Sarah Blake

Sarah Blake is an experienced Conflict Strategist and Director at Sarah M Blake Pty Ltd, specializing in negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict management in both commercial and community contexts. As the Co-Founder of MAAT, Sarah tackles modern slavery issues in business through a human-centric and solution-focused model. Additionally, Sarah serves as the Australian Representative on the Global Advisory Board for MediateGuru, enhancing public awareness of mediation as a key dispute resolution tool. With a role as a Native Title Mediator on the Federal Court of Australia Panel, Sarah brings expertise in managing complex, cross-cultural conflicts. Sarah's extensive background includes previous positions at organizations such as Bendigo Bank, Resolution Institute, and Greyspace, along with various board and ambassador roles that underscore a commitment to community and sustainability. Academic qualifications include a Master of Strategic Affairs and a Master's in Indigenous Knowledge from Charles Darwin University, among other degrees.