Dr. Betsy Bell, Ph.D.
Founder and business owner Dr. Betsy Bell is a charismatic and inspirational Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioner with over 25 years’ experience. Dr. Bell graduated from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) with the highest honor, Commandant’s Award. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, she served as an ADR practitioner, equipping top leadership with organizational climate assessments and action plans for improvement.
Dr. Bell served in various leadership positions in the Federal government. As an ADR subject matter expert, she was responsible for coaching and providing consultation services to senior executives in interpersonal communication, conflict management, team development, and leadership transition. She provided services such as mediation, conciliation, team conflict resolution, facilitation, conflict coaching, and training. She has mediated well over 800 cases with outstanding results that more than doubled the federal government resolution rate.
She has presented at national conferences, designed and delivered training and workshops for federal and state governments, and conducted workshops at universities on conflict management, interpersonal communication, diversity, and team dynamics.
In addition to her vast experience, she earned a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, expanding her expertise. Her experience and education allow her to provide an integrated approach to her services–combining academic theory with practical experience, resulting in more far-reaching outcomes.
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