Karen Crawford Simms, MFT

State of Illinois Complex Trauma Training Consortium, Training Affiliate

Karen is an experienced consultant, trainer, facilitator, and coach. She has spent over 30 years advocating for individuals, families and communities who have been marginalized because of race, gender, sexual orientation/identity, health, or their socioeconomic status. She is the founder Trauma & Resilience Initiative, Inc. (TRI), a not-for-profit organization that trains, educates, advocates for, and promotes resilience and justice for individuals, families, organizations, and communities. TRI works to reduce the impact of adverse community experiences by healing and repairing those who have been impacted by trauma; and equipping organizations, communities, and providers to be trauma- and justice-informed. Karen is a highly requested trainer for her extensive trauma knowledge, dedication to justice, and energy and enthusiasm for that she brings to her trainings.