Timothy Hedeen

Dr. Timothy Hedeen is a Professor of Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University and serves as the university ombudsman. He provides mediation services through court and private programs, conducts trainings in conflict resolution and communication, facilitates group and public policy decision-making processes, and engages in research and evaluation on dispute resolution and justice policy frameworks.

• Ph.D., M.S., B.A. from Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University

His academic work intersects with practical applications in conflict management systems, organizational communication, and justice policy analysis. Dr. Hedeen contributes to multiple editorial boards including Conflict Resolution Quarterly and Family Court Review, while maintaining leadership roles in national dispute resolution organizations.

As a senior consultant to the Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education and former member of the American Bar Association's Section Council for Dispute Resolution, Dr. Hedeen bridges academic theory with real-world implementation. His expertise extends to facilitating complex policy negotiations and evaluating dispute resolution mechanisms in educational and public sectors.