Welcome!

The Heartland Mediators Association (HMA) is a not-for-profit organization, that brings together individuals in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and surrounding states who share a common interest in mediation as an alternate form of dispute resolution. The Association advocates for and provides education pertaining to mediation; provides a network for information; skill sharing; and referrals.

Mediators are --

• Persons who believe that disputants are capable of finding mutually agreeable solutions to conflict through mediation.
• Persons with expertise in facilitating collaborative problem-solving.
• Aware that informal discussions are less intimidating than court appearances.
• Advocates for the resolving of disputes in ways other than litigation.

Benefits of membership in HMA are:

• a professional listing in the membership roster on the membership page
• four - six newsletters per year, as well as additional mailings
• training sessions throughout the year.

Membership is open to any person involved in mediation or interested in pursuing a career in mediation.