Senior Consultant, Associate

Ali Ansell is a Qualified Mediator and currently works as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Specialist at the Alberta Energy Regulator, where she provides mediation, facilitation, communication conflict training, and conflict coaching services. Ali works with landowners, energy companies, NGOs, and Indigenous communities, and has a private practice in the same field, in which she works primarily in workplace, union, and family disputes.

Ali was director and Vice-President of the ADR Institute of Alberta board for 4 years collectively, and Chair and committee member of the Alberta Conflict Resolution Day Planning Committee for 6 years. Ali brings a thoughtful, calm, and grounded approach to her work, and loves nothing more than to engage with people ready to learn more about themselves and their role in the world. Her favourite communication training topics include assertive speaking, setting healthy boundaries, and how to find your conflict blindspots.

Ali holds a BA in Arts, with a masters in Linguistics, from the University of Alberta. She also has extensive training in mediation, facilitation, coaching, and circle keeping.