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Stockreef, Amber, MEd

Amber Stockreef has over 15 years of experience in mental health, starting with at-risk youth while earning her psychology degree. After graduation, she worked as a direct support professional for individuals with developmental disabilities and in behavioral health. She then served as a Community Support Specialist in Central Missouri before joining the Department of Mental Health, where she integrated positive behavior supports while pursuing a master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Currently, Amber is nearing completion of her Doctorate in Human Services and is the Interdivisional Children’s Service Coordinator and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Missouri. She advocates for youth and families facing intellectual/developmental and behavioral health challenges and helped establish the Missouri Alliance for Dual Diagnosis (MOADD).

Presentation(s):

Missouri Alliance for Dual Diagnosis (MOADD) Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO): Insights from Four Years of Discovery and Ongoing Learning 

 

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Spradling, Stacy, BBA

With 30 years of comprehensive experience in human resources, Stacy J. Spradling, PHR, is a leader in the field, specializing in total rewards administration, talent sourcing and recruiting, compliance, training and development, employee relations, retention, and key business initiatives. Stacy currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Emmaus Homes, where she continues to drive strategic HR initiatives that foster a positive and productive workplace.
Stacy’s expertise extends to delivering impactful keynote and workshop presentations on crucial HR topics such as conflict communication, recruiting, employee experience, generational diversity, and team building. She has been a speaker at regional SHRM events, Chambers of Commerce, Call Center Conferences, and Employers’ Associations, where her insights and practical advice have resonated with diverse audiences. Additionally, Stacy frequently speaks at women’s retreats and church conferences, where she uses her life experiences and spiritual insights to connect people and bring them closer to the Lord.
In addition, Stacy is a contributor to blogs and podcasts nationwide, sharing her knowledge and perspectives on various HR and leadership topics. Her thought leadership has influenced HR professionals and business leaders alike, helping them navigate the complexities of the modern workplace.

Presentation(s):

Recruiting Today – Creating Brand Promoters 

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Dreher, Emily, MEd, LPC, DBT-LBC

Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Linehan Board Certified DBT Clinician. Emily is currently the Evidenced Based Practice Trainer at Illume: The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, a department of Places for People in St. Louis, MO. As a trainer she provides training and consultation in evidenced based practices as well as foundational skills related to mental health. As a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinician she works primarily with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder who struggle with chronic suicidal ideation, frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, nonsuicidal self-injurious behaviors and pervasive emotion dysregulation. She also specializes in treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by utilizing Prolonged Exposure therapy.
Prior to working at Illume, Emily worked at Sparlin Mental Health for 11 years in both clinical and leadership roles. Emily is also an Adjunct Professor at Washington University in the Applied Health and Behavior Research graduate program teaching future healthcare professionals counseling skills. As a Linehan Board Certified DBT clinician in a community behavioral health setting in the state of Missouri, Emily seeks to bring high quality DBT services to all those in need of the treatment regardless of the setting.

Presentation(s):

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Using a DBT Lens 

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Bader, Shannon, PhD, ABPP

Dr. Shannon Bader has maintained a forensic private practice and been a Senior Project Associate at Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) since 2023. Dr. Bader works on many SAMHSA projects at the GAINS center and is involved in research, technical assistance, and training. Dr. Bader received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and completed an internship and post-doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at Patton State Hospital in California. Prior to joining PRA, Dr. Bader was the Chief of the New Hampshire Office of the Forensic Examiner and provided oversight over psychological evaluations ordered in criminal court. In this capacity, she earned the New Hampshire Psychological Association’s 2019 Distinguished Contribution Award. Before coming to New Hampshire, she was a founding member of the Analytics and Research Team in the California Department of State Hospitals implementing state-wide research programs related to reducing inpatient violence. Dr. Bader has over ten peer-reviewed publications related to violence and risk assessment and has taught courses in forensic psychology at the undergraduate and graduate level. She is board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Forensic Psychology and has served on the American Academy of Forensic Psychology’s board of directors.

Presentation(s):

Sequential Intercept Mapping for Clinicians 

Violence Prevention in Mental Health Settings