Joyce Dorado

Joyce Dorado is a Teaching Professor and Associate Dean for Research-Practice Partnerships at the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare. She also serves as Co-Founder and Director of the Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools (HEARTS) program, focusing on transforming schools into trauma-informed, equitable spaces. Her work spans three decades, collaborating with institutions like the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Trauma Transformed, and CLEAR California.

• Current roles: Teaching Professor, Associate Dean, HEARTS Director
• Expertise: Trauma-informed systems, school mental health, educational equity

Her research emphasizes trauma-informed care in educational settings, addressing disparities through systemic interventions. Publications highlight partnerships with institutions like UCSF and Washington State University, while her work with the California State Supreme Court's initiative underscores policy impact.

Key collaborations include:

• San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) Trauma-Informed Systems Initiative
• Trauma Transformed: Bay Area Regional Trauma-Informed Systems Center
• CLEAR California partnership