Hailing from the rural woods and fields of Michigan, Tara-Sky chose to pursue a holistic approach to resilience that considers our innate connection to nature and community. As a graduate student at the University of Michigan in both environmental science and social work, she offers dual expertise in environmental psychology and trauma-informed care to support both social and individual change. Carrying with her the intellectual heritage from her work with the reDirect foundation using the Supportive Environments for Effectiveness (SEE) Framework, Tara-Sky is well versed in working with organizations to develop and assess the impact of social change programs. As a teacher, mentor, and researcher, Tara-Sky brings a mindful, systems-based approach to her work that promotes durable change for individual clients and organizations alike.

Together, we can navigate the challenges of today to build a more resilient tomorrow.