Patricia is the director of the Center for Inclusive and Special Education and associate dean in Lesley University’s Graduate School of Education. She is responsible for Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity planning and oversight.

Merlyn is the Associate Director of the Center for Inclusive and Special Education, Graduate School of Education at Lesley University. She is responsible for Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity course enrollment and other program logistics.

Nadege is the Creative Design Program Administrator for the Center for Inclusive and Special Education, Graduate School of Education at Lesley University. She is responsible for providing visual solutions for the center, community hub, related materials, and program initiatives. She brings an artistic lens to our work.

Salvatore is the Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity Program Director and is responsible for program management and development. He is a member of the National Adjunct Faculty at Lesley University and an authority on educational research, measurement, and evaluation.

Joel is the Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity Lead Instructor/ Mentor, responsible for training LIFTS faculty and developing new courses. He is also a staff member and content author for the Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative (TLPI), a key LIFTS partner.

Joanne is the Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity Instructor/Mentor, responsible for training/coaching new LiFTS staff members. She recently retired after working for 36 years as a teacher, school adjustment counselor, and principal in an urban district in Massachusetts.