Special Presentation: Wendy Wheelright presents . . .

What are ACEs and how do we consider that in creating trauma-informed systems of care?

Panelists

• Becky Fein, Active Minds
• Betzy Chavez, Hanna Institute
• Shelby Means, Sonoma County Foster Care
• Chelsea  Rose Kurnick, Positive Images

Wendy Wheelwright has been a skilled clinician within Community Mental Health for the past 20 years. She is currently the Project Manager for HOPE Sonoma, a program to support the emotional recovery of disaster survivors.

Additionally, she serves as the Quality Improvement Manager for Sonoma County Behavioral Health Division, overseeing system level policy and process improvements.

Prior to assuming her role at Sonoma County, she worked with Progress Foundation overseeing the start-up, day-to-day operation, and expansion of the Crisis Residential Unit from a single 6-bed program to multiple 10-12 bed programs. 

Wendy also has extensive experience as a Forensic Therapist, working with mandated treatment programs, Probation, CPS, and Victim Assistance. She maintains a small private-practice in Santa Rosa, specializing in Trauma-Based Disorders.  

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