Laura Pearl Spivack, LICSW, PhD(c) is a clinician-scholar and trauma-informed systems leader whose work spans child protection, clinical practice, forensic social work, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her expertise includes supporting children, teens, and families affected by trauma and complex systems involvement, along with evidence-based treatment, program development, and cross-sector coordination.

Her doctoral research at the Smith College School for Social Work examines how trauma shapes decision-making within legal systems, bridging clinical practice with broader system-level reform. Her work centers on creating equitable, responsive environments that promote safety, healing, and family well-being.