Our Team
Becca
Small Claims Coordinator & Program Administrator; Foreclosure Mediation Case Manager
Coming to us from sunny San Diego, Becca has been with the DRC since mid-2022. She has a degree in Biology and has previously pursued careers in both human and veterinary medicine. She decided to switch fields and join DRC to further her passion of helping her community in new and creative ways.
In her free time Becca can be found running agility and nose-work with her dog Lily; or reading a good book on a sunny beach.
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Bobbie Sue
Mediation and Mediator Practicum Supervisor
Certified Mediator
Bobbie Sue has worked as staff at the DRC since 2013. She began as case manager for the Community Mediation Intake Department, and now supervises, assists, and trains staff for all mediation departments.
Gifted in her organizational and technical skills, Bobbie Sue has taken on additional roles and special projects with the organization over the years. Bobbie Sue has a master’s degree in Mediation and Conflict Resolution.
When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
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Clara
Intake coordinator
After moving from Wyoming, Clara joined the DRC team in 2026 as an intake coordinator. She is excited to be a part of the DRC, and to be supporting the community.
Outside of work, she likes skiing, fishing, and hanging out with her cats. Ideally skiing or fishing with the cats!
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Cliff
Community Outreach Lead
Cliff has been a staff member with the DRC since 2015. Previously, Cliff spent 26 years with United Airlines, then shifted his focus to software sales and tech support.
Branching out to business banking, Cliff has worked with US Bank, Key Bank, and American Marine Bank. Cliff is recently retired from being a reserve Police Officer for the City of Port Orchard after fourteen years.
Kia
Technical Support
Kia joined the DRC in early 2022 as our lead technical support for online mediations. We are so grateful to have her on board! She is eager to try something new and gain experience with a technology that will likely serve her well in the future.
In her free time, Kia enjoys drawing and hanging out with family and friends.
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Kimberley
Eviction Program Accountant
Kimberley joined the DRC in early 2021. She comes from a lengthy background in bookkeeping stretching back to 1988, working with a variety of organizations with an emphasis in assisted living homes and law firms.
In 2016, Kimberley moved from downtown Puyallup after 25 years to rural Key Peninsula, planning to slow the pace and do more adventuring! In her spare time, she enjoys her pets, nature, and hiking.
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Laurene
Mediator & Volunteer Support and Outreach
She is a lifelong peacekeeper in her community, coming to us as a long-time volunteer mediator and Restorative Practitioner. She loves supporting our Interns in their practicum and our volunteer Mediators with ongoing certification needs. In her spare time, Laurene loves to read, write, meditate, spend time in nature, and she enjoys deep conversations.
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Mary Hancock
Executive Director of Finance and External Relations
Certified Mediator
Mary began working in the field of community mediation in 2003 and joined the staff of the Kitsap DRC in 2010. As a mediator, Mary specialized in parenting plans mediations.
Mary assisted with the development and implementation of the Foreclosure Mediation Program as an active member of the Legislative Committee for Resolution Washington, the Statewide coalition of Community Mediation Centers.
Mary remains active in the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) and The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR). A former insurance industry professional, Mary has a BA in Organizational Leadership and an MA in Conflict Analysis and Engagement.
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Monica
Administrative Coordinator
Monica has over five years of experience with administrative duties, reporting, and logistics. She started with the DRC in 2026 and looks forward to the opportunity to collaborate with everyone in the community.
In her spare time, Monica enjoys going on hikes, listening to music, going to local community events and traveling.
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Russy
Youth Services Coordinator; Community Mediation Intake Specialist
Certified Mediator
Russy Minder joined the staff of the DRC in June of 2021 as a case manager for the Community Mediation Intake Department. She is currently the Youth Services Coordinator, working alongside the Juvenile Dept and within local schools implementing Restorative Practices.
When not at work Russy enjoys spending time with her husband, four children and especially enjoys time spent with her granddaughter and grandson!
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Sandy
Bookkeeper
Certified Mediator
Sandy is one of the founding volunteer mediators of the DRC, and currently works part-time for the DRC as the Accountant and administrator of contract funds for Statewide DRC services. She is also involved in providing group facilitation, small claims and community mediation services for DRC clients, which includes giving trainings in Group Facilitation methods.
Her work and Doctoral studies involved leading and researching group behavior and programs within major organizations. She is a Kitsap County native and enjoys giving back to her community in a variety of volunteer efforts.
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Sophie Morse
Executive Director of Operations & Training Coordinator
Certified Mediator
Sophie has been the Training Coordinator at the DRC since 2012. As trainer and mentor mediator Sophie specializes in presenting on conflict resolution, conflict theory, and communication skills to a broad array of audiences.
Sophie comes from a prior career in outdoor education, is an ordained minister, and is active in the local community to promote equity in policy and practice.
In her spare time, Sophie can be found visiting her family in New England, participating in her local church, playing guitar, and spending time in the great outdoors.
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Sue Ann
Multiparty Mediation & Restorative Practices Coordinator
Certified Mediator
Sue Ann began at DRC as a volunteer in 2007 and as an employee in 2008. Over time she has worked in different departments, always mediating, and with a focus on developing the Restorative Practices Dept.
Sue’s Restorative training began thirteen years ago with Eric Gilman’s Victim-Offender Training, then in Chicago at the Community Justice for Youth Institute and continued with the four-day International Institute of Restorative Practices Training.
Sue’s current specialties include facilitating Restorative Justice Circles, Re-entry Circles, Community Healing Circles and High Conflict Multi-Party cases.
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Veronica
Mediation Intake Coordinator
Originally from Texas, Veronica joined the DRC in 2026 as a Mediation Intake Coordinator after working in operations within the education technology industry. She was drawn to the opportunity to return to more people-centered work while serving the community she now calls home.
In her spare time, she enjoys birdwatching, rockhounding, listening to podcasts, learning about meditation, spending time with her family, and spoiling her cat.
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