Kevin M. Powell, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, trainer, consultant, and author who has been working with at-risk (or what he likes to call ‘at-promise’) children, adolescents, adults, and their families for over 3 decades. He has worked in schools, community-based agencies, a hospital, and residential programs including 20+ years in a maximum-security detention center.

Dr. Powell is also an adjunct professor at Colorado State University in the Department of Psychology where he teaches classes, provides clinical supervision, and conducts research on protective factors associated with resilience in youth and adults (Arkfeld, Powell, Sturgess, & Conner, 2025; Powell et al., 2021). Kevin has authored several publications focusing on strengths-based services (i.e., Powell, 2015, 2024a), and has a couple prevention-oriented children’s books (Powell, 2014; 2024b).

Dr. Powell delivers presentations both nationally and internationally on strengths-based topics, aiming to foster healthy and prosocial development among youth and adults. Additional information can be found at www.kevinpowellphd.com.