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Carolyn Heinrich

University Distinguished Professor of Leadership, Policy, and OrganizationsVanderbilt University

An expert in k-12 education public policy, economics, healthcare and impact of opioids on families.

Public Policy AnalysisK-12 Education PolicyNongovernmental OrganizationsSocial Welfare PolicyOpioids Impact on Families
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Sandra M. Chafouleas

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational PsychologyUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.

Multi-Tiered FrameworksWhole School, Whole Community, Whole Child ModelSocial-Emotional-Behavioral AssessmentSchool Mental HealthTrauma-Informed Schools
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Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Research ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Child WelfareJuvenile Justice and Behavioral Health SystemsFamily Reunification in Child WelfareImplementation ScienceIntervention Design and Evidence Based Practices
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Sudip Bhattacharjee, Ph.D.

Professor, University of Connecticut; Senior Research Fellow, US Census BureauUniversity of Connecticut

Extensive research consulting experience with Fortune 100 and US govt on “Big Data” driven decision making in IT and operations.

Energy INformaticsOperations ResearchInformation Systems EconomicsMachine LearningBig Data
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Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social WorkBaylor University

Social work expert in the ethical integration of clients' religion and spirituality in evidence-based mental and behavioral health treatment

Religion and Spirituality in Clinical PracticeMentoring and Professional DevelopmentMental Health
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Melissa Garno

Professor and Associate ChairGeorgia Southern University

Melissa Garno is an expert in mental health nursing and nursing education.

Substance Abuse NursingNursing EducationCurriculum and Program DevelopmentMental Health Nursing
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Michelle Zabel, MSS

Executive Director of Innovations InstituteUniversity of Connecticut

Michelle Zabel and her team advance research-based, culturally responsive solutions for child, youth, and family-serving public systems.

Care CoordinationCrisis Response SystemsImplementation ScienceSustainable FinancingContinuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
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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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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.

Intervention ResearchMental DisordersSubstance Use‎Implementation ResearchBehavioral Health Systems
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Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L

Professor & Director of Faculty Development, School of Public HealthAugusta 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 ServicesAutism Research and TreatmentMental Health ResearchServices and SupportAdults With Autism