Dr. Emma Hurley is a Senior Project Specialist at Quality Matters. She holds a PhD and BA in Applied Psychology, as well as a BSc in Management. Emma specializes in conducting evidence-based research for NGOs, government departments, and various services, focusing on developing trauma-informed, inclusive, and equitable policies and practices that support marginalized individuals.

For the past five years, the Trauma-Informed Ireland team has been working on developing standards for trauma-informed care in Irish services. Emma has been piloting this participant-driven process with various organizations and will present alongside Jennifer Brandt to discuss its implementation.

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