Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care · Kingston University

Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne's research explores end of life care for people with learning disabilities and how to manage their conditions.

Bereavement Palliative Care People with Learning Disabilities End of Life Care Learning Disabilities

Dr Jane Waite

Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology · Aston University

Dr Waite focuses on understanding the development of mental health difficulties, and improving identification of these difficulties.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Intellectual Disabilities Mental Health Difficulties Neurodevelopmental Conditions Communication Difficulties

Phil Esposito

Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Undergraduate Program Director · Texas Christian University

Phil Esposito researches interventions targeting health and developmental disparities in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Interventions Targeting Health Disparities Intellectual Disabilities Developmental Disparities

Johanna Price

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Child Language Development Preschool Language Disorders The Clinical Process Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Supervision

Erin Kavanaugh, M.D., FAAFP

Interim Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Program Director, Family Medicine Residency Program; Co-Program Director, Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine Residency Program · ChristianaCare

Dr. Erin Kavanaugh is a family medicine residency leader at ChristianaCare.

Graduate Medical Education Residency Training Faculty Development

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.

Mental Health Research Autism Adults With Autism Services and Support Autism Research and Treatment

Charmion B. Rush

Associate Professor of Inclusive and Special Education · Western Carolina University

Charmion Rush's areas of research include culture relevant pedagogy, disproportionate representation, implicit bias and literacy practices.

Teacher Development Special Education Inclusion Disproportionate Representation Culture Relevant Pedagogy

Saeri Dobson

Professor of Graphic Design and Chair of Studio Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Chair and Professor

Typography Digital Illustration Layout Concept Design Motion Graphics

Faye Matt

Chief Executive Officer · Special Olympics Saskatchewan

Non-profit executive serving people with intellectual disabilities through sport.

Special Olympics Non Profit Management Advocacy Volunteer Administration Sport Administration

Sarah Douglas

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University

Expertise in early childhood special education, augmentative and alternative communication, and paraeducators

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention Autism Early Childhood Special Education

Michael W. Johnson, MA, CAP

Senior Managing Director of Behavioral Health · CARF International

A creative, solutions-oriented leader who is passionate about improving quality in behavioral healthcare.

Addictions Treatment Addictions Counselling Behavioral Health Stigma Performance Management Substance Use Disorders