Keith Hickman, Bounce Co-Chair, is the Vice President for Partnerships at the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), where he leads efforts to forge strategic partnerships that strengthen relationships, support communities, and expand the field of restorative practices. He advises the President and Board of Trustees on external affairs, advances institutional collaborations, and oversees global outreach initiatives.

With decades of experience, Keith has worked across sectors to integrate restorative practices into education, justice, and community systems. He has advised the Maryland Commission on the School-to-Prison Pipeline, contributed to the CASEL Equity Work Group, and supported the California Safe, Healthy, Responsive Schools Network. His work has impacted cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Louisville and extended internationally to Jamaica. In Detroit, he collaborated with schools, law enforcement, and community agencies to embed restorative practices across agencies and programs benefiting children and families.

Previously, Keith held leadership roles at the New York City Department of Education and various nonprofit organizations and co-founded the Youth Justice Project at the Harlem Community Justice Center, inspiring young leaders to participate in civic programs such as youth court and service-learning projects.

Keith earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology of Human Development from Antioch College and a Master of Science in Restorative Practices from the IIRP Graduate School. He is an Executive Board Member for Inflexion Nonprofit Consulting, and professional affiliations include serving as an Executive Advisor for NYC’s First Ever Creative Conflict Resolution Center, being a member of the Citizens University National Civic Collaboratory. He remains committed to advancing social change through restorative practices, particularly in communities in the United States and abroad.

Anthony M. Zipple, ScD, MBA, Bounce Co-Chair, consults in areas related to the development, implementation, and operation of innovative community mental health services. For 30 years, Dr. Zipple served as a senior executive in large, nationally recognized provider organizations including Vinfen, Thresholds, and Seven Counties Services. Dr. Zipple has extensive experience managing clinical services including evidence-based interventions for people with serious mental illness, opioid addictions treatment, intensive child and family services, and integrated supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He is currently an executive in residence at the University of Louisville’s school of public health and information sciences, adjunct professor Eastern Kentucky University, Senior Project leader for the Rutgers University Mental Health School Of Public Health and Information Sciences. Dr. Zipple received his doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University and his MBA from the University of New Hampshire. He is a clinical psychologist (licensed in Massachusetts) and has published more than 65 articles, monographs, and book chapters. He has trained and consulted with organizations across the U.S., Pakistan, and Singapore.

Joseph L. Bargione, PhD is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist. Dr. Bargione was the lead psychologist for 25 years with Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. In this position, he was responsible for facilitating the creation of a trauma-informed, multi-tiered framework the district used to support students, staff, and families exposed to trauma. Dr. Bargione has presented at the state, regional, and national levels on trauma, crisis intervention, youth mental health first aid, and suicide prevention. Dr. Bargione was awarded the Schuster Advocacy Award from the Kentucky Psychology Association and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools.

Dawn Burke, M.S.Ed. is the Trauma System of Care Administrator for Aetna Better Health of KY with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has been in the behavioral health field for 35 years in an array of positions: wraparound facilitator, therapist, unit manager, director of risk management and vice president of programs. In her current role she provides training, coaching and consultation across a wide variety of topics, including Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress for Helpers.

Jacquelyn Craig is Vice President of Child & Family Mental Health Services at Seven Counties Services. In this role, Jacquelyn provides management, direction, and assistance to the Child & Family operating division of Seven Counties and ensures those operations are administered consistent with organizational objectives and governmental regulations. In addition, she provides consultation, education, and training to staff and community regarding mental health programs. Jacquelyn has worked at Seven Counties for 14 years and has worked her entire career in community mental health. Jacquelyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Kentucky and an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Clinical Supervisor. She earned her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University and her Bachelors Degree in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University.

Michael A. Ford, MEd, currently holds the position of Superintendent within the Russell County Public Schools. With a rich background in education, Mr. Ford has demonstrated his dedication to the district through various roles, including those of special education teacher, dropout prevention teacher, special education consultant, Federal Programs Director, and Assistant Superintendent.

Beyond his contributions within the educational sphere, Mr. Ford actively engages in community initiatives, serving on the board of the local anti-drug coalition, Partners in Prevention, a member of the local Pediatric Fatality Review Committee and a role on the executive committee of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ford also serves as an adjunct professor for Lindsey Wilson College’s education department, where he instructs the “Exceptional Learner” class.

He earned his undergraduate degree at Lindsey Wilson College, pursued his RANK II in Learning Behavior Disorders at Western Kentucky University, obtained his RANK I in Director of Special Education at Eastern Kentucky University, and achieved his Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership and School Superintendent certification at the University of the Cumberlands.

Laurie Mount Grimes, PhD, MPH, is a pediatric psychologist providing integrated behavioral health services in a pediatric primary care clinic at Norton Children’s Medical Group. Dr. Grimes has had a private practice specializing in early intervention, early childhood, and assessment, served as Director of Psychological Services at Open Arms Children’s Health at Home of the Innocents, and started an integrated behavioral health program in an outpatient pediatric rehab clinic. She has also served as Director of Professional Affairs and Legislative Agent for the Kentucky Psychological Association. Dr. Grimes got her BA at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, completed an MPH at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health, and was awarded a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University.

Aminah Harris, MSSA, LSW, is a licensed social worker and trauma-informed consultant who partners with churches and faith-based organizations to strengthen practice, policy, and procedure. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. Aminah founded the Resilience Program at The Wholeness Project in Cleveland, Ohio, a faith-centered, grant-funded, trauma-informed model for church and community resilience, which has been presented at national conferences and recognized for its innovative approach to fostering ecosystems of hope, healing, and responsiveness. She is also the founder and lead consultant of Synergetic Business Solutions, a firm dedicated to building trauma-informed pathways for systemic change. With over a decade of experience in resilience-building and systemic transformation, she equips faith leaders and organizations to cultivate safe, supportive, and sustainable communities. Aminah enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Joshua Harris Sr., and their two children, Lailah and Joshua Jr., as they eagerly await the arrival of their third child this December. She also finds joy in hiking and collecting art.

Terri Kendall, Psy.S., retired from Jefferson County Public Schools, where she was a school psychologist for 25 years and a Specialist Mental Health for two years. When not training for Bounce, she is an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University, aerial instructor and performer, and she recently obtained her real estate license. Terri is working on her Health Coaching certification in order to continue helping people heal in the areas of mental and physical health.

Jennifer Porter, MD, joined the University of Louisville faculty in 2016. Dr. Porter’s interests include early childhood education and development, health literacy, and health equity. Dr. Porter currently serves as the Chair of the Pediatric Engagement and Effectiveness Committee, Co-Director of Distinction Track in Urban Primary Care and Medical Director of the Early Learning Campus. She cares for general pediatric patients at the Novak Center for Children’s Health.

Stacey Ray is a member of the Bounce Coalition Leadership Team.

Leandra R. Torra is the Manager of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Trauma Informed Care team at Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). Her team serves schools and the community in two distinct ways. One, the SEL consultants provide training and guidance on fostering emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and overall well-being among students and staff. They assist with creating, implementing, and tracking each school’s Trauma Informed Care plan. And two, the Associate Re-engagement Specialist team assists students as they transition out of an alternative school back into a comprehensive school setting. They identify and remove barriers for schools and families as well as provide additional resources to families.
Leandra earned her bachelor’s degree at Western Kentucky University in elementary education. She continued on at the University of Louisville to earn her master’s in School Counseling and Principal Leadership. Leandra taught elementary school for ten years, served as a middle school counselor for eight years, and worked at the district level for three years. Leandra is the proud mother of two children and resides in Louisville with her husband.

Hannah Edelen, MEd, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives at Kentucky Youth Advocates, leads the Bounce Coalition’s vision to build resiliency of children, adults, and families across Kentucky. Hannah is a former middle school educator, the 2022 Next Generation Leader in Education, a children’s author, Miss Kentucky 2022, and a current locally elected school board member and PhD student at the University of Kentucky specializing in K-12 policy.

Hannah McCarty is a Policy & Advocacy Analyst at Kentucky Youth Advocates, where she works on economic security policy and supports the Bloom and Bounce Coalition. She studied sociology in undergrad at Rhodes College. Prior to coming to KYA, she worked in the homeless response system in Memphis, coordinating local efforts to address youth homelessness. She also has experience working as a case manager in a TANF program and conducting policy research on public assistance programs.