Colleen Higgins currently serves as a client advocate for the City of Atlanta-Public Defender’s Office. For more than 25 years, Colleen has been passionate and committed to “meeting clients where they are” and providing care without judgment. It is this “heart-to-heart” approach that inspires healing, growth, and change in individuals’ lives. Colleen has been honored by the U.S. Attorney's office for her dedicated service in doing “Street Outreach.” She is also a sought after speaker and trainer on the following topics: homelessness, re-entry advocacy, street outreach, resiliency skills, life skills, and HIV education.