Mediation Matters Luncheon
You’re Invited!
You’re invited to lunch at Oakland Mediation Center for a one-hour, informal overview of the programs and services we offer to the community. Please join us for great discussion and networking as we cover the following:
- WHATÂ is mediation, exactly?
- WHOÂ stands to benefit from mediation?
- WHEREÂ does OMC’s influence extend into the community?
- WHENÂ is the next opportunity for me to get involved?
- WHYÂ do OMC’s programs/services have such a lasting impact on businesses, schools, families, and individuals?
- HOWÂ is OMC combating Michigan’s current high school dropout crisis?
Dates
                             April 21, 2026 from 11 AM – 1:00 PM
There is no cost to attend; lunch will be provided.
You are welcome to extend the invitation to other interested friends and colleagues.
Limited seating available! Reserve your spot today!
Housing Clinic – Coming Soon!
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Oakland Mediation Center’s Board Social – August 14th, 2025
The OMC Board Social is held every summer to express our thanks to our volunteers and community supporters. We are incredibly grateful for all the time, energy, and funds they devote to OMC and to their community. Our organization could not function without their dedication, commitment, and expertise! Because of them, OMC is able to provide high quality services at an affordable rate to those in the community experiencing conflict.
This year’s Award Winners:
Presidential Volunteer Service Award—Bronze
Those receiving the Bronze Presidential Volunteer Service Award must have dedicated 100 to 249 hours to OMC in 2022. The recipients of this award are:
Gayle Champagne for dedicating 189.73 hours
Bonita Trush for dedicating 170.16 hours
Irene Sinclair for dedicating 141.80 hours
E.J. Dulin for dedicating 131.71 hours
Martin Martlock for dedicating 101.20 hours
Karen Mouradjian for dedicating 100.76 hours
2025 Advocate Award
The recipient of the 2025 Advocate Award is Kanika Littleton for her work in increasing awareness and services for the Special Education Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
2025 Leadership Award
The recipient of the 2025 Leadership Award is Vicki Rupert for her strong and continued support in OMC’s partnership with the Oakland County Friend of the Court.
2025 Innovator Award
The recipient of the 2025 Innovator Award is Mayrel Narvaez for providing free translation services for legal and mediation services clients and allowing people to have a path to communicate clearly with OMC.
2025 Community Hero Award
The recipient of the 2025 Community Hero Award is the Honorable Kameshia D. Gant for providing increased access to justice for community members on her docket.
2025 Nanci S. Klein Memorial Award
The recipient of the 2025 Nanci S. Klein Memorial Award is Michelle Hilliker for her long time support, mentorship, and advocacy from her role with the Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office.
2025 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
