About Us
Who We Are
Restorative and Mediation Practices (RAMP), Formerly known as The Rice County Dispute Resolution Program (RCDRP) formed in 2001 to provide dispute resolution services to the community and the courts. Additionally, we work in the schools, providing teacher and staff training as well as direct services. We are here and ready to serve the community by providing mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and arbitration.
Our Staff
Marion Arita- Executive Director
Pronouns: she/her
Marion has served as Executive Director since 2024, before joining RAMP, Marion worked for Minnesota District Court, most recently as an Executive Director of a Neighborhood Association. Marion is a certified civil and family mediator and is responsible for the day-to day operations of the RAMP.
Marion is an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about community building and peacemaking through practices of conflict resolution and restorative justice. Marion also serves on the Community Mediation Minnesota Board of Directors. Marion believes strongly in the important work of RAMP and is working to expand the reach of the center and grow our services to meet the needs of Southern Minnesota residents and community.
Marion earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Masters of Public and Nonprofit Administration(MPNA) from Metropolitan State University.
Board of Directors
- Bio coming soon...