland. All provide mediation services at the community level. For more information call 888-826-2262.

About MCRC
The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center (MCRC) at Howard Community College promotes peaceful resolution of conflicts by providing mediation and conflict resolution education and training to the Howard County community. For more information email: mcrc@howardcc.edu

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