Adam Edwards is the Training and Instructional Design Specialist for JRI. He received his Bachelor’s in Nonprofit and Arts Administration from UMASS Amherst and his MPA from Anna Maria College. Adam has worked in classroom and training environments for over 15 years in the public and private sectors across various settings from Early Intervention programs through work with adult learners, with a particular focus on adaptive curriculum development and behavioral support. He currently serves as the LMS administrator for JRI, and is focused on engaging learners with new and innovative content. He is a member of the JRI Trauma Response Network, and is an Instructor certified by the American Red Cross and the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center. Adam remains committed to utilizing art as a tool of Social Justice, and raising awareness of Sexual Abuse, Trauma, and Stigma.