Maureen Brogan, MA, LPC, ACS, DAAETS, is a nationally recognized expert in crisis intervention, disaster mental health, and trauma response with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals, schools, and communities impacted by trauma and loss. As Program Director of the New Jersey Statewide Traumatic Loss Coalition at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, she leads statewide initiatives in crisis response, suicide prevention, postvention, and trauma-informed care

Ms. Brogan has extensive experience responding to large-scale disasters and community crises. Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, she served as Director of the State of New Jersey 9/11 Family Program, overseeing long-term mental health recovery services for affected individuals and families. She also serves as a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC) Team Lead and responder with the “go team” within the Disaster and Terrorism Branch at DHS, providing psychological support and coordination following disasters, critical incidents, and traumatic events throughout New Jersey. In addition, she is an active responder with the ARRIVE Together- Critical Incident Team  program, partnering with law enforcement to support individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. 

A certified trainer in Psychological First Aid (PFA), Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), and multiple evidence-based intervention models, Ms. Brogan brings a wealth of practical experience and expertise to the Foundations and Models of Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response training.