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Dr. Katie Witkiewitz is a Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico with a joint appointment at the Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions. The underlying theme of her research is the development of empirically-based models of alcohol use disorder, with an emphasis on harm reduction and the application of person-centered models to better understand individual changes in alcohol use over time. Her recent work has focused on novel definitions of alcohol use disorder treatment outcomes that focus on reductions in drinking, as an alternative to an abstinence-only model of alcohol recovery. Dr. Witkiewitz is also a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked extensively on the development of a theoretical model of biopsychosocial influences on alcohol use and relapse. This research has led to her collaborative work on the development and evaluation of mindfulness-based interventions for alcohol and drug use disorders. She has conducted numerous empirical studies on the prediction of alcohol and drug relapse following treatment, mechanisms of successful alcohol treatment outcomes, as well as the development of behavioral interventions to treat addiction. Her research has been supported by grants from the National Institute on Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Cancer Institute, totaling over $22 million in research funding since 2004. Dr. Witkiewitz was born in Rochester New York and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1999. She completed a Masters of Arts degree at the University of Montana in 2000 and her doctoral degree at the University of Washington in 2005 under the direction of Dr. G. Alan Marlatt. To date, she has authored 5 books, over 185 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and she has given over 75 presentations and invited talks.

Nika Gueci has been working in college and public health for more than a decade, examining topics from collegiate recovery to suicide prevention.

Gueci serves as Executive Director at Arizona State University鈥檚 Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience where she advances well-being through the promotion of skills such as mindfulness and compassion to support lifelong resilience. 

Creating a culture where wellness is of vital importance to thriving is her daily call to action. She develops curricula for mindfulness leadership workshops, retreats, and Selectives for Mayo Clinic medical students; writes curricula as content expert and talent manager for online courses such as the Health and Wellness: Mind and Body series and the nanocourse mindfulness series for Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, she established the Caring and Connection Initiative in an effort to build a virtual community and provide compassionate support.

Joanne Cacciatore is an expert in community development, traumatic grief, psychology and mental health. 

Cacciatore is an associate professor at the School of Social Work. Her research is focused in traumatic death and grief including: etiology, epidemiology, culturally-appropriate interventions, social support, coping, meditation and mindfulness-based approaches. 

Cacciatore started The Selah Carefarm, the first carefarm for the traumatically bereaved in the U.S. and it's just outside of Sedona, Arizona. It鈥檚 a 10 acres of farmland where bereaved family members can come to both give and receive connection, compassion, and understanding. All the animals on the carefarm have been rescued from abuse, neglect, and torture.

Her work was featured on Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry's Apple TV docuseries The Me You Can't See that explores the current state of the world鈥檚 mental health and emotional well-being through storytelling.

Cacciatore's best selling book, Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief, is a national award winning best seller that has helped revolutionize the way our culture thinks, and feels, about grief. She works with and counsels families from all around the world who have experienced catastrophic deaths.

Rebecca Erwin Wells, MD, MPH, is an associate professor of neurology at Wake Forest School of Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Comprehensive Headache Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and serves as associate director of clinical research for their Center for Integrative Medicine.

As a practicing neurologist and board-certified headache specialist, Wells understands the real-world challenges and importance of finding effective migraine relief strategies for patients.

Her research investigates the mechanisms and efficacy of mind/body treatments for headache. She presents to national and international audiences as an expert in headache, mind/body and integrative medicine. She has received funding from NIH, National Headache Foundation and American Pain Society for her research. As a trained mindfulness meditation instructor, she has led mindfulness sessions virtually with worldwide participants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wells has been a 鈥淏est Doctor of America鈥� since 2015. She is vice president of the Southern Headache Society and on the Board of Directors of the American Headache Society. She currently serves as co-chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce for the American Headache Society.

In 2021, Wells received the American Headache Society Harold Wolff-John Graham Award in recognition of outstanding achievements in headache/facial pain research. She also won the 2021 American Headache Society Early Career Lecture award for the best paper on headache written by an 鈥渆arly career author.鈥�

Jennifer “Kim” Penberthy, Ph.D., ABPP is the Chester F. Carlson Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, Division of Perceptual Studies, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Kim is a board certified clinical psychologist and conducts research, teaches, and provides clinical care at UVA in Psychiatry and the Cancer Center. She obtained her undergraduate and master's degree in psychology from Wake Forest University, her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, and her Fellowship at the University of Virginia. Her research interests focus on the mind-body relationship and exploring human consciousness as well as extraordinary human experiences, including the impact of such on human abilities and wellness. She is a founding member of the UVA Contemplative Sciences Center and a member of the UVA Academy of Distinguished Educators, the Wisdom & Wellbeing Program, the Leadership in Academic Matters Program, and is a Fellow of Humanism in Medicine at the University of Virginia. She is involved on an international level conducting research and consulting with the Center for Consciousness Research and the Scientific & Medical Network as well as the IANDS Research Network. Dr. Penberthy is interested in the impact of extraordinary human experiences such as Near Death Experiences, Out of Body Experiences, and After Death Communications as well as intentionally pursued altered states of consciousness, such as those resulting from contemplative practices, meditation, and psychedelics. She is also dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion and exploring and honoring contemplative practices from indigenous and native cultures. She is President of the Society of Clinical Psychology, the former chair of the American Psychological Association Society of Clinical Psychology Diversity Committee and is a fellow in the APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology. She has published extensively on psychotherapy and mindfulness, including 4 books, and scores of manuscripts and book chapters, and lectures internationally regarding her research. Her most recent book is co-authored with her daughter, Morgan, and is called “Living Mindfully Across the Lifespan: An Intergenerational Guide,” published by Routledge Taylor & Francis in 2020. Her clinical expertise includes: Anxiety Disorders Depressive disorders (including Persistent Depression) Post traumatic stress (PTSD) Cancer-related stress Burnout Mindfulness Meditation Grief and loss Fear of death and dying Extraordinary experiences Altered States of Consciousness After Death Communications Out of Body Experiences.

Scott Glassman, PsyD, is a nationally recognized expert in positive psychology, health behavior change, and motivation, as well as a licensed psychologist and author of A Happier You: A Seven-Week Program to Transform Negative Thinking into Positivity and Resilience. He directs the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has received numerous grants for developing patient-centered healthy lifestyle interventions. His seven-week wellness program, A Happier You 庐, has been featured on SiriusXM and NPR. He is also in the process of adapting the program for youth athletes. 

Dr. Glassman is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and has been a speaker and trainer at many national and regional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. He contributes to Psychology Today and the health section of The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

Dr. Glassman has been interviewed and/or cited by Forbes, AARP, Prevention Magazine, Well+Good, The Hill, KATU-TV Portland, NBC10 Philadelphia, CBS3 Philadelphia, Academic Minute, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and other print and online outlets.

Dr. Robyn L. Gobin, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in interpersonal trauma and evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions. She directs the Transforming Trauma and Mental Health Research Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, where she is an Associate Professor. Dr. Gobin’s research investigates how individual, cultural, and societal factors lead to unique outcomes in the aftermath of interpersonal trauma. The ultimate goal of her research is to promote healing in culturally diverse communities, reduce mental health stigma,and increase treatment engagement among individuals with PTSD. She is also interested in the use of mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion-based interventions to enhance well-being. Dr. Gobin has served as principal or co-investigator on past and ongoing studies funded by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, the American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program, and the Chez Center for Veterans. She has authored several articles in the field of traumatic stress studies and presented her work nationally and internationally. Dr. Gobin is consistently involved in public education and community service. She regularly speaks at community events and hosts workshops about mental health, self-care,and mindfulness. She holds leadership positions on national boards and non-profit committees and is active in clinical practice. Her work has been recognized by the top professional associations in her field: she was the recipient of a Citizen Psychologist Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association(APA), the Carolyn Payton Early Career Award from the Society for the Psychology of Black Women (APA Division 35 Section 1), and she received Early Career Awards from her alma mater, Wesleyan College, and the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.








 


 

 researches and teaches ways to facilitate greater alignment between one’s intentions and behaviors to promote well-being. 
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Dariotis investigates biosocial determinants of risk-taking, decision-making, stress responsivity and coping, and prevention and intervention programs (e.g., mindfulness-related). She addresses “wicked” problems through whole person research integrating theoretical and methodological approaches across many disciplines—public health, prevention science, biostatistics, evaluation and implementation sciences, behavioral endocrinology, and developmental psychopathology.
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Mardia Bishop holds an M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, and a B.A. from Thomas More University. She is a Teaching Professor and the Director of Public Speaking Instruction for the Communication Department at the University of Illinois, where she teaches courses in storytelling, listening, and business and professional communication. She also supervises and trains graduate teaching assistants on pedagogy. She consistently is on the Faculty Ranked as Excellent List and has several awards for teaching excellence.
Bishop also serves as a communication consultant to organizations and in that capacity has developed and facilitated numerous interactive workshops that focus on Belonging, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Active Listening; Conflict Management; and Mindfulness Practices for Leaders. Her most recent consulting client includes the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries for whom she developed a six-week workshop series that helps participants identify and manage their implicit biases, use inclusive language and behaviors, listen through discomfort, and address microaggressions.
In 2021, Bishop and her colleagues were one of the ten winners of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s Health Make-A-Thon. In 2022, they were awarded a Jump ARCHES grant and Provost’s Call-to-Action grant. All awards funded an innovative virtual reality-based cultural competency training for medical students to reduce healthcare disparities. The prototypes for the training are currently being assessed with the assistance of Carle medical students, Carle and UIC medical residents, and Creighton medical students.
Bishop has presented at multiple conferences on addressing microaggressions, mediational communication, listening, using mindfulness practices in public speaking, and training and mentoring graduate teaching assistants.

Jared Featherstone is a teacher of writing, mindfulness, and critical thinking. Drawing from his teaching experience and research, he writes and gives talks on the subject of mindfulness and learning. Since 2009, he has directed the University Writing Center and taught writing courses at James Madison University in Virginia. Before entering academia full-time, he worked as a reporter and editor, and earned a master's of fine arts in creative writing and a bachelor's in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park.
He began practicing meditation and Tai Chi in 1996 and was asked to start teaching mindfulness meditation in 2009. In 2018, he completed the two-year Koru Mindfulness teacher certification. In 2021, he will complete Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s two-year mindfulness teacher certification program in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. He has published several articles on the subject of mindfulness and learning, and given numerous invited talks on the subject. His guided meditations can be found on and .