Wendy's research focuses on the psychobiological alterations associated with exposure to complex trauma. This work has focused on changes in factors such as affect recognition and regulation, attention and cognition, relationship, and identity, with an eye towards using lab-based and physiological methodologies for assessment.
Her work also attempts to unpack the contributions of marginalization to ways in which individuals adapt to adversity. This research unfolds both the lab as well as in the field, in psychosocial intervention settings. Dr. D'Andrea received her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Michigan and completed her postdoctoral training at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute. She is an associate professor of psychology and director of clinical training at The New School in New York, NY. When not working, she loves to dance and cook (sometimes at the same time).
Mary is a natural project manager who brings warmth, insight, and keen attention to detail to her work. Mary's EQ and roll-up-your-sleeves style show up in her team collaborations and problem-solving abilities, leading her growth from Executive Assistant to Program Specialist to TRF's Community Engagement Manager. She possesses a refreshing combination of grounded wisdom, diligence, compassion, and fun.
Mary is an Integral Coach®, bodyworker, and lifelong learner. She earned a BA in Psychology/Women's Studies, an MA in Critical and Creative Thinking, and is a graduate of New Ventures West, Professional Coaching Certification, providing form and focus to years of teaching and facilitating for HR, the spa industry, and non-profits. She's dedicated to personal growth and body-based therapies, and you will find her assisting Licia Sky and Bessel van der Kolk in their private workshops.
Liz holds master's degrees in both Secondary Education and Community and Trauma Counseling. After graduating from Northwestern University, she began her career as an 8th grade math teacher in Philadelphia as a Teach For America corps member. Her three years in a middle school classroom sparked her interest in trauma-informed care and creating trauma-informed environments for all. Liz also has experience working in prevention education with a domestic violence agency, a role that deepened her understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals.
Liz lives in Philadelphia, where she enjoys practicing yoga, cooking, spending time outdoors, and snuggling with her cats, Button and Rico. In addition to her work with TRF, she also works part time as a one-on-one running coach through Wellness in Motion, and trains and races competitively for long distance road races.
Conor has been working in various forms of media production for over a decade, with a strong focus on social media engagement and narrative. When not working on video projects, he spends his time writing music and enjoying the company of his rescue pup.
He hopes one day to return home to his country of birth, Ireland.
Lucy is passionate about expanding access to meaningful mental and physical healthcare services globally. She brings experience in community program implementation, research, grants management, and fundraising for nonprofits working primarily in the US and Latin America.
Lucy holds a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University during which she focused her studies on forced migration. Lucy was born and raised outside of New York City and currently lives in Brooklyn. In her free time, Lucy enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, yoga, and cooking new foods.
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