Evan Dumas

Evan Dumas is a consultant at Person Centered Tech, a HIPAA-compliance and telehealth consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon.12 He works in the intersection of mental health therapy and tech support, with a focus on helping mental health providers navigate technology and security challenges in their practices.1

Background and Education

Evan holds a Master's degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis and Clark College.1 His educational background combines with his experience in IT, making him well-suited for his role at Person Centered Tech.

Professional Experience

At Person Centered Tech, Evan's primary aim is to assist mental health practitioners in coping with occupational hazards such as burnout and compassion fatigue.1 He has a particular interest in helping professionals manage the overwhelming feelings that can arise when technology-related issues occur in their practices.

Additional Roles and Interests

1. Former Tech Chair: Evan previously served as the Oregon Counseling Association's tech chair, succeeding Roy Huggins in this position.1

2. Public Speaker: He has given talks and workshops on burnout and compassion fatigue throughout Oregon, although his public speaking engagements are currently on hold.12

3. Podcast Co-host: Evan co-hosts the "Group Practice Tech" podcast with Liath Dalton, focusing on technology issues for mental health group practice owners.34

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Evan has diverse interests and experiences, including:

• Running a men's cosmetics company
• Co-running a community art studio
• Building a geodesic dome in his basement
• Enjoying board games, hammocks, and cloud watching1

Evan Dumas brings a unique blend of technology expertise and mental health knowledge to his role at Person Centered Tech, contributing to the company's mission of empowering mental health providers through technology and security solutions.