Berta Giles Welch

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Berta Giles Welch

Berta Giles Welch is resident of Martha's Vineyard, born and raised on the island, living in Aquinnah.  She is an artist that has shown at the National Museum of American Indian in Washington DC, the Heye Museum in New York and the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor ME. Berta manages a family business that has been operating for over 85 years in Aquinnah.

Berta is a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head and has been involved with town government for many years. She is on the Aquinnah Planning Board, and the Aquinnah Wampanoag Health Board.  She is also the Co-Chairperson of the Aquinnah Cultural Center.

Berta has taken the basic mediation training provided by MVMP and observed several small claims court mediations. Berta appreciates the benefits and concepts of mediation and looks forward to learning more about the process. As board co-chair of the Aquinnah Cultural Center, Berta partners with MVMP as we implement the MOPC Community Youth Grant, Each One Teach One: Wampanoag Elders Preserve Tribal History, Culture and Conflict Resolution Practices

Testimonials

“I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

– Small Claims Client

“I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

– Divorce Client

“You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

– Facilitation Client

“If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

– Conflict Coaching Client

“It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

– Workplace Conflict Management Services