Meet Ingrid Cockhren, MEd – ATN Board
Ingrid Cockhren is a child sexual abuse survivor who transformed her trauma into a life’s mission: shifting systems from stress-inducing to healing-centered. With nearly 20 years of experience in mental health, early childhood development, and education, Ingrid has become a nationally recognized voice in trauma-informed leadership, historical trauma, and systemic transformation. Raised in Clarksville, TN, […]
Meet Diana Careaga, MPH – ATN Board
Diana Careaga brings more than 25 years of experience in public health and program design, with a strong foundation in maternal and child health and deep roots in community engagement. Currently she works for First 5 LA, a public entity in Los Angeles with the mission to advocate for children and their families, amplify community […]
Meet Christa Nelson, MBA – ATN Board
Christa Nelson brings over 20 years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, and trauma-informed advocate. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Business and Marketing at Mount Mercy University, where she also acts as an academic advisor and curriculum coordinator for the Marketing and Sports Management programs. A recipient of the iCOER Grant and a Corridor Business Journal Women […]
Meet Martin Simms- ATN Board
Martin Ali Simms is a pioneering voice in trauma-informed athletics and the founder of The DOPE Coach Academy, where he trains coaches, athletes, and school leaders to integrate neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and social-emotional learning into sports. A Neurosequential Sport Specialist and certified in Neurosomatic Intelligence, Martin blends clinical insight with real-world coaching to help youth heal from […]
Meet Stefanie Lachenauer, MEd – ATN Board
Stefanie Lachenauer is a passionate educator, speaker, trainer, and advocate for trauma-informed practices, student mental health, and educator well-being. Based in New Jersey, she teaches 7th and 8th grade and created two innovative courses, Unified Global Leadership and Skills for Success, which focus on student voice, leadership, and social-emotional development. As the 2025 New Jersey State […]
Meet Lauren Casas, LPC, ACS – ATN Board
Lauren is a licensed professional counselor who has focused her twenty-year career studying the impacts of early childhood trauma and attachment disruptions on the developing mind. She is the director of a child and family therapy center at a nonprofit organization in New Jersey and holds the title of the organization’s Trauma Informed Care Coordinator, […]
Meet Jennifer Dollar, LISW-CP – ATN Board
Jennifer Dollar is a dedicated college professor at Columbia College, where she co-leads the M.Ed. in Trauma-Informed Education program and teaches social work. With a profound passion for equipping educators and professionals with trauma-informed approaches, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of our own self-awareness and community impact. Her graduate students often express how transformative the TIE […]
Meet Rebekah Drumsta – ATN Board
For over two decades, Rebekah has held a global presence through devoting her efforts to various nonprofits and organizations. Her background is diverse, including educational and mental health content development, international relations, and public speaking. Currently, Rebekah is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of NPE Friends Fellowship, a global non-profit organization which assists individuals, and […]
Meet Kimberly Smathers, MBA – ATN Board
Kimberly Smathers brings over 20 years of experience – as a business leader, advocate, consultant, and researcher – in person-centered approaches to enhancing health and well-being across the lifespan. As Principal and Owner of Flourishing Spark LLC, she partners with organizations to shape systems and environments to support flourishing for all – particularly those facing […]
Meet CJ Huff, EdD – ATN Board
Dr. CJ Huff is a leader in public education influencing education practice and policy on a national scale. Serving as a superintendent for 11 years, Dr. Huff founded Bright Futures USA, to increase community-wide ownership, transparency, and participation in the education and development of children and youth. The Bright Futures Framework has been nationally recognized […]