Dr. Ashley E. Stewart is the Director of Strategic Transformation and is an equity and trauma subject matter expert at C4 Innovations. In this role, she provides technical assistance, training, and organizational support to national organizations, boards of directors, and behavioral health organizations on implementing equitable services and supporting staff and provider wellness. She is an Assistant Professor at Temple University College of Public Health, where she trains interdisciplinary students about theories, frameworks, and translational skills for macro-level change practice.

This session will center the realities that service providers and organizations are holding; social challenges, workforce strain, and the responsibility of supporting communities during times of grief and uncertainty. We will ground the conversation in healing, wellness, and compassion while exploring what it means to sustain ourselves and our organizations in complex times. Participants will engage with trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches that emphasize transparency, intentionality, and collective care. Alongside…