Team

The Resilience Institute is currently in its early stages of growth, collaborating closely with team members from FSU's Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy (CPEIP) and the Institute for Family Violence Studies (IFVS), who played a crucial role in initiating and nurturing our institute, originally known as the Trauma and Resilience Collaborative.

RISE Advisory Board- we are developing an international advisory board to advance the goals of The Resilience Institute.  The members of this board will be announced in 2025.

Angi Yoder-Maina

Angi Yoder-Maina

Director

UCC 6102

ayodermina@fsu.edu

PhD, Applied Conflict Transformation, Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC) with Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS)
MA, Public and Social Policy, Conflict Resolution Certificate, Duquesnse University
BA, Peace Studies and Political Science, Manchester University

Dr. Angi Yoder-Maina specializes in helping organizations achieve trauma-aware certification and cultivate healing-centered practices. With 30 years of experience working in conflict zones worldwide, she is dedicated to creating customized resources and safe spaces that foster understanding of trauma's impact on individuals, organizations, institutions, and communities.

Marie Davis

Marie Davis

Senior Admin Specialist

UCC 6104

Mdavis6@fsu.edu

Marie Davis, MSIT, has been with Florida State University since 2016, serving in various administrative roles. She is currently pursuing the Resilience Institute's Trauma and Resilience Certifications to complement her IT expertise. Marie aims to enhance the institute's technological resources and streamline administrative processes to effectively deliver programs to a wider audience.

Dr. Cindy Bigbie

Cindy Bigbie

Courtesy/Bigbie Method-Connect First

cbigbie@fsu.edu

PhD, Instructional Design, Florida State University
MA, Instructional Design, Florida State University
BA, Psychology, Florida State University
Dr. Cindy Bigbie or “Dr. B”, also known as “America’s Communications Coach”, developed The Bigbie Method integrating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) within a performance-based platform.  With a Ph.D. in Instructional Design and 25 years of experience evaluating educational programs across the U.S., Cindy identified a lack of focus on the social-emotional aspects crucial for communication and effectiveness in all segments of society. Her work, recognized by the Dennis Maloney Award, aims to address this gap through her award-winning approach and her Amazon Bestseller, "My Link to Mildred – Interrupting the Epidemic of Trauma via Nonviolent Communication."

 

Ryan Bonhardt

Ryan Bonhardt

Courtesy/The Bigbie Method-Connect First

rb24y@fsu.edu

With years of experience in startups and growing businesses, Ryan is in charge of our operations and growth. He is passionate about bringing emotional intelligence, empathy training, and social skills nationwide.