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About Darlene Tarnoski

​For decades, Darlene Pinkernell-Tarnoski has been a guiding force for families and individuals seeking positive outcomes. As a Professional Mediator, Paralegal, Published Author, and Trainer, she combines her extensive experience with a genuine commitment to helping others. A member of the American Bar Association, Darlene’s background spans over 30 years in sales, marketing, small business, and philanthropy. Based in Southern California, she is also a dedicated educator, offering Supervised Visitation and 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training.​



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Darlene Pinkernell-Tarnoski is a highly accomplished Professional Mediator, Paralegal, Monitor, Published Author and Trainer, and a proud member of the American Bar Association. Born and raised in Southern California, she holds a degree in Radiology Technology.
With over 30 years of diverse experience, Darlene has excelled in sales, marketing, small business start-ups, and philanthropy. As a Professional Mediator and Visitation Monitor, she has dedicated decades to assisting families and individuals. She is also a respected educator, conducting online courses in Supervised Visitation Training and the 40-Hour Mediation Training.
A resident of sunny Temecula, CA, Darlene is a devoted mother of three and a doting grandmother to six. Her passion for children's literature was ignited by her grandchildren's boundless curiosity, leading her to become a children's author focused on early learning. Her books are designed to evolve alongside her young readers.
Darlene is the Director of Mediation Training at Affordable-Mediation.com, where she also manages marketing and IT support. Her mediation expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:

• Child Custody
• Family
• Elderly
• Business
• Contracts
• Partnerships
• Employment
• Personal Injury/Property Damage
• Real Estate
• Landlord/Tenant
• Civil Rights
• Commercial
• Disability Rights
• Discrimination
• Education
• Estates and Trusts
• Harassment
• HOA Disputes
• Wrongful Termination
• Wage and Hour
• Construction

Over the past 30 years, she has successfully launched and operated numerous profitable small businesses in Southern California. She currently serves as a Private Mediator and Supervised Visitation Monitor, teaching both mediation and supervised visitation in Riverside, CA.
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Darlene’s extensive event planning experience includes 15 years directing events for groups of 50 to 3,000, as well as serving as Director of Catering and Event Coordinator for a major Southern California theme park. She has also planned VIP events for celebrities, including after-parties for the Golden Globes, Oscars, and Emmys, and served as a personal and wedding planner for A-list stars, national sports teams, and franchise businesses.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Darlene is a passionate advocate for children. As a Certified First Responder, she collaborated with the FBI and Riverside County Sheriff's Department in aiding victims of child trafficking. She founded and directed Women Against Child Trafficking and volunteered with the Riverside Against Human Trafficking Task Force.

In 2013, Darlene served as a Riverside County Commissioner for Women. She has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years and was named “Mrs. Menifee Chamber of Commerce” in 2012. An accomplished national public speaker, she is a proven leader in business and community service.
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Darlene’s accolades include the National Association of Female Executives “2012 Nafe Award of Excellence,” the Woman of Significance Award (2013), and the President’s Volunteer Service Award, presented with a signed letter from President Barack Obama.
Darlene is honored to be the Director of MediationTrainingCenter.com, where she empowers others to become successful private mediators. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their career goals.

Published Children's Books, Notebooks and Manuals- Amazon
Supervised Visitation Training- visitationstraining.com
Mediation Training- ​mediationtrainingcenter.com

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Darlene Tarnoski
Professional Mediator and Paralegal

Awards and Certificates

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Awards, Fellowships, Certificates

Riverside County Against Human Trafficking Task Force Committee Member State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition– Inspirational Award California Legislature– Inspirational Hero Award California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition  Community Connect  Riverside County– Recognition of Exceptional Volunteer Work to Support RCAHT

 2010, RCHAT Task Force Committee Member, 2011 Women Against Child Trafficking, Program Director

Publications Southwest area woman honored for volunteer work, Press Enterprise , April 2011 Victorious Woman, February 2011

Conference Presentations Rotary of Wildomar, CA, March 2011

​March 2011 For You Network Business Woman of the Year Award, CA, 2011

Professional Supervised Visitations Provider and Trainer, State of California 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Private Mediator - CA Bar Association- The State Bar of California
40 Hour Basic Mediation Training - University of Oregon School of Law Mediation Training
Proud Member of - The American Bar Association
PON Harvard Law Seminar- Negotiation 
PON Harvard Law Training BATNA
PON Harvard Law Dispute Resolution Training
Family Law Mediation Training
Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques, and Applications
PON Harvard Law Business Negotiations Training
Active Member - Mediate.com
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Couples and Family Therapy Training
Basic Counselling Skills Certificate
24 Hour Family Law Course
Divorce Mediation Training
Custody Mediation Training
Published Author - Manuals, Journals and Children's Books

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