The New Year Ahead of Growth and Possibility for Trauma-Resilient
Educational Communities!
Happy New Year from all of us at TREC! In this year of new possibilities, we are excited to keep up our momentum in creating more trauma-resilient communities. Your continued interest in TREC has really helped sustain us as we strengthen the foundation of our programs while finding new ways to reach and engage more people.
In our first year, we trained educators, counselors, school organizations, healthcare workers, parents, and caregivers. These programs will continue to thrive as we add additional opportunities for justice system professionals, entry-level employees, and other workplace professionals to gain access to customized TREC training. By continuing our mission to empower more individuals and organizations with the tools they need to foster trauma resilience, we are taking another step toward a better world for all!
TREC is positioned to make 2025 an expansive year, and we thank you for supporting our mission to promote trauma resilience and positive change!
Here are some highlights for the new year:
As the calendar turned to 2025, we are delighted to be in the final stages of completing the planning for our in-person TREC Wellness Retreat! After years of gathering virtually due to the pandemic, we are excited to bring together our incredible community in person for a transformative experience of healing and growth.
We will continue to raise awareness of our training programs by sharing free trauma-related resources on our website, newsletters, and social media. TREC representatives will also participate in community events, including the Trauma2Resilience and the Trauma-Informed Learning Community Series.
Part of our focus on professional development for staff and community organizations is in recognizing the strides being made by those becoming Trauma-Resilient Professionals. We will publicly acknowledge those milestones through awards and recognition ceremonies.
TREC leadership will continue to participate in judicial and legislative discussions on trauma-resilient informed care, such as the historic community event in San Diego last year. Members of the court and community came together to discuss preventing youth gang involvement, making resources available for mental health and trauma recovery, and supporting trauma-resilient education. We plan to do more of this in the year to come.
We will enhance our strategy to build strong strategic alliances, which will help amplify impact and increase TREC program adoption, partnering with schools, professional associations, government agencies, and healthcare networks to offer and integrate trauma-resilience training into their frameworks.
It looks to be a great new year with significant opportunities to continue building more resilient communities. We sincerely appreciate your support of our mission to promote healing-centered relationships that create positive change!
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR PEOPLE
The Faces Behind TREC's Success!
Meet the dedicated individuals driving TREC鈥檚 mission forward! Our Leadership Team and National Advisory Board bring diverse expertise from the fields of medical research, education, community engagement, advocacy, and more. Their collective experience and commitment to trauma resilience shape our programs, delivering meaningful and lasting solutions to support communities across the nation.
Meet Our TREC Leadership Team
Each member of our diverse leadership team is a trauma-resilient expert deeply committed to providing high-quality educational resources and programs that promote equity and healing-centered relationships.
Craig Beswick
TREC Pioneer, Educational Innovator, VP of School Development
Dana Brown
TREC Pioneer, Community Organizer, PACEs Science Statewide Facilitator
Staci Roth
Director of TREC, Educator, Early Childhood Education Expert
Nevin Newell
TREC Business Ops Strategist, Director of External Services
Miguel-Angel Soria
TREC Director of Educational Content, Emmy Nominated Producer
Alex Reeder
Coordinator of TREC, Certified HeartMath Instructor, Educator
Meet Our 2025 TREC National Advisory Board
Dr. Vincent Felitti, MD
Co-Principal Investigator, ACEs Study
Our Esteemed Advisory Board Member Dr. Vincent Felitti's Renowned Work on ACEs Study is at the Heart of TREC Educational Courses
Dr. Vincent J. Felitti has over 50 years of experience in the field of Internal Medicine with extensive knowledge in the areas of childhood trauma. Serving as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California since 1982, Dr. Felitti鈥檚 renowned research explores how adverse childhood experiences affect adults, educating audiences worldwide as a leader in health risk abatement programs.
Mathew Portell
CEO/Founder, TIEN
Carey Sipp
Activist & Community Builder
Dr. Doug Luffborough, III, PhD, Educational Partner w/ACCI
Dr. Summer Peterson, PhD
Vice President, LLAC
Colby Thorton
VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LLAC
Ebony Wiley-Campbell
Manager, DEI LLAC
Marisol Rerucha
Mother, Chicana, Educator, Author, Advocate
Lizette Diego
Learn4Life Alumni Youth Leader
FEATURED VIDEO
Trust: A TREC Foundational Theme
Building and nurturing strong, trusted relationships is a cornerstone of the TREC model. This encompasses cultivating meaningful connections with colleagues, clients, and the individuals we serve. The video "Earning Trust" takes you inside TREC-accredited organizations, offering a firsthand look at how trust is actively cultivated as told through the stories of educators and students. Take a look:
Achieving Trauma-Resilient Certification has undeniable benefits for any professional career. Learn more about TREC's mission and share with a friend:
