Maegan Rides At The Door, PhD, LCPC

Director, National Native Children’s Trauma Center, University of Montana

As a dedicated leader in trauma-informed care, Dr. Maegan Rides At The Door, LCPC (sher/her) (enrolled member of the Fort Peck Dakota and Nakoda Tribes and descendant of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe) has spent over a decade advancing the healing and resilience of Native children, families, and communities. With a robust background as the Director of the National Native Children’s Trauma Center (NNCTC) at the University of Montana, she has consistently driven initiatives aimed at trauma-focused healing for Native populations. She has contributed to the successful management of multimillion-dollar projects funded by federal agencies. Through initiatives such as the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative and the Training and Technical Assistance to expand Children’s Advocacy Centers serving American Indian and Alaska Native Communities, she has led efforts that expand quality services and promote healing in Indigenous communities across the country. She actively contributes to academia through teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses for the University of Montana and Salish Kootenai College. She remains steadfast in her mission to expand access to quality services, promote trauma-informed policies, and empower individuals to heal from the effects of trauma.