Community. Advocacy. Respect. Empowerment.

After being called to lead by neighborhood leaders, community stakeholders, and seniors, Dr. Katilia “Dr. Queen” Harden stepped forward with a clear purpose: to serve Ward 4 and help build a stronger, safer, and more unified Forest Park.

For Dr. Queen, C.A.R.E. is more than a message, it is a lifelong mission grounded in over 20 years of service, leadership, and real results in the community. She is also a 20 years resident of Forest Park where she owns a small business and is a homeowner.

Community means restoring pride in our neighborhoods and investing in the people who make Forest Park strong. 

Advocacy means showing up and delivering results. With more than two decades as a hands-on community advocate, she has worked across public health, behavioral health, and family support systems to ensure no one is left behind. 

Respect means listening, transparency, and accountability. She believes every resident deserves to be heard, valued, and represented with fairness.

Empowerment means creating opportunities for people to thrive. 

Dr. Queen is a proud public health leader and licensed clinical social worker. She has led major initiatives at Grady Health Systems, University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Public Health, Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she developed programs, guided policy implementation, and ensured responsible use of resources to improve outcomes for children and families.

Dr. Queen believes leadership starts with listening. As a prospective candidate for  City Councilwoman for Ward 4, she is committed to:

• Strengthening public safety and neighborhood trust
• Investing in youth, families, and community wellness
• Ensuring responsible budgeting and transparent governance
• Building partnerships that bring real resources into Ward 4
• Amplifying the voices of residents in every decision

As a prospective candidate for Forest Park City Council, Ward 4, Dr. Harden offers a unique combination of public health expertise, executive leadership, and community-centered advocacy. Her career demonstrates the ability to shape policy, manage resources responsibly, and represent community voices with integrity—ensuring that Ward 4 residents are heard, supported, and empowered.

Dr. Queen’s professional background uniquely prepares her to serve as a City Councilwoman. She holds a Doctor of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the University of Georgia. Her career and civic roles have focused on policy implementation, program development, fiscal oversight, and data-driven decision-making—skills essential for shaping city policy, managing budgets, and ensuring responsible governance.

Her experience directly aligns with the core responsibilities of city leadership:

• Policymaking: Designing and implementing systems that improve access, equity, and outcomes for entire populations
• Fiscal Responsibility: Managing programs, allocating resources, and ensuring accountability through data and performance metrics
• Community Representation: Serving as a trusted liaison between residents, organizations, and institutions
• Governance & Oversight: Leading compliance, quality assurance, and ethical standards across complex systems

Above all, Dr. Katilia “Dr. Queen” Harden is a servant leader… someone who listens, understands, and delivers. Her career has never been about titles, it has been about impact.

She is not just interested in running for office, she is running to serve, to lead with purpose, and to ensure that every voice in Ward 4 is heard, respected, and represented.

Her experience directly aligns with the responsibilities of City Council leadership:

• Shaping policy that improves quality of life for residents
• Exercising fiscal responsibility and transparent budgeting
• Serving as a strong, consistent voice for Ward 4
• Providing governance and oversight that ensures accountability and results

But her leadership is not defined by titles… it is defined by service.

Dr. Queen is a lifelong community servant and advocate. She has held leadership roles and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Order of Eastern Star. She is a Legacy Life and Charter member of the National Council of Negro Women and currently serves as an appointed member and Secretary of the Clayton County Board of Ethics, where she upholds transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service.

She is also an entrepreneur and wellness advocate as the owner of Royally Fit Fitness, LLC, doing business as Dr. Queen, where she serves as a Lifestyle Coach and Consultant, helping individuals and families live healthier, more empowered lives.

Her commitment to public safety and civic engagement includes self-led Forest Park community advocate and volunteer, graduating from the Forest Park Citizen Police Academy and completing the Morehouse School of Medicine Summer Bridge Pipeline Health Informatics Program. She is also Expert Guest Services certified, reflecting her dedication to professionalism, service excellence, and community connection.

Above all, Dr. Katilia “Dr. Queen” Harden is a servant leader, someone who listens, understands, and delivers. Her career has always been about impact: strengthening systems, uplifting communities, and creating pathways for people to thrive.

She is not just interested in running for office, she is interested in running to serve, to lead with purpose, and to uplift every voice in Ward 4.

I C.A.R.E, you care, and together, we care to build a stronger Forest Park.