Program Director
Kara Patin, LCSW, graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2014. With a focus on trauma, she's conducted extensive research on its impact within public service organizations. Currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Utah's Social Work Program, Kara is also the Program Director of Trauma-Informed Utah and provides trauma focused therapy in her mental health practice. Her expertise in trauma recovery therapies has influenced over 3000 professionals through training sessions across Utah. A member of the American Psychological Association's Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program, Kara is committed to advancing trauma-informed practices in her communities and beyond.