Our Founder and Executive Director
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. John C. Maxwell
“Dave provided us with solid applications and interventions that would allow us to help students calm themselves, increase their attention span, decrease outbursts, and improve cognition.”
– Julius Lockett, Principal
Valley Community School Merced Campus
CEO Urban Essentials 101, Inc.
EXPERIENCE
Founder and Executive Director of ACE Overcomers;
Chairman, Family Wellness Council of Merced County;
Vice President, Governing Board Good Samaritan Mission, Selma, CA.
Professional Ethics Advisory Committee of ABC Home Healthcare Inc.
Over 20 years pastoral experience in Washington and California.
Educational Consultant and Intervention Specialist, Merced Union High School District.
EDUCATION
B.S. Psychology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Cum Laude, Member Psi Chi Honor Society.
B.A. Biblical Studies, Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College, San Dimas, CA.
Certified Anger Management Facilitator, Anderson & Anderson Psychological Services.
PERSONAL
Married 41 years, father of 3 grown children.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
RECENT PROGRAMS CONDUCTED
TESTIMONIES
“Dave speaks effectively on the subjects of neurobiology and epidemiology”
– Jane Stevens, Journalist, Past Professor UC Berkeley, and Editor of www.acestoohigh.com
“Mr. Lockridge was masterful at making plain the concepts and connections between childhood adversity and the later onset of physical, emotional, and cognitive difficulties.
Dave provided us with solid applications and interventions that would allow us to help students calm themselves, increase their attention span, decrease outbursts, and improve cognition.”
– Julius Lockett, Principal
Valley Community School Merced Campus
CEO Urban Essentials 101, Inc.
“The students love Dave’s lectures. The ACE Overcomers program is based on sound psychological principles and research. My research team at UC Merced is conducting a research project evaluating the impact of the ACE Overcomers program.”
– Linda Cameron, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology University of California, Merced
“Dave provided training to Valley Community School staff.
His genuine concern for the victims of childhood trauma drew people into his presentations. His compassion and desire to help the victims of childhood trauma earned the trust and credibility of our staff. Staff members consistently provided positive feedback about the training. I highly recommend Dave’s training, especially for educators. ”
– Holly Newlon, Assistant Superintendent, Career and Alternative Education. Merced County Office of Education
– Monica Adrian, Caring Kids Program Manager, Merced County Office of Education
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