About Us

Daylight Decisions was born out of the belief in synergy: that decision science can expand the benefits of mediation to a broader audience. Bringing together the practice of face-to-face mediation and decision science, we create a compelling and safe environment for community dialogs and decisions. Daylight Decisions are experienced professionals with proven success, now merging these disciplines with the modest goal of transforming democracy.

Public decision making is a complex process. Our role is to care for the process. We care that it is transparent, both among the players and to the public. We care that it is accessible, conceptually and functionally. We care that your needs are met. In the short-term that you achieve your project's goals, and in the long-term, that you build relationships that will continue to support your community.

For each project, we gather the right team for the job.  Click here to see the stellar group we've brought together for the Western Oregon Planning Revision outreach project.

Founders

Carie Fox, J.D., M.S.

Mediator/Facilitator

Carie is a former soil scientist and lawyer, she now has a private mediation and facilitation practice, Fox Mediation, based in Portland, Oregon. Carie specialize in public policy work—usually large, complex, multi-party issues. She also mediates workplace disputes. She teaches a graduate-level class at Portland State University and give workshops around the country on such topics as collaborative negotiation, humor in conflict resolution, and decision science. Email Carie.

Philip Murphy, Ph.D.

Decision Scientist

Philip is the CEO of InfoHarvest, Inc. which he co-founded in November 1995. He architected, designed and provided all decision analysis algorithms for the flagship decision analysis tool, Criterium DecisionPlus. Prior to founding InfoHarvest, Philip spent seven years in systems planning and software consulting and programming in both domestic and foreign markets. His areas of technical expertise include, decision analysis, systems design and implementation, neural net systems, expert systems, database, graphical user interface design, image processing, video-based multimedia, and computer simulation. Email Philip.
 

Dana Lucero, M.S.

User Interface Specialist

Dana has worked extensively with both end-users and decision support tool developers, developing a nationally recognized program for the state of Wisconsin. There she developed educational materials and conducted training on Internet tools for planning, conservation, and environmental protection. She specializes in assessing the end-user experience and crafting intuitive interfaces. Email Dana.