2026 Speakers

Amber Stockreef, MEd, DHS

Dr. Amber Stockreef has over 15 years of experience in mental health, starting with at-risk

Angela Torres, PhD, ABPP

Angela Torres, PhD, ABPP is the Chief Forensic Officer for the Department of Forensic Services

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Angeline Stanislaus, MD

Angeline Stanislaus, MD, is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist who has been practicing psychiatry for more

Annie Foncannon

Annie began working in the mental health field as a paraprofessional at Crider Center in

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Bethany Van Lant, MSW

Bethany Van Lant is the Chief of Forensic Operations for the Western Region with the

Candice Swee, MS, ATC, RYT-200

With dual masters degrees in Public Health & Sport Psychology and Physical Education Teacher Education,

Cassidy Richards, MSW

Cassidy Richards is a provisional therapist with Burrell Behavioral Health's North Central Region RecoverED team,

Cla Stearns, PhD

Dr. Stearns is Children's Services Director for the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) and

Dana Silverblatt, MA

Dana Silverblatt has served as Director of Community Programs at Behavioral Health Network of Greater

Dr. Amberly Pritchard, MA, DBH, LPC, CCTP, NCC

Dr. Amberly Pritchard is a Doctor of Behavioral Health, board-certified licensed professional counselor, and certified

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Drew Moffett, BS, CCJP, SQP

Drew Moffett is a Project Director with Compass Health Network in Jefferson City, Missouri. He

Elaine Kochanowicz, BA

Elaine Kochanowicz is a wife, a mother of six, and someone who firmly believes laughter

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Fred Rottnek, MD, MAHCM

Dr. Rottnek is a Professor and the Director of Community Medicine at Saint Louis University

Hannah Meyer, MSW, LCSW

Hannah Meyer, LCSW is the Clinical Social Work Manager at Optimistic Beginnings, a state operated

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James Smith, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH

Dr. James M. Smith, LPC has been a mental health counselor for nearly 20 years

Jennifer Copeland, PsyD

Jenny Copeland, PsyD, led the groundbreaking development of the first eating disorder program in a

Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD, ABPP

Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified specialist in addiction psychology. He

Jerica Bowman, MSW, LMSW

Jerica Bowman, Licensed Master Social Worker, serves as the Director of Landmark Recovery, a nonprofit

JJ Gossrau, MSW, LCSW

JJ Gossrau, MSW, LCSW, is the Director of the Early Psychosis Care (EPC) Center and

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John Carpenter, MSW, LCSW

After obtaining a BA in Psychology from DePauw University in Indiana and a MSW from

Kanila Brown, MA, MS

Kanila is a student in UMSL's Clinical Psychology PhD program. She earned her BA in

Kathleen Murray, BA, MS

For more than 30 years, Kathleen Murray has dedicated her career to community outreach, mental

Kerri Tesreau, MBA

Kerri Tesreau serves as a Deputy Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health, where

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Kristin Fanning, LPC, CPHQ

Kristin Fanning is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in community

Kritika Chauhan, PsyD

Kritika Rajeev Chauhan, Psy.D., is a Clinical Forensic Psychology Postdoctoral Resident at the Center for

Madeline Cusimano, MD

Madeline Cusimano, MD is Chief Resident of the Psychiatry Residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas

Mariana Edwards, MD

Dr. Edwards earned her Medical Degree from the University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine in

Michelle Horvath, MA, LPC

Michelle Horvath, M.A., LPC, is the Senior Director of Access and Urgent Care Services at

Mike Abrams, MSW

Mike Abrams is a social worker and the Young Adults Supervisor at Independence Center, where

Nia Estes, MEd

Nia Estes, M.Ed.: Nia Estes is the Healthy Youth Coordinator for the Adolescent and School

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Nicole McWilliams, MA, PLPC

Nicole McWilliams, PLPC, is a passionate and resilient mental health professional currently serving as the

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Nicole Reitz, MSW

Nicole Reitz, LCSW Chief of Forensic Operations DBH Forensic Mobile Team Nikki works at the

Rachel Cramsey, MSW, LCSW

Rachel Cramsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Rachel's career

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Rachel Winograd, PhD

Rachel Winograd, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Associate Professor, and Director of Addiction Science

Rebecca Preston, PhD

Dr. Rebecca Preston is the Clinical Lead of the Early Psychosis Care Center. She received

Roy Farmer, CPS

Roy Farmer is a Certified Peer Support Specialist with Landmark Recovery, where he has spent

Stacey Throckmorton, BS, MEd, RYT-200

Stacey R. Throckmorton holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of

Stacy Spradling, PHR

With 30 years of comprehensive experience in human resources, Stacy J. Spradling, PHR, is leader

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Terri Cooley-Bennett, DSW, MSW, BSW

Dr. Terri Cooley-Bennett holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Tulane Universitys School of

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Tim Wilson, PsyD

Dr. Timothy Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who graduated from The School of Professional

Tracy Tackett, MEd, LPC

Tracy Tackett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Education in Guidance

Whitney Guison, BA, MA

Whitney Guison is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, and community leader known for her engaging approach

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