“One trusted adult can change the trajectory of a child’s life”
About Us
Creating a Resilient Future, Together
At Resilient Communities of East Georgia, we’re on a mission to transform lives. By addressing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and teaching trauma-informed care, we’re building a network of leaders committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities across 14 counties in the Central Savannah River Area.
Our Mission
Resilient Communities of East Georgia strives to transform the East Central region of Georgia through promoting health and well-being across both public and private sectors.
Our Vision
The vision of Resilient Communities of East Georgia is to give all people the voice they need to thrive and be successful.
About Us
Creating a Resilient Future, Together
At Resilient Communities of East Georgia, we’re on a mission to transform lives. By addressing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and teaching trauma-informed care, we’re building a network of leaders committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities across 14 counties in the Central Savannah River Area.
Our Mission
Resilient Communities of East Georgia strives to transform the East Central region of Georgia through promoting health and well-being across both public and private sectors.
Our Vision
The vision of Resilient Communities of East Georgia is to give all people the voice they need to thrive and be successful.
Our Values
Resilient Communities of East Georgia is committed to championing advocacy, fostering a deep sense of belonging, and building a strong, inclusive community. We believe that every person deserves to be heard, supported, and given the tools to thrive.
Advocacy
Advocacy
Belonging
Belonging
Community
Community
Building Resilience Across East Georgia
Partnering with Resilient Georgia to Foster Trauma-Informed Communities
We support Resilient Georgia’s effort to create trauma informed organizations across the state of Georgia. Our organization covers 14 counties in the east region of Georgia and we work with representatives from each of our training roadmap sectors to provide trainings, resources and collaborative efforts. To learn more about these efforts please visit Resilient Georgia’s Trauma Informed Training Road Map.
Our Board of Directors
Allison Layman
Clinical Counselor
Evolve Managed Care Solutions
Lauren Petro
Owner
Holly Counseling
Anna Reeves
Owner
Paws and Claws Pet Bakery
Jennifer Scott
Interim VP for Communications and Marketing/ Communications Director, MCG
Augusta University
Shironda Brown
Lead School Counselor
Burke County Middle School
Our Advisory Council
Rebecca Best, MBA
Executive Director
Resilient Communities of East Georgia
April Hartman, MD, FAAP
Department of Pediatrics
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University
Julie Miller, MPA
Regional Manager
Georgia Family Connection
Caitlyn Brantley, MSW
Prevention Services Director
Child Enrichment
Daravious S. Cullars
Executive Director
Georgia Family Connection - Lincoln County
Teresa L. Carter, M.ED., NMLM
Executive Director
Georgia Family Connection - Burke County
Tracy Casanova, PhD
Assistant Dean of Learner Well-Being
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta University
Kari Viola-Brooke, LPC, CPCS
Executive Director
Child Enrichment
Our Founders
Melissa Bemiller, Ph.D.
Kimberly A. Vess, Ph.D.
Our Leadership Team
April L. Hartman, MD, FAAP
MEDICAL LIAISON
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Julie K. Miller, MPA
GEROGIA FAMILY CONNECTION PARTNERSHIP
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April L. Hartman, MD, FAAP
LEAD INVESTIGATOR, LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM ANALYST
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Rebecca Best, BA Psych, MBA
MARKETING AND EVENT COORDINATOR
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Kari Viola-Brooke, LPC, CPCS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
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Caitlyn Brantley, LCSW
TRAINING COORDINATOR
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Kimberly Loomer, Ph.D
FOUNDING MEMBER
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Our Trusted Partners
Supported by Departments of Augusta University:
Medical College of Georgia • College of Nursing • Dental College of Georgia
Children’s Hospital of Georgia • Department of Social Sciences • Department of Counselor Education
Institute of Public and Preventative Health • Libraries of AU and Georgia Health Sciences Foundation
Our Funders
