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Board of Directors

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The Trauma Informed Community Alliance is made up of a volunteer board of directors. Individuals represent a variety of agencies with a commitment to creating a resilient community in Cumberland County. 

our 
directors

01

Collen Mall
President

Retired Critical Care Nurse and Nurse Educator. Invested in mitigating the impact of trauma on our community for a more resilient Cumberland County.  

03

Michael Brady,
Secretary

Case Manager at Volunteer Behavioral Health. Invested in helping those in our community struggling with physical and mental health disorders and disabilities

05

Rachel Bruning,
Board Member

Executive Director of the Avalon Center. Commited to educating our community about the widespread effects of trauma on not only the individual, but the community as a whole.

07

Joe Sherrill,
Board Member

Cumberland County 6th District County Comissioner and Owner of Open Range Software. Deticated to growing a community to assist in making life better for others. 

09

Pam Burris,
Board Member

Executive Director of Kids On The Rise. Invested in making Cumberland County a safe, vibrant, and positive community where children can grow and thrive.

11

Beth Wyatt,
Board Member

Office Manager for Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. Served on various Board that are deticated to the betterment of Cumberland County.

13

William Stepp,
Board Member

Superintendent, Cumberland County Schools.  Mr. Stepp is committed to the children in Cumberland County and actively engages in moving the school system from trauma-aware to trauma-competent.  

02

Denise Melton,
Vice President

Executive Director of the House of Hope.Dedicated to wellbeing of drug endangered,abused and at-risk children of Cumberland County.

04

Steve Stone,
Treasurer

Retired COO from TAP Publishing Company. Current chairman of the The Fourth Dimension, a meeting facilities for 12 step meetings. Represents the Recovery Community on various Boards throughout Cumberland County. 

06

Sheri Nichols,
Board Member

Executive Director of Plateau Pregnancy Services. Committed to providing whole health education, support to men and women in unplanned pregnancies.

08

Gary Howard,
Board Member

SGT Howard is the Student Resource Officer supervisor for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Committed to providing alternatives to keep kids out of judicial system through positive life-skill training.

10

Keisha Richards,
Board Member

Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator for the Crossville Housing Authority. Decticated to help better the community and assist individuals who are in crisis.

12

Michelle Cannon,
Board Member

Founder of the Standing Tall Program. Invested in empowering the lives of youth in the 

Crossville community through a variety of programs.

14

LaToya Hargis,
Board Member

Social worker for the City of Crossville and the Police Department, providing support and resources to individuals and families in crisis. She works alongside law enforcement to connect the community with essential services and foster positive outcomes.

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