Bree Akesson

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work · Wilfrid Laurier University

Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work

Refugee and Human Rights Issues War and Violence Children and Families Social Work Social Work Education

Julia Hanigsberg

President and CEO · Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.

Disabilities Patient Centred Care Children's Health Leadership Women in Leadership

Amy Saxe-Custack

Assistant Professor of Public Health · Michigan State University

Dr. Saxe-Custack is a Registered Dietitian and Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Chronic Diseases Pediatric Nutrition Fresh Foods

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

Sacha Klein

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Sacha Klein is an expert on child welfare, child maltreatment prevention, effects of early care and education on parenting.

Educational Services Child Maltreatment Public Policy Analysis and Advocacy Racial Disparities in the Child Welfare System Child Abuse Prevention

Heather MacDonald

Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Heather Macdonald, Psy.D. Doctoral Faculty-Clinical Psychology

Elissa Madden

Associate Professor · Baylor University

Research: child welfare, foster care, adoption (public & private), child & family mental health, service learning in social work education

Service Learning Adoption Research Child and Family Services Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare

Yvonne Troya

Clinical Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: troyay@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8918 / Office 300-100

Aging and Elderly Healthcare Decision-Making Children and Families Medical-Legal Partnerships Vulnerable Populations

Terese C. Aceves

Professor and Program Co-Director · 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

Joshua D. Feder, MD

Affiliate 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

Jessica Emick, Ph.D.

Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Developmental Psychology, Psychometrics, Autism, School Based Consultation

Psychometrics Pediatric Psychology School Based Consultation Neurodevelopmental Issues Therapy With Children and Families

Kim Mukerjee, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics · Tulane University

Dr. Mukerjee specializes in immigrant health, community pediatrics and advocacy.

Food Insecurity Pediatrics Immigrant Health Community Advocacy

Mical Raz

Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health · University of Rochester

Author of "What's Wrong with the Poor? Psychiatry, Race and the War on Poverty."

Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare Psychiatry Education Policy Race Culture and Ethnicity

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Obesity & Food Policy (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Nutrition in Food Programs Food Insecurity Nutrition School Food Options

Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.

Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social Work · University of Connecticut

Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.

Intervention and Prevention Programs for Substance Use Family Mechanisms and Factors that Play a Role in At Risk Behaviors Latino Families and Parenting in at Risk Environments Teen Pregnancy Prevention Fathers in the Latino Community

April Harris-Britt, Ph.D.

Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Doctoral Faculty in the School of Psychology

Psychological Assessment Research Methods Ethics Multicultural Psychology Multicultural Issues and Diversity

Frédéric Pérodeau

Director of Litigation · Autorité des marchés financiers

Community-minded lawyer responsible for ensuring both effective and consumer-responsive regulations of Quebec's financial markets

Arbitration and Litigation Regulations Governing Financial Markets Financial Services Regulations Regulatory Enforcement

Paul Simonetta

Partner, National Sector Lead · KPMG

Financial Advisory expert utilizing both a big picture understanding and keen awareness of the Communications, Media & Entertainment sectors

Financial Statement Auditing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles International Financial Reporting Standards Corporate Reporting and Governance Internal Control Audit and Advisory Services

Leslie Ellis-Lang, MSEd, LMFT

Managing Director of Child and Youth Services · CARF International

Leslie Ellis-Lang is a leader in services for children and youth with emphasis in both child welfare and behavioral health.

Child Behavioral Health Child Welfare Cultural Competency Family First Prevention Services Act Gender diversity in children

Bruce Compas

Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University

An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.

Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship