Oswald
Newbold
About the Mediator
Oswald is certified in mediation and conflict resolution by the National Institute of Mediation Inc. and the Community Mediation Network. He assists individuals, groups, and organizations in resolving any conflicts they may be experiencing. No dispute is too big or too small.
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Oswald began his mediation career in 2008 through a Florida Supreme Court-approved program, mediating prisoner disputes to reduce tension and violence. This experience bolstered his confidence and he vowed to aid as many people as possible. Over the years, Oswald progressed into mediating a variation of disputes and has successfully mediated cases ranging from organizational conflicts to community disputes, employment issues and landlord-tenant conflicts, and more. Oswald's success rate exceeds 90% in resolving cases.​
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In his latest endeavor, Oswald is rolling out a youth and young adult conflict resolution program to train young people as certified mediators, empowering them to address bullying, harassment, and gang activity as certified mediators. The objective is to provide young people with skills to advocate for meaningful change and resolve conflicts without resorting to violence.​
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Speak with Oswald to find out how mediation can help you, your organization, or community.​
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Beyond Mediation: THE MANY HATS
As a Leadership Coach ​
Oswald possesses expert knowledge in organizational leadership and it is used to assist organizations, companies, and agencies in becoming more organized and efficient. Whether fine-tuning or trouble-shooting, he helps non-profits, for-profits, government agencies, and community organizations create strategies, methods, and-or plans geared towards increasing overall performance. Oswald believes every organization can reach high levels of success when having a clear vision, creating a strategic plan, and executing the proper action steps. As a leadership coach, Oswald’s specialty is in organizational assessments and evaluations, program development, employee development, and specialized training programs.
As a Social Justice Advocate
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Oswald works tirelessly to promote fairness, equity, and inclusion within communities. He addresses systemic inequalities and works to dismantle barriers that marginalized groups face, whether related to race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other factors. By raising awareness, organizing community efforts, and lobbying for policy changes, Oswald strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources. His social justice advocacy often includes educating the public, supporting grassroots movements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive meaningful and lasting social change.
As a Global Advocate
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Oswald advocates for criminal justice reform at the global level, Oswald works on an international scale to promote “equitable justice,” which includes human rights, resolving conflicts, and advancing equitable policies. He engages with diverse communities and international organizations to address issues such crime, laws, policies, discrimination, poverty, and injustice. By engaging in dialogue, conducting research, and advocating for systemic changes, Oswald pushes for creating a more just and peaceful world. His work is leading him into new spaces that involves participating in global forums, supporting grassroots initiatives, and advocating for international policies that ensure equitable justice for all of mankind.
As an Advocate for Peace and Justice
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Oswald is a certified community conflict mediator under the National Institute of Mediation Inc. and has been certified since 2008. Through community mediation, he facilitates discussions related to individual, group, and organizational conflicts. The mediation sessions include disputes involving landlord-tenant, employment, consumer, school, business, church, family, neighbor, insurance, and more. The goal is to help disputing parties resolve their conflict/dispute, which is accomplished by reaching a mutual agreement. These mediation sessions take place prior to filing litigation in court.