John Brekke
Frances G. Larson Professor of Social Work Research Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Professor of research and clinical courses in the MSW program and PhD courses on treatment outcome research and research grant writing.
Treatment Outcome Research Mental Health Healthy Aging Grant Writing
Michael (Mike) Johnson
Managing Director of Behavioral Health · CARF International
A creative, solutions oriented leader who is passionate about improving quality in behavioral healthcare.
Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Mental Health (Severe Mental Illness) Practice and Policy Suicide Prevention Substance Use Disorders
Helen Land
Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Helen Land focuses on how culture, gender, stress, coping, and spirituality affect physical and mental well-being in vulnerable populations,
Health Spirituality Gender Social Work Education Social Work
Steven Schapiro, EdD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Doctoral Faculty in Human & Organizational Development
Human Development Education for Democracy Community-Building Multicultural Education Men's Development
Debbie Horovitch
Social Media Concierge, founder · Social Sparkle & Shine
Social Media Concierge: Strategy, SEO Content, Community & Reputation Management. Social media for special events, launches & galas.
Social Media Marketing Social Media Outreach Social Media Development Public Speaking Teaching/Mentoring
Laurie Westphal
Published Author / Educational Speaker · Laurie E. Westphal
Author/Speaker who focuses on making differentiation a teaching lifestyle
Differentiation Strategies Choice Menus
Angela Tsounis
Author · Different from the Other Kids
Furthering the conversation surrounding children's mental health.
Mental Health Public Speaking
Concepcion Barrio
Interim Executive Vice Dean USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Barrio has a national reputation in mental health services research, particularly the interaction of ethnicity & effective clinical practice
Aging Diversity/Cross Cultural Mental Health
Prof. Kaarin Anstey
Professor, School of Psychology · Australian National University
Psychology and neuroscience expert exploring the epidemiology of cognition and dementia
Fostering Healthy Ageing Older Drivers Public Health and Health Services Neurosciences Psychology
Kathryn L. Humphreys
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University
A clinical psychologist with expertise in infant mental health.
tender age detainment centers Infants and Toddlers Orphanages Parent child separations Migrant Youth
Sheri Atwater
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Cognition Individual and Group Counseling Sessions Pedagogy Clinical Counseling Emotion
Kamela Smith, M.Ed.
Manager of Community Education and Engagement · ChristianaCare
Kamela Smith, M.Ed., is manager of Community Education and Engagement at ChristianaCare.
Mental Wellness Pathway/Pipeline Programming Program Development Leadership Development
Elissa Madden
Associate Professor · Baylor University
Research: child welfare, foster care, adoption (public & private), child & family mental health, service learning in social work education
Service Learning Adoption Research Child and Family Services Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare
Leo Lee
Associate Professor, Mathematics · University of Mary Washington
Leo Lee is an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Mary Washington.
Mathematics Stochastic Processes Computer Science Student Mentorship International Studies
Patrick Bordnick
Dean, Tulane University School of Social Work · Tulane University
Bordnick is a pioneer in the use of virtual reality for substance abuse assessment and intervention.
Self-Care Virtual Reality Technology Health Autism
Michelle Jackson
Assistant Vice President, Market Development · Unum
Michelle Jackson specializes in mental and behavioral health, caregiving, aging family members, paid family leave, and workplace issues
Absence Management Long-Term Disability FMLA/ADA/Workers Comp Workplace Issues Aging Family Members
Dr Ian Maidment
Reader, Pharmacy · Aston University
Dr Ian Maidment is an experienced researcher, manager and clinician with a broad research background.
Community Pharmacy Dementia Pharmacology Mental Health Medication Management for Older People
Michael Bumbach
Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Michael Bumbach's research focus includes the use of advanced technology related to nursing education and patient education/health literacy.
Technology in Nursing Education Health literacy Technology and Patient Care Family Nurse Practitioners Health Education
Stacy Story
Adjunct Associate Professor · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ms. Story has expertise in grief, abuse, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Mental Health Eating Disorders Abuse Grief Anxiety
Margarita Artavia
Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ms. Artavia is USC's Mental Health concentration field education coordinator and an expert in at-risk families in urban centers.
Youth and Family Social Work Medical Social Work Mental Health At Risk Families Social Work