Tailored mediation for the moments that matter most.
My mission is to support individuals, families, and communities manage conflict and relationship changes.
Meet AC Stokes (they/them)
AC has been a trained mediator for over 20 years. As a member of the Oberlin College Dialogue Center at Oberlin College, AC logged over 100 hours of mediation training experience.
AC holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Oberlin College and a Master of Arts degree in Communication from Purdue University.
In 2025, AC Stokes completed an additional 40 hours of mediation training in order to become a registered domestic relations mediator in the State of Indiana.
AC is committed to their work and enjoys opportunities to continue development as a mediator.
When not seeking new challenges as a professional communicator, AC enjoys reality television shows, gardening and household projects. They have lived in Indianapolis for over 10 years and share a home on the east side with their spouse and cat.
AC’s Why
“I grew up in a high conflict household and was deeply impacted by the culture of disconnection that created. I attended Oberlin College and that is where I discovered the transformative power of mediation. I was drawn to it by an inclination toward problem solving, a family role of peacekeeper growing up, and an opportunity to support my community.
My mediation mentor was Yeworkwha Belachew(1952-2017), known widely as “YB.” As the ombudsperson at Oberlin College from 2000-2015, YB recognized the mediator in me. With YB’s mentorship and the instruction of Leah Wing and Deepika Mariya, I completed 40+ hours of training in the Social Justice Model of Mediation. YB cultivated skills as an empathizer, questioner, and communicator that I use in my work as a mediator today.
I do this work because of her and the other ancestors who sheltered our spirit and light our path.”
