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Ahmed Yousif Ali, MD, MRC Psych.,
Acting Medical Director and Consulting Psychiatrist, National Rehabilitation
Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ROBERT N. GLIDEWELL, M.A., Psy.D.
Basic Practitioner,Candidate,Neurolinquistic Programming and Certified Hypnotist, National Federation of Neurolinquistic Psychology, Consultant, Innovative Sleep Solutions, Colorado Springs, CO

Cardwell C. Nuckols, MA, PhD,
Described as “one of the most influential clinical trainers in America,” author of more than 50 journal articles and 30 books and workbooks,
38 DVDs, CDs and videos, recipient of numerous national honors, editor and internationally recognized consultant and trainer, Longwood, FL

KARI ANDERSON, MS, LPC,
Clinical Director, Remuda Ranch for Eating Disorders, specializing in eating disorders since 1990, author, educator, program developer, and national consultant, Wickerburg, AZ

Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead,
Senior Consultant Trainer for Gorski-CENAPS® Corporation, VP of Clinical Services, Avalon Pain Solutions, Inc., and the Clinical Director of Avalon Gardons, a 40-bed residential pain management treatment center, and author or co-author of numerous books and pamphlets. He has trained over 7,000 health care professionals across the nation, Palm Springs, CA

Maureen L. O’Keefe, MA,
researcher, author and quality assurance specialist for 15 years with the Colorado Department of Corrections, Cañon City and Colorado Springs, CO

D. Michael Baker, MA, LPC,
Staff Clinician, Clinical Coordinator of Sex Offender Treatment Services, involved
with first response activities and behavorial health concerning emergencies and disaster for 35 years, MHRCI Lead Clinician for South Central All Hazards Region for Colorado, educator, Colorado Springs, CO

B. Thomas Gray, PhD, ABPP,
Clinical Director, Court Evaluation Services, Institute for Forensic Psychiatry, CMHI, Licensed Psychologist, author and researcher, Pueblo, CO
Edward Poa, MD,
Medical Director, Compass Young Adult Program, The Mennigner Clinic, Assistant Professor, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
ROBERT E. BANKS, PhD,
Professor and Chairperson, Chemical Dependence Counselor Training Program, Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX
P.J. Havice-Cover, MA, LPC, CAC III,
Disaster Mental Health Program Specialist, Coordinator and Planner, Colorado State Division of Mental Health, Federal Reservist in the National Disaster Medical System as a mental health officer and public information officer, Colorado Springs, CO
Michael T. Schwerd, MA, MBA,
CEO and President, Preferred Family Healthcare, has served on the Missouri Alcohol and Drug Abuse State Advisory Council, Missouri Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Providers, and received a Governor’s appointment to a Purchasing Review Committee (Department of Mental Health), member Truman State University Board of Governors, St. Louis, MO
DAVID BROWN, PhD, LPC, LAC,
Clinical Supervisor for Parkview Medical Center Adult Substance Abuse Program, Consultant and Educator, Pueblo, CO
THOMAS L. JEWITT, MD,
Physician and Psychiatrist, Consultant and Educator, VAMC, Ft. Meade, SD
JAN SCHAAD, LSCSW,
Full-time Independent Practice, Consultant and Educator, Cheyenne, WY
Elliot Cohen, MD,
Psychiatrist in full-time independent
practice, consultant, Colorado Springs, CO
Michael Kenny, PsyD, PC,
Licensed Psychologist and Director of the CU Aging Center, a university affiliated geropsychology training clinic serving local older adults and families, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
WILLIAM D. SCHAAD, MS,
Consultant and Educator, Cheyenne, WY

Elaine Crnkovic, PhD,
CEO of Cedar Springs Hospital, former Director of Clinical Services, Mesilla Valley Hospital, Las Cruces, NM and Former Assistant Professor, Colorado Springs, CO

DENNIS KLEINSAUSSER, PhD,
Licensed Psychologist, Private Practice, Consultant and Educator, Colorado Springs, CO

Vicki C. Sharp , MEd,
Employee Assistance Program Administrator for the Arizona Department of Corrections, 30 years as a victim advocate and victim assistance pioneer, international trainer and speaker on trauma, crisis and victim issues, Tucson, AZ

John Crumlin, PhD,
Licensed Psychologist, CU Aging Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Dennis K. Lane Jr., MA, J.D.,
Attorney who consults with mental health professionals on legal and ethical issues, author of the Legal Guide for Practicing Psychotherapy in Colorado (2007) and the Legal and Ethical Guide for Mental Health Professionals (2006), educator and consultant, Colorado Springs, CO
John Shotts, CAC III, NCAC II,
Senior Counselor, Atchison Valley Hope, Consultant and Additions Educator, Atchison, KS
John DeQuardo , MD,
Psychiatrist and Superintendent, Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, senior instructor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Health Service Center, author of over 50 medical publications, researcher and consultant, Pueblo, CO
Mara Lehnert,
Professional Interventionist, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Community Relations/Marketing Representative, Harmony Foundation, Inc. and former Corporate CEO, Estes Park, CO

LeAnne Starr , MA, (CSPP),
Doctoral intern, CU Aging Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Dick Dillon,
Senior Vice President, Planning & Development, Preferred Family Health Care, Inc., consultant, educator, grant writer, St. Louis, MO

Molly Lord,
genuinely off-beat observer whose creations
are intelligent, reflective and unique. An innovative educator, screenwriter, mediator, and lover of music, with a keen sense of story. She is loved by her audiences for her dynamic, humorous and unconventional perspectives on life, Colorado Springs, CO

ELIZABETH STUYT, MD,
Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Circle Program, Colorado Mental Health Inst., Consultant and Educator, Pueblo, CO
Bob Ferguson, BS,
Executive Director and Founder of Jay Walker Lodge, a 30-day extended care residential treatment program for men, previously held senior marketing positions with Hazelden Foundation, Promises Treatment Centers, and Crossroads Central in Antigua, West Indies, Carbondale, CO
Howie Madigan,
Professional Interventionist, Community Relations, Representative and Interventionist, Harmony Foundation, Inc., Corporate Trainer/Educator, Board of Directors, National Center for Intervention, Estes Park, CO
Nicolas Taylor, PhD, CAC III,
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director, Taylor Behavioral Health, Consultant and Educator, Montrose, CO
JOHN L. FLEMING, MD,
Board Certified Psychiatrist in Private Practice, Award Winning Teacher and Educator, Clinical Researcher and Consultant, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has been named to “America’s Top Psychiatrists” (Consumer Relations) and America’s “Best Doctors” (Medical Peer Ratings), Colorado Springs, CO
Matt Meier, PsyD, LPC, CASAC,
Psychological Resident and Program Director of three outpatient Valley Hope Programs, Boonville, MO
KEVIN WANDLER, MD,
Vice President of Medical Services, Remuda Ranch, Consultant and Educator, Wickenburg, AZ
GARY G. FORREST, Ed.D., Ph.D.,
Executive Director, Psychotherapy Associates, P.C., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author, Educator and National Consultant, Colorado Springs, CO
Rodger McDaniel, BS, MDiv, JD,
Deputy Director, Wyoming Department of Health, responsible for mental health and substance abuse services, prior Director of the Department of Family Services (WY), prior Chair, Governor’s Advisory Board on Substance Abuse and Violent Crime (WY),
Cheyenne, WY
Michael R. Wilbourn, PsyD,
Licensed Psychologist and President, The Colorado Center for Psychology, P.C., fulltime
independent practice, consultant and educator, Colorado Springs, CO