Hope ~ Healing ~ Resiliency

Karen Ann Sullins earned her Bachelor’s in Science in Nursing from Auburn University Montgomery in 2002. Then she earned her Bachelor’s in Science in Psychology, with a minor in sociology from Troy University in 2005. Later, she obtained her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from South University in 2010. For the past ten years she has worked tirelessly advocating for children and families exposed to trauma and violence. Experienced in the areas of trauma focused behavior therapy, counseling psychology, and the assessment of individuals has led to her vigorously pursuing tools and resources to help reduce the stigma disenfranchised children and families battle daily.

She is an expert in crisis response management and holds more than two dozen certifications. She is FEMA certified in Mass Casualty Counseling, Licensed American Red Cross Disaster Response Mental Health Volunteer for the South Alabama & Caribbean Region and has received advanced certification in the areas of Incident Command, Crisis Response, CISM, Compassion Fatigue, and Threat Assessment for vulnerabilities to violence from the CDP to name a few. She is a committed advocate in the community; addressing issues such as bullying, violence prevention, and trauma, while educating on the importance of healthy relationships, internet safety, peer support, and leadership training. She has completed John Maxwell’s Leadershift program and will graduate in May 2020 with a certificate in Leadership and Ministry from Highlands College. As the president of HH2R she aims to enhance resiliency, engage community leaders regarding growth, leadership, prevention, and holistic wellness; in an effort to infuse resilience. HH2R is honored to have someone of her caliber to represent and oversee the needs of the community.