Phyllis Anderson

Mental health professional with extensive experience in behavioral health leadership, specializing in crisis intervention and patient relationship management. Demonstrated success in developing customized treatment plans and leading interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in grant writing and effective communication, ensuring HIPAA compliance while improving client outcomes through compassionate care.

• Certificate of Ordination, 06/01/96, Present, This certification serves as acknowledgement of sufficient training and licensure to publicly perform in the capacity of a Christian Minister, and carry out ministerial duties as outlined by the State. These duties include acting as a wedding or funerals officiant in any state within the US. As required by state law, there is currently on file valid registration to perform weddings in the state of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Colorado, and the District of Columbia.
• Certified Mediator (Maryland), 05/01/13, Present, Certified by the Maryland Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) and Community Mediation Maryland (CMM) to serve as a Mediator. This includes the following certifications 1) Basic 40 hour mediation certification, 2) Family Mediation and Parenting Plan Certification (+ 20 hours), 3) Ethics (+20 hours), 3) Community Mediation (+20 hours), 4) Prison Re-Entry Mediation (+20 hours)
• Foster Parent license, 12/01/19, Present, Licensed Foster Parent with the District of Columbia Dept. of Child and Family Services. This includes meeting all foster parent requirements including 46 hours of Foster Parent PRIDE training through the National Center for Children and Families.
• Certified Mediator (West Virginia), 06/01/14, Present, Certified by the West Virginia State Supreme Court as a Family Court mediator. This includes the following certifications 1) Transferable Maryland State Mediator Certification (120 hours), 2) West Virginia Ethics Certification (+20 hours).
• Driver's License, 08/01/21, 05/31/24, Currently in possession of a valid West Virginia Drivers license.
• John Maxwell Leadership Team Member, 08/01/16, Present, Certified John Maxwell Leadership Team members are certified to teach any of the John Maxwell Leadership Courses and to train, coach, and lead the public in world-class Maxwell Leadership Training.
• Novell Certified Network Engineer/Instructor, 09/01/94, 09/30/07, Certified Network and Telecommunications Engineer and Instructor for Novell Inc.
• Microsoft Certified Trainer, 10/01/96, 10/31/07, Certified Trainer for Microsoft Enterprise Network Technologies.

• Award winning Board Chair, Mountainside Community Mediation Center, 04/01/13, Recognized as outstanding Board Chair by the Maryland State Alternative Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) for achieving a fully funded grant program, of $140,000, for alternative dispute resolution in Allegany County Maryland.
• Volunteer Mediator of the Year 2014, 04/01/14, Voted as Community Mediation Maryland's 2014 Volunteer of the Year for outstanding service as a Mediator and Board Chairperson.
• Award winning Executive Director 2003-2004, 11/01/04, Recognized by The District of Columbia Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation for receiving a Multi-Year award for best practices in children and youth out of school time programs.
• Parent Aide Award 1981 -Maryland Dept. of Social Service, Prince George's County, 05/01/81, Recognized by Prince Georges County as the youngest Parent Aide volunteer to ever participate in the teen parenting skills program.