substance use Experts

Jennifer I. Manuel, Ph.D.

Professor and Associate Dean for ResearchUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Manuel's research addresses health disparities and transitions in youth care for substance use, mental health, and other critical needs.

Genevieve Weber

Associate Professor of Counseling and Mental Health ProfessionsHofstra University

Dr. Weber is a licensed mental health counselor, with a specialty in LGBTQ inclusion/cyber-bullying and substance abuse/heroin addiction.

Erin Calipari

Associate Professor of PharmacologyVanderbilt University

Expert in the neuroscience of mental illness and addiction, including gender differences.

Don Thushara Galbadage

Associate ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Galbadage investigates innovative therapeutic methods to target multidrug resistant pathogens.

Andrew Finch

Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development; Core Faculty, Human Development CounselingVanderbilt University

An expert who specializes in recovery high schools, substance use disorders, teen addiction and school counseling.

Valerie Earnshaw

Professor, Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Earnshaw examines associations between stigma and health inequities.

Joseph LaBrie

Casassa Chair in Social Values in PsychologyLoyola Marymount University

J. Aaron Johnson, PhD

Associate Dean of Research, School of Public Health; Director, Institute of Public and Preventive HealthAugusta University

J. Aaron Johnson, PhD's research focuses on evidence-based practices, primarily in substance use prevention.

Emily Hosea, MBA, MEd, NCC

Managing Director of Behavioral Health and Opioid Treatment ProgramsCARF International

Emily Hosea has experience in a variety of settings that focused on substance use disorders, mental health, and crisis intervention.

Hilary Rose

Associate ProfessorConcordia University

Hilary Rose's research interests lie in child development with a current focus on sexually-confused youth