Featured Event
Breaking the Cycle
Understanding
the Root Causes
of Crime & Violence
On September 11, 2025 I had the pleasure to speak at a public webinar exploring how systemic oppression, ACEs, historical trauma, and epigenetics contribute to cycles of crime and violence, and how trauma-informed approaches can foster healing and change.
Hosted by The Metropolitan Council of Community Mental Health Centers
Here’s what attendees shared:
“We live in one of the most violent and hyper segregated cities in the country, this is VERY important for our community.”
“I learned so much and it helped me understand how important being curious about these issues is.”
“It helped me begin to understand how early trauma affects someone’s entire life.”
When asked if they would recommend this talk, responses included:
✔ “Absolutely, opens our eyes to so much more.”
✔ “Yes! Great and easy to understand as well as thought-provoking.”
✔ “Absolutely, great information!”
EVENTS & COLLABORATIONS
EVENTS & COLLABORATIONS
April 2025 – April 2026
Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri
Women in Leadership Program – Advisor & Board Member
Serving as a Board Member and Program Advisor for Avila University’s Women in Leadership Program, supporting the growth of executive education, linking industry with academia, and offering strategic guidance to faculty, students, and the business community.
August 2025
Keystone Medical Group
Kansas City, Missouri
Partnership with Keystone Medical Group
Collaborating with Keystone Medical Group to provide trauma-informed mental health assessments and care for clients with brain injuries. This partnership integrates physical rehabilitation with emotional and relational healing, ensuring a whole-person approach to recovery.
October 2025
Aligned Living Podcast with Dr. Autumn Swain
I recently joined Dr. Autumn Swain on her Aligned Living Podcast for Episode 24: “The Body Remembers: Healing Trauma and Realigning with Your True Self.”
We explored how trauma shapes the brain, body, and nervous system — and how healing invites us to unlearn survival patterns while relearning safety, freedom, and authenticity.
October 9, 2025
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Good Medicine: Science, Service, and Soul – The Quiet Power of Volunteering
A keynote for the Minnesota Department of Revenue reframing volunteering, not as duty or sacrifice, but as a profound source of purpose, stress relief, and connection. Blending science, story, and reflection, this talk explores the quiet power of authentic service.
October 24, 2025
Kansas City Municipal Court
Women’s and Wellness Courts
Kansas City Wellness Court Collaboration
Partnering with the Kansas City Wellness Court to deliver Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Root Causes of Crime & Violence—a trauma-informed training for legal professionals that explores how systemic oppression, ACEs, and trauma shape human behavior, while supporting both client outcomes and staff well-being.