Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW - Leading with Trauma-Informed Care and Community Collaboration

In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW, Executive Director of the Lorain County Children and Families First Council. Chelsea shares her journey from school social work to countywide leadership, her philosophy on building trust across organizations, and how she balances direct clinical work with executive responsibilities.Topics include:Why leadership often chooses youBuilding effective collaborations and giving underrepresented voices a seat at the tableTrends shaping the future of social work, including trauma-informed care and technologyBalancing clinical practice with executive leadershipThe countywide Kids Summit initiativeLeading with a trauma-informed lens in all areas of decision-makingIf you want a raw, insightful look at leadership in social work and community impact, this episode is for you.