Professional Bio: Katrina Staggers-Harvin
- herstorythegatheri
- Apr 18
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Katrina Staggers-Harvin is a devoted mother of three and a proud grandmother of seven, whose life is deeply rooted in faith, service, and purpose.
As the Founder of Her Story: The Gathering Inc., Katrina leads a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering women, children, and individuals navigating trauma, adversity, and life transitions. Her leadership has birthed several impactful initiatives designed to restore hope and strengthen the fabric of her community.
These include the SEE MEE Anti-Bully Movement, focused on educating youth to build confidence and promote kindness, and The Amazing Movement Conference, a transformative experience where women find empowerment and healing through shared stories and connection. Additionally, she created The Strength Circle, a safe haven of trust and transparency for individuals to heal and grow together.
Grounded in an unwavering love for God, Katrina’s mission is to be a servant first—modeling the compassion, humility, and grace of Jesus Christ. Her life’s work is a reflection of her true calling: to restore, uplift, and empower others to move forward in strength, faith, and purpose.
Storytelling as a Tool for Survival and Healing
One of the cornerstones of Katrina’s approach is the power of storytelling. She has seen firsthand how silence can be a prison, and how speaking the truth can be the key that unlocks the door. This philosophy is woven into everything Her Story: The Gathering Inc. does.
In her work, she emphasizes that healing from trauma through storytelling is a transformative process. It’s about taking the broken pieces of a narrative and rebuilding them into a foundation of strength. This "trauma-informed" perspective is what makes her leadership so unique: she understands the weight of the "raw" and "unflinching" parts of our lives, and she teaches others how to carry them without being crushed.
The Urgent Call to Our Schools: Introducing 'The Antibody Movement'
While Katrina has spent years helping adults reclaim their identity after trauma, her heart has increasingly turned toward the youngest members of our community. She recognized a disturbing trend: the trauma of bullying in elementary schools was planting seeds of destruction that would take decades to uproot in adulthood.
The Antibody Movement is Katrina’s answer to this crisis.
This anti-bullying initiative is specifically designed for elementary schools, focusing on early intervention. Katrina describes it with a powerful metaphor: if bullying is an infection in our school systems, then our children need the "antibodies" to fight it before it takes hold.
For the School Boards of Guilford and Forsyth County, this isn't just another program: it’s a necessity. We are currently facing a mental health crisis among students, and the traditional methods of "conflict resolution" aren't cutting it. Katrina’s approach is different because it is rooted in compassion and trauma-informed education. She understands that the bully and the bullied are often two sides of the same coin of hurt.
Why 'The Antibody Movement' is Different
Most anti-bullying programs focus on the act of bullying. Katrina focuses on the environment and the individual. The Antibody Movement seeks to:
Address Trauma Early: By identifying the roots of aggressive behavior and victimhood in elementary school, we prevent long-term psychological damage.
Build Emotional Resilience: Teaching kids how to own their stories and respect the stories of others.
Foster Community Building: Creating a culture where "the gathering" starts in the classroom, ensuring no child feels isolated.
Empower Educators: Giving teachers the tools to see past the behavior and address the child’s heart.
Katrina’s goal is simple yet revolutionary: to stop the cycle of trauma before it starts. She knows that speaking the unspeakable is the first step to healing, and she wants to give children the language to do that before they ever lose their voice.
A Partner for Guilford and Forsyth County Schools
To the members of our local school boards: the urgency of this moment cannot be overstated. Our students are navigating a world that is louder and more pressurized than ever before. They need leaders who don't just understand the data, but who understand the human spirit.
Katrina Harvin brings a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to the table. She is a servant-hearted leader who is ready to partner with our schools to implement real, lasting change. Her Story: The Gathering Inc. is more than just a wellness organization; it is a movement dedicated to the belief that every child deserves a safe place to grow, learn, and be heard.
Turning Breakthroughs into Blueprints
Katrina often speaks about "the journey back to self." For many children, bullying causes them to lose themselves before they’ve even had a chance to discover who they are. Through The Antibody Movement, Katrina provides a blueprint for reclaiming that identity early on.
Her work is a testament to the fact that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. She brings this unshakable faith into her professional bio because it is the "why" behind her "what." It is the reason she can look at a heartbroken community or a struggling school and see a path toward restoration.
Connect with Katrina and the Movement
Whether you are a parent, an educator, or a member of the school board, the time to act is now. The stories of our children are still being written, and we have a collective responsibility to ensure those stories are filled with hope rather than hurt.
Katrina is available for speaking engagements and consultations regarding the implementation of The Antibody Movement in local schools. We invite you to explore the various services offered by Her Story: The Gathering Inc. and to join us in this vital mission.
Healing is a journey of a thousand steps, but it starts with a single "yes." It starts with accepting support and acknowledging that we can't do this alone. Katrina Harvin is here to lead the way, one story at a time.
Final Thoughts: Your Voice, Our Mission
At Her Story: The Gathering Inc., we believe in the beauty of the "unfolding layers" of healing. Every step matters. Every voice is honored. Every truth is spoken.
Katrina Harvin’s leadership is a call to action for all of us. Let’s stop waiting for the crisis to happen and start building the antibodies today. Let’s create a future where our children don't just survive their school years: they thrive in them, confident in their identity and secure in their community.
Thank you for being part of the Her Story community. Together, we are turning breakthroughs into blessings.
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