ACE Overcomers 

The Center for Resilience

We walk alongside individuals, families, and professionals as they learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and break free from the cycle of trauma. Through science-based strategies and faith-informed support, we help communities cultivate resilience—together.

(ACE Overcomers, founded in 2010, is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.)

Don Caballero
Co-CEO

Our Mission 

We build communities locally and globally, by helping individuals overcome the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), through professional training and evidence-based curricula.

 

Core Programs

ACE Academy

Heal, grow, and empower—anytime, anywhere. Online classes to guide you or those you serve, at your pace, on your schedule

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Trauma-Informed Workshops

Trauma-informed workshops for professionals—on-site or virtual. Equip your team to recognize trauma, respond with empathy, and build resilience.

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Global Reach

Trauma-informed education and healing to communities worldwide—from rural villages to global cities—building resilience, one community at a time.

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Evidence Based Effectiveness

  1. University Study
    Technical report by University of California Merced validates our approach.
  2. Peer-Reviewed
    Published in Child Abuse & Neglect, The International Journal.
  3. STC Certified
    Recognized by California's Board of State and Community Corrections.

“…the findings provide empirical evidence for the efficacy of

ACE Overcomers in improving emotion regulation skills, psychological resilience and well-being, quality of life, illness days, and somatic symptoms…” 

A Technical Report Prepared by:
Linda D. Cameron, Ph.D., Paul Carroll, B. A., and William Kyle Hamilton, B. A.
University of California, Merced
Read the White Paper

Building Resilience Together

From education and social services to law enforcement and faith-based initiatives, our partners call on us for professional training, workshops, and resources that transform lives.

“We have found the training to be absolutely essential in providing a strong foundational
understanding of trauma, its varied causes, and the individual’s response to trauma. Equally profound, we learned that healing is not only possible, but that there are specific tools and skills we can bring to bear in our own lives and the lives of our clients that address pathways to overcoming trauma.
” 

Alice Perez
Services Manager
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

 Board Members

Brent Jerner

President

Jack Mobley

Treasurer

Bunny Paskin

Secretary

Alfonso Esquer

Board Member

Charles Lockridge

Board Member

Al Schaap

Board Member

Isaac Kim, M.D.

Board Member

Michael D Anderson

Board Member

Staff Members

Dave Lockridge

CEO

Office 
(209) 626-5446

Cell
(209)617-4688

Email
[email protected]

Don Caballero

Co-CEO

Office 
(209) 626-5446

Cell
(559)481-0305

Email
[email protected]

Francine Williams

Administration & Fiscal Manager

Office 
(209) 626-5446

Cell
(209)777-5829

Email
[email protected]

Phillip Schmauss

Operations & Program Management

Office 
(209) 626-5446

Cell
(209)658-9558

Email
[email protected]

Carrie Schaller

Community Health Liaison

Office 
(209) 626-5446

Cell
(209)489-3420

Email
[email protected]