Valerie Earnshaw
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Earnshaw examines associations between stigma and health inequities.
Health Inequities Health Outcomes HIV Stigma AIDS Stigma Stigmatized Conditions
S. Megan Berthold, Ph.D., LCSW
Associate Professor and Director of Field Education · University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Prof. Berthold's clinical and research expertise is with refugee and asylum seeking survivors of torture and the Cambodian genocide.
Trauma and Recovery refugees and asylum seekers vicarious trauma and resilience human rights approach to social work co-ocurring health and mental health conditions post torture and genocide
John Carlson
Professor · Michigan State University
The impact of children's anxiety on their functioning in schools and at home is a primary focus of his research
School Psychology Family, Community, and Schools Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation School, Family, and Community Counseling
Eric Layland
Assistant Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.
LGBTQ+ Developmental Research Health Disparities Health Equity Quantitative Research LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Candice Odgers
Professor Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.
Early Adversity Quantitative Psychology Social Inequality Technology and Young People Digital Inequality
Julie Ancis
Professor, Informatics · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Dr. Julie Ancis explores cyberpsychology, the relationship between technology and human behavior, diversity and gender.
Technology and Human Behavior Counseling Psychology Cyberpsychology Multicultural Competence Mental Health of Women
Helen Odell-Miller
Professor of Music Therapy · Anglia Ruskin University
Helen is the lead researcher for HOMESIDE, an RCT trial for home-based music therapy for people with dementia & their family carer.
Personality Disorder Adult Mental Health Music Therapy Dementia Arts Therapies
Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor & Director of Faculty Development, Institute of Public and Preventive Health · Augusta University
Teal Benevides has a passion for addressing disparities among those on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Autism Services Autism Research and Treatment Mental Health Research Services and Support Adults With Autism
Kathy Seifert
CEO · ESPS, LLC
Dr. Seifert brings her unique research on the roots and prevention of violent crime and dynamic style to your discussion of today's top issu
Treatment of Trauma and Attachment Problems Assessment and Treatment of Violence Developmental Effects of Trauma Threat Assessment
Lanny Rootenberg
Bipolar Resource Director · lannyrootenberg.com
Bipolar Resource Director
Mental Health Meaning /Performance Mental Health and Aging Productive Brainstorming Learning & Development
Victor Montgomery
"Life in the Balance" Speaker, Author · Warriors in Recovery - from Addiction & Suicide Ideation
Healing Suicidal Veterans - "Life in the Balance" - Seminars- Interventions for Alcohol and other Drug Addictions & Suicidal Ideation
Warriors in Recovery Crisis Intervention - Suicide Ideation Alcohol and Other Drug Additions Veteran Combat Trauma The Psycholoical Wounds of War- What Happens in the War Zone?
Holly Schiffrin
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.
Emerging Adulthood Helicopter Parenting Positive Psychology Infant and Child Development Intensive Parenting
Karla Thorpe
Director, Leadership and Human Resources Research · The Conference Board of Canada
It's not always about money: Learn what it takes to not only attract and retain employees but to increase employee commitment
Labour Relations Workplace Health and Wellness Compensation and Benefits
Ana Turner
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Ana Turner's expertise is street psychiatry, treating those experiencing both homelessness and mental illness on the streets.
Street Psychiatry Homelessness Community Psychiatry
LeaAnne DeRigne, MSW, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University
LeaAnne DeRigne's area of research expertise is in paid sick leave, flexible work, vacation time, and pensions.
vacation time Pensions Health Care Policy Labor Market Participation Sick Leave
Angela Tsounis
Author · Different from the Other Kids
Furthering the conversation surrounding children's mental health.
Mental Health Public Speaking
Lisa Stephenson
Reader · Leeds Beckett
Lisa Stephenson's teaching and research specialism is creative (drama) learning.
Wellbeing Mental Health Education Culture Children
Joni Splett
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Joni Splett's research aims to improve youth mental health well-being by developing and evaluating schools’ mental health.
Aggression and Peer victimization youth mental health Mental Health Promotion and Intervention in Schools School Mental Health Social, Emotional and Behavioral Promotion and Intervention
Professor Helen Dawes
Professor of Movement Science and Director for the Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences · Oxford Brookes University
Her expertise is in human movement and optimising performance of the body - through understanding the mechanisms of movement.
Elite Athletes Mental Health Rehabilitation Human Movement Exercise
Ariel Garten
Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer · Muse
Global speaker, female tech founder, and expert in brain, neuroscience, psychotherapy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and women in business.
Neuroscience of Meditation Brain Computer Interface Start Up Mindfulness Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)