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Kathryn L. Humphreys

Associate Professor of Psychology and Human DevelopmentVanderbilt University

A clinical psychologist with expertise in infant mental health.

tender age detainment centersInfants and ToddlersOrphanagesParent child separationsMigrant Youth
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Yanjie Wang

Associate Professor and Interim Chair (2026-27) of Asian and Asian American StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Chinese cinemaModern Chinese literature and cultureDisplacement and MigrationEcocinemaEthnic Minorities
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Mindy Erchull

Professor of Psychological ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Erchull focuses on feminist issues.

FeminismPsychology of WomenObjectification and Sexualization of WomenBody ImageMenstruation
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Beth NeSmith, PhD

Dean, College of NursingAugusta University

Dr. NeSmith's research program focuses on clinical and translational work

NursingTraumaEmergency Medicine
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Bryna Kranzler

Publisher; AuthorCrosswalk Press

Approachable, attractive speaker who uses humor to motivate and make her points

The Art of OptimismThe Perks of Procrastination
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Ariella VanHara

Expert in social workFlorida Gulf Coast University

Ariella VanHara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Clinical Assistant Professor.

Artifical Intelligence and mental healthMental HealthSubstance Abuse PreventionInvoluntary hospitalizationsCrisis Intervention
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Jake Higgins, MBA

Interim Chair & Associate Professor in College of NursingAugusta University

Dr. Higgins's research focuses on improving outcomes and health-related quality of life after traumatic injury and critical illness.

Critical Care NursingInterprofessional CollaborationEvidence-Based PracticeQuality ImprovementTrauma Science
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Heather Walsh-Haney, Ph.D.

Expert in forensic studies and human rightsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Heather Walsh-Haney teaches forensic science and regularly assists law enforcement finding and studying remains in Florida

Ground-penetrating radarTrauma AnalysisWitness TestimonyChild AbuseForensics
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Dr. Jackie Eldridge

Co-Founder Hearts and Minds Matter and Teacher EducatorHearts and Minds Matter and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Expertise in building safe, nurturing inclusive classrooms for all children through trauma-informed teaching and effective pedagogy.

Trauma-Informed SchoolsPresonality DimensionsEmotional Intelligence in SchoolLeadershipTeaching & Parenting
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Michael Jaffee

Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

Dr. Michael Jaffee is board-certified in neurology, psychiatry, sleep medicine, and brain injury medicine.

Alzheimer DiseaseSleep DisordersConcussionDementiaTraumatic Brain Injury