Dr. Mary Lou Bryant Frank, Ph.D., M.S., M.Ed., is a psychologist, court-approved mediator, mediation trainer, and consultant. She has completed conflict resolution training programs at Harvard University, Georgia State University, and the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. She is co-founder of the consulting group Transforming Mediation, LLC. She has served as president of the International Academy of Dispute Resolution and as a university vice president, dean, professor, fellow, and adjunct professor. Her text, “The mind of a peacemaker: The psychology of mediation” in its 3rd edition. She continues to serve on the board of directors for the International Academy for Dispute Resolution and the International Women’s Think Tank, as well as other international boards and research councils. She has provided conflict resolution training in over twenty countries and continues to speak at conferences, international programs on peace and negotiation, and advanced degree programs on conflict resolution.