Divorce Coaches Academy

Tracy Callahan, MA, ADRDC is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Court Appointed Parenting Coordinator for Florida’s 15th, 17th and 19th Judicial Circuits, and alternative dispute resolution professional specializing in family conflict, separation, co-parenting, and complex interpersonal decision-making. For more than 17 years, she has worked with individuals and families navigating transition and conflict through mediation, education, and structured resolution processes designed to promote durable agreements and improve long-term communication outcomes. As Founder of Mediating-Matters, LLC, Tracy provides family mediation, marital mediation, parenting plan development, parenting coordination, co-parenting mediation, and conflict resolution services throughout Florida and New York, while also supporting clients nationally and internationally as a certified professional ADR divorce coach. Her work emphasizes self-determination, process integrity, informed participation, and practical strategies that help parties engage more effectively in difficult conversations and negotiations. Tracy is also Co-Founder of Divorce Coaches Academy® (DCA®), where she leads curriculum development, professional instruction, and educational initiatives focused on advancing competency-based training in divorce coaching as an individual form of conflict management and alternative dispute resolution. Through this work, she has contributed to the development of standards-informed approaches to supporting individuals experiencing family transition and has trained professionals internationally in conflict engagement, ethical practice, and client-centered communication. Tracy is a trainer, author, and podcast host committed to advancing education and professional standards within the dispute resolution field. She regularly develops and delivers training on conflict management, family transition, ethics, and alternative dispute resolution and has contributed to professional dialogue through speaking engagements and published work. Tracy is co-host of the Divorce Coaches Academy® Podcast and is recognized for her leadership in supporting professionals who work with individuals navigating complex family transitions. She holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from New York University and maintains advanced training in family mediation, divorce mediation, parenting coordination, and relationship dynamics. Tracy’s professional philosophy is grounded in the belief that conflict, when approached intentionally and effectively, can create opportunities for clarity, improved communication, and meaningful resolution.