Ana M Gómez is a psychotherapist, author, and a lecturer internationally known for her innovative work with children and adolescents with complex trauma, attachment wounds and dissociation.

She is the founder and director of the AGATE Institute in Phoenix, AZ and the “Instituto Colombiano de Psicotrauma” in Colombia. Ana has been an EMDR-IBA trainer in Colombia since 2013 where she has trained multiple clinicians working with families and individuals of all ages impacted by the war that Colombia has endured for a number of years.

Ana is the author of “EMDR Therapy and Adjunct Approaches with Children: Complex Trauma, Attachment and Dissociation.” In addition, Ana is the author of multiple books, articles and book chapters.  Ana was the recipient of the “Distinguished Service Award” from the Arizona Play Therapy Association in 2011 and the Sierra Tucson “Hope Award” in 2012.

Dr. Anthony Pico served as Chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians for 26 years in San Diego County. He has an Associate of Arts degree from Grossmont College. In 2000, he received the honor of being named an ‘outstanding alumni’. He has an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Long Island University. Anthony is proud of his military record, serving in Vietnam as an Army paratrooper and infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division, the 25th Infantry Division and the 82nd Airborne Division. Dr. Pico now focuses on evidenced-based healing modalities that integrate his people’s indigenous wisdom.

Dr. Kate Truitt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes the brain holds the inherent capacity to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. Utilizing her training as a neuroscience and clinical psychologist, along with her MBA in Healthcare Administration, Dr. Truitt has passionately dedicated her life to advancing the treatment of Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders. Her clinical practice, scientific studies, and trainings are specialized in the treatment of PTSD/Complex Trauma, panic disorders and anxiety, phobias, as well as other amygdala-based disorders. Her research focuses on brain health during the recovery process, treatment outcomes, and psychophysiology. Dr. Truitt consults nationwide for trauma treatment programs, leads research initiatives, and provides trainings on trauma as well as personal empowerment through her training organization, Viva Excellence. She is also CEO of her group practice, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, A Psychological Corporation, in Pasadena, CA where she and her team specialize in the most effective and cutting edge treatments empowering people to Live Their Excellence. For more information please visit https://www.drtruitt.com/dr.-kate-truitt.html

Certified as an advanced practice nurse with extensive post-graduate training in complementary health modalities and emotional therapies, Nkem Ndefo is the creator of The Resilience Toolkit and founder of Lumos Transforms, which provides innovative programs that reduce stress and build resilience for individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the US.

Laura Som is the Executive Director of the MAYE Center, a trauma healing center in Long Beach California. Her background is in pre-med, biochemistry and holistic healing. She believes that the true source of wisdom is that of which we’ve experienced and has used this for the last 20 years in her integrative holistic approach to wholeness. Laura lives and practices using four elements of healing including Meditation, Agriculture, Yoga and Education to address both childhood traumas during the post Khmer Rouge Genocide, wars and violence and build resiliency against existing traumas in America. As a scientist and spiritual practitioner, Laura combines both the east and the west to promote our innate ability to heal oneself: Self-Healing.

E. Sophia Kozak is the founding director of Critical Mass Dance Company, creator of Dance from the Heart, and author of the book, Dance from the Heart: Manifest your Dreams through Movement in 7 Steps. Sophia brings 10+ years of professional experience as a community organizer, healing arts practitioner, nonprofit professional and dance educator. Sophia created Dance from the Heart based on her work with healing energy and movement. She holds a B.A. from UCLA and M.A. degrees in Spiritual Psychology (Counseling) and Nonprofit Management. When not teaching, Sophia works as a career counselor at Career Transition For Dancers/The Actors Fund, helping other dance artists to reach their dreams. For more information: www.criticalmassdancecompany.org

Viviana Vallin es una terapeuta de salud mental que se esfuerza por incorporar prácticas holísticas, que empoderan nuestras culturas y son informadas para trabajar con el trauma. Como terapeuta, se especializa en ayudar a niños y adultos que han sobrevivido experiencias traumáticas. Viviana cree que hay una conexión esencial entre el cuerpo y la mente, y ambos son importante en nuestra recuperación. Por eso ella incorpora yoga y somáticos en sus sesiones terapéuticas, y ofrece clases privadas y grupos de Trauma Sensitive Yoga en español e inglés. La recuperación no es un proceso lineal; Lleva tiempo y es necesario cultivar apoyos externos e internos. A través de la creación de un espacio para la exploración, la autenticidad y un pequeño reto, Viviana trabaja con todos para avanzar hacia la alineación con su visión de la vida que desean para sí mismos.

Viviana tiene una maestría en consejería y una maestría en estudios de yoga de la Universidad Loyola Marymount. Completó su entrenamiento de maestra de yoga con People’s Yoga y recibió certificado como facilitadora de Trauma Center-Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY).

Viviana Vallin is a mental health therapist who strives to incorporate holistic, culturally empowered, trauma informed practices in all that she does. As a therapist, she specializes in supporting children and adults who have survived traumatic experiences. Viviana believes there is a strong connection between body and mind, and both play a powerful role in healing. This is why she incorporates yoga and somatics into her therapeutic sessions, and offers private and small group Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes in Spanish and English. Healing is not a linear process; it takes time and cultivating external and internal supports. Through creating a space for exploration, authenticity and a little challenge, Viviana works with everyone to move toward alignment with their vision of the life they want for themselves.

Viviana holds a Masters in Counseling and Masters in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training with People’s Yoga and is trained as a facilitator in Trauma Center-Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY).

Ana Rosa Najera es una trabajadora social clínica con licencia bilingüe, facilitadora certificada de El Kit de Resiliencia, Green Belt Nia Instructor y proveedora certificada de TRE. Con casi 20 años de experiencia trabajando en salud mental, Ana Rosa se especializa en bienestar infantil, preparación escolar y salud integral.

Dr. Kelson is a licensed marriage family therapist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and a specialization in Trauma. She incorporates EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EFT, and Neurofeedback in her practice. Dr. Kelson has extensive experience in neurofeedback and has researched how it impacts veterans with PTSD symptoms. Due to the positive impact of her neurofeedback research with homeless veterans, Dr. Kelson started a neurofeedback clinic at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter in Bell, California in 2013. The success of the clinic led her to start a neurofeedback clinic in 2015 at The Salvation Army Haven, a homeless shelter exclusively for veterans, and Del Amo Hospital in Torrance, a behavioral health hospital which specializes in Trauma and Eating Disorders. Having heard so many stories from veterans and active duty military, those who are homeless and those suffering from severe trauma, Dr. Kelson is most inspired by the strength and beauty of the human will and the individual pursuit of working to heal and grow.

Victor Lee Lewis, M.A., is the Founder and Director of the Radical Resilience Institute, and Radical Resilience Coaching and Consulting.  He is a nationally-recognized diversity, inclusion, and social justice educator, with more than 30 years experience in the field. Since 2009 Victor has also worked with passion as a coach-practitioner and trainer in EFT meridian tapping, with a specialty in the use and teaching of gentle approaches to trauma resolution. He believes that trauma wisdom is on the cutting-edge of the evolution of our species.

Renaldo Wilson is a health educator for Kaiser Permanente, facilitating classes in weight management, prediabetes, smoking cessation, heart health and advance care directives. He has 15 years experience in the health field, practicing as an exercise physiologist, Ayurvedic specialist, Tai Chi instructor and holistic health practitioner. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Los Angeles, CA.