TENA PATE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Effective Mediation and Consulting Services
Our mission is to help individuals and families navigate conflict and reach mutually beneficial agreements in a supportive and confidential environment.
MEDIATION SERVICES
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Family (FSCT Certified)
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County Civil (FSCT Certified)
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Circuit Civil (Trained)
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Approved Arbitrator (2nd Judicial Circuit)
CONSULTING SERVICES
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Public Safety / Criminal Justice
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Governmental Consulting
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Leadership Training
ABOUT
Tena Pate is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator for Family and County Civil court cases and is a trained Circuit Court Mediator. She also serves as an approved Arbitrator for the 2nd Judicial Circuit. ​
With over 35 years of experience in matters of public safety/criminal justice with the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of Florida’s state government, Tena helps others navigate the criminal justice and post-conviction system.
EXPERIENCE
Served under Governors Bush, Crist, and Scott and the Florida Cabinet from 2003-2016 as a Parole Commissioner and then Chairwoman during her tenure at the Florida Commission on Offender Review.
Prior to joining the Commission, Ms. Pate served in the Executive Office of the Governor as Victims' Rights Coordinator, Clemency Assistant, and State Attorney Liaison. She served in the administrations of Governors Martinez, Chiles, MacKay, and Bush 1989 - 2003.
RECOGNITION
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2015 School of Criminology Distinguished Alumni Award / Florida State University
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2014 Gift of Wisdom Award from Women4FSU / FSU.
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2013 Vincent O'Leary Award / Association of Paroling Authorities International
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2013 25 Women You Need to Know / Tallahassee Democrat
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2011 Distinguished Service Award in Criminal Justice / Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency
CONTACT
Reach out to inquire about our services and how we can help you find solutions to your situation.