The Certified Facilitative Mediators Association (CFMA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to:

• Promotion of mediation as a profession
• ​​Fostering the use of facilitative mediation as an empowering alternative to dispute resolution

Serving members throughout Montana, CFMA provides communities across the state with access to the highest quality mediators, bound by a code of professional standards and practice and held accountable for their work.

Promotion

CFMA will tirelessly promote the benefits of mediation to individuals and communities across the state by
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• Educating the public via local events
• Advocating to community organizations and governmental agencies
• Promoting low barrier and equal access opportunities to engage

Certification

CFMA promises to hold members to the highest quality standards of mediation by
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• Certifying only the most qualified mediators as members
• Offering comprehensive training for those seeking to enter the profession
• Providing continuing education opportunities to advance the profession and maintain certifications

Mark Your Calendar NOW for CFMA's Second Annual Conference

May 14th - 15th, 2025
Billings MT

Join us for exciting education and networking opportunities!
Details and registration opening March 2025

Add To Your Calendar Now

Our Mentors and Mediators-In-Training
Special Appreciation for our "grown" Certified Mediators now Mentoring 
​Nikki Schaubel (Billings)
Temple McLean (Billings)
WE LOVE mentoring our Mediators-In-Training working towards certification
Becky Bird (Livingston)
Shruti Uppal (Whitefish)
Laura Bailey (Billings)
Don Cape (Billings)
Myrna Henschel (Billings)
Rochelle Smith (Billings)
Janell Guge (Billings and Helena)
Kaila Matteson (Helena)
Sarita Fenner (Miles City)
Adam Forslund (Miles City)