Gisela is a public health expert and highly skilled trainer who has led multiple programs dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations through the use of evidence-based strategies. For over 15 years, she has managed award-winning training programs, integrated trauma-informed approaches into prevention, designed successful social marketing campaigns, advised state agencies and community coalitions, and developed cross-sector partnerships to improve services. Areas of expertise include substance misuse prevention, youth risk prevention, building resilience, and addressing the needs of children experiencing opioid misuse in their homes. She is a certified prevention specialist and holds a certification in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery from the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma.