Tori Mabry is a government affairs professional (macro social worker), ACEs trainer, and community advocate based in Richmond, Virginia. Her work focuses on the intersection of advocacy, community engagement, and systems-level change, with a passion for advancing trauma-informed approaches across every sector of society. She believes policy impacts every aspect of life, especially for marginalized and vulnerable communities, and is committed to ensuring people have a meaningful seat at the table.
Tori currently serves as Chair of the Virginia African American Advisory Board, which advises the Governor’s Office on issues impacting African American communities across the Commonwealth. She previously worked within the Governor’s Office and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky with a focus on trauma-informed care.
As an ACEs trainer, Tori is passionate about educating communities on the lifelong impact of trauma and the power of healing through neuroplasticity. Drawing from both professional and personal experiences, she strongly believes people are not defined by their past or ACE score and that healing and resilience are possible.
Tori is also the founder of Mabry Strategies and Consulting LLC, a mission-driven consulting firm specializing in strategic communications, community engagement, event management, and fractional operational support. Known as a community connector and bridge-builder, she is passionate about bringing people, ideas, and resources together to create meaningful and lasting impact.
Outside of work, Tori enjoys reading, traveling, concerts, volunteering, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
