Dr. Alexis Toussaint

She is a dedicated social work leader, educator, and mental health professional with over eight years of experience driving equitable, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services across school systems, state agencies, and higher education. Currently serving as Mental Health Coordinator for Cherry Creek School District, she provides leadership, coaching, and systems-level support across 56 schools, guiding early-career providers, strengthening Tier 1–3 SEL systems using Panorama data, supporting crisis response and hospital transitions, and leading districtwide initiatives including assessment inventory systems, community provider partnerships, and department communications. She received the 2025–26 Mental Health All-Star Award for exemplary leadership and impact. She also serves as Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, teaching courses in school social work, macro practice, community organizing, and family systems. Her career includes serving as Transitioning Youth Program Director at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, where she managed a $5M federal Chafee budget and directed statewide policy and operations for youth aging out of foster care, and as a Foster Care Worker. She is also a Public Speaker and Workshop Facilitator, delivering keynotes on trauma-informed practice, racial healing, equity, and community wellness at national and regional conferences. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work from Simmons University and a Master of Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans, where she was a member of Phi Alpha Honor Society. She is recognized as a visionary, equity-driven, and deeply compassionate leader who is committed to transforming systems, strengthening communities, and empowering the next generation of social workers and mental health professionals.