Meet Expert Mediator Dr. Ben Earwicker

Professor – Ph.D. – CEO & Founder of Virtual Mediation and the Mediation Network of North America – Director of the Idaho Human Rights Commission and Mediation Program

Dr. Ben Earwicker has more than 20 years’ experience in education, the social sciences, conflict resolution, and mediation. In addition to his private mediation practice, he currently directs a state-wide mediation program, providing mediation training and supervision to a team of civil rights investigators and mediators.

Knowledge and Education

Ben completed bachelor degrees in psychology, social work, Spanish, and international studies. He completed a master’s degree in International Studies, and a Ph.D. in Spanish and Latin American Studies, writing his dissertation on power dynamics in intercultural contexts.

Expert Educator

Ben taught undergraduate students for nearly 15 years in New Zealand and the United States and served as department chair and administrator of several academic departments. He designed new academic programs while managing a dual-enrollment college credit program in the Pacific Northwest. He continues to mentor and supervise more than 30 language teachers teaching his courses throughout Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state.

A Master Class in Mediation

Ben provides 40-hour Basic Mediation Training through Virtual Mediation and the Mediation Network of North America. Ben’s curriculum design and teaching utilize the best pedagogical methods and educational research to engage learners and maximize skill-building throughout his 40-hour basic mediation trainings. 

Rich, Relevant Experience

In his roles as academic and government administrator, Ben has successfully mediated and conciliated dozens of disputes.  He has provided expert consulting and training to hundreds of businesses and thousands of participants. His background in political science, psychology, and social work have prepared him to approach the most difficult and challenging conflicts with a fresh, new perspective.