⭐Meet Our Leadership Team

Compassionate. Credentialed. Trauma-Informed. Regulatory-Aligned.

At HE Cares Training & Education Center, LLC, our leadership is the heart of our mission.
We bring together public health expertise, clinical systems leadership, trauma-informed education, and whole-person wellness to support organizations across healthcare, ministry, and community sectors.

Our combined experience allows us to deliver programs that are:

  • Evidence-based

  • Regulatory-aligned (CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, SAMHSA)

  • Trauma-informed

  • Culturally responsive

  • Faith-sensitive when desired

  • Impact-driven

  • Practical for real-world organizational challenges

Together, we help organizations create environments that promote safety, communication, emotional wellness, and sustainable transformation.

⭐ Meet the Leaders Who Are Ready to Partner With You

⭐ Dr. Ferris W. Corbett, DrPH, MPH, CHES, LPN

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Public Health Practitioner | Trauma-Informed Educator | Wellness Leader | Organizational Consultant

Dr. Ferris Corbett is a visionary public health professional, educator, and trauma-informed practitioner with over 30 years of combined experience in nursing, health education, community wellness, and organizational training.

As Founder and CEO of HE Cares, he leads with a compassionate, strategic, and transformational approach — integrating public health science, trauma awareness, clinical communication, faith sensitivity, and holistic wellness into every program offered.

Areas of Expertise

  • Trauma-Informed Care & Organizational Culture Transformation

  • Public Health Education & Workforce Development

  • Regulatory Alignment (CMS, TJC, OSHA, SAMHSA)

  • CEU Course Development for Healthcare Professionals

  • Faith-Based Trauma-Informed Ministry Training

  • Emotional Wellness, Resilience & Life Coaching

  • Cultural Competency in Healthcare & Ministry

  • Community Health Promotion & Program Design

Credentials

  • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

  • Master of Public Health (MPH)

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

  • Certified Life & Wellness Coach

  • Certified Acupressure Reiki Practitioner & Instructor

  • Certified Trauma-Informed Coaching & Counseling Practitioner

  • Telehealth Presenter Certification

Dr. Corbett’s leadership bridges the gap between clinical systems, public health frameworks, trauma-informed education, and whole-person care — helping organizations strengthen communication, safety, and well-being at every level.

⭐ Dr. Deidra S. Willis,         DNP, CCRN

Executive Vice President & Co-Founder

Doctor of Nursing Practice | Critical Care Leader | Organizational Systems Strategist | Ministry Advocate

Dr. Deidra Willis brings deep clinical expertise and systems-level insight to HE Cares. With extensive experience in acute care, critical care, community health, and healthcare administration, she is a respected leader who understands both the clinical reality and the operational demands organizations face.

She plays a key role in developing programs that reflect national clinical standards, trauma-informed expectations, and workforce development requirements.

Areas of Expertise

  • Clinical Systems Leadership & Workforce Training

  • Trauma-Informed Organizational Practices

  • Accreditation & Compliance (Joint Commission, CMS, CARF)

  • Patient Safety, Communication & De-escalation

  • Curriculum Design for Healthcare Education

  • Faith-Based Community Health & Ministry Engagement

  • Leadership Development & Staff Empowerment

Credentials

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

  • Extensive leadership experience in acute and community health settings

  • Specialist in organizational quality, staff training, and evidence-based practice

Dr. Willis combines clinical excellence with compassionate ministry awareness and community impact, ensuring HE Cares programs remain rigorous, practical, culturally informed, and healing-centered.

⭐ Together, We Lead With Purpose

Dr. Corbett and Dr. Willis form a unique dual-leadership model that blends:

  • Public health

  • Clinical nursing

  • Trauma-informed frameworks

  • Cultural and spiritual insight

  • Organizational development

  • Wellness and resilience

  • Regulatory alignment

  • Evidence-based education

This combination positions HE Cares as a trusted partner for organizations seeking transformation, compliance readiness, and trauma-responsive leadership and workforce development.

Whether serving hospitals, ministries, nonprofits, or community programs, our team is committed to delivering training and consulting that is:

✔ Compassionate
✔ Competent
✔ Culturally conscious
✔ Clinically relevant
✔ Trauma-informed
✔ Regulatory-aware
✔ Whole-person oriented

⭐ Client Experience

“The team at HE Cares Training & Education Center is truly exceptional. Their dedication to holistic wellness and compassionate care is evident in everything they do. I highly recommend their services!”
— Happy Client