Category: ATN Team

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Meet Amanda Foust – ATN Board

Professional headshot of ATN Board Member Amanda Foust smiling against a blue house background.

Amanda Foust is a certified high-performance neurocoach, speaker, host of the Wake Up To Your Life Podcast, and higher education psychology instructor whose work centers on the intersection of neuroscience, trauma, and coaching. She holds a Master of Education in Neuroscience and Trauma from Tabor College and a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan […]

Meet Tori Mabry – ATN Board

Professional portrait of ATN Board Member Tori Mabry smiling in business attire against a blue background.

Tori Mabry is a government affairs professional (macro social worker), ACEs trainer, and community advocate based in Richmond, Virginia. Her work focuses on the intersection of advocacy, community engagement, and systems-level change, with a passion for advancing trauma-informed approaches across every sector of society. She believes policy impacts every aspect of life, especially for marginalized […]

Tracy Leonard

Headshot of Tracy Leonard, Executive Director and former Board President at the Attachment and Trauma Network (ATN).

Tracy brings both deep institutional knowledge and broad professional expertise to this role. She most recently served as ATN’s Board President from 2023–2025, where she provided strategic leadership during a period of continued growth and strengthened the organization’s governance and long-term planning. Her service on the board has given her a comprehensive understanding of ATN’s mission, […]

Attachment & Trauma Network Announces Leadership Transition

Headshot of Tracy Leonard, Executive Director and former Board President at the Attachment and Trauma Network (ATN).

After 17 years of dedicated and visionary leadership, the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) announces that Julie Beem, Executive Director since January 2009, will be retiring from her role. The Board of Directors is pleased to share that Tracy Leonard will step into the position of Executive Director, leading ATN into its next chapter of […]

Annual Report – FY 24/25

We’re honored to present this Annual Report for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 of the Attachment & Trauma Network.  Given that this is ATN’s 30th anniversary, this report contains additional content about our history and accomplishments. This report is also available in a downloadable .pdf format. DONATE MORE ABOUT […]

Meet Ingrid Cockhren, MEd – ATN Board

Headshot of Ingrid Cockhren, M.Ed., researcher, educator, adjunct professor, and keynote speaker on trauma, toxic stress, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for the Attachment and Trauma Network (ATN).

Ingrid Cockhren is a child sexual abuse survivor who transformed her trauma into a life’s mission: shifting systems from stress-inducing to healing-centered. With nearly 20 years of experience in mental health, early childhood development, and education, Ingrid has become a nationally recognized voice in trauma-informed leadership, historical trauma, and systemic transformation. Raised in Clarksville, TN, […]

Meet Diana Careaga, MPH – ATN Board

Headshot of Diana Careaga, MPH, public health professional, Director of Family Supports at First 5 LA, and Secretary for the Attachment and Trauma Network (ATN) Board of Directors.

Diana Careaga brings more than 25 years of experience in public health and program design, with a strong foundation in maternal and child health and deep roots in community engagement. Currently she works for First 5 LA, a public entity in Los Angeles with the mission to advocate for children and their families, amplify community […]

Meet Christa Nelson, MBA – ATN Board

Headshot of Christa Nelson, MBA, Assistant Professor, entrepreneur, and Board Member at the Attachment and Trauma Network (ATN).

Christa Nelson brings over 20 years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, and trauma-informed advocate. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Business and Marketing at Mount Mercy University, where she also acts as an academic advisor and curriculum coordinator for the Marketing and Sports Management programs. A recipient of the iCOER Grant and a Corridor Business Journal Women […]

Meet Martin Simms- ATN Board

Headshot of Martin Ali Simms, trauma-informed athletics specialist, founder of The DOPE Coach Academy, and Board Member at the Attachment and Trauma Network (ATN).

Martin Ali Simms is a pioneering voice in trauma-informed athletics and the founder of The DOPE Coach Academy, where he trains coaches, athletes, and school leaders to integrate neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and social-emotional learning into sports. A Neurosequential Sport Specialist and certified in Neurosomatic Intelligence, Martin blends clinical insight with real-world coaching to help youth heal from […]

Meet Stefanie Lachenauer, MEd – ATN Board

Headshot of Stefanie Lachenauer, MEd, a middle school educator, author, and ATN Board Member, smiling warmly in a professional photo.

Stefanie Lachenauer is a passionate educator, speaker, trainer, and advocate for trauma-informed practices, student mental health, and educator well-being. Based in New Jersey, she teaches 7th and 8th grade and created two innovative courses, Unified Global Leadership and Skills for Success, which focus on student voice, leadership, and social-emotional development. As the 2025 New Jersey State […]