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William Kellibrew, MSW
Author, Trainer, and Global Advocate
William Kellibrew has served as a global advocate for human, civil, children and victims’ rights for over 20 years. He has extensive experience implementing trauma-informed and healing-centered approaches in systems of care, including violence prevention, victim services, and mental health fields. He is a certified strategic planning professional and provides training, expert facilitation, and technical assistance on behalf of federal agencies, states, and national associations including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors.
William currently works at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America as a Safety Director for the Southeast Region, focusing on providing leadership and guidance through training, resources, consultation, and advocacy in the areas of Child and Club Safety. He also frequently serves as a plenary speaker for conventions and conferences.
William is no stranger to trauma. In 2008, William’s childhood traumatic story of resilience was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, Daily Beast, and a host of media outlets, globally. In 2011, William was recognized by the White House as a ‘Champion of Change’ and in 2013, he received the Voice Award from SAMHSA for his work across the country as a peer/consumer leader. In 2015, he received several awards including the U.S. Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award for his humanitarianism.
William received his Associate in Arts degree from the University of the District of Columbia, his Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and will graduate with his Master of Social Work degree with a clinical behavioral health concentration from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work this fall.
William credits his grandmother, God, family, and other supportive people who created a safer space for him to heal and thrive.