Green Cross Academy of Traumatology

What Green Cross Academy of Traumatology does

Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1997 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. Its mission is to bring together leaders in traumatology to establish and maintain professional standards for psychological trauma care delivered to disaster survivors, first responders, and healthcare professionals. The organization operates a five-level certification ladder spanning Compassion Fatigue Educator (Level 1) through Master Traumatologist (Level 5), administered under the standards set by its Commission on Certification and Accreditation (COCA, est. 2002). GCAT's core activities are the training and certification of trauma professionals, the deployment of certified volunteers to disaster zones (including Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Maria responses in Puerto Rico and Dominica, Oregon wildfires, and Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica), and the operation of frontline support groups for first responders and healthcare workers in partnership with organizations such as ATSS, ICISF, and the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

GCAT delivers its services through a global network of 16+ accredited training sites spanning the United States, Canada, the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago), Mexico, the Philippines, and Cameroon, supplemented by asynchronous online courses. Revenue derives from three streams: annual individual memberships priced at $95/year ($55 discounted for recent training graduates, $350 for site director renewals), per-day training fees at accredited sites ($99-$109/day in Virginia, TTD$720/day in Trinidad), and tax-deductible donations supporting deployment logistics. No proprietary software platform underpins the offering; the technology footprint is limited to a website, social channels, and an online course registration portal. The organization is led by President Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt and Executive Director Dr. Benjamin Keyes, with founder Dr. Figley credited as the originator of the GCAT approach. In 2025, GCAT publicly called for sustainable funding to expand trauma response and field training worldwide.

Name

Green Cross Academy of Traumatology

Legal name

Green Cross Academy of Traumatology

Website

https://greencross.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Green Cross Academy of Traumatology is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that certifies trauma professionals across five credentialing levels, deploys volunteer traumatologists to disaster zones, and runs frontline support groups for first responders and healthcare workers through a global network of accredited training sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trauma Care Education and Certification

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA), MHPSS & Trauma-Informed Support for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAJ), Emergency Education / Education in Emergencies (EiE) (BPADADAN), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF), Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Response (School-Based) (EDAKAMAF)

Keywords

• Trauma care certification
• Disaster mental health
• Compassion fatigue training
• First responder support
• Psychological first aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide access to certification programs, APA journal access, and deployment opportunities. Standard membership is $95/year, with discounted $55 rate for those who completed Green Cross training within the last month.
2. Training and Certification Fees: Fees charged for training courses, certifications, and continuing education units at accredited training sites. Training costs vary by location, with examples such as $99/day for students and $109/day for general public at Virginia site, and TTD$720/day in Trinidad.
3. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, the organization accepts tax-deductible donations to support deployment operations and volunteer logistics for disaster response activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT) delivers a five-level professional certification program in traumatology (Compassion Fatigue Educator through Master Traumatologist), trains and accredits professionals through a global network of training sites, and deploys volunteer traumatologists to provide psychological trauma care and disaster stress management to survivors, first responders, and healthcare workers.

Product overview

Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT) is a non-profit humanitarian organization offering a comprehensive training and certification ecosystem for trauma professionals. The core offering consists of a five-level certification ladder (Compassion Fatigue Educator through Master Traumatologist) delivered through a global network of accredited training sites. Additional offerings include disaster deployment services that send certified volunteers to crisis zones, and frontline support groups for first responders and healthcare workers. The membership program provides ongoing access to certifications, professional development, and deployment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GCAT Training and Certification Programs A five-level professional certification ladder for trauma care practitioners: Compassion Fatigue Educator (Level 1), Compassion Fatigue Practitioner (Level 2), Field Traumatologist (Level 3), Certified Traumatologist (Level 4), and Master Traumatologist (Level 5). Targets mental health professionals, first responders, and healthcare workers seeking specialized credentials in trauma treatment and support.
• Disaster Deployment Services Deployment of trained volunteer traumatologists to disaster-affected areas to deliver psychological trauma care, crisis intervention, compassion fatigue support, and disaster stress management to survivors, first responders, healthcare workers, and community members. Recent deployments include Hurricane Melissa (Jamaica), Hurricane Maria (Puerto Rico, Dominica), Hurricane Harvey (Texas), Oregon wildfires, and virtual support for Ukraine.
• Frontline Support Groups Virtual and in-person support groups coordinated with partner organizations to provide supportive and educational interventions for emergency responders and healthcare workers dealing with psychological trauma, compassion fatigue, and occupational stress.
• GCAT Membership Program Annual membership providing access to certification programs, APA Journal access, and deployment opportunities. Standard membership is $95/year, with a discounted rate of $55 for those who completed Green Cross training within the last month, and $350 for Site Director annual renewal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deployable trauma response teams ready for international disaster relief

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and regional.

• Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATSS is described as a cutting-edge organization providing the highest certification levels for clinical and non-clinical professionals with federally-recognized credentials in trauma treatment, trauma support services, crisis and stabilization management, safety protocols, and care coordination for those exposed to traumatic events.
• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICISF is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) open membership organization dedicated to the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress. They offer programs addressing PTSD in first responders and serve as a strategic partner in the trauma care ecosystem.
• American Academy of Experts in Traumatic StresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing support groups for First Responders and Frontline Workers. The organizations coordinate efforts to increase support available to healthcare workers and emergency responders through shared support group networks.
• Leave No Mind Behind in UkraineflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCAT has been invited to provide virtual support to people in Ukraine through this organization. Services are provided virtually, with all GCAT members in good standing encouraged to participate in the humanitarian assistance effort.
• Divine Mercy University - Center for Trauma and Resiliency StudiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary accredited training site in Sterling, VA offering in-person and online training courses. Provides the infrastructure for GCAT certification courses with established enrollment and scheduling systems.
• New Vita Academy of TraumatologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training site in Virginia Beach under Director Sherry M. Todd, PhD, offering EMDR consultation and trauma training services.
• Traumatology Institute (Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited international training site in Toronto under Dr. Anna B. Baranowsky offering compassion fatigue training, field traumatologist certification, school trauma certificate, tele-mental health training, and justice system certificate programs.
• Instituto de PsicoTraumatología de Puerto RicoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited Caribbean training site offering Certification in Clinical Traumatology approved by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists and Professional Counselors of Puerto Rico, with 87 contact hours.
• Traumatology Institute & Psychological Services (TIPS) - PhilippinesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited Asia Pacific training site in Manila under Director Charlene Lucas, offering trauma training certification programs for the region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Center for PTSD (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs): Government-funded research and education center on PTSD serving veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors. Comparable as a knowledge and training resource provider in traumatology, with overlapping audience of trauma professionals and disaster responders, though operating with public funding rather than donations.
• American Red Cross: Large incumbent humanitarian organization offering disaster mental health services alongside broader disaster response operations. Competes for the same institutional donors, government contracts, and disaster deployment opportunities, but with vastly greater resources and brand recognition.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Global humanitarian organization providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in conflict and disaster zones. Operates at much larger scale than GCAT in international disaster response with paid professional staff, but targets overlapping populations of disaster-affected communities and first responders.
• Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders): Large international humanitarian medical organization deploying paid professional teams to crisis zones globally. Competes for institutional donor dollars and visibility in disaster mental health response, though focused primarily on physical health rather than psychological trauma specialization.

Direct peers

• EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): Professional membership organization providing EMDR therapy training and certification to mental health professionals. Comparable as a specialized training/certification body in trauma treatment modalities, with overlapping clinician audience and similar continuing education/CEU business model.
• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS): Premier international professional organization for trauma professionals offering training, certification, and conferences. Comparable as a credentialing and continuing education body for trauma specialists, with a broader research orientation but similar member-based training revenue model.
• Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS): Federally-recognized credentialing body for clinical and non-clinical trauma professionals. Direct strategic partner of GCAT offering parallel certification pathways in trauma treatment, crisis management, and care coordination for trauma-exposed populations.
• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF): 501(c)(3) open membership organization dedicated to prevention and mitigation of disabling stress in first responders. Directly comparable as a strategic partner of GCAT offering overlapping training, certification, and CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) services to similar first responder and emergency personnel audiences.
• American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (AAETS): Professional organization providing expertise certification in traumatic stress and frontline support groups. Core strategic partner of GCAT offering similar credentialing and responder support programs, with overlapping member base in first responder and healthcare worker communities.

Others

• Center for Disaster Philanthropy: Intermediary organization that channels philanthropic funding to disaster response and recovery efforts including mental health programs. Comparable as a disaster-response ecosystem participant that influences donor flows to organizations like GCAT, though not a direct competitor for trauma training services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/greencrossorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/greencrossacademyoftraumatology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-cross-academy-of-traumatology-gcat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Green Cross Academy of Traumatology