Vickie draws from both professional expertise and personal experience to deliver compelling talks that help audiences understand the complex journey of healing from trauma and loss.
Her presentations combine cutting-edge neurological research with practical coping strategies, offering hope and actionable steps toward recovery.
Organizations praise her ability to address challenging topics with sensitivity while empowering listeners to embrace their path toward healing.
Platform & Impact
From national conferences to intimate support groups, Vickie shares her expertise and lived experience to help transform trauma into hope for survivors and their communities.
Featured Articles
Circles of Comfort was featured in People Magazine's online "Heroes Among Us" column.
Good Housekeeping published an article about Vickie Walker and Circles of Comfort.
Other Impact
Speaking Engagements
- Westminster College, Nursing Students
- Mental Health In Disasters for first responders
- Westminster College, School of Nursing
- SWAVO (State Wide Advocates for Victims Org.
- IAED (The Intl. Academies of Emergency Dispatch)
- Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness
- Salt Lake Community College, School of Nursing
- Salt Lake Community College, School of Nursing
- Salt Lake Community College, School of Nursing
- InterContinental Hotels Group (100+)
- Crime Victim Awareness Week, Office of Crime Victims
- Health & Resilience Symposium, Panel Discussion
- Certification/Re-Certification Seminar
- Utah County & District Attorney’s Association (UCDAA)
- Major City Chiefs Association Annual Conference
- Utah Emergency Nursing Association Conference
- 40th Annual Mid Winter Utah Peace Officers Conference
- Keynote Speaker, Wasatch Women of the Year
- 24th Annual Crime Victims Conference Plenary Speaker
- Kiwanis Salt Lake
- NENA (National Emergency Number Association) May Conference
- Achieving New Heights – National Crime Victims Rights Week. Panel discussion with Chris Burbank, SLC Chief of Police
- Media and Crime Victimization – Weber State Univ.
- University of Utah – Seeds of Hope
Training
- Lehi Police Department Officers
- Utah County Detective Training
- The Homicide Investigator’s School
- S. Fish and Wildlife Service LE Training
- Graystone Healthcare
- South Salt Lake City Police Department
- Sandy City Chaplain Training
- Sandy City Police Department
- KUTV Internal Training Seminar – Sensitivity To Victims In Reporting
Media
- Let’s Go Eat with Bill Allred
- B987 Radio Stations, Cumulus Media, Bill Parsons interview
- KUED, Mary Dickson’s show “Contact”
- B987 Radio Stations, Cumulus Media, Bill Parsons interview
- Let’s Go Eat Show with Bill Allred
- KRCL 90.9 Community Radio – Vickie Walker discussed the announcement of the scholarship program.
- KCPW 88.3/105.3- NPR Affiliate – Chief Chris Burbank and Vickie Walker panel discussion regarding National Crime Victims Rights Week
- KSOP Z104 #1 Country – Community discussion with co-host Dick Jacobson
- Fox Channel 13 - Morning Show
- KUTV Channel 12 - Fresh Living Show
- KSL Radio - "The Doug Wright Show"
Awards
- Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, National Award Winner, Adult Community
- Justice For Crime Victims Conference “Hope Award” Advocating and uplifting victims to aid in their recovery
- Select Health, Select 25
- KUTV Pay It Forward Honoree
- Salt Lake City Police Department Gala – Humanitarian Of The Year
Appointments
- Crime Victim Reparations and Assistance Board (Senate approved)
- Crime Victim Rights Week Committee
- Third District Rights Review Committee
