Irma Seilicovich is COO and co-founder of The Village Family Services, a nonprofit that works primarily with children and young adults exposed to trauma, in North Hollywood, CA. Ms. Seilicovich has been actively working in the mental health field for over 25 years with a focus on children and families. Formerly coordinator for the Trauma Center at Children’s Institute Inc. and a current member of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), Ms. Seilicovich continues her association with the NCTSN while implementing evidence-based trauma treatment for children at The Village Family Services.
Seilicovich, Irma, MA, LMFT
Shannon Crossbear
Shannon Crossbear articulates her purpose as "to demonstrate and promote gentle healing." She expresses her commitment to healing through her work in the world. Her own community and family history propelled her to develop leadership to address disparities that have led to poor outcomes for friends and relatives. Shannon’s work has included facilitating and consulting with the National Indian Child Welfare Association, the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Georgetown University, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the Surgeon Generals Conference on Children’s Mental Health. She has worked with tribal and non tribal communities in providing technical assistance to Systems of Care and Circles of Care utilizing traditional interventions and the promotion of culturally congruent and trauma informed practices. Shannon has worked in communities throughout the contiguous United States and Alaska, as well as within Canada, to address systemic change for improved out comes for children and their families. Ms. Crossbear has facilitated and supported practices and services that include the provision of culturally-cemented early childhood; parenting programs; supports for transition age youth, young adults, and families with mental health and substance abuse issue. Ms Crossbear is skilled in trauma-informed community engagement. She has worked with supporting organized stakeholder voice and representation at local and national levels through various behavioral health initiatives.
Sharda, Liz, PhD, LMSW
Liz Sharda, LMSW, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Liz has been a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network since 2008, and an Individual Affiliate member since 2012. Liz served as Program Coordinator for Project Return Home, the NCTSI-funded program at Bethany Christian Services, between 2008 and 2012. Since that time, Liz has trained on trauma-related topics within the child welfare system, with both professionals and resource parents. Liz is an experienced facilitator of "Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Resource Parent Curriculum" and "The Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit" and has trained others to facilitate them as well.
Simmons University School of Social Work
Simon Roper, Liza, ACSW, LCSW
Liza Simon Roper, ACSW, LCSW has been a clinician, supervisor, and program developer in the child welfare field, private practice, and residential care for 30 years. She is has had over 8 years of experience delivering the NCTSN Resource Parent Curriculum and is currently a co-chair of that collaborative group. She serves on the Affiliate Advisory Board and continues to participate in the Sexual Behavior Problem subgroup of the Child Sexual Abuse collaborative group. Ms. Simon Roper is a certified ARC trainer, and is active providing training and consultation to agencies using that model.
Smith, Stefanie, PhD
Dr. Stefanie F. Smith is Chief Clinical Officer at the Hanna Boys Center, a trauma-informed therapeutic boarding school/ residential center for adolescent boys. Hanna transforms the lives of youth, families and communities impacted by trauma and adversity through resilience, connection and spiritual wellness. As CCO she oversees the clinical team (including masters and doctoral trainees), admissions, and the training of all staff, including residential and teaching staff. In these capacities, she trains and supervises on culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices and trauma-specific interventions, and helps design trauma-informed policies and procedures as well as implement activities for the boys that reflect the latest science on the impacts and treatment of complex trauma. She also conducts program evaluation and research. Finally, Dr. Smith helps train and consult to community agencies.
Snyder, Sean, MSW, LCSW
Sean is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of working with youth in the juvenile legal system. He has received national certification in TF-CBT and has received training in the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI). He currently leads the juvenile legal system group of Pennsylvania's trauma-informed state initiative. He is dedicated to increasing spread and scale of EBPs for children recovering from traumatic exposure.
Society of Care
The Society of Care is a leading trauma resource for self-identified Native American youth and their families in Nebraska. We care for our relatives by providing accessible, affordable and culturally sensitive behavioral care. As passionate advocates, we give Native youth a voice, connect them to services, provide wellness education, instill cultural pride and empower them to build resilience. We believe in a brighter future for our relatives and are guided by caring deeply, transforming lives and healing communities.
Solano, Joy, MA, LPC, NCC
Joy Solano, LPC Individual Affiliate - Wisconsin Joy Solano was an Intake Therapist and Community Representative for the Youth Trauma Center at Youth and Family Services in Rapid City, SD. She is TF-CBT certified and trained in EMDR and CBITS. She now works for Family Therapy Associates in St. Croix Falls, WI as an outpatient mental health therapist.
Sophia Duffy, PhD
Sophia Duffy, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Dominican University in River Forest, IL, a leading Hispanic Serving Institution committed to social justice and the creation of a more just and humane world. As a professor, Dr. Duffy teaches courses on the neuropsychology and treatment of complex trauma while researching culturally grounded practices to address the impact of complex trauma on wellbeing. By training, Dr. Duffy is a clinical trauma psychologist specializing in culturally grounded, decolonized understanding and treatment of complex traumas, historical traumas, and intergenerational traumas. As a practicing clinician, Dr. Duffy provides trauma therapy and clinical supervision to early career and training trauma therapists. Sophia is also part of the NCTSN Complex Trauma/DTD’s Guiding Stars Project.