Dena Marshall is principal of Marshall Mediation, a consulting firm specializing in bilingual collaborative process design, dispute resolution and strategic planning. Working with non-governmental organizations, municipalities, and regional entities, Ms. Marshall supports leaders in making good decisions together through clearly defined common interests and a consensus-building approach. She guides policy change, community processes, and regional transboundary efforts to improve communities and their freshwater ecosystems. The results are stronger, more resilient communities.

Ms. Marshall frequently presents at professional conferences on water conflict management. Her academic writings have focused on international environmental law, collaborative use agreements, and the transformative moment.

Ms. Marshall holds a law degree from American University, a graduate certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation from Oregon State University, and a Bachelors Degree from Amherst College. She speaks English and Spanish fluently.