Our Team

Dispute Resolution & Mediation – positive conversations, meaningful outcomes.
Who is Start at Mediation
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Meet the Team - Stacey

My passion is helping people communicate.

Stacey McAllan is a Dispute Resolution Practitioner, practicing lawyer and founding partner of Start at Mediation. After completing an Alternate Dispute Resolution elective as part of her law studies, Stacey was inspired to pursue a career in mediation, and particularly, helping people experiencing conflict to find solutions without the financial and emotional costs of going to court. An advocate for participatory decision making and self-empowerment, Stacey has a unique ability to help people find their voice and be heard, which in her line of business is an excellent quality to have.

  • Bachelor of Laws (University of New England)
  • Associate Degree in Law (Macquarie University)
  • Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law)
  • National Mediation Accreditation (Better Place Australia)
  • Diploma Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (College of Law)

Meet the Team - Lisa

Lisa Davis is a nationally accredited mediator at Start at Mediation and business consultant. Lisa has 20 years’ experience working in executive leadership roles and as a business consultant for both the public and private business sectors. Lisa became a nationally accredited mediator in 2022. Building on her many years in business, Lisa is now focused on supporting people experiencing conflict in the areas of workplace, business and neighbourhood mediation to find practical solutions. A natural communicator with a warm presence, Lisa has an ability to help people feel at ease, supported and empowered to make decisions that improves their well-being and quality of life. Lisa’s qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Science (University of Newcastle)
  • National Mediation Accreditation (College of Law)
  • Justice of the Peace