Our Experts
Consultant
altmandanielle@gmail.com
202- 247-7387
Danielle Altman is a process evaluation specialist and qualitative researcher ... read more
Community Development Specialist
abecenti@nicwa.org
503-224-4044 ext. 135
Raised in New Mexico, Adam Becenti is of the Black ... read more
Associate Professor
cbellonci@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Dr. Christopher Bellonci is a Board-Certified Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist; ... read more
Executive Director
jbergan@youthmovenational.org
800-580-6199x101
Johanna serves as the Executive Director and her work keeps ... read more
Youth Program Coordinator
jboatwright@youthmovenational.org
800-580-6199 ext 105
Jasmine became interested in youth and family voice once she ... read more
Executive Director
Ms. Booth is the Executive Director of the Center for ... read more
Research Professor, Regional Research Institute - Social Work
brennane@pdx.edu
503-725 - 5003
For the past twenty years, Eileen Brennan has conducted research ... read more
Executive Director of Youth MOVE National
lkendrick@youthmovenational.org
Lacy Kendrick Burk serves as Executive Director of Youth MOVE ... read more
Research Assistant Professor
callejas@usf.edu
813-974-5163
Linda M. Callejas is an anthropologist who conducts research and ... read more
Field Supervisor
joanncerda@gmail.com
213-884-8005
JoAnn Cerda is a native of California and has lived ... read more
Mentoring Coordinator, LifeWorks
nclark@lalgbtcenter.org
617-680-3913
Nia Clark is a Boston native with over 20 years ... read more
Communications Coordinator
mcollado@youthmovenational.org
800-580-6199 x106
Michael Collado is the Communications Coordinator at Youth MOVE National. ... read more
kcooper@khushcooperassociates.com
323-829-3547
Dr. Cooper teaches ‘Being a Leader: An Ontological Phenomenological Approach’ ... read more
Principal Investigator
tlscross@nicwa.org
503-222-4044
Terry L. Cross, “Hah-ne-ga-noh, ” PhD, MSW, ACSW, LCWS, is ... read more
President & CEO
Dr. Robert Franks is president and CEO of Judge Baker ... read more
Director
bob_friend@senecacenter.org
510-677-0485
Robert Friend, LCSW is the Director of the National Institute ... read more
Turnaround Achievement Network
Peter Gamache, Ph.D., MBA, MLA, MPH, RN -- Dr. Gamache ... read more
Family Engagement Specialist
bgladue@nicwa.org
503-222-4044 x122
Barbara earned a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University. She ... read more
Assistant Professor
ggopolan@ssw.umaryland.edu
410-706-3616
Dr. Geetha Gopalan has had direct clinical experience for over ... read more
Director, Mental Health Planning and Policy
linda.hendersonsmith@georgetown.edu
323-240-6543
Linda Henderson-Smith is an educational psychologist and a licensed professional ... read more
Dr. Mario Hernandez has over 30 years of experience working ... read more
Consultant
hinkleelliott@gmail.com
307-251-3097
Elliott Orrin Hinkle (they/them or he/him) is an alumni of ... read more
Director, Early Childhood Division; Co-Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human
Dr. Neal Horen is a clinical psychologist who has focused ... read more
Founder and Principal
airvine@cerespolicyresearch.com
Dr. Irvine has more than 25 years of experience in ... read more
Bilingual Mental Health Clinician
america_islas@yahoo.com
562-240-4457
America Islas has worked in social services since 2008. She ... read more
Children's Mental Health Consultant
Recently retired as founder and Director of Wraparound Milwaukee. I ... read more
patrick.kanary@case.edu
216-368-0160, Cell: 216-225-3156
Mr. Kanary is a Senior Research Associate and the Director ... read more
Founder of Open Table
jonkatov1@gmail.com
602-793-0533
In 2005 Mr. Jon Katov founded Open Table, a faith-based, ... read more
Program Area Director
Karli J. Keator, M.P.H. is Director of the National Center ... read more
Assistant Professor at University of South Florida
Dr. Lazear’s experiences in management and supervision include her roles ... read more
Reverend
The Rev. Shanea D. Leonard is an ordianed Presbyterian(USA) pastor ... read more
Chief Clinical Officer
jlevisonjohnson@gmail.com
585-506-5331
Jody Levison-Johnson, is a licensed clinical social worker and has ... read more
Policy Analyst
Jonathan Lykes is a Black queer artist, activist and policy ... read more
Associate Dean and Julia Lathrop Professor of Child Welfare
gmallon@hunter.cuny.edu
917-940-5455
Gerald P. Mallon, DSW, is the Julia Lathrop Professor of ... read more
Youth Program Director
bmasselli@youthmovenational.org
800-580-6199 x104
Brianne Masselli is the Director of Technical Assistance and Evaluation ... read more
Director of Programs and Policy
cmatthew@nicwa.org
503-222-4044 x146
Cori Matthew, MHR (Salish & Blackfeet) will act as Project ... read more
President, Center for Community Learning
Myriam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is ... read more
Assistant Professor
elijahnealy@gmail.com
917-509-6242
For the past 25 years, Elijah C. Nealy, PhD, M.Div., ... read more
Research Assistant
ryparig@uw.edu
206-685-0464
Ryan Parigoris is a Research Study Assistant on the Wraparound ... read more
Project Coordinator
mpearson@fredla.org
517-281-7036
Malisa is the parent of two boys; both who have ... read more
Consultant
rhodes@rhodesperry.com
202-403-7000
Rhodes Perry, is an award winning social entrepreneur and a ... read more
Owner/Consultant
sapires@aol.com
202-333-1892
Sheila A. Pires is a founding partner of the Human ... read more
Youth Program Specialist
lproulx@youthmovenational.org
800-580-6199 x108
Lydia is a Youth Program Specialist for the Technical Assistance ... read more
Technical Assistance Specialist
Lauren Rabinovitz has over 11 years of experience working with ... read more
Project Coordinator
sratliff@fredla.org
916-397-7666
Building on her experiences as the parent of a daughter ... read more
Director of Research, NICWA
Puneet Sahota, MD, PhD is a practicing psychiatrist and cultural ... read more
Legislative Correspondent / Consultant
asalizan@gmail.com
516-519-9804
Angelique is an experienced Legislative Correspondent with a demonstrated history ... read more
Consultant
Madison@fosteralumnivoices.com
702-686-3233
As a former foster youth and a member of the ... read more
Consultant
tserdjenian@gmail.com
646-599-6425
Tracy Serdjenian, LMSW has a varied professional background that includes ... read more
Director, Center for Innovative Practices
Richard Shepler, Ph.D., PCC-S richard.shepler@case.edu Dr. Shepler is the ... read more
Community Development Specialist
aspencer@nicwa.org
503-222-4044 x159
Alton Spencer has a bachelor's degree in history, as well ... read more
President
bstroul@mtiworld.com
703-448-7570
Beth A. Stroul, M.Ed. is President of Management & Training ... read more
Youth Program Specialist
Kristin Thorp, (YMN) has ten years of experience in advocacy, ... read more
Office and Operations Manager
atopaloff@youthmovenational.org
Alice joined Youth MOVE National in January 2017 as the ... read more
Associate in Research
Angela Vatalaro is an Associate in Research in the Department ... read more
Executive Director
Jane A. Walker is a licensed social worker, mother of ... read more
Research Professor
For more than 20 years, I have undertaken research and ... read more
CEO, Voice Institute, LLC
Selena Webster-Bass, M.P.H., is a Jacksonville, Florida native with more ... read more
Consultant
gwhite@greatlakesresearch.com
724-816-9262
MS White is a content expert around the transition to ... read more
Youth Policy Director
Shannan Wilber joined the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) ... read more
Child Welfare Consultant
robworonoff@hotmail.com
202-607-0615
Rob Woronoff has worked with children, youth, and families for ... read more
Youth Program Specialist
mzielinski@youthmovenational.org
800-580-6199 x103
Madeline Zielinski began her work with Youth MOVE as the ... read more