About Resilient Jefferson County
Transforming our community's health for a better future.
Resilient Jefferson County is a coalition of community members whose mission is to transform our community and the health of future generations by becoming trauma-informed and preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Our Story
The roots of Resilient Jefferson County began in March 2019 with the viewing of the film Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope. This was shown to a small group of community leaders who agreed that this was something that we needed to explore for our county. After learning about ACEs, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC) became interested in the possibilities and asked the Healthy Communities Initiative, a program of the Norton King's Daughters' Health, to work with the CFMJC to obtain a $50,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. As part of that process, Resilience was shown to over 200 people in our community. Public Sector Consultants, an organization that has conducted ACE studies, was hired and a plan was created. In October of 2020, Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded a $100,000 grant to the CFMJC to implement its plan.
With this plan, we envision a safe, healthy, and resilient community that thrives. Over time, we will reduce the need for social services and strengthen our workforce; thereby, increasing our ability to continually reinvest in the community. We will do this through data collection, education, and advocacy for programs and solutions that build resiliency.
Commitment Statement
"We envision a collaborative that can impact ACEs in Jefferson County by engaging the community to honestly address our needs by enhancing and developing systems that foster resilience to ensure quality of life for generations to come."
Meet Our Steering Committee
Bill Barnes
President & CEO, Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Bill has served as the President and CEO of the Community Foundation since 2010 and is involved in many organizations in the community, including the Rotary Club and and the City of Madison Tree Board.
Carole Dozier
CEO, Norton King's Daughters' Health
Carol Dozier has served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Norton King’s Daughters’ Health (NKDH) since 2013. In addition to her role at NKDH, Dozier serves on the Community Leaders Council for Hanover College and serves on the Ivy Tech College Campus Board as the Chairwoman. She is a member of Rotary and Sigma Theta Tau International and has extensive experience in community service organizations.
Dora Anim
CEO and President, Bethany Legacy Foundation
Dora was named as the first CEO and President of the Bethany Legacy Foundation which was created from the sale of King’s Daughters’ Health by the Bethany Circle of King’s Daughters and Sons in July 2022. Previously, she served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Prior to that Anim served as the Senior Vice President of Programs and Services at the Health Collaborative in Cincinnati.
Dr. Diamond Harris
Pediatrician, Norton King's Daughters' Health
Dr. Diamond Harris has been a provider with the NKDH Madison Pediatrics team since 2014. She is involved in community outreach endeavors at the Madison area schools and Girls Inc.
Beth Lichlyter
Founder/President, Briar House LLC
Beth Lichlyter is the president of Briar House LLC, a business consulting company providing financial and strategic advisory services to small and mid-sized businesses. Prior to Briar House, she served as the chief financial officer at SuperATV in Madison, and a member of the board of directors for the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County. She has an MBA from Franklin University, and is a licensed CPA.
Brad Wood
Executive Director, Ohio Valley Resources
Brad currently is the executive director of Ohio Valley Resources, a community action agency responsible for Head Start, Energy Assistance, and housing voucher programs. Previously, he was with the Clearinghouse, a program of River Valley Resources (RVR). Brad received his Bachelors in International & Community Development from Indiana Wesleyan University. He has also worked in mental health and addiction treatment field.