Who we are

Meet Joy Barnes.

Founder, CEO, and director of Transforming Trauma Kids — building creative, sensory-rich spaces where kiddos with complex trauma feel seen, safe, and full of possibility.

Joy Barnes

Founder · CEO · Director

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My story

[Add your bio here — where you grew up, what called you into this work, the experiences and people that shaped the vision for TTKids.]

[Second paragraph — the eight years of prayer, research, and listening that became this nonprofit, and what you hope every kiddo carries home.]

Studies & credentials

· [Degree or certification #1]
· [Trauma-informed training, continuing ed]
· [Specialized study area]
· [Memberships & professional affiliations]

Leadership

Directors helping lead the vision.

This space now highlights the Junior Artist League directors you uploaded so families can see the leadership circle growing around the work.

Lisa Cauble

Executive Director, JAL

Ashley Gandy

Founding Director, JAL Caddo Mills

Janette Wold

Founding Director, JAL Rockwall

Eve Goodson

Founding Director, JAL Royse City

Kim Fritts

Founding Director, JAL Fate

What we do

Programs I've built.

Junior Artist League

[Short description of the program — who it serves and the magic that happens.]

Mobile Creative Studio

[Bringing sensory, art-rich experiences directly to schools, churches, and communities.]

Family Workshops & Camps

[Weekly summer camps, family workshops, and trauma-informed creative gatherings.]

[Space reserved — add more programs, research projects, or speaking engagements as they grow.]