Stephanie Blubaugh, LMSW

A talented child and family psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and trainer; experience conducting statewide trauma training as well as trauma-informed care initiatives within schools, child welfare and out-of-home placements.
Sonya Mathies Dinizulu, PhD

A leading trauma researcher, trainer and child and family therapist; specializes in development of community-based service delivery models promoting mental health of violence-exposed urban youth of color.
Amy Fingland, Psy.D.

A gifted child and adult trauma-specialty psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and organizational consultant; expertise in clinical dissociation, gender identity, services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and residential treatment for youth.
Angel M. Knoverek, Ph.D., LCPC, ACS

A highly experienced trauma trainer, educator and psychotherapist; serves in state and national leadership capacities to further the dissemination of evidence-based trauma interventions including SPARCS, PFA and CCCT.
Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D., RPT/S

A highly accomplished trauma trainer, consultant, and psychotherapist; specializes in the integration of play therapy, yoga and somatic therapies with evidence-based trauma treatment across various service settings.
Kaitlyn Marie Wilson, LICSW

A talented trainer and clinical leader; specializes in increasing access to trauma-informed services and the adaptation of evidence-based practices including ARC, Nurtured Heart and TF-CBT for diverse communities.
Merle Perkins

An accomplished vocalist, actor and educator; specializes in use of improvisational theater to advance social emotional learning, foster empowerment and promote violence prevention in trauma-exposed and at-risk youth.
Debra Ruisard, DSW, LCSW, LCADC

A gifted program developer, trainer and organizational consultant; specializes in the integration of trauma and addiction treatment and the use of yoga and somatic therapies in trauma intervention.
Kevin Charles Smith

An innovative musician, motivational speaker and educator; specializes in use of theater and team-building to empower diverse populations including at-risk youth, incarcerated adults, gifted children, and corporate groups.
Patricia Vickers Ph.D., RCC

A highly esteemed program developer and cultural researcher; specializes in the development and implementation of professional training curricula to advance trauma-informed care for First Nations families and communities.