Our Mission,
Values & Team
Our Mission
Mountain Mediation brings people together to prevent conflict, resolve disputes, and improve communication for a more inclusive community.
We envision a community where people have the skills and support to navigate conflict constructively, where everyone has access to peaceful dispute resolution, and where restorative practices replace punitive approaches.
Our Vision
Mountain Mediation aims to foster a compassionate community in which people with differing viewpoints listen to each other with understanding and mutual respect. Active individual participation is key to promoting vibrant communities. By supporting people in addressing conflicts and challenges in their own lives, we help increase their capacity to more effectively engage in broader civic life.
A long history serving the Wasatch Back, with a focus on Summit & Wasatch Counties.
Mountain Mediation has been serving Summit and Wasatch Counties since 2005. For over 20 years, we’ve helped hundreds of families, neighbors, and community members resolve conflicts peacefully.
Initially created to support small claims court litigants in Summit County, over the past two decades, Mountain Mediation has expanded to also offer comprehensive mediation, communication training programs, landlord/tenant education and eviction prevention across our region.
About Our Mediators
Mountain Mediation is committed to providing high quality, professional mediation services.
Court and Community Mediators
All Mountain Mediation mediators are qualified on the Utah State Court Roster of Mediators. As a training organization, from time to time, a mediator in training from our Practicum Program may observe or co-mediate in our court and community mediation sessions.
Family and Divorce Mediators
Our family and divorce mediator team is comprised of four top-notch domestic mediators who combine 50+ years of experience in family law and mediation. They are each qualified on the Utah State Court Domestic Roster and are part of our Family Mediation Pilot Program to ensure underserved and modest means populations in our communities have access to affordable and effective dispute resolution options.
Mediators in Training
As part of our commitment to strengthening mediation services in Utah, Mountain Mediation offers a Practicum Program to help individuals get on the Utah State Court Roster of Mediators. As such, we provide opportunities for Mediators in Training to observe and co-mediate in our court and community mediation sessions. Mediators in Training will be identified as such and always act under the guidance of an experienced Mountain Mediation mediator. A Mediator in Training may also observe, but never co-mediate a family or divorce mediation.
Accessibility
We believe everyone deserves access to conflict resolution services, regardless of financial means. We offer reduced fees and free services to ensure no one is turned away.Confidentiality
We create safe spaces where people can speak openly, knowing their conversations are confidential.Empowerment
We help people find their own solutions rather than imposing decisions on them.Neutrality
Our mediators, facilitators, and trainers don’t take sides. We facilitate dialogue without judgment.Restoration
We focus on repairing harm and restoring relationships rather than punishment.Community
We believe strong communities are built through dialogue, understanding, and constructive conflict resolution.
Our Values
Our Team
Gretchen Lee
Executive Director
Gretchen is an attorney and a court-qualified mediator with the Utah Courts. She has an extensive government relations background- having worked as an attorney for the Utah State Legislature drafting statutes and other policy documents over an eight-year period. Gretchen serves on the Board of Trustees for the Utah Council of Conflict Resolution (current chair) and has recently been appointed by the Utah Supreme Court to serve on the Legal Services Innovation Committee. She graduated from Colgate University and Emory School of Law.
Nicole E. Droitsch
Associate Director
Nicole (“Ned”) is a facilitator, trainer, and connector with 20+ years of experience helping people and organizations communicate, collaborate, and grow. As our Associate Director, Ned brings curiosity, creativity, and calm to conversations, trainings, and leadership development. Her background includes leading national training programs, improving nonprofit operations, and running her own small business. Ned holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix, a BS in Mass Communication from Virginia Commonwealth University, and certifications in HR, Management, and Mediation.
Joanna Salvador
Outreach & Case Manager
Joanna is our Outreach Coordinator and Case Manager. She helps lead landlord-tenant eviction diversion efforts and connects community members with local resources and support. Joanna specializes in outreach, partnership building, and conflict resolution. She holds a degree in Family Science with an emphasis in Latin American Studies from Brigham Young University. She has worked with nonprofits including GEAR UP Utah supporting education opportunities for low-income students. She is passionate about strengthening the communities around her and has called Utah home for the past two years.
Agatha Schiodtz
Housing Mediator
Agatha is a bilingual (English/Spanish) mediator with 7+ years experience working abroad in conflict resolution. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which has given her a strong foundation for understanding human behavior, communication, and the emotions that surface in conflict. Her formal training at Utah Dispute Resolution has equipped her with the tools and strategies to guide parties toward fair and constructive agreements. She is committed to creating a respectful and safe space where everyone involved is heard.
Yehemy Zavala Orozco
Eviction Prevention Project Manager
Yehemy has worked as a community health worker in different areas of the nonprofit sector for the past 12 years. Yehemy is an immigrant from Mexico. Previous to working with Mountain Mediation, Yehemy worked at the Utah Housing Coalition providing comprehensive education on eviction expungement, and tenant rights, among other topics.
Maydeline Casiano
Community Engagement Specialist
Maydeline, our Community Engagement Specialist, builds relationships between the organization and the communities it serves. Her work focuses on outreach, education, partnerships, and connecting individuals and families with helpful resources and services. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Utah Valley University. Maydeline is passionate about serving others and creating opportunities that strengthen the community.
Brendee Janz
Small Claims Mediation Coordinator
Brendee began her career co-owning a medical clinic and commercial property, where she managed finance, accounting, design, and marketing. She later earned a Bachelor of Business Admin. in Finance and Marketing from Idaho State University. After developing an interest in dispute resolution, Brendee became a certified Utah State Court rostered mediator. She regularly volunteers her mediation services and serves on her community’s Lodging Tax Board.
Lon Tibbitts
Mediation Practicum Coordinator
Since retiring as a senior manager with American Express in 2018, Lon has been a steady presence for Mountain Mediation at small claims court, routinely mediating commercial, contractor and landlord/tenant disputes. With a passion for mentoring new mediators, Lon has been instrumental in starting Mountain Mediation’s Practicum Program. Lon is also a member of the Mountain Mediation Landlord/Tenant mediation team.
Board of Directors
C J Veverka
President
C J Veverka is a partner at Maschoff Brennan’s Park City office and a U.S. patent attorney and intellectual property litigator. Licensed in Utah and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he’s represented clients in nearly 100 mediations across the country over the past 31 years. C J is passionate about helping clients find early, amicable resolutions and has long been part of the Park City community.
Diana Ximena Sylvester
Vice President
Diana Ximena Sylvester has worked in the Park City School District for 23 years as an ESL teacher, preschool educator, dual language immersion teacher, and interventionist focused on English and Spanish language development. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, she is known for building supportive learning environments that help students thrive. Diana has lived in Park City for 26 years and enjoys traveling with her family to explore different cultures and languages.
Beth Holzman
Secretary
Beth is a consultant advising corporations, nonprofits, and governments on corporate responsibility, human rights, and social impact. For over 20 years, she’s helped 50+ organizations with strategic planning, sustainability initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. In Park City, Beth has supported several local nonprofits and community initiatives and volunteers as a ski instructor for the Local Women’s Program at PCMR/Canyons. She holds degrees in Sociology and Peace & Justice Studies from Tufts University.
Moe Hickey
Treasurer
Moe Hickey is the Executive Director of Voices for Utah Children and former Managing Director of the Park City Institute. He previously served as president of the Park City Board of Education and on the Executive Committee of the Park City Education Foundation. Before moving into nonprofit leadership, Moe spent 20 years in global financial markets, finishing his career as Managing Director of Global Emerging Markets at Cantor Fitzgerald. He now lives in Park City with his wife and two children.
Sue Banerjee
Board Member
Sue is the Executive Director of PC Tots, a nonprofit early education and childcare provider serving Summit County families. She leads the organization’s mission to provide equitable access to high quality childcare. Sue holds a law degree from George Washington University and has worked in employment, civil rights, corporate law, and client development. Since moving to Park City, she’s been involved in local education and community organizations, including the Park City Education Foundation and Women’s Giving Fund.
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Anne A. Cameron
Board Member
Anne has practiced family law in Park City and surrounding communities since 2007 and now focuses exclusively on mediation. She is a court rostered Domestic Mediator, Master Mediator, and Domestic Mediation Mentor, and owns Anne Cameron Mediation, serving families throughout Utah. Licensed in Utah since 2000, Anne previously worked as a prosecutor, family law litigator, and collaborative family law attorney. In 2021, she was appointed to the Utah Judicial Council Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee.
Christine Coleman
Board Member
Christine Coleman is a senior marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and foundations. As Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Park City Community Foundation, she leads branding, content, digital marketing, and public relations efforts. A Park City native, Christine returned home in 2018 after many years in the Bay Area and is passionate about community, equity, and team development.
Rosa Garcia
Board Member
Rosa Garcia is an Assistant Property Manager at Todd Hollow, where she has spent the past decade connecting residents with rental assistance resources. Passionate about housing advocacy, especially within the Latino community, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges families face. Originally from California, Rosa has lived in Hideout, Utah for 10 years and is a proud mother of three.
Shana L. Hopperstead
Board Member
Shana retired in 2024 as President and COO of the Gas Training Association, a nonprofit focused on natural gas industry education. She brings 30+ years of leadership experience across energy, healthcare, financial services, and higher education, including roles with General Electric, Zions Bancorporation, and Western Governors University. Shana holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Westminster College and is active in the Park City community.
Maddy Shear
Board Member
Maddy retired in 2023 after 15 years as a nonprofit consultant, where she facilitated strategic planning and board and staff retreats for local organizations. Earlier in her career, she spent 12 years at Hasbro, retiring as Vice President of Marketing for the Parker Brothers Board Games division. More recently, Maddy has served as board chair for several local organizations, including the Summit County Library. She enjoys reading, hiking, road trips, and spending time with her family.
Our Domestic Mediators
Anne A. Cameron
Anne, who also serves on the board, is passionate about helping families in conflict find practical, sustainable solutions through mediation. She is particularly committed to expanding access to domestic mediation for underrepresented and underserved communities, helping more Utah families access affordable, effective dispute resolution through Mountain Mediation.
Mindi Hansen
Mindi is an attorney-mediator and member of the Utah Court’s Domestic Mediation roster with nearly fifteen years of family law experience. She is passionate about helping families find more collaborative and lasting resolutions through mediation and is proud to support Mountain Mediation’s mission of expanding access to domestic mediation.
Natalie J. Malovich, Ph.D
With nearly thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist, she has seen firsthand the impact that conflict, separation, and divorce can have on families. She believes mediation provides a more constructive path forward, helping parents work together to find solutions that support their children while avoiding the emotional and financial costs of litigation.
Shane Marx
Shane approaches mediation as a structured, solution-focused process that helps parties identify their priorities and work toward voluntary agreements. Drawing on his experience as both a mental health professional and family law attorney, he helps de-escalate conflict, foster productive communication, and guide participants toward practical, lasting resolutions.
MAKE AN IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY
Become a volunteer. Join our team of trained volunteers who help community members resolve conflicts peacefully. Learn more here.
Donate. We are a nonprofit community organization and provide mediation services on a sliding scale. Your donation allows us to off our services at reduced fees for clients with financial needs.
2026
Utah Housing Coalition
Housing Stability & Solutions Award Winner
2024 Women’s Giving Fund Runner Up Winner
