Lawrence Palinkas
Albert G. and Frances Lomas Feldman Endowed Professorship in Social Policy and Health · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Palinkas is an expert in the areas of preventive medicine, cross-cultural medicine and health services research
Implementation Science Disaster Mental Health Systems Preventive Medicine Medical Anthropology Global Health
Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Assistant Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Oxhandler studies how to ethically & effectively assess and discuss clients’ religion/spirituality within health and mental health treatment
Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression) Mentoring and Professional Development
Terese C. Aceves
Professor & Chair, Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology | Co-Academic Program Director, School Psychology Program · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners
Cheryl Woods Giscombe, Ph.D., R.N., PMHNP-BC
Associate Professor, with tenure- Melissa and Harry LeVine Family and Distinguished Associate Professor in Quality of Life, Health Promotion, and Wellness in the School of Nursing · UNC-Chapel Hill
Melissa and Harry LeVine Family Professor of Quality of Life, Health Promotion and Wellness
Social Health Psychology Nutrition Mental Health Holistic Health
Mark Testa, Ph.D., M.A.
Professor, UNC School of Social Work · UNC at Chapel Hill
Sandra Reeves Spears and John B. Turner Distinguished Professor
Foster Care Adoption Services Poverty Research Children's Aid
Gerard Costa, PhD
Adjunct Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Committed to professional "formation" in student development, with emphasis on "ways of knowing", "ways of doing" and "ways of being."
Infant Mental Health Developmental Approaches to Autism Impact of Exposure to Trauma and Violence on Children Interpersonal Neurobiology Professional Formation (Development/Education)
Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Director of the UNC Anxiety and Stress Clinic, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor Abramowitz is an internationally recognized expert on OCD and anxiety disorders.
Gianluca De Leo
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences · Augusta University
Dr. Gianluca De Leo is a leading expert on using technology, such as virtual reality and e-health, in public health and health care.
Telemedicine Augmented Reality Health Technology Biotechnology Public Health
Donna Lister
Chair of the Department of Nursing · Southern Utah University
Specializing in nursing education and educational processes, rural health and current issues in nursing and health care.
Nursing and Health Care Long Term Health Care Historical Evolution of Nursing Coping with Acute and Chronic Illness Legal, Ethical and Moral Isssues in Health Care
Charles McClintock, PhD
Doctoral Faculty and Dean Emeritus - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Focuses on graduate education, online learning, program evaluation, and evidence-based organizational development
Research and Program Evaluation Methods Organizational Studies Organizational Change and Development New Paradigms for Graduate Education Evaluation of Health and Social Policy
Sandra M. Chafouleas
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology · University of Connecticut
Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.
Multi-Tiered Frameworks Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model Social-Emotional-Behavioral Assessment School Mental Health Trauma-Informed Schools
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik
Researcher & Clinician · National Adult Protective Services Association
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik is a sociologist researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Michael Hurlburt
Director Doctoral Programs of the School of Social Work Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Hurlburt focuses on behavioral health interventions for improving the relationships and emotional health of children and families
Emotional Health Children & Families Social Work Social Work Education Behavioral Interventions
Tamara Kear, PhD, RN, CNN
Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Tamara M. Kear, PhD, RN, CNN, is an expert in kidney failure and treatments.
Nurse Safety Dialysis Access Kidney Disease Hypertension Patient Safety
Kathleen Becker
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Nursing expert, focusing on community-public health
Social Determinants of Health Nurse Practitioner Education Collaborative Nursing Practice Health Equity Health and Wellness
Kristen Zaleski
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Clinical Associate Professor focused on sexual assault victims and psychotherapy.
Neurobiology Empathy Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Sexual Assault Psychotherapy
Joshua D. Feder, MD
Adjunct Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Senior Expert, Early Years. Clinical practice, teaching, research, advocacy, and tech development.
Clinical Child and Family Psychiatry Developmental and Learning Challenges Research in Relationship Based Interventions Peace Building in Conflict Zones Reflective Practice
George J. Davies
Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences · Georgia Southern University
George J. Davies is an expert in sports physical therapy, athletic training, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.
Maryalice Jordan-Marsh
Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work Dept. of Nursing · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Maryalice Jordan-Marsh focuses on how interactive media and access to technology affect health care decisions and behaviors
Health Care Psychology Social Work Education Social Work Technology
Michalle Mor Barak
Dean's Professor of Social Work and Business · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Social work and management expert, focusing on global workforce diversity
Global Inclusive Workplace Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Social Work and Business Inclusion and exclusion of women and minorities in workplace Support systems in crisis situations