Doty Shepard (she/they)
Trauma-Informed Practices Facilitator
Expertise:
Trauma-Informed Caring & Resilience Education
Compassion Without Fatigue
Organizational Trauma Responsiveness
Systems Change & Collaboration
Holistic Community Wellness
Doty Shepard earned a Master of Arts degree specializing in cultural transformation and support for youth and families, then worked in that field for the next 20 years. In 2018, Doty co-created Resilient Colorado; though initially established to serve the Colorado Western Slope, under her leadership as Executive Director, Resilient Colorado has achieved international reach. Doty champions well-being in rural communities and specializes in educating these communities and those who serve them about the impacts of trauma on individuals (brains, bodies, behaviors) and on systems (family, educational, healthcare, business, government, and more).
She expertly communicates trauma-informed, brain-based ways to enhance and sustain personal, organizational, and community resilience. Her holistic approach to community wellness extends across multiple sectors, and she has a reputation for breaking down silos and inspiring collaboration. Doty is in demand as a national trainer, workshop facilitator, and consultant for organizations seeking to understand the impact of trauma and infuse trauma-sensitive practices into all that they do.
