Kevin Becker
Dr. Kevin Becker is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in the study and treatment of psychological trauma and crisis for nearly 30 years. He previously served (1993-2002) as director of the Boston Trauma Center, which was the country’s first comprehensive research, training and treatment facility for understanding and addressing psychological trauma. During his tenure there, he assisted in the creation of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and developed the first federally funded program to provide mental health services to human trafficking victims. His primary emphasis has been in working with communities around the world, following tragedy, such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Sandy Hook and numerous other mass shootings, and the Boston Marathon bombings. He has produced an award-winning documentary on PTSD and authored globally distributed manuals for caring for children and adults following disaster and tragedy. He is the principal founder of ORI Consulting, a global crisis consulting firm.
