Aaron Cadayong is an Intern with CSW’s Trauma and Resilience at Work team. The CSW Trauma and Resilience at Work team advances workplaces and workforces that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, resilience-building, and supportive of mental well-being. CSW works with partners and stakeholders to reduce the stigma of trauma and mental health in workforce development and the workplace; educate employees at all levels within organizations on trauma, resilience, and mental health; advance trauma-informed, resilience-building, and mental health supportive organizations and companies; and promote policies and systems that codify and sustain this work.
Aaron originally began his internship with CSW in 2022 through a public health program at Columbia University. Before that, he served as a Suicide Prevention Regional Coordinator in rural Minnesota, where he supported suicide prevention initiatives across eight counties. This work involved providing training, supporting community coalitions, and advancing systems-level strategies for mental health and crisis prevention. During this time, he developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by underserved and rural communities. His experience reinforced a strong commitment to promoting mental health equity and building resilient systems of care.
With a strong foundation in neuroscience and public health, Aaron brings a deep interest in the intersection of science, trauma, and workplace well-being to the CSW team. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University.