About Melanie G. Snyder
Bio
Melanie G. Snyder is a mediator, conflict resolution trainer and writer whose articles have appeared in more than 50 publications across North America. She teaches writing courses at Elizabethtown College and Harrisburg Area Community College, teaches conflict resolution skills to community, school and faith groups, and speaks regularly to a variety of national, regional and local audiences about restorative justice, mediation, conflict, peacemaking and nonviolence, criminal justice, and related topics. She is the author of Grace Goes to Prison: An Inspiring Story of Hope and Humanity. (Brethren Press, 2009).
- Business & Technology – 20+ years of experience in Fortune 500, mid-size and small companies as computer systems analyst, trainer & project manager included writing numerous business & technical documents, training materials & system manuals
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation – 10 years of experience as a mediator, restorative justice practitioner and trainer in conflict resolution skills for youth and adults
- Education – 10+ years of experience in curriculum development and teaching technology, writing, and professional and personal development programs for adults and youth
- Parenting/Children – 20+ years of “in the trenches” parenting experience;
- Arts & history – lifelong passions
- Ordinary People / Extraordinary Lives – 10+ years researching, writing and teaching about social activism and people making a positive difference
- MBA – Information Systems, State University of New York
- BS – Psychology, Social Work, Elizabethtown College