Patsy Wilkerson is an accomplished professional with a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and extensive certifications in mind-body medicine and trauma-informed care. With over three decades of experience in both public and private sectors, she has led Human Resources and Training and Development departments and currently serves as a Training Consultant for the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy and the Pelican Center for Children and Families. Her background also includes significant classroom teaching experience and a commitment to supporting educators and child welfare professionals through innovative training programs focused on self-care, trauma, and resilience.
Training and Organizational Development:
With over three decades of experience holding leadership roles in both public and private organizations, Patsy has supervised Human Resources and Training and Development departments. She currently works as a Training Consultant with the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy and the Pelican Center for Children and Families. In this role, she leads trauma-informed workshops, Mind-Body Medicine initiatives, self-care trainings, and seminars on secondary traumatic stress for professionals such as child welfare staff, healthcare providers, school counselors, and nurses. In addition, she is certified in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and F.O.R.E.C.A.S.T. Trauma-Informed Training.