Sarah Whyte
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Biography
Sarah Whyte is a Mediator with Fairway Divorce Solutions’ Waterloo-Wellington Ontario office. Sarah completed her Bachelor of Arts from Western University and her MA from Wilfrid Laurier University. Sarah is an Accredited Family Mediator (Acc.FM) and a member of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM) and brings with her several previous years of project and client management experience. Sarah’s client-centered approach, coupled with her strong organizational skills and leadership qualities have made her the perfect addition to the Waterloo-Wellington office.
Sarah has used her particular interests in real estate and financial planning to help coach clients through the often emotional financial decisions tied to the matrimonial home and the division of assets. She has first-hand knowledge of the impact separation can have on families and children and brings a compassionate understanding to the unique challenges parents face today when discussing parenting plans.
Sarah understands the chaos and grief experienced during times of separation and strives to help guide her clients through the unknown and towards a more optimistic and peaceful future.
I am extremely passionate about helping people. The important thing to always remember is that no matter how many times we’ve guided couples through our process, for them, it is the most important life-changing event they are going through.
Specialization
- Accredited Family Mediator with a specialization in communication and conflict resolution
- Compassionate listener who brings creativity to the resolution process
- Highly experienced in all matters of divorce and financial analysis
- Specialized interest in real estate investment
- Understanding of modern-day families and the issues they face when divorcing
Sarah is a member of the Waterloo-Wellington team who deeply and compassionately understands the issues facing young modern day families.
Education And Training
| 2018 | Mediating from the Inside Out ADR Institute of Ontario |
| 2017 | Advanced Family Mediation Certificate Riverdale Mediation Conflict Coaching Skills University of Waterloo Advanced Family Mediation Riverdale Mediation |
| 2016 | Conflict Resolution I University of Waterloo Conflict Resolution II University of Waterloo Family Law Riverdale Mediation Family Mediation Riverdale Mediation Mediation Internship Fairway Divorce Solutions Negotiation I Riverdale Mediation Negotiation II Riverdale Mediation Screening for Family Violence, Abuse, and Power Imbalances Riverdale Mediation |
| 2014 | ITIL V3 Foundations Certification |
| 2006-2008 | Masters of Arts Degree, Political Science Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON |
| 2002-2006 | Bachelor of Arts Degree with Major in Political Science and Minor in History University of Western Ontario, London, ON |
Professional Experiences
Sarah joined Fairway in 2015 as Waterloo-Wellington’s Client Manager. Sarah made this career shift after experiencing her own millennial separation and brings first hand knowledge of moving back in with her parents in her 30s. She often draws on her own experience of navigating blended families to offer coaching and a level of understanding that helps guide young families through the early days of turmoil brought on by separation. Sarah has a personal interest in real estate investing and will often help connect clients with the professionals to help them explore their own financial rebuilding goals, especially after the financial chaos of a separation.
Sarah’s passion for helping people and quite literally rolling up her sleeves to work along side those who are willing, was built upon early volunteer experiences. From organizing team building workshops, or relay for life events to volunteer canvasing and habitat for humanity projects, Sarah has demonstrated a portfolio of compassion. Sarah most notably points to an alumni volunteer trip with SOS/Seeds of Learning to Nicaragua to help build a community centre in the Pedro Arauz community in 2014 as one of her most memorable and life changing experiences.
Prior to joining Fairway, Sarah worked from 2008 – 2015 with Unisys Canada as a Consultant providing change and project management. This professional experience helped to build Sarah’s leadership traits and gave her a unique blend of understanding when it comes to juggling practical financial interests and budgets with time sensitive deliverables.
Sarah’s first employment experiences were in the Waterloo Region providing educational activities for youth. She continues to demonstrate this passion today and takes great pride in finding interest specific youth entertainment or family friendly and affordable activities for her clients. Ask her about the summer calendar for free community events, or youth camps in the Waterloo Region.
Get Started with an initial Consultation
Do you think Fairway might be for you? Talking to us can help make sense of what your next best step is. Just 30 minutes and you’ll have more clarity.
We know the early days of a separation can be so stressful. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and have a million questions. Many people tell us they are bombarded with advice. We offer a one-hour, no charge consultation in order to help you understand the process and to be able to alleviate some of those early day fears and concerns.
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