Practicing Self-Compassion

Vanessa brings more than thirty years of experience in direct service, administrative and training roles within child welfare, early education, and community development organizations. As a facilitator, Vanessa has worked with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations and community coalitions across Kansas who serve people of all ages and abilities. Vanessa facilitates the Trauma-Informed Systems of Care team at WSU’s Community Engagement Institute which provides training and technical assistance to organizations and communities interested in creating more compassionate environments for all. Vanessa is a licensed Social Worker with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Wichita State University and has a passion for helping to create stronger and more resilient organizations, systems, and communities.