2022 Speakers

Andy is the founder and a co-owner of Parenting and Child Conduct Counseling in St.
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Alex Barajas‐Muñoz has a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance,
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Janelle Barrett earned her M.S. degree in Human Development and Family Science with Specialization in
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Dr. Zach Bartochowski is a second-year psychiatry resident at the University of Missouri - Kansas
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Anthony D. Bass was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri and has over twenty-five
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Jonathan Belcher is a Senior Director of Programs at St. Patrick Center in downtown St.
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PGY 2 Psychiatry Resident University of Missouri-Kansas CityCenter for Behavioral Medicine Kansas City, MO Presentation(s): 
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Dr. Courtney R. Boddie completed his masters and doctoral degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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John Carpenter has a BA in Psychology from DePauw University and a MSW from Washington
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Lisa Carter is the Co-Director of the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC). Her introduction
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Zachary Clark has been working in substance abuse with Preferred Family Healthcare since 2009. Throughout
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Dr. Pam Clary is an Associate Professor and Director of the Bachelor of Social Work
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Rachel Colwick has her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a
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Ms. Terri Cooley- Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MO), a Licensed Specialist Clinical
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Caroline S. Cooper became a certified peer specialist in 2016. She has presented at Real
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Jessica has been practicing therapeutic interventions and sharping clinical skills since 2007. Her clinical journey
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Thomas Crees is currently enrolled in Webster University's Master of Arts program in Professional Counseling
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Michael Dalto has delivered training and technical assistance on SSI, Social Security Disability, other public
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Nancy Ellis-Ordway, LCSW, PhD, is a psychotherapist with thirty-five years experience, specializing in treating eating
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Katie Ellison, MA, MS, NCC, is the project director for the Safer Homes Collaborative at
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Dr. Patrick C. Friman received his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. He is the
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Jana Frye, MSW, LCSW, joined the faculty as the Field Director and as an assistant
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After an adolescence of personal psychiatric hospitalizations and poor predictions for her prognosis, Jennifer Gerlach
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Kay Glidden, MS, is a compassion fatigue specialist, trauma informed care trainer and mindfulness educator.
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Michelle Glowczwskie is the Director of Telehealth and Home/Community Services for Behavioral Health Response (BHR).
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Angela Gray is a High School Social Worker of twenty years who has devoted herself
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Dr. Aisha Hall is currently an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department at Park
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Rachel Hanks is a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist who has worked
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Dr. Jaimee L. Hartenstein is an associate professor in Child and Family Development at the
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Karyn Harvey has worked as a clinician in the field of intellectual disabilities for over
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Julianna Holguin is a second year Master’s student at the University of Central Missouri in
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Dr. Azmi Jahan completed his Bachelor's of Arts from Georgia State University and went further
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Belinda James is a passionate advocate for children, youth and families. She received her Bachelor
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Damaris Karanja is the Founder of Healing Streams Counseling, a private practice in St. Louis
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Nicole R. Larkin is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and a Supervised Marriage and
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Dr. Adriatik Likcani is Associate Professor and Program Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy
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   Nicholas Love is the Community Inclusion Director at the World Institute on Disability (WID). WID
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David Lynde consults to an array of stakeholders regarding the implementation and evaluation of Evidence-Based
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Carol A Martin is a Certified Peer Specialist at Recovery Lighthouse in Sedalia, Missouri.  She
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Dr. Eddie McCaskill is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and
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Mrs. Amanda McCullough completed her Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Science, with specialization
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Jay Memmott earned a BA in English at the University of Utah, and both his
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Kirsti Millar, MS, LPC is the Suicide Prevention Program Manager at ReDiscover where she manages
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Mark Moore has his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a
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Casey Muckler is a suicide prevention specialist at the Department of Mental Health. She assists
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  I am currently a 3rd year resident at the University of Missouri Kansas City
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Ferdinand Osayande is a 2nd year resident physician practicing Psychiatry at the University of Missouri
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Aderonke “Kiki” Oyetunji is a Psychiatry resident with an interest in child and adolescent sub-specialty
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Melissa C. Palmer, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, is an outpatient mental health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with
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Dr. Ranney is a practicing emergency physician, researcher, and national advocate for innovative approaches to
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Dr. James Reynolds is a forensic psychiatrist in private practice in Northwest Missouri. He is
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Beth Reynolds Lewis, BS, is a compassion fatigue specialist, trauma informed care trainer and Registered
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Edward Riedel, MSW, LCSW is currently a project director for the Missouri Institute of Mental
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Dr. Elizabeth Sale is the Director of Evaluation and a research associate professor at the
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Shari Scott has served in the helping profession for over 21 years, with her early
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David Strabala, LCSW, is a therapist with 30 years' experience as well as a storyteller
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Denise Thomas is currently General Counsel of the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Presentation(s):  When
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Lisa is the Associate Director for Counseling Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She provides
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Lori J. Watson is enrolled in Webster University’s Master of Arts program in Professional Counseling
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Tim Welch is an assistant professor at the University of Central Missouri in the Child
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Stacey Williams is the State Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Missouri Department of Mental Health and
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Rachel Winograd, PhD, is licensed clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor within the Department of
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Amber earned her BSW in 2014 from the University of Central Missouri. She is a
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