advisor
  Tina Patterson
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As an Advisor to AMCIPS, Tina provides us with a strong background in international and humanitarian issues. Her experience as a professional mediator and arbitrator provides guidance and assistance with the AMCIPS refugee pro bono programs. Tina has over 15 years experience in information technology, software development and worldwide travel. She has held positions in product management, product development, and training. A native of Louisiana raised in Rhode Island, Tina received her B.A. in Hispanic Language & Linguistics from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2001, she received a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Studies in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Tina has been a workshop panel presenter at American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section conferences. Tina also offers her time to the community- in July 2002 Tina was a facilitator in the America Speaks Listening to the City event held in New York City. In November 2003 Tina was a facilitator at Citizens Summit III in Washington, DC. In November 2004 she served as a judge in the American Bar Association's Negotiation Competition for law school students. Tina is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, American Bar Association, and the Association for Conflict Resolution. In addition, Tina serves on the Association for Conflict Resolution Commercial Section's Board of Leaders.

Tina is particularly interested in the issue of human trafficking and has attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women sessions in order to assist in developing solutions for the elimination of human trafficking. She is active in the Dallas international community and is President of the United Nations Association, Dallas Chapter as well as a member of the World Affairs Council, DFW Japan America Society, and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations. Tina is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and has a working knowledge of German, and Arabic. Tina is a graduate of Leadership Texas and Leadership America.