Because people see things differently
Eddy Smart, Owner
Mediator, Co-Parent Educator, RJ Facilitator
Eddy Smart, Owner
Mediator, Co-Parent Educator, RJ Facilitator
Hi there! Thank you for checking out Smart Solutions. Here is some information about me and my professional journey. I began my career as a student intern at the non-profit mediation center in Roanoke, Virginia. Honestly, I was disappointed about the placement because I had dreams of being a no-holds-barred marriage and family therapist, not a soft-spoken, passive mediator! After interning, I stayed on and worked into the position of Executive Director. I learned so much about mediation, conflict resolution, and community peace-building during my time there and benefited from the wisdom and guidance of some of the greatest people I have ever known. After that season I spent some time in direct mental health services working with children with a mental health diagnosis in a school setting.
In spring of 2018 I was having lunch with a friend and she commented that when I talk about my mediation work, my demeanor completely changed and at that point I realized that I needed to return to the work I love. I left the field of mental health and started mediating again in the summer of 2019. I am excited about offering the powerful process of mediation to Roanoke and surrounding areas and hope that I can assist you.