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Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative CareKingston University

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

BereavementPalliative CarePeople with Learning DisabilitiesEnd of Life CareLearning Disabilities
Dr Jane Waite

Dr Jane Waite

Senior Lecturer, School of PsychologyAston University

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

Neurodevelopmental DisordersIntellectual DisabilitiesMental Health DifficultiesNeurodevelopmental ConditionsCommunication Difficulties
Johanna Price

Johanna Price

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Child Language DevelopmentPreschool Language DisordersThe Clinical ProcessIntervention for Autism Spectrum DisorderClinical Supervision
Helena Fietz

Helena Fietz

Assistant ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Fietz’s research examines how disability care practices intersect with public policy in Brazil and the US.

Anthropology of CareCare PracticeDisability In BrazilDisability In the U.S.
Erin Kavanaugh, M.D., FAAFP

Erin Kavanaugh, M.D., FAAFP

Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Physician Executive, Complex Primary Care and Community MedicineChristianaCare

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

Health EquityFamily MedicineFaculty DevelopmentResidency TrainingGraduate Medical Education
Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L

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
Charmion B. Rush

Charmion B. Rush

Associate Professor of Inclusive and Special EducationWestern Carolina University

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

Teacher DevelopmentSpecial EducationInclusionDisproportionate RepresentationCulture Relevant Pedagogy
Saeri Dobson

Saeri Dobson

Head of the Graphic Design Area (since 2010-present)Loyola Marymount University

Chair and Professor

TypographyDigital IllustrationLayoutConcept DesignMotion Graphics
Faye Matt

Faye Matt

Chief Executive OfficerSpecial Olympics Saskatchewan

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

Special OlympicsNon Profit ManagementAdvocacyVolunteer AdministrationSport Administration
Michael W. Johnson, MA, CAP

Michael W. Johnson, MA, CAP

Senior Managing Director of Behavioral HealthCARF International

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

ASAM Level of Care CertificationOffice Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT)Certified Community Behavioral Health ClinicsMental Health (Severe Mental Illness) Practice and PolicySuicide Prevention