Tiffany Townsend
Chief Diversity Officer · Augusta University
A national expert and widely recognized leader in diversity and health equity research as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diversity and inclusion in higher education Health Equity Clinical Psychology
Douglas Scharre
Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University
Dr. Scharre specializes in cognitive disorders and dementias, including Alzheimer's disease
Neurology Neurobehavioral Manifestations Lewy Body Disease Dementia, Multi-Infarct Amnesia, Transient Global
Laura Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wilson focuses on post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence or mass trauma
Terrorism Trauma Sexual Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD
Jack Lipton
Chair and Professor of Translational Neuroscience · Michigan State University
Jack Lipton is an expert in the areas of neural transplantation therapies, and experimental therapeutics for Parkinson’s Disease.
Stereotaxic Surgery Western Blot Pharmacokinetic Studies of Investigational Drugs Gene Therapy Neural Transplantation Therapies
Jan Nissly
Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Jan Nissly's work is focused on disaster, stress and trauma, coping and workforce issues.
Employee Well-being Workforce Development Adult Mental Health Stress and Trauma Crisis Intervention
Sherry Hatcher, PhD, ABPP
Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Chair of the faculty in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
Psychotherapy Research Supervision of Psychotherapy Clinical Interviewing Thematic Apperception Techniques Ethics
Charles Kaplan
Interim Associate Dean of Research Hamovitch Center For Science In Human Services · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Charles Kaplan explores the patterns of drug use, drug treatment strategies and social policy.
Substance Abuse Hiv/Aids Diversity/Cross Cultural Behavioral Health Health
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
Daniel Hackman
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Examines the role of early experience and the psychological and biological factors that contribute to disparities in health and development.
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
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on the subjects of cyberbullying and safe social media use.
Safe Social Media Use Cyberbullying
Jerome Schultz
Clinical Neuropsychologist · Harvard Medical School
Experienced clinician and teacher. Captivating, informative speaker who makes the stress/learning connection with humor and wisdom.
The Connection Between Stress and Learning in Kids With Ld Adhd and Asperger Syndrome Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Children With Fragile Emotions and Challenging Behaviors. The De-Stress Model of Intervention for Children With Ld and Adhd The Myths and Realities of Inclusion
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
Miriam Liss
Professor of Psychology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Liss is internationally known expert on parenting and work-family balance issues.
Work-Life Balance Parenting Feminism Autism Developmental Disorders
Michael Hurlburt
Director Doctoral Programs of the School of Social Work Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Hurlburt focuses on behavioral health interventions for improving the relationships and emotional health of children and families
Emotional Health Children & Families Social Work Social Work Education Behavioral Interventions
Katherine Mattes
Deputy Director, Tulane Law School Criminal Clinic · Tulane University
Professor Mattes specializes in criminal litigation at all levels of practice.
Post-Conviction Procedure Appellate Law Criminal Law Trial Practice Appellate Courts
Jeff Levin, Ph.D.
University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health · Baylor University
Dr. Levin’s current research and writing are focused on the historical and contemporary intersections of faith and medicine.
Coronavirus Social and Epidemiologic Research on Judaism and Population health Theories of Healing and the Work of Healers Role of Faith-Based Initiatives in Public Health and Healthcare Policy Religion and Health