Community Approach
Healing extends beyond the physical - it’s an integration of mind, body and spirit. The Horton-Keller Center for Traumatic Healing is a community-based approach to addressing the epidemic of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in our community, fostering connections and empowering individuals to take an active role in the restoration of a healthy mind and spirit.
Purpose Point Community Health and Mt. Canaan Church recognize the need for safe places for people to share their stories of trauma, healing, hope, and recovery. “Can We Talk” is the centerpiece of the effort . Its a time where folks can come together and share. Monthly sessions will begin in Spring of 2023
For many seeking help the cost of treatment is a barrier. All services offered through the center are at no cost. Horton-Keller is housed within Purpose Point Community Health. Which is a holistic center that promotes the development of healthier communities by providing physical, spiritual, and emotional care.
We are grateful for the Footprint Foundation and its support of the Horton-Keller Center.
Our Team
Donivan Brown
Executive Director and Founder
Donivan began his work toward community healing in 1996 as a freshman in college. He is now is a public speaker, consultant, storyteller, organizer, equity trainer, moderator and facilitator. He is from Chattanooga, TN, and has also lived in Chicago, IL, Gastonia, NC, and Killeen, TX. He works with Boston’s Cory Johnson Program for Post-Traumatic Healing, he is a member of the African American Cemetery Preservation Fund and a volunteer cemetery restorationist and work organizer at Pleasant Garden Cemetery. He also serves as a member of the Advisory Committee of the International Center for Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma, based in New York City. He is also the former Chair of the Ed Johnson Project
Lucilla Nash
Mental Health Clinician
Lucilla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings that include, HIV/AIDS care, trauma recovery, social work education and medical case management. Although she is an Oklahoma native, she began her career in Chattanooga and now calls it home. In addition to community involvement through CADAS, her joy is derived from creating space for peace, wholeness, and empowerment through counseling, advocacy, and education.
John Zilen
Community Companion
John was a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. For 15 years he and his wife lived overseas in Africa and Europe providing debriefing for people who have experienced trauma due to war and conflict. They have lived in Chattanooga for the past 12 years and attend Bridge City Community in Clifton Hills.
Thomas “Tee” Bumpass
Artist in Residence
Born in Chattanooga, TN. At age 17, he went on tour with a well known artist, Dyke and The Blazers, across the US as a trumpeter. After returning home from he played with several local groups on “Big 9”, known today as MLK BLVD. Two years later, he moved to Nashville, performed and toured with the Jimmy Church Band. Bumpass traveled the US with numerous bands and performed on Ozone‘s 1st album “Walk On” where it was included as part of the title song of the soundtrack to the Michael Douglas’ movie “It’s My Turn”. He moved back to Chattanooga and played with many local groups and has taught many private lessons. He is now heading his own band, The Tee Bumpass Band
Jann Sullivan
Community Companion
Jann has been interested in the release of trauma held in the body for decades, as a massage therapist, meditator and social activist. Originally from Chicago, she’s lived in Chattanooga for nearly 30 years.
Sheryl Fletcher
Community Companion
Sheryl is a registered nurse with 37 years of experience. For most of her career Sheryl worked as the supervisor in the Well Child Clinic at the Hamilton County Health Department and as the Nurse Manager for the Hamilton County School System. After her retirement in January 2021, she continues working as a volunteer at Purpose Point Community Health Center,Sheryl is the founder of the Chattanooga Diaper Hub, a new diaper bank that is under Purpose Point Community Health Center. The diaper bank will supply diapers for children and adults, toiletries and feminine hygiene products to community organizations that work with individuals and families in need. Sheryl holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a certification in Faith Community Nursing. She is a member of the Tennessee Nurses Association and the Chattanooga Black Nurses Association. Her hobbies include doing crafts on her Cricut machine, making baskets and making dessert’s. Her passion is to serve and to advocate for those in need.
Rosemarin Karen King Ekueme
Community Companion
Karen is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician with 24 years of Primary Care experience including 8 years of Urgent Care.Currently Medical Director in SNF/LTC facilities and collaborating with Advanced Practitioners. Completed Integrative Medicine Fellowship, Harvard International Structural Acupuncture Program and Master coursework in Auricular acupuncture with Nadia Volf. Special interest in Post Traumatic Stress. Proud to serve on the Y-CAP Chattanooga Board of Directors.
Experienced Public Speaker on Health and Wellness. Actively using EHR in daily practice. New user of GeHRimed. 8 years total on EPIC. Also, Docutap (now Experion).
Chair of IM4US Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Novek Newi
Artist In Residence
Novek is a multi-talented creative. He is a self-taught lyrical street, freestyle, and improv performer. His passion for community, culture and overall awareness of health exudes through the creative arts including: dance, theater, painting, tech communications, curating production, and presentations of many different ensembles. In this humble understanding and new journey of fatherhood he created F.E.E.L Doetry Productions. Through this company he has brought many artists, old and new, to a journey of healing in self-expression. - “Creativity is my escape, my outlet, my meditation, my center, my teacher, my healer, and I encourage others to use creativity to heal as they see fit…It's ok to have your head in the clouds. Sometimes ideas come from afar!”
