ELAINE MILLER-KARAS
Elaine Miller-Karas is the Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at the Trauma Resource Institute. She is also the author of the book titled "Building Resiliency to Trauma, the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models, 2nd Edition" (published in 2023). She contributes to Psychology Today on a regular basis and hosts her radio show on VoiceAmerica. Miller-Karas' innovative trauma resiliency models have been introduced in 75 countries. Her expertise as an international speaker and author has led her to present the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® at events like the Skoll World Forum and the United Nations. Her book has been recognized by the United Nations, and her publisher, Taylor and Francis, curated an online library contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Elaine Miller-Karas designed and led the Ukrainian Humanitarian Resiliency Project, offering online support to Ukrainian teachers, children, and community members through EdCamp Ukraine. She is also a member of the advisory board of the Christopher Wolf Crusade, an innovative program addressing the opioid epidemic. Her advisory role extends to Reena Evers Everette of the Myrlie and Medgar Evers Institute. Ms. Miller-Karas served as the Associate Director of Behavioral Sciences at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's Family Practice Residency Program from 1994 to 2006. Earlier in her career, she completed her graduate internship at Stanford University's Perinatal Outreach Program.
