Karen Hill, EdD LPC-A, is the Associate Director of Client and Forensic Services at Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and actively provides treatment for youth with problematic sexual behaviors and caregivers. Dr. Hill currently serves as a faculty trainer on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) Senior Leader Training and Technical Assistance Team (TTA). The OUHSC TTA provides training and support to senior leaders to assist them in their efforts to implement evidence-based practices for youth with problematic sexual behaviors and their caregivers. In addition to her work at OUHSC, Karen serves as a contract trainer for Modell Consulting Group, Inc., training professionals in the FIND Forensic Interviewing for Individuals with Disabilities protocol.
In her research, Dr. Hill examined factors that supported implementation and sustainability of evidence-based treatment for youth with problematic sexual behaviors, identifying senior leaders as the primary factor contributing to success. Her work is reflected in publication.
Karen has a history of serving on national committees facilitated by the National Children’s Alliance working to develop and implement best practice response focusing on child physical abuse, youth with problematic sexual behaviors, and trauma informed victim advocacy.
Dr. Hill served as Co-Chair for the NYS Juvenile Justice Strategic Planning Action Committee on Youth with Sexual Behavior problems facilitated by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The committee collaborated with professionals throughout NYS to identify “best practice” methods and develop a set of recommendations on the assessment and treatment for this population statewide.
From 2007-2020, Karen served as founding Executive Director of the Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center (STCAC). The Center also facilitated the Child Fatality Review Team. The Child Fatality Review Team worked to prevent the death of a child and promote child safety, through thorough, comprehensive, multidisciplinary examination of the cause, manner, and circumstances of a child’s death.
Prior to assuming this role, Karen was employed at St. Bonaventure University for fifteen years as an Assistant Athletic Director. She handled a wide array of responsibilities that included business operations, marketing, fundraising, and community relations.
Karen received her Doctor of Education degree from Northeastern University and Master of Science degree from St. Bonaventure University. Karen completed training and mentoring from Coach Training EDU. Karen is certified by the International Coaching Federation as an ACC Life Coach specializing in Academic and Wellness Life Coaching.