Increase productivity.
Lower turnover. Save money.
We are passionate about happiness at work. And we focus on resolving and managing conflicts. Seems like disconnected topics?
Not. At. All!
Too often, the ways work gets done get in the way of social connection. Yet, fostering social connections leads to happier, more effective, more efficient work.
Understanding how to build a happier work culture is essential to building the team no one wants to leave. That means building a psychologically safe workplace. It also means hiring external resources for a truly neutral approach to managing and resolving the inevitable conflicts that arise.
We accelerate innovation for bold leaders in mission-driven businesses, ending the costly turnover that comes from toxic work environments. Along the way, we help leaders who care foster happiness and productivity for all employees.
Did you know the average employee wastes four hours a week on conflict?
That adds up, quickly. For each employee, it’s 2 days a month - 24 days a year!
The statistic is an average, so of course some folks waste less time. And some waste even more.
The costs add up quickly, especially when you consider how many employees are impacted by simply observing a conflict between colleagues. A single dismissive or rude comment can lead to as much as 12% turnover.
Your work - your mission - is too important to be derailed by internal conflicts.
That’s where we step in.
Who are we?
Chantilly Mediation and Facilitation (CM&F) is a network of diverse partners highly skilled in facilitating effective conversations, active listening, building consensus, training adult workers in the 21st century, and having a real impact on client workforces.
Gina D’Andrea Weatherup
Founder & CEO
The Story of CM&F
Conflict in the workplace is more than just a disagreement—it's a roadblock that can stop a mission-driven organization in its tracks. I know this firsthand. For nearly two decades, I worked in the nonprofit and business worlds, and no matter the role—from operations to advocacy to project management—I saw the same pattern repeat itself.
Good people, committed to a shared mission, were struggling to talk to each other. Misunderstandings turned into distrust, and collaboration became impossible. Organizations with wonderful missions and committed staff felt stuck in a toxic culture, and didn’t know how to change it.
It was a problem I knew I had to solve.
More than anything else, I believe in the fundamental dignity of every person and the power of a safe, impartial process to find common ground. That belief is why I became a Certified Mediator with the Judicial Council of Virginia and sought facilitation training through the Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network (where I’m now a board member). I founded Chantilly Mediation & Facilitation to give leaders like you a new way forward.
We help mission-driven organizations and businesses transform internal disputes into productive conversations. We create the spaces people need to resolve their differences and co-create a more innovative future. When you work with us, we provide the tools to build the trust and clear communication your team needs to not only work better together but to fulfill your purpose and achieve your mission.
Ready to start that conversation?
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See Gina In Action
Conflict Resolution, VaVa Virtual Assistants, May 15, 2024
FXCO Public Meeting: Equitable Vaccine Distribution to Underserved Communities. Sponsored by Network NOVA, Black Women United for Action, VA Latino Advisory Board, and the Rowan Tree Antiracism + Equity in Action Committee, 4/8/2021
If you’re curious about how Gina facilitates a conversation and you run a mission-driven organization, learn about our private roundtables.
Memberships & Certifications
Certified Virtual Facilitator (TM)
Certified General District Mediator (Virginia Supreme Court)
Virginia Mediation Network
Mid-Atlantic Facilitator Network (MAFN)
Certified EQ-i 2.0 Practitioner
Education
Northern Virginia Mediation Services, Certificate in Mediation Skills and Practice
edX.org (UC Berkeley), Professional Certificate in the Science of Happiness at Work
The George Washington University, Master of Arts, Women’s Studies
Hartwick College, B.A., Independent Student Program, Women’s Studies, Minor Economics
Media &
Public Engagements
Delaware SHRM. Mediator Tips: Help Others Resolve Conflict! 12/2022
Working Well: Gina D'Andrea Weatherup On How Companies Are Creating Cultures That Support & Sustain Mental, Emotional, Social, Physical & Financial Wellness. Authority Magazine, 5/3/2022
How to Deal With Micromanagers. UpJourney, 2/22/2022
Use Your Powers for Good with Carolyn Opher Mozell. Podcast, 12/2/2021
Curiosity, Conflict, Communication. Episode 38 of the Association Transformation Podcast, 6/14/2021
3 ways to manage conflict when you work remotely. Fortune, 4/6/2020
The Feminist Interviews: Gina M. D'Andrea Weatherup. Natural Born Rebel, 3/13/2020
How to find common ground when it seems impossible. Fast Company, 1/14/2020
How to be less annoying (according to 11 experts). Upjourney, 12/18/2019
Should you consider a four-day work week? Small Biz Trends, 12/5/2019