Upstate Mediation Center

05/18/2026

Check out our June webinar on agreement writing with past ACR President and skilled mediator, Sunny Sassaman! Registration required - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EO00V4DjTrG0NT0slOdDeg

05/15/2026

🕊️ 2 WEEKS LEFT TO NOMINATE! 🕊️

Do you know someone who makes our community a more peaceful, compassionate place? Nominate them for the Upstate Mediation Center's Peacemaker Award!

This award honors a community member who promotes tolerance, builds goodwill, resolves conflict, and strives for peace. We're looking for people who live kind, generous lives and create real change — whether through mentoring programs, after-school safe spaces, creative fundraisers, anti-bullying initiatives, or other innovative ideas.

The winner will be celebrated at UMC's Peacemaker Celebration on October 20th at AVENUE. Nomination form can be found here: https://upstatemediation.com/peacemaker-award-entry-form/

05/12/2026

UMC board members, staff, and volunteers had a wonderful evening at the South Carolina Bar Foundation’s Cocktails in the Courtyard event! We are so grateful to the Foundation for making the trip to Greenville and for their continued support of access to justice throughout South Carolina!

05/11/2026

Thank you to the Executive Director of the Upstate Mediation Center, Jennifer Olmert, for inviting our Greenville staff for a Lunch and Learn on Pro Se Parties in Mediation. Our own Susan Ingles presented with SCLS alum Leslie Fisk! We always enjoy the opportunity to get together with the Upstate Mediation Center!

04/28/2026

We had a great turnout today for our Lunch & Learn CLE on working with pro se parties in mediation!

A huge thank you to Leslie Fisk from the Law Office of Rhett Burney and Susan Ingles with South Carolina Legal Services for sharing their time, insight, and expertise with our mediation community. These conversations are so important as we continue to serve more self-represented individuals across our programs.

We are grateful for your partnership and for everyone who joined us today!

04/24/2026

🌟 Summer Intern Opportunity 🌟

Upstate Mediation Center is looking for a part-time summer intern with a flexible schedule to join our team.

What you will do:
• Observe court-mandated mediations
• Assist with client intake and scheduling
• Support case file management (organizing, digitizing, and maintaining confidential records)
• Learn practical mediation skills
• Assist with the setup and coordination of trainings and volunteer appreciation events
• Build connections through networking opportunities
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a nonprofit operates

We are happy to work around class schedules or other commitments.

This unpaid internship is ideal for a college student or recent graduate exploring a future in law or the nonprofit sector. You will gain hands-on experience that translates well to resumes and future applications, and we are always glad to support our interns as references moving forward.

Interested or know someone who might be? Send us a message or email [email protected].

Help us continue working it out together.

04/16/2026

Such a strong initiative for our community 👏

Greenville's new ICARE CommUnity Hub is bringing together nonprofits, faith-based groups, and community organizations in one place to connect individuals and families with real, meaningful support. From housing and employment to mental health and resource navigation, this effort is all about making access easier and more coordinated.

Events are happening every other Thursday at Sears Recreation Center, and the goal is simple but powerful: create a more connected, supportive community where people can find what they need to move forward.

We are excited to share that Upstate Mediation Center will be joining in the coming weeks to connect with partners and introduce our community mediation program as another resource to support individuals and families navigating conflict.

This is exactly the kind of collaboration that makes a lasting impact 💙https://www.greenvillesc.gov/2710/ICARE-CommUnity-Hub

04/15/2026

Come out and support the South Carolina Bar Foundation on May 5th in Greenville!

🎷✨ Greenville, let’s mix, mingle, and make it a night to remember! Join us on Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30 PM for live jazz, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious bites. Reconnect with old friends, meet new partners, and enjoy an unforgettable evening with the Bar community. 🥂

This event is a fundraiser for the SC Bar Foundation, supporting its 50+ vetted grantees. Your attendance helps ensure legal rights for every South Carolinian.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

🎟️ Purchase Tickets or Become a Sponsor: https://scbf.networkforgood.com/events/98406-2026-cocktails-in-the-courtyard-greenville

02/13/2026

Executive Director, Jennifer Olmert, and Mediation Coodinator, Adriana Brooks have a booth at the Greenville County Bar Year End CLE! If you are here, stop by and say hello!

02/07/2026

UMC participating in Stop the Violence Spartanburg’s Conference by sharing conflict resolution tools. Mediators Erin, Sabrina, and Jennifer shown here.