October 2nd-4th, 2026

J’vaneté serves as the Director of the New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force. In her role, she provides thought leadership and professional development in trauma-informed and resilience-focused practices. She holds a Master degree in Education with a specialization in Neuroscience and Trauma, and is a certified Community Resiliency Model trainer. Her previous experience includes working in advocacy as a Voter Engagement Specialist and in special education as a paraeducator.

Antonio serves as the Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services for the Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD), where he leads a comprehensive system of school-based mental health, wellness, and student support services serving nearly 18,000 students across 28 schools. Under his leadership since 2016, CJUSD has developed a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and established nine secondary school Wellness Centers. He earned his Master of Social Work in 2005 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2014.

Aziza Hasan serves as the CEO of NewGround, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging divides, convening constructive conversations, and empowering communities to drive social change. With over two decades of expertise, she is a recognized leader in coalition building and multifaith bridging. Her leadership experience includes service on President Barack Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships from 2015-2016 and currently as a commissioner for the Los Angeles Civil and Human Rights Commission.

Dr. Buckles is Dean of the School of Behavioral Health at Loma Linda University, LLUH Vice President for Behavioral Health Education, and Chair of the Department of Social Work and Social Ecology. She was inducted as a National Social Work Pioneer in 2026. In 2006, she founded the University's International Behavioral Health Trauma Team (LLUIBHTT), which has since deployed to more than 100 active and post-crisis situations in over 70 countries.

Bob founded and coordinates the International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC). Trained in both counseling psychology and environmental science, he combines the two fields throughout his career. In 2015, he was named one of the world’s “50 Most Talented Social Innovators” by the World CRS Congress. He is the author of numerous books, most recently "Preventing and Healing Climate Traumas: A Guide for Building Resilience and Hope in Communities" (2023).

Erica Berry Coates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who was awarded the 2024 Ambassador of the Year by the Trauma Resource Institute. Since 2022, she has overseen CRM’s programming in higher education to reach over 16,000 student and employee participants. She is also a Faculty Fellow with the Human Values Center and has worked with diverse student groups at a College Counseling Center for nine years.

Edwin Weaver has been the Executive Director for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley since the Spring of 2014. Under his leadership, the organization has grown from a staff of six to 50 full-time employees, working closely with Justice Involved Youth, homeless youth and families, and Foster Youth. He holds a Master's in Social Work from UCLA and a Master's in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Law School.

Beth has worked her entire career in healthcare, transitioning into Employee Assistance work 25 years ago to support the mental health of staff and faculty at Cedars Sinai Health System and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She currently supervises the Emotional Support Services Team and successfully brought the Community Resilience Model to CHLA after Covid-19 with a $2.1 million HRSA grant.

Erin is the Chief Executive Officer of Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center, a state-operated behavioral health hospital in North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience, she is the owner of Bowman Collaborative Consulting and an adjunct instructor at Western Carolina University. She is also a certified Community Resiliency Model (CRM) teacher, passionate about creating resilient organizations and advancing trauma-informed systems of care.

Gary Cunningham works as a Team Leader within the Investigations Directorate of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery in the UK. He is a career detective having served over 30 years in London’s Metropolitan Police, primarily working on homicide. Gary is an Advanced Interviewer and a trained Family Liaison Officer with over 25 years’ experience supporting bereaved families.

Rose Vick, PhD, PMHNP-BC, is the Interim Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with nearly two decades of clinical, educational, and leadership experience. Dr. Vick previously led a federally funded program that prepared more than 120 students to serve rural and underserved populations.

Jen Wallace is the co-founder and director of Cantoneras Consulting, LLC. She applies over three and a half decades of experience working in law enforcement to consultations for training delivery and action assessments. Jen authored the chapter on CRM and law enforcement in Elaine Miller-Karas’ book, “Building Resilience to Trauma,” and was honored with a Co-Ambassador of the Year award by TRI in 2020.

Jenilee Sneed, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She became certified in the Trauma Resiliency Model in 2023 and is a Community Resiliency Model Trainer. Jenilee is also licensed as a Natural Medicine Provider in Colorado and is a certified yoga therapist.

Jordan R. Murphy, PhD, APRN, is a nurse scientist and pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in behavioral health and trauma-informed care. She is the Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Interrelational Science and Pediatrics, LLC, and Executive Director of Girassol Wellness, Inc. Dr. Murphy is also a Community Resiliency Model Senior Trainer for the Trauma Resource Institute.

Judy Pang is a certified Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Teacher who leads CRM programming for Christian Aid. She supports partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe with more than 25 years of experience in humanitarian response and international development. Her recent work in Myanmar and Ukraine has focused on frontline worker wellbeing and mental health.

Dr. Keith Menhinick is a Lecturer and Director of Graduate Studies in Religion, and an Affiliate Faculty in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Georgia State University. His research focuses on world religions, spiritual care, and trauma resiliency in marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ+ communities. He is a certified teacher of the Community Resiliency Model.

Kelly holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and has over a decade of experience as an educator in various school settings. She has been a certified Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® teacher since 2019, providing training for over 5,000 people globally. She currently serves as a Senior Trainer for the Trauma Resource Institute and holds a Trauma and Resilience Professional Certification.

Megan Toothman serves as the Community Engagement and Health Equity Program Coordinator within the College of Health and Human Services. She manages the Health Equity Bonner Fellowship and supports programmatic initiatives for the Center for Healthy Communities. She is a CRM teacher and facilitator for the Trauma Resource Institute and an executive board member for Feast Down East.

Nikki Tobeck is the Regional Program Manager at Resilient Georgia, where she works to strengthen community resilience and access to mental health support. With nearly a decade of experience in counseling, she facilitates Community Resiliency Model trainings and collaborates with cross-sector partners. Previously, she provided school-based mental health services to K–12 students across Southeast Georgia.

Dr. Philip Allen is a theologian and ethicist whose work integrates social structure, race, culture, and ethics. He is an Affiliate Assistant Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he earned his PhD in Theology. Dr. Allen is the founder of the Racial Solidarity Project, the author of two books, and a former Division 1 college basketball player.

Regina Jennings serves as the Vice President of Program at Covenant House International. In her role, she leads program development and strategic initiatives to support youth experiencing homelessness across North and Central America, advancing trauma-informed care and resilient community practices.

Sara Cook is a Northern Ireland-based social worker and conflict response specialist with extensive experience working with conflict-affected populations. A member of the Trauma Resource Institute's senior faculty, she has served as a senior trainer for CRM teacher trainings in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Angola, and Thailand. She is also a UK representative to Women Mediators Across the Commonwealth and has taught CRM workshops to participants from over 50 countries.

Sarah Wood, MPH, leads organizational learning initiatives at Crestwood Behavioral Health that support workforce development and trauma-informed care. A Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Teacher since 2017, she has guided Crestwood's organization-wide integration of CRM across leadership development, employee onboarding, treatment planning, and person-served care.

Susan Reedy, LMFT, is a school counselor, play therapist, and trauma-informed educator with over a decade of experience in K–8 schools. Trained under Elaine Miller-Karas, she serves as a senior trainer for the Trauma Resource Institute and co-authored "Building Resilience to Trauma". Through her Regulate to Educate work, she empowers schools to embed nervous system awareness into daily instruction.