Karen Crawford Simms, MAMFT, LMHC, is a seasoned consultant, trainer, facilitator, and coach with over 30 years of experience in building trauma-informed, healing-centered, and equitable systems and communities. She is the founding director of the Trauma & Resilience Initiative, a nonprofit focused on promoting resilience and justice through education and advocacy. Additionally, Karen leads Meridian K Consulting & Coaching Services, providing trauma-informed coaching and consulting to individuals, organizations, and communities. She is also a founding director of the MindShift Center, offering counseling services and training focused on complex trauma. Karen is dedicated to helping healers, activists, and leaders flourish and stay well while addressing deep-rooted challenges within systems and communities.