Has been involved with conflict resolution programs since 1998. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master of Arts degree in Dispute Resolution, both from Wayne State University. Prior to becoming involved in community mediation, she worked in the corporate setting assisting with employment disputes. She began her employment with The Dispute Resolution Center 2003 as the Mediation Services Coordinator

and assisted in launching the Small Claims Mediation Program and the Domestic Relations Motion Day Program. In 2006, she became the director of mediation services and was responsible for the development and administration various civil and family mediation programs as well as facilitating workshops to various community organizations. In the summer of 2007, Belinda accepted the position of Executive Director and continues to expand the DRC’s services.