Transforming digital experiences through Trauma-informed design

Dr. Bre Gentile was a pleasure to work with and so very creative, collaborative, and thoughtful. She listened to our ideas and made them vividly real. She also has an exceptional ability to describe in words our vision back to us more meaningfully and passionately than we could! Thank you Dr. G!

We were stuck conceptually in how to present a complex graphic that explains mechanisms associated with adverse childhood experiences – that is, until Bre joined our team. Her flexibility, subject matter expertise, and strong listening skills helped us try out new designs in real time, with all of us bouncing ideas off each other and Bre sketching away on a digital notepad so that we can see our concepts visualized. I’m convinced that we would still be stumbling along, seeking out a meaningful design direction, if Bre hadn’t brought her collaborative and encouraging approach to our team.

Bre was great to work with! She had an unwavering positive attitude in working with a complex, difficult graphic. I so appreciated her ability to try lots of changes in real time during a working meeting, so we could see different approaches. And she was always open to new ways of thinking and had the end goal in mind with no attachment to ego.

Bre is incredible! I was fortunate that she was willing to collaborate with me to advance understanding and grounding my efforts in the youth experience. She was professional, kind, and fun to talk to. I will definitely reach out to her again for support!

I love that Dr. G does her homework. She takes all the necessary steps for making a project successful without being prompted to do so. She is really great at asking for help when she needs it and is always open for new ideas and suggestions from colleagues and clients.

I had the chance to work with Bre at Dr. G’s Lab, and saw up close how much heart, care, and dedication she brings to trauma-informed work. She doesn’t just have the expertise — she truly lives it. She was always encouraging, supportive, and created a space where I felt safe to grow and contribute. I know how much effort she puts into her research and consulting, and how committed she is to helping others approach their work through a trauma-informed lens. I would absolutely recommend her to any organization or business looking to build meaningful, responsible, and truly valuable products — especially for youth. The impact of her work goes far beyond theory — it’s real, practical, and deeply needed.