Emily de Schweinitz Taylor is a certified mediator, developmental psychologist, and author whose work focuses on helping people navigate conflict and build stronger relationships. She has served as an ombuds at Utah Valley University and as assistant director of BYU Law’s Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution. She is vice chair of the Utah Council on Conflict Resolution and moderates civic dialogues with Braver Angels.
Emily teaches mediation, developmental psychology, and the history of psychology at Brigham Young University. She earned a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from BYU and master’s degrees in international policy and conflict resolution. Her research examines relationships, religion, and conflict, including work with the Europe-based COST network.
She hosted two seasons of BYUradio’s Conflict Coach and wrote Conflict Fluent: Mastering the Five Conflict Approaches and Raising Mediators. Emily is also a mother of five and represents Provo’s North District on its Neighborhood Board. Find her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/emilydestaylor