Conference Presenters
Meet our expert speakers and explore their sessions
20 presenters found
Dr. Sarah Martinez
Professor of Social Work
UNC Pembroke
Specializes in trauma-informed care and community resilience
Sessions:
Trauma-Informed Care in Rural Settings
Supervision and Clinical Leadership
James Thompson, LCSW
Clinical Director
Rural Health Network of North Carolina
15 years experience in rural healthcare advocacy
Sessions:
Ethics in Dual Relationships and Small Communities
Dr. Aisha Patel
Associate Professor
East Carolina University
Expert in cultural competency and diversity in social work practice
Sessions:
Diversity and Inclusion in Social Work Education
Michael Chen, MSW
Policy Analyst
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Focuses on child welfare policy and legislative advocacy
Sessions:
Legislative Advocacy: Child Welfare Policy Updates
Ethical Decision-Making in Challenging Cases
Dr. LaKeisha Williams
Department Chair
Fayetteville State University
Research focus on racial equity and social justice
Sessions:
Racial Equity and Anti-Racism in Social Work
Voices from the Field: Panel Discussion
Robert Jackson, PhD
Professor Emeritus
UNC Chapel Hill
Pioneer in community organizing and grassroots advocacy
Sessions:
Community Organizing: Building Power from the Grassroots
Housing Insecurity and Homelessness Prevention
Maria Gonzalez, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
Robeson County Department of Social Services
Specializes in bilingual services and immigrant communities
Sessions:
Serving Immigrant and Refugee Populations
Child Welfare Practice in Rural Counties
Dr. David Kim
Assistant Professor
NC State University
Expert in substance abuse treatment and harm reduction
Sessions:
Substance Use and Harm Reduction Strategies
Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities
Jennifer Brown, MSW
Executive Director
Lumbee Tribal Social Services
Advocate for indigenous communities and cultural preservation
Sessions:
Cultural Competency in Indigenous Communities
Dr. Thomas Reed
Professor
University of South Carolina
Research in elder care and aging populations
Sessions:
Elder Care and Aging in Place
Amanda Foster, LCSW
School Social Worker
Robeson County Schools
Specializes in educational equity and student mental health
Sessions:
School-Based Mental Health Interventions
Working with LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools
Dr. Marcus Johnson
Associate Professor
North Carolina Central University
Expert in criminal justice reform and reentry programs
Sessions:
Criminal Justice Reform and Reentry Programs
Lisa White, MSW
Program Director
Family Crisis Center of Robeson County
Domestic violence intervention and survivor advocacy
Sessions:
Domestic Violence Intervention and Safety Planning
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez
Department Head
Western Carolina University
Rural mental health access and telehealth innovations
Sessions:
Telehealth Innovations in Rural Mental Health
Collaborative Care Models in Integrated Health
Patricia Lee, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Southeastern Health
Hospital-based social work and medical crisis intervention
Sessions:
Hospital-Based Social Work and Discharge Planning
Dr. Angela Harris
Research Director
Duke University
Health disparities and social determinants of health
Sessions:
Social Determinants of Health in Rural Areas
Research to Practice: Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions
Kevin O'Brien, MSW
Veterans Services Coordinator
VA Healthcare System
Military social work and PTSD treatment
Sessions:
Military Social Work and Veteran Services
Dr. Priya Shah
Assistant Professor
UNC Wilmington
International social work and refugee resettlement
Sessions:
International Social Work and Global Perspectives
Diane Mitchell, LCSW
Private Practitioner
Mitchell & Associates Counseling
Trauma therapy and EMDR specialist
Sessions:
EMDR and Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy
Self-Care and Preventing Burnout
Dr. Samuel Green
Professor
Appalachian State University
Environmental justice and climate change impacts on vulnerable populations
Sessions:
Environmental Justice and Climate Displacement