SSEA Project Lead
Kelsey Taylor, LMHC, is a seasoned child and family therapist, supervisor, trainer, and administrator with 19 years of experience working in child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, and school systems. She is skilled in program development and system implementation for trauma informed care and evidenced-based practices and treatments. Kelsey is passionate about developing the knowledge and skills of paraprofessionals, educators, and clinicians to support youth with a wide range of social, cultural, mental health, and behavioral presentations through training, consultation, and supervision. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University.
Kate Patton Regal, LICSW, has 25 years of experience addressing barriers to success for students, schools, and organizations. She designs and supports programs for youth facing challenges from adversity, chronic stress, and trauma. Kate’s proactive, collaborative approach and systems thinking drive increased student engagement and learning. Committed to equity in education, Kate combines on-the-ground support with strategic vision to foster resilience. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University.
Walker Solutions is a division of Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs and is dedicated to advancing equity in child, family, and community wellness through collaborative capacity-building, innovation, and knowledge-sharing. Our capacity-building services support a wide range of organizations, including those in education (K-12 and higher education), youth development, healthcare, and social services. We specialize in the areas of behavioral health, mental health, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practice, family and community engagement, and special education. Our team of experts provides a range of consulting services, including needs assessments, program design and evaluation, and equity audits. We also offer staff training in current, evidence-based practices such as Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-Informed Practice, Family Partnership, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Youth and teen Mental Health First Aid. Learn more about Walker and Walker Solutions here.