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Catherine Butler is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Programme Director of the DClinPsy Programme at the University of Bath's Department of Psychology. She holds external examiner roles at Cardiff University, University College London, and others. Her academic journey includes a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the University of East London, an MBA from the Open University, and advanced training in Systemic Supervision at the University of Exeter. Her research focuses on Inclusion, Whiteness, Gender and Sexual Minorities, Intersectionality, and Systemic Therapy, with contributions to anti-racism and climate crisis studies. Key projects include exploring systemic therapy supervision, validation of therapeutic scales, and shared learning courses with clinical psychology trainees. Dr. Butler’s scholarly work addresses topics such as gender dysphoria in neurodivergent populations, relapse experiences in addiction therapy, and systemic training in clinical psychology programs. She has been recognized for her contributions through awards like the Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her professional activities include roles on the British Psychological Society committee, conference presentations, and advisory roles in academic and clinical settings. She has supervised 18 doctoral students and led projects funded by UK charities such as the Association for Family Therapy.

• Inclusion
• Gender and Sexual Minorities
• Intersectionality
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Dr. Laura McKee is an Assistant Professor of Counseling in the School of Counseling at Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. She is a full-time online faculty member with a strong commitment to integrating faith and learning in mental health education. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Grand Canyon University, an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry from Oral Roberts University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas. Dr. McKee's research and clinical work focus on the integration of Christian faith in counseling, clinical supervision, missionary care, and addressing mental health challenges such as mood disorders, trauma, and relationship dynamics within ministry contexts. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes collaboration, community, and faith integration. Her work reflects a strong dedication to equipping Christian leaders through partnerships with ministries to improve mental health support in faith-based settings. Though no specific publications are listed, her expertise lies at the intersection of psychology and spirituality. Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Dr. McKee brings extensive experience from prior roles as an adjunct instructor at various Christian institutions, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in counseling and Christian ministry. She is deeply committed to training future counselors through a Christian worldview, emphasizing excellence, ethical practice, and spiritual formation. She is actively involved in clinical practice and professional development, focusing on strengthening mental health care within Christian organizations and supporting those in ministry roles who face unique emotional and spiritual challenges.

• Counseling Psychology
• Faith Integration in Counseling
• Clinical Supervision
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Emma Brunskill is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Education. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from MIT (2009). Her research focuses on reinforcement learning, educational technology, and healthcare applications, aiming to develop AI systems that support human learning and decision-making. Notable projects include AI tutoring systems, policy evaluation methods, and behavior change interventions using large language models. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in off-policy evaluation, fairness-aware decision making, and scalable educational tools. Brunskill has contributed to foundational research in reinforcement learning algorithms and their applications in real-world scenarios such as healthcare, education, and human-AI collaboration. She also leads initiatives to improve equity and efficiency in educational technologies through data-driven approaches. Brunskill's research has been supported by grants such as the NSF RI: Small grant for data-efficient reinforcement learning. She actively explores the ethical implications of AI systems, particularly in healthcare and education settings. Her recent work emphasizes leveraging large language models (LLMs) for personalized feedback and simulated training environments, as seen in studies like GPTCoach and LLM-based counselor upskilling.

• Reinforcement Learning
• Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Fabian Schulz is a Senior Researcher in Ancient History at the University of Tübingen, where he works in the Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities. He leads a prestigious Junior Research Group under the Emmy Noether Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG), titled 'Power and Influence: Influencing Emperors between Antiquity and the Middle Ages.' His academic profile also includes association with the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 923 'Threatened Order - Societies under Stress' and active participation in the 'Tübingen Theosophy' research group. Previously, he contributed to the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities project on John Malalas' Chronicle and the University of Tübingen's DFG project 'East and West 400-600 AD.' Dr. Schulz earned his PhD in Classics from Freie Universität Berlin (2006-2010), where he also served as a teaching assistant. During his doctoral studies, he was a Pensionnaire étranger at the École Normale Supérieure Paris. Prior to that, he completed an MA equivalent degree in Classics at Freie Universität Berlin, with time spent as a visiting student at the University of Oxford (1999-2005). His early career included teaching Latin and Greek at a grammar school in Lübeck (2006). His research specializes in power structures and influence mechanisms in ancient societies, with particular focus on how advisors shaped imperial decisions in Late Antiquity. He has made significant contributions to understanding councils of elders in Archaic Greece (especially the Spartan Gerousie), Byzantine chronography (particularly John Malalas' works), and the complex dynamics between Eastern and Western Roman empires during the 5th and 6th centuries. His methodological innovation lies in applying modern sociological models of interpersonal influence to historical analysis of ancient political culture, bridging literary representation with political reality in pre-modern monarchical states. Young researchers award for 'Ratgeber, Experten, Manipulatoren: Einfluss als Machtfaktor und Diskursobjekt in der Antike' As principal investigator of his Emmy Noether project, Dr. Schulz has secured substantial research funding from the German Research Foundation. His collaborative work includes multiple edited volumes on Late Antique history and Byzantine chronography, reflecting his strong international scholarly network. He currently serves as a deputizing member (non-professorial academic staff) on the faculty board of Humanities at the University of Tübingen. His research often intersects with contemporary concerns about power dynamics, political influence, and historical memory, as evidenced by his work on video game representations of ancient history. Dr. Schulz is an active contributor to the online commentary project on John Malalas' chronicle, specifically editing sections of Book XVIII. His work frequently involves detailed textual criticism and analysis of historical sources, with particular attention to how narratives are transmitted and reinterpreted across different cultural contexts. His scholarly approach combines philological precision with broader historical and sociological perspectives.

• Ancient History
• Classics
• Late Antiquity
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Dr. Chelsey Holden is an Associate Professor of Child and Family Sciences at the School of Child and Family Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi. She holds licenses as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with certifications in Telemental Health and National Certification as a Counselor. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education (2017) from Mississippi State University, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy (2013) from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a BS in Human Environmental Sciences (2011) from Troy University. Dr. Holden's research focuses on wellness for helping professionals, college students, and romantic couples, with emphasis on financial wellness, mental-physical health connections, and digital training methods. Her recent work explores imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and telehealth advancements, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in psychology, family systems, and technology. Her publications span journals like Contemporary Family Therapy and Journal of College Student Retention, addressing burnout, resilience, and behavioral dynamics in therapeutic and familial contexts. She teaches courses in counseling ethics, family theories, and marriage therapy, while maintaining affiliations with professional bodies such as the Mississippi Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

• Counselor Education
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Mental Health Counseling
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George Spencer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Administration, Leadership, and Technology at NYU’s Steinhardt School. He holds a PhD and MA from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, and a BA from Northwestern University. His research focuses on college access, policy evaluation, and student pathways, with a particular emphasis on socioeconomic disparities and policy levers to improve educational outcomes. His work has been supported by grants from AERA, TIAA Institute, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Notable awards include the AERA Dissertation Fellowship (2015-2016) and Russell Sage Foundation Pipeline Grant (2021). Prior to academia, Spencer directed programs for high school students with the I Have a Dream Foundation and worked at the Consortium on Financing Higher Education. Research interests include dual enrollment policies, articulation agreements, transfer student trajectories, and the effectiveness of individualized learning plans. His scholarship appears in top journals like American Educational Research Journal and Review of Higher Education.

• Higher Education Policy
• College Access and Completion
• Educational Pathways Analysis
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David A. Glinbizzi is a Lecturer in the Department of Law and Philosophy at the United States Military Academy (USMA), where he teaches courses in ethical reasoning and political philosophy. He also serves as a department academic counselor, honor representative, and Officer in Charge of the West Point Speech and Parliamentary Debate Team. Military Career: Began as enlisted infantryman (2011), commissioned as Artillery Officer (2015), held leadership roles in 10th Mountain Division, and transitioned to Adjutant General Corps (2019). Academic Roles: Teaching Assistant at University of Pennsylvania (2021), Graduate Associate at Perry World House (2022), and led Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) internship (2024) focused on AI ethics. His research centers on just war theory , artificial intelligence ethics , and political philosophy , with practical applications in military and technological domains. Courses taught include: PHIL 1433 (TA): The Social Contract PY201: Philosophy and Ethical Reasoning PY189X (Course XO): Independent Study in Philosophy (AI Ethics) Recent work integrated institutions such as the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD-P), DARPA, and the Army's AI Integration Center (AI2C) to provide cadets with interdisciplinary exposure to emerging technology ethics.

• Political Philosophy
• Ethics
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
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Erika Conti is a Senior Lecturer in Italian and Coordinator for Romance Languages in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Washington University and a laurea in English, Spanish, and German languages/literatures from the University of Milan. Her research focuses on 20th-century Italian literature, particularly personal narratives and collective memories of Fascism and World War II. Teaching responsibilities include Italian language courses, surveys of Italian literature, and specialized courses on Italian cinema and Fascism. She developed online Italian culture courses for continuing education programs. Administrative roles include Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies in Italian, coordinator for beginning language sequences (101/102/201), and Four-Year Advisor for Arts & Sciences since 2019. She also serves as a Progress Counselor since 2023. Professional contributions include translation support (Italian-English/English-Italian) for university communities. Office hours are Wednesday/Friday 11 AM–12 PM or by appointment at Ridgley 417A.

• Italian Literature
• 20th Century Literature
• Fascism Studies
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Cristian Danescu-Niculescu-Mizil is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Science , Cornell University . His research focuses on computational frameworks for social behavior analysis through large-scale natural language data , particularly in online communities and crisis counseling contexts. Recipient of WWW Best Paper Award (2013) and Yahoo! Key Scientific Challenges Award Co-developer of ConvoKit , a comprehensive conversational analysis toolkit Principal investigator in NLP for mental health , antisocial behavior detection , and linguistic coordination studies His work spans computational social science and human-centered AI , with recent publications in EMNLP 2025 , ACL 2025 , and CSCW 2025 focusing on conversation dynamics modeling , pivotal moment detection , and talk-time equity analysis . He has advised multiple PhD students who became faculty at Harvey Mudd , University of Michigan , and Thompson Reuters . Key scientific contributions : 2013 : WWW Best Paper - Power dynamics through linguistic coordination 2016 : IJCAI NLP & Journalism Best Paper - Gender bias quantification 2017 : ICWSM Best Paper - Trolling behavior analysis He teaches NLP and Social Interaction (INFO/CS 6742) and Language and Information (INFO/CS 4300) , with teaching resources including the Politeness Web App and ConvoWizard interactive tool featured in NPR's Weekend Edition . His work has been covered by New Scientist , NBC Today Show , and New York Times .

• Computational Social Science
• Data Science
• Natural Language Processing
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Dr. Donald Osborn is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Graduate Addictions Counseling Division at Indiana Wesleyan University. With over three decades of experience, he serves as a licensed clinical addictions counselor, mental health professional, and ordained minister in the Christian Church/Church of Christ. His career spans roles as a Psychiatric Case Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Medical Administrative Officer in community mental health and government sectors. Education includes a PhD in Guidance and Psychological Services (Indiana State University, 2013), Master of Arts in Theology (Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 1987), and a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries (Lincoln Christian University, 1979). He holds certifications as a National Board Certified Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor. Research interests focus on ethics in behavioral sciences, integration of psychology and theology, addictions education, clinical supervision, and licensure standards. He has authored articles on addiction policy, curriculum development, and professional practice. Notable leadership roles include National President of NAADAC and Chair of the Indiana Behavioral Health Licensure Board. Professional Memberships: NAADAC, ACA, AAMFT, ACES Awards: Senior Fulbright Scholar in Addictions Presentations: Over 20 national and international talks on addiction counseling, licensure, and clinical supervision (2006–2016). Dr. Osborn’s work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy, emphasizing ethical standards and professional development in addiction counseling.

• Addictions Studies
• Mental Health Counseling
• Clinical Supervision
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Noelle Hurd is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia and co-Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives (co-DDEI). She leads the Promoting Healthy Adolescent Development (PHAD) Lab, focusing on marginalized youth development through intergenerational relationships and systemic oppression disruption. Her research integrates clinical and community psychology to address adolescent development, racial discrimination, and mental health disparities. Key interests include natural mentoring as protective factor, anti-racist frameworks, and leveraging community strengths to counteract systemic barriers for Black and Latinx youth. Her work emphasizes youth agency in social justice movements and resilience through familial and community support networks. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated exploration of natural mentoring dynamics across marginalized populations, with methodological diversity spanning qualitative analyses of immigrant youth experiences and longitudinal studies of college adjustment. Recurring themes include anti-immigration policy impacts, youth-led anti-racism initiatives, and the intersection of discrimination with mental health outcomes. Dr. Hurd's scientific contributions have earned significant recognition: William T. Grant Scholar and Spencer/National Academy of Education Postdoctoral Fellow Rising Star Award (Association for Psychological Science, 2015) Outstanding Professor Award (UVA Psychology, 2017) Faculty Excellence in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award (2021) Fellowships in American Psychological Association and Society for Community Research and Action As PHAD Lab director, she mentors emerging researchers in community-engaged scholarship funded by NIH, NSF, William T. Grant Foundation, and Institute of Education Sciences. Her team examines mentoring relationships, discrimination mechanisms, and intervention development for youth thriving in oppressive contexts. The PHAD Lab operates as an interdisciplinary research collective developing evidence-based approaches to dismantle systemic barriers through youth-adult partnerships and natural mentoring frameworks.

• Clinical Psychology
• Community Psychology
• Adolescent Development
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Philip Boone, MD, PhD, is an Attending Physician in the Division of Genetics and Genomics at Boston Children's Hospital and an Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in medical genetics with particular expertise in rare disorders, medical mysteries, deletion and duplication syndromes, and Cornelia de Lange syndrome. Dr. Boone sees patients at Boston Children's Brookline location (2 Brookline Place, 7th Floor) and provides comprehensive genetic care including diagnostics, counseling, and individualized management. Stanford University (Undergraduate, 2006) Baylor College of Medicine (Graduate & Medical School, 2013-2014) Boston Combined Residency Program (Internship & Residency, 2016-2020) Harvard Medical School Genetics Training Program (Fellowship, 2020) Dr. Boone's research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, chromatin regulation, and genetic diagnostics. His work spans from fundamental genetic mechanisms to clinical applications, with particular emphasis on cohesinopathies including Cornelia de Lange syndrome. He has contributed significantly to understanding genetic variants associated with growth disorders, developmental features, and structural chromosomal abnormalities. His research combines advanced genomic technologies with clinical insights to improve diagnosis and management of rare genetic conditions. Analysis of Dr. Boone's publication record reveals a strong focus on medical genetics with emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders, chromatin regulation, and genetic diagnostics. His work spans basic research on gene function and regulation to clinical applications in rare disease diagnosis. A notable trend is his investigation of cohesin complex disorders, particularly SMC3 variants and their relationship to Cornelia de Lange syndrome. His publications demonstrate expertise in both traditional genetic analysis and cutting-edge genomic technologies including long-read sequencing and telomere-to-telomere assembly. Dr. Boone actively contributes to medical education through publications on genetic diagnostics and distance learning resources for medical genetics. He has co-authored educational materials that help advance the field's knowledge base and training capabilities. As an attending physician in the Division of Genetics and Genomics at Boston Children's Hospital and a research fellow in the Center for Genomic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Boone works within one of the largest pediatric genetics practices in the country. The division includes over 30 board-certified clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, dieticians, and nursing staff who provide comprehensive care for patients with both common and extremely rare genetic conditions.

• Medical Genetics
• Genomics
• Pediatric Genetics
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Lynn Blewett is a Professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. She directs the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC), a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded initiative supporting state-level health access evaluation. Her work focuses on health insurance coverage, Medicaid/CHIP, immigrant health, and international health systems. PhD, Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration, University of Minnesota MA, Public Affairs, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs BA, Psychology, University of Wisconsin Her research examines disparities in healthcare access, state policy impacts on coverage, and data infrastructure development. She led the creation of the University of Minnesota's Census Research Data Center, the only health-focused RDC in the U.S. Key publication themes include pandemic healthcare resilience (2020), all-payer claims databases (2023), and long-term Medicaid eligibility modeling (2022). Trends show sustained focus on data-driven policy solutions and equity in healthcare access. Member, National Academy of Social Insurance Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Health Statistics Board member, AcademyHealth She has secured grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and directed SHADAC's federal survey access initiatives. Her advocacy for data transparency extends to global health systems analysis, informed by her Senate legislative experience in health policy. As SHADAC director, she manages teams analyzing state health programs and collaborates with the University of Minnesota Medical Center. The Census RDC under her leadership provides critical infrastructure for health services research.

• Health Care Policy
• Access to Care
• Medicaid/CHIP
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Dr. Josip Bošnjaković is an Associate Professor at both the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo (part of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek) and the Croatian Catholic University in Zagreb. Ordained as a priest of the Đakovo-Osijek Archdiocese in 2003, he holds a doctorate in educational psychology from the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome (2012) and is a certified psychotherapist specializing in transactional analysis. He serves as the head of the Counseling Center in the Đakovo-Osijek Archdiocese and as president of the Croatian Society of Marriage and Family Counselors since 2019. His research interests bridge psychology and theology, with particular focus on empathy, compassion, trauma recovery, family dynamics, and spiritual resilience. Bošnjaković has developed an interdisciplinary approach that integrates psychological science with theological insights, particularly emphasizing how compassion functions as both a psychological mechanism and theological virtue. His work explores how spiritual resources contribute to psychological resilience, especially in crisis situations including war trauma, pandemic experiences, and family breakdown. Bošnjaković's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on practical applications of psychological theory within pastoral contexts. His research shows how concepts from transactional analysis can enhance pastoral care, with particular attention to communication skills, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence in religious settings. He has made significant contributions to understanding how spiritual practices support mental health and how religious communities can better address psychological needs. As an active member of professional organizations including ITAA (International Transactional Analysis Association), EATA (European Association of Transactional Analysis), and IAPR (International Association for the Psychology of Religion), Bošnjaković bridges academic research with practical counseling applications. He regularly contributes to professional development through workshops, conferences, and media appearances where he discusses psychological and spiritual aspects of contemporary challenges. His academic leadership includes directing the specialist study program in Propaedeutics of Psychotherapy and Theotherapy at the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo since 2023. Bošnjaković also serves on various academic committees including the Award Committee and Supervisory Board at his institution, and previously served on the Ethics Committee at the Croatian Catholic University (2013-2017).

• Psychology
• Theology
• Pastoral Counseling
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Joseph E. Troiani, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized leader in military psychology with over five decades of clinical experience serving veterans and active-duty service members. As Founding Director of Military Psychology programs and Associate Professor at Adler University since 1993, he develops curriculum, mentors students through classroom instruction and practicums, and prepares future behavioral health professionals for military-focused clinical work. Dr. Troiani holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a Master of Arts in Health Services Administration from Governors State University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University. His specialized training includes alcoholism counseling from Grant Hospital of Chicago, public health leadership from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University, and Naval Command studies from the Naval War College. His research spans military psychology, substance use disorders in veterans, community mental health systems, crisis/disaster response protocols, and behavioral health policy development. He translates frontline clinical experience with Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan veterans into evidence-based training on post-deployment mental health challenges, substance use interventions, and resilience-building for military populations. Among his scientific accolades are APA Division 19 Fellowship status, 2025 Counselor of the Year recognition, 2019 APA Presidential Citation, 2017 Distinguished Illinois Psychologist Award, and 2017 APA Advocacy Award. He also received the 2015 Program Innovation Award for establishing Adler's Military Psychology Program and the 2015 Military Hero Award from the American Red Cross. Dr. Troiani actively mentors students as faculty advisor to the Military Psychology Student Organization and Adler Student Veterans Association, guiding capstone projects and dissertations on military behavioral health. His leadership extends to chairing APA Division 19's Advocacy Committee, co-leading the APA D-19 Regional Seminar Series (2019-2025), and presiding over Mental Health America of Illinois and the Illinois Certification Board.

• Military psychology
• Substance use
• Community mental health
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