Josh Garcia
Co-Founder & Trauma Recovery Consultant
Josh Garcia is a nationally renowned trauma recovery consultant, dynamic speaker, and trusted subject matter expert, distinguished by his unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise in disaster response, community healing, and trauma-informed engagement. For more than a decade, Josh has been at the forefront of national recovery efforts, supporting over 280 communities worldwide in the wake of mass violence, natural disasters, and collective trauma.
He is the visionary co-creator of Aftermath Solutions (After+), an innovative collaboration dedicated to advancing survivor-centered strategies, healing-informed leadership, and meaningful public remembrance after crisis. Josh’s work uniquely integrates emotional recovery, public health, and creative expression, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate complex grief and foster long-term resilience.
Josh consults with the U.S. Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC-TTAC), serves on the Steering Committee of the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), and holds board positions with S.T.O.P. and the Colorado Resiliency Life Center. He was appointed to the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee by the Mayor of Orlando, where he plays a key role in shaping national dialogue on remembrance, healing, and honoring collective loss.
He was instrumental in scaling the Stars of HOPE program into a national initiative under Vibrant Emotional Health, the organization that administers DDH and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (2024). Through visionary leadership, Josh ensured the program remained rooted in art, storytelling, and trauma-informed peer support, inspiring professionals and communities nationwide.
Josh’s influential presentations at venues such as the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the American Art Therapy Association, along with workshops for leading organizations including CVS Health, Paramount, KPMG, and Dentons, underscore his impact on the field. Known for a facilitation style that marries strategic clarity with deep empathy, Josh empowers individuals and institutions to move from crisis toward meaningful connection and growth.