about the researcher
The Leadership Process & Trauma Recovery Study
Meet LTC Chris Atkins, LCSW
Principal Investigator
- Chief of Behavioral Health, Tennessee Army National Guard, with 2 Middle East combat tours and a recent border mission tour, embedded with military police and Army medical companies.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified in EMDR, G-TEP, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (Master Practitioner) to treat trauma.
- PhD Candidate, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, researching trauma, leadership, and recovery
- 20+ years leading trauma services for military, VA, and high-stress professions
Chris bridges frontline behavioral-health experience and academic research to create data-driven solutions for veteran well-being and organizational resilience.
Chattanooga, Tennessee