We are a team of experienced professionals expertly trained and highly experienced in mediation, facilitation, assessment, investigation, coaching, counselling and adult education.

Roy Johnson, MA, Dip. Ed, CRC, CHRP
Principal and Consultant
Roy is co-author of the top-selling "Turning Conflict into Profit", a national speaker on respectful workplaces and a dynamic presenter at conferences and on radio and TV, Roy is a mediator, trainer and psychotherapist... [more]

Sue Wazny, MSc, Dip. Rc. Ldrshp, CRC
Principal and Consultant
Sue is a highly sought after speaker because of her energetic, humorous and engaging presentation style.  She effectively pairs the subject theory with her poignantly relevant real life examples of how she has put her teachings into practice in her daily work... [more]

Sherri Calder, MA, CRC, RCC
Director and Clinical Counsellor
Sherri brings a unique blend of experience and skill to the individuals, couples and groups with whom she works as a counsellor, facilitator, mediator, educator and coach. As a therapist, Sherri uses cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focussed therapy and mindfulness as the theories that help guide her practice... [more]

Larry Axelrod, PhD, CHRP
Director and Consultant
Larry is currently the Dean of the Adler School of Professional Psychology, Vancouver Campus. He is available for limited projects only at this time. He has provided organizational consultation, education and training, and direct case intervention for public and private sector organizations locally and nationally... [more]

Leah Benner, MA, CRC
Consultant
Leah has worked as a mediator, coach, and facilitator with several health care organizations, educational institutions, and community agencies during the past 12 years. Her depth of experience involves the resolution of interpersonal and work related disputes.... [more]

Lara Wease, MA, ECE, RCC
Clinical Counsellor
Lara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 12 years experience working with children, adults and families within a wide range of care, coaching and therapeutic capacities.  Lara holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education, a certificate in Consultation and Care Management, a BA in Psychology and Women’s Studies, and an MA in Clinical Counselling... [more]

Vanessa Gray, BA, CRC
Consultant
Vanessa is a mediator, trainer, & coach.  She has resolved hundreds of mediation cases in the workplace, school, and family context over the past nine years.  Vanessa has coached learners to work through the challenges they experience with conflict... [more]

Jim Skinner, BGS(c), CRC, CEG
Consultant
Jim is a coach, facilitator & mediator.  Working many years in a corporate setting as a team leader in the areas of human resources, organizational development and business operations, he has extensive experience coaching, facilitating and resolving disputes... [more]

Katya Wilson, MBA, PMP
Consultant
Katya is a project manager, facilitator & organizational change specialist.  She has a wealth of experience in facilitation, change management, business analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement.   She has expertise in working with large numbers of diverse stakeholders to gain agreement on requirements, address change management issues and she effectively uses the business specific knowledge of project resources to enhance project success... [more]

The Neutral Zone Team