Karen Crawford Simms is an experienced consultant, trainer, facilitator, and coach. She has a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and has spent over 30 years advocating for individuals, families, and communities marginalized because of race, gender, sexual orientation/identity, health, or socioeconomic status. She has expertise in trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, community engagement, outcome-based planning, collaborative processes, and the implementing of evidence-based practices. Karen is the founding director of the Trauma & Resilience Initiative, & Meridian K Consulting & Coaching which provides coaching, training and technical assistance to schools, universities, community organizations, law enforcement, local governments, civic organizations, not-for-profits, and employers.