Dr. Patlee Creary is the founder and lead facilitator at Reyou. She brings over 15 years of experience in adult education, leadership development, conflict transformation, human science research, and mental health advocacy to her work with individual and corporate clients.  Her work is grounded in lived experience as a Black, immigrant woman navigating academic, entrepreneurial, nonprofit and community leadership spaces.

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Patlee holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies and is a certified facilitator in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), conflict resolution, and trauma-informed practice. A former military officer and workplace health and safety specialist, she now helps individuals and teams build resilience, foster psychological safety, and lead with purpose—especially in high-stress, high-impact environments. 

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From boardrooms to community spaces, Patlee is known for her deeply grounded and affirming facilitation, coaching, and communication style.

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​Patlee is a graduate of the Entrepreneurship Development Program for Not-for-Profit Organizations at the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) and a trusted collaborator with organizations such as the Winnipeg Shoe Project, Pathways: Stories of How We Got Here, University of Guelph, University of Toronto Mississauga, Career Trek,  Whiteshell School District, and The StoryBridge Network.

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Specialties:

• Trauma-aware facilitation & coaching

• Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)

• Conflict transformation & communication

• Entrepreneurial resilience & leadership development

• Program design for mental health and well-being

• Equity-informed consulting for nonprofits and community organizations