Prof. Ariela Lowenstein
Head, Social Gerontology Center for Research · University of Haifa
Professor Lowenstein's research specializes in intergenerational family relations and caregiving
Carers and Caregiving Intergenerational Family Relations Elder's Quality of Life Gerontological Education Policy Development
Dr. Mark S. Lachs
Director · Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care
Dr. Lachs is a Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College.
Elder Abuse Neglect Adult Protective Services Functional Ability Ethics
Sarah Hooper
Executive Director of UCSF / UC Hastings Consortium and Adjunct Professor · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: hoopers@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4831 / Office 377-200
Health Equity Health Law Comprehensive and Coordinated Care Health and Access to Civil Justice Elder Financial Abuse
Genevieve Weber
Associate Professor of Counseling and Mental Health Professions · Hofstra University
Dr. Weber is a licensed mental health counselor, with a specialty in LGBTQ inclusion/cyber-bullying and substance abuse/heroin addiction.
LGBT Inclusion Homophobia Cyberbullying Substance Abuse Addiction
Dr. Laura Mosqueda
Chair, Department of Family Medicine · Irvine School of Medicine
Laura Mosqueda, M.D., is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Prof. Marie Beaulieu
Professor, School of Social Work · University of Sherbrooke
Marie Beulaieu is a professor at the department of social services of the faculty of letters and humanities of the Université de Sherbrooke.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Dr. Pamela B. Teaster
Dean of Research · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dr. Pamela Teaster professor in the Department of Human Development in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Dr. Anthea Tinker
Professor of Social Gerontology · King's College London
Anthea Tinker's main areas of research interest are social policy and research ethics, specialising since 1974 in Gerontology.
Public Policy Frailty Home Care Elder Abuse Social Policy
Dr. Madeline Naegle
Director · WHO Collaborating Center for Geriatric Nursing
Dr. Naegle is internationally known for program development, publications and implementation of policy in addiction and psychiatric nursing
Program Development Implementation of Policy Addiction Psychiatric Nursing Mental Health
Sue Cornbluth
Child Abuse Expert & Professor of Psychology · Temple University & Dr. Sue and You
The Parent Empowerer!
Talking to Your Children About Abuse Empowering Parents to Connect With Their Children Helping Foster Children Find Success Motivating Parents to Get Involved in Their Children's Lives
Kristine Jacquin, PhD
Dean, School of Psychology + Doctoral Faculty, Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Psychology professor and licensed clinical psychologist with a consulting practice focused on forensic and neuropsychological evaluations
Forensic Psychology Neuropsychology Substance Abuse in Interpersonal Violence Victims Use and Abuse of Prescription Psychostimulants Intellectual Disability in Capital Crimes
Amy Bonomi
Chair and Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University
Dr. Bonomi’s research focuses on the health impacts, contexts for, and dynamics of intimate partner violence and sexual violence
Domestic Violence Partner Violence Intimacy Dynamics Sexual Violence
Lois Weithorn
Professor of Law, Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: weithorn@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4660 / Office 366-200
Bioethics and the Law Criminal Law Family Law Mental Health Law Social Science and Law
Freda Emmons
Author and Inspirational Speaker · Flame of Healing Distribution
Compassionate speaker who sensitively shares humor amidst the serious issues of healing from abuse and trauma
Healing From Abuse Emotional Healing Writing to Inspire
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik
Researcher & Clinician · National Adult Protective Services Association
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik is a sociologist researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Kathleen Woodruff
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Clinical Associate Professor Focused on Nursing with specialty in adult primary care and infectious disease.
Management Pathophysiology Nursing Social Work Social Work Education
D. Kelly Weisberg
Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: weisberg@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4678 / Office 348-200
Children and the Law Domestic Violence Juvenile Justice Family Law Wills and Trust
Ferol Mennen
Associate Professor of Social Work Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ferol Mennen focuses on child abuse, neglect, and post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as children's mental health services
Mental Health Child Abuse and Neglect Social Work Social Work Education Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Catherine Taylor
Associate Professor · Tulane University
Cathy Taylor is one of the nation's leading experts on the harmful effects of spanking as a form of discipline for children.
family violence Spanking Child Maltreatment Violence Prevention Social Norms
James Ellor, Ph.D.
Professor of Social Work · Baylor University
Dr. Ellor works with older adults around issues of mental and spiritual health
Meaning Oriented (Logo) therapy The Role of the Church as Service Provider Training Needs for Paraprofessionals and Professionals Hunger among Older Adults Spiritual Assessment Among the Elderly