Jesse Kohler is Executive Director of the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice (CTIPP). Jesse is a passionate advocate and leader in the trauma-informed space who works on systems change to provide comprehensive support for individuals, families, and communities so that, someday, all people have the opportunity and support necessary to reach their full potential.

Christine Mason, PhD, an educational psychologist, is Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Educational Improvement and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, Program for Recovery and Community Health. Dr. Mason is lead author of five recent books for educators on children’s trauma, mindfulness, mental health, and visioning for the future of education. She has served as Director of Yale University's Childhood- Trauma Learning Collaborative, executive director of research and professional development for the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and director of research for the Council for Exceptional Children and is dedicated to promoting children's mental health and well-being.