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Neutral ProfilePamela K. Struss, PhD is a scholar practitioner with expertise in community development (housing, poverty & growth) judicial mediation, community engagement, local governance and religious organizations. She is an MS Alumna of ICAR now the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution @ George Mason and received her Doctoral Degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from NOVA Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale FL. She practices domestically and internationally and has worked with the governments in Ecuador and Suriname, Prince William, Lancaster, Northumberland, City of Petersburg and Westmoreland Counties, VA and is a certified Mediator for the Virginia Association of Realtors, Prince William Association of Realtors, a Virginia Supreme Court certified mediator, mentor, trainer and a MC3 Certified Mediator, and liaison to Prince William County General District Court’s mediation program. She is the Past President of the Virginia Mediation Network, Board of Directors for MC3 Certified Mediators and belongs to numerous professional organizations related to the conflict resolution and peacebuilding field. Dr. Struss enjoys a full academic life: teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate core and practice-based courses for several universities; publishing articles and books, and conference presentations. In the fall of 2023, Dr. Struss founded the Greater Richmond Community Mediation Center serving the mediation needs of the greater Richmond area including the courts of Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg and City of Richmond. In addition to working with courts, she also works with the area city governments, school districts and community organizations.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
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Education
NOVA Southeastern University
PhD · Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Class of 2013
George Mason University
MS · Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Class of 2006
University of Texas at Arlington
BA · Political Science/Public Administration
Work History
3 PositionsFounder
Greater Richmond Community Mediation Center
2023 – Present
Serving the mediation needs of the greater Richmond area including the courts of Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg and City of Richmond.
Founder
Resilient Women of the Northern Neck Dialogue
Building bridges between all women regardless of ethnicity, socio economic level and education.
Senior Consultant (Past)
Northumberland County Community Liaison Board
With the Sheriff’s Department.
Honors & Recognition
1 HonorMediator of the Year
Fairfax County
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