A Wise Woman for the Digital World
My Work
Digital Strategy, Writing and Editing, Educator on Trauma-Informed Care
• Research Advisor and Survivor Expert, ImPACT Virginia
Co-designed educational materials for future healthcare professionals to help them better work with patients who live with complex PTSD. Developed a curriculum for them to work with incarcerated victims of human trafficking. Delivered keynote at annual symposium about the neurobiology of CPTSD and how to work with patients. (2023)
• Session Leader and Panelist on Panel about Trauma-Informed Care, Health AdvocateX (2024)
• Committee Member and Social Media Manager, Patients for Patient Safety US
Committee work includes evaluating AI and patient safety and making recommendations for developers, purchasers, oversight bodies, and the general public. Prepared a presentation on AI and the online patient experience in seeking mental health services. Working with the Project PIVOT team to gather patient experiences and outcomes to improve quality of care.
• Contributing Writer, CPTSD Foundation
• Contributing Writer, Social Health Network
• Community Leader, Patients Like Me
• Advocacy Committee Member and Team Lead for Education, Healing and CPTSD Foundation
Certifications
The Embody Lab: Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program (2026)
US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights: Certificate in Disability Rights and Accessibility Training (2026)
Gabor Maté: Compassionate Inquiry Certificate (2025)
Trauma-Informed Training Center: Trauma-Informed Practitioner Certification (2024)
Healer Medical Cannabis Wellness Advisor Program (2024 and 2019)
US Pain Foundation Patient Advocate Program (2023)
Health Union Patient Leader Program (2022)
American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine: Certificate in Endocannabinoid Science (2021)
