Training Staff:
- Jean McLendon, LCSW, LMFT - LEAD TRAINER - Jean (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, and renowned leader in the Satir Growth Model. She was trained and mentored by Virginia Satir herself for nearly 20 years. Since then Jean has continued on Virginia’s legacy, helping others experience the powerful transformation of Virginia’s Growth Model for themselves. In addition to serving on various boards connected with the works of Virginia Satir, Jean is also the Director of Training for the Virginia M Satir Center.
- Regina Taggart, MSW, LCSW - SENIOR TRAINER - Regina (she/her) has spent over 30 years applying the Satir Growth Model to her wok as a social worker providing support to hospice care as well as therapy with children, adolescents and families. She has been mentored by Jean McLendon, LCSW, LMFT, for 30 years and has taught the Satir Growth Model around the world. Regina is the Founder and Program Director for the Virginia M Satir Center.
- Hugh Gratz, LCSW (retired) - SENIOR TRAINER - J. Hugh Gratz (he/him) is a retired LCSW and a clinical social worker for 40+ years with experience. Hugh was a member of Virginia’s training staff and trained directly with her for the last 8 years of her life. He has taken is work in the Satir Growth Model into his work in family therapy, hospice and bereavement, anti-oppression work and emergency trauma response.
- Carol Holcomb, MSW, JD - ONSITE COORDINATOR - Carol (she/her) was first introduced to Virginia Satir in 1980 and was privileged both to attend many of Virginia’s workshops as well as enjoy personal time with her. Virginia had a tremendous influence on Carol’s life, impacting her work a Social Worker and then in her 30+ year carer as a partner in a private law firm practicing family law. Since retiring, she completed training as a Satir Life Coach. Carol also serves as the CEO and President of the Board for the Virginia M Satir Center.