Our Kids experts are available to speak to the media any time. Below you will find information on Our Kids expert sources as well as information about Our Kids and the issue of child sexual abuse.
Please contact Sue Fort White to arrange an interview with Our Kids experts.
Media inquiries
Direct to:
Sue Fort White
(615) 341-4915
suefortwhite@ourkidscenter.com
Staff sources
Sue Fort White, Ed.D.
Our Kids Executive Director
For more than 30 years, Sue Fort White has mobilized resources for underserved populations, including victims of domestic violence, teens and families in crisis, children in foster care and families affected by child sexual abuse. Sue’s work at Our Kids starting in 2006 was a natural progression of her deep commitment to social justice and her desire to connect children and families with the services they need. Click here to read more about Sue.
Areas of expertise
- All issues related to Our Kids and the issue of child sexual abuse
- Sue can direct media to appropriate staff for interviews based on their experience and expertise
Hollye Gallion, RN, MSN
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Clinic Director
A pediatric nurse practitioner since 1997, Hollye Gallion has served Our Kids in this capacity since 2000. She earned her nursing degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and completed the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program at Belmont University. She has conducted training at national conferences and serves as lead investigator on medical research at Our Kids. Click here to read more about Hollye.
Areas of expertise
- Training
- Normal and abnormal findings in sexual abuse
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Denise Alexander, MSSW
Social Worker
Denise joined Our Kids in 2000, bringing 30 years of experience in child welfare in areas including service provision, research, training, development and delivery on both the statewide and national levels. She has presented her work in training development and quality assurance nationally, has a masters in social work and is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance. Click here to read more about Denise.
Areas of expertise
- Training
- Talking to children about their bodies
- Sexual abuse:
- Dynamics
- Disclosure
- Investigations/approach
About child sexual abuse
- 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused by age 18
- Most children — up to 95% — are sexually abused by someone they know and trust
- 50% of the 800+ children examined by Our Kids annually are 7 or younger
To learn more about the issue of child sexual abuse, click here.
About Our Kids
Our Kids provides expert medical evaluations and crisis counseling in response to concerns of child sexual abuse. Our Kids is dedicated to increasing community awareness of child sexual abuse, conducting research and offering education and training about the issue.
Our Kids:
- Has evaluated more than 30,000 children in its 35 years of service
- Offers free 24/7 coverage to 47 Middle Tennessee counties
- Was founded in 1987 by 6 women who recognized Nashville had no dedicated treatment center for child sexual abuse
- Is one of the largest clinics of its kind in the country
To learn more about Our Kids, click here.