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Antara Rashida
Womanist Traumatologist
Antara Rashida is a visionary healer and fierce advocate whose life’s mission centers on generational restoration and emotional liberation. Drawing on over two decades of leadership in the mental health field, Antara brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, spiritual insight, and lived experience to every space she enters. Her profound commitment to wellness is best captured in her guiding ethos: “Antara Rashida, womanist traumatologist, unearths the language of pain to dismantle intergenerational trauma in the lives of families to bring healing to one's lineage and hope to one's legacy through restoring the remnant.”
Antara’s professional journey spans correctional institutions, psychiatric rehabilitation, foster care systems, and youth development organizations, where she has served with distinction as a clinician, center director, and rehabilitation specialist. A graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and New York Theological Seminary, she embodies the harmony of academic rigor and spiritual grounding.
She is the founder of Restoring the Remnant, a transformational initiative dedicated to healing ancestral wounds and empowering individuals to reclaim their stories. Her work further expands through the Traumatology Center, a refuge for those seeking to recover their identity and resilience through therapeutic and faith-based modalities. A triumphant parent herself, Antara integrates trauma-informed care and spiritual wisdom to help children and families not just survive—but thrive. Her work is a sanctuary of hope, infused with practices that foster resilience, prevention, and generational change.
Von Marie Nixson
Chief Operating Officer
Von Marie Nixson is a seasoned operations executive with over a decade of experience in business strategy, systems development, and organizational growth. As Chief Operating Officer of The Traumatology Center, she leads the implementation of trauma-informed practices that strengthen infrastructure, streamline execution, and align mission with measurable impact. With a background in real estate and asset redevelopment, Von has successfully managed large-scale property and community stabilization projects, bringing a sharp operational lens to complex environments.
Beyond her technical expertise, Von has a heart for systemic change—particularly for those impacted by housing instability and marginalization. A certified training facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute, she is passionate about equipping leaders and teams with the tools to create resilient, people-centered cultures. Her work bridges strategy and compassion, always rooted in the belief that every vision can become legacy when built with purpose, integrity, and care.