Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

In February, 2020, Baltimore became the first US city to legislate trauma-informed care with passage of the Elijah Cummings Healing City Act.

In 2021, Baltimore convened its Trauma-Informed Care Task Force—a key component of the act—to lead the city’s efforts to ensure that delivery of services across all agencies is trauma-informed.

Over the last year, the Task Force members—who represent a broad range of experiences with trauma—have been meeting bi-weekly to explore and develop ways to prioritize the health and healing of our communities. The Task Force is co-chaired by Councilman Zeke Cohen, who sponsored the Healing City bill.

Increasing trauma-informed care for youth is one of the seven priorities of the Baltimore Children’s Cabinet.

Trauma Informed Care Task Force 2026-2029 Members

  • Ms. Theresa Bruce

  • Ms. Melissa Buckley

  • Mr. Zeke Cohen

  • Dr.Kevin Daniels

  • Mr.Elijah Davis

  • Ms. Caryn Dayhoff

  • Ms. Taya Dunn Johnson

  • Ms. Jessica Fauntleroy

  • Mr. Andrew Gaddis

  • Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos

  • Dr. Lindsay Gavin

  • Mr. Bobby Holmes

  • Ms. Katherine Hoops

  • Ms. Dawnya Johnson

  • Dr. Philip Leaf

  • Ms. Tanya Nichols

  • Ms. Jasmine Pope

  • Mr. TicaTorres

  • Ms. Fareeha Waheed

  • Ms. Angie Winder

  • Mr. Corey Witherspoon

  • Ms. Mollie Young

  • Mr. Gerome Brooks Jr

  • MsTaylorFraling-Taylor

  • MsMichaeRoss-Jones

  • Mr. Marvin Mason III

  • Ms.Cianni Phillips

  • Mr. ChristianAto

  • Dr. Michelle Taylor

  • MsJaciaSmith

  • Ms. Felicia Knight-Davis

  • Ms. Journee Harris

  • Dr. Debra Brooks

  • Ms. Janelle Penney

  • Ms. Ann Coy

2025 - 2026 Meeting Agenda

Previous Task Force Meetings

Recent Meetings

December 1 Agenda

July 21 Agenda

July 7   Agenda

June 16  Agenda

June 2  Agenda

May 19 Agenda

May 5 Agenda

April 7 Agenda

March 17 Agenda

March 3 Agenda

February 17 Agenda

February 3 Agenda

January 20 Agenda

January 6 Agenda

December 16 Agenda

December 2 Agenda

November 18 Agenda

November 4 Agenda

October 21 Agenda

October 7 Agenda

September 16 Agenda

September 2 Agenda

August 19 Agenda

August 5 Agenda