Dr. Trinisia Brooks is a leader and researcher in healing-centered engagement, community-based leadership, and equity in education. A proud native of the Mississippi Delta, she brings a deep-rooted passion for community, resilience, and learning.
She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Indiana, where she was named Most Distinguished Graduate, and is a recipient of the Sadelle Berger Award for her contributions to cultivating a growth mindset.
Dr. Brooks serves on several local and state community boards, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the A.M. Brooks Foundation, Mental Health Matters Evansville, the YWCA, Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) and the Evansville Human Relations Commission. She has also presented at the local, state and national level on education and community engagement.
With experience in P–12 education at both school and district levels, her work is grounded in asset-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices. Through her business, she empowers communities, families, and educators to lead sustainable change. She is also available for Public Speaking engagements and offers strategic planning support in these areas.
She is an ACEs Master Trainer, Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator, and trained in ASIST and Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Practitioner.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events before age 18 that can have lasting effects on mental, physical, and emotional health. The good news: with the right support, their impact can be reduced or even prevented (Gervin, 2021).
ACEs training is evidence-based and helps individuals and organizations understand how trauma shapes behavior. It promotes asset-based, community-driven approaches that build resilience and support healing.
This training provides practical tools to support those affected by ACEs and may be available for free. Interested? Ask how to get started and bring this essential knowledge to your team or organization.
Assess Your IDC Level
The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is an evidence-based tool that measures intercultural competence and the ability to engage effectively across cultures. It uses a 50-item online questionnaire completed in 15–20 minutes with full confidentiality.
The IDI provides individual and group profiles along with a personalized Intercultural Development Plan (IDP) to guide growth. It can also assess an organization’s overall cultural competence.
For groups, the IDI can be paired with interviews or focus groups to identify cross-cultural goals and inform inclusive strategies.
This tool is ideal for individuals and organizations aiming to enhance cultural awareness, inclusion, and collaboration across diverse environments.
Mind-Body & Soul Care
Looking to reconnect with your mind, body, and soul? Soul-care practices can be life-changing. As an Advanced Practitioner, I offer training based on the world’s leading evidence-based model for healing trauma and stress—addressing issues like self-doubt, biases, anxiety, and chronic illness. Grounded in mindfulness, this approach builds self-awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being in a supportive, non-judgmental space. Let’s join together to foster healing, balance, and lasting well-being.
Training options include:
- 6–8 small group sessions for deeper personal growth
- One-day holistic workshop for teams and organizations
- Personal Discovery Consultation
