Richard Pates is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of Worcester and Charles University, Prague. He has extensive experience working with adult survivors of childhood adversity and with children currently affected by ACEs. His research and clinical work focus on trauma, mental health, and evidence-based interventions designed to address the long-term consequences of early adverse experiences.

Diane Riley is a Psychophysiologist and Consultant who has worked with international organizations including the United Nations and serves as a Visiting Professor at several universities. A founding member of the International Harm Reduction Association, she has contributed widely to research and policy on substance use, public health, and social justice, with particular emphasis on the intersections of trauma, policy, and community wellbeing.