Amanda Willett

Amanda Willett is a globally recognized leader and social innovator dedicated to advancing mental health, gender equality, and human rights, particularly in preventing and resolving gender-based violence. With over two decades of experience, she has excelled in various roles, including CEO, board director, advisor, consultant, coach, author, and speaker across diverse sectors.

An award-winning social entrepreneur, visionary, recovery coach and an inspiration to men and women around the globe, Amanda Willett is pioneering a movement to build trauma responsive communities around the world.

Amanda Willett is a survivor, human rights advocate, international trainer, and organizational coach, who provides trauma informed training development and delivery, together with mental health leadership guidance to hospitals, schools, and social service agencies.

As a subject matter expert on the RfR Method and leader in trauma responsive mind body wellness, Amanda trains helping professionals to become trauma informed and culturally responsive with the special skill set necessary to work with those who are recovering from the long-term effects of stress and trauma.

Her 20 + years of diverse experience have honed her into a dynamic influencer who has ultimately made it her life's goal to help survivors of GBV and other forms of complex trauma – rise-up, regain their dignity and re-build their lives.

She is passionate about sharing the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) study, raising awareness about the effects of trauma on our health over a lifetime.

This aspiration has led her to mentor and speak for numerous women's groups, corporations, and non-profits around the world, leading to her being recognized for her leadership and innovation in both 2011 and 2016. In 2021, Amanda was selected as one of 500 Companies and Influential Leaders who are recognized for their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Most recently, her organization Rituals for Recovery was nominated as Non-Profit of the year by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. In 2022, Amanda was nominated as the G100 Canada Country Chair for Human Rights and featured as a 2022 Awardee, in the international coffee table book "Who's Who of the World" celebrating changemakers who are making a difference in business and life.

She previously served as Vice Chair on the board of Bethesda House Women’s Shelter and as a Board Director for Community Living Durham/Clarington in her home area of Durham Region, Ontario.

Amanda's educational background includes a Diploma in Human Resources and Business Administration, ongoing studies in HR & Labor Relations, and certifications in Workplace Mental Health Leadership and Recovery Coaching. Her expertise in building people systems, fostering high-performing teams, and enhancing employee engagement is complemented by her focus on developing policies that ensure a harassment-free workplace.

Amanda's personal commitment to trauma recovery extends to certifications in yoga and mindfulness, providing tools for managing stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges. She believes in the power of compassion to transform lives and communities, advocating for a paradigm shift towards healing and understanding.