Susie Hess

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Susie Hess, MSW, LCSW-IL, is an associate professor of practicum education at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She is a transnational speaker specializing in trauma-informed care and healing-centered engagement. Her work focuses on promoting healing and resilience in communities impacted by violence, including survivors of intimate partner violence, individuals affected by incarceration, and those living in areas of conflict and war. As the co-founder of Trauma Informed Learning Alliance, Hess leads efforts to build resilient communities through collaboration, education, and community engagement. She is also the creator and host of Our Stories Matter, a podcast produced by Trauma Informed Learning Alliance, which explores global themes of community healing through storytelling. In recognition of her innovative work, Hess received the Dr. Marjorie Braude Award from the City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Task Force in October 2013 for her contributions to serving survivors of domestic violence. She is also a member of the Los Angeles District Attorney Interfaith Advisory Board, where she contributes to cross-sector initiatives promoting justice, healing, and equity.