Dr. April Jones is the Department Chair of Social Work/Associate Professor at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee AL. She has over two decades in the social work profession as a licensed social worker. She is an organizational psychologist and has published her research articles in international and domestic peer-reviewed journals. World traveler is a nickname for her traveling to over 10 countries to present her research. Her passion is technology in the workplace and social work education to enhance learning and work processes. She works PRN as a behavioral health consultant in the hospital ED where she still gets to enjoy her other passion for medical social work. Dr. Jones Author Den- Books

Dr. Jones is a visionary and highly certified professional, who is known for her critical thinking skills, research in the healthcare industry, and organization development expertise. Her career as a lifelong manager and social work practitioner consists of research, program evaluation, education, and training to improve workforce productivity and individual performance. Dr. Jones has self-published 6 books, which include Nurse Commitment, The Biography Of Mose Jones Jr. and A Not So East Road, Lil’ Boy, Lil’ Boy’s Enchanted Red Hat, Lil’ Boy’s Steps to Goal Achievement(children book). She is currently working on an adult coloring book for cancer patients and caregivers and a Workplace Bullying books. 

Mr. Spencer Croft is the Founder and Owner of S Croft Productions. He is a proud husband, father and a native of Atlanta, Georgia.

Mr. Croft loves public speaking, his first grandstand happened in grade school. He decided about twenty-years ago, to elevate his craft to another level, and took a deep dive into Radio Voice Over Announcements and the rest is history. He has shared his voice with several radio broadcasts across the United States. As a radio personality he has been the commentator for several sporting events, hosted several parties and MCEE’D for numerous church events. He also had his own local radio show in Atlanta, GA on WYZE and WIGO.

Mr. Croft takes pride in applying his best authentic self, ensuring all events, are memorable and the VERY BEST EVER, inspiring people to greater heights. Cultivating and aspiring them towards their dreams. In Mr. Croft words, “I am so Fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do what I LOVE, and share my love daily among my listeners, creating memories they can Cherish for a LIFETIME!”  Conference Press Release

Mr. Durrah is responsible for leading Solano County Behavioral Health’s equity efforts as well as supporting the county’s MHSA community program planning and monitoring efforts and participating on various committees including California’s Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission’s Cultural Linguistic Competence Committee. Mr. Durrah has taught as adjunct social work instructor, developed, and implemented programs designed for marginalized and at-risk youth, provided outpatient and field based mental health treatment for underserved communities, led marches advocating for social change, and currently serves as an advisor for the historic Compton Pledge guaranteed income initiative which uses the namesake of the “I Pledge Compton” movement he founded in 2007. He received his undergraduate degree in Social Work from Tuskegee University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. His passion for the field of social work and social justice stems from his early experiences as a child growing up with many obstacles in Compton, CA. He attributes his accomplishments to his mother who taught him the value of advocacy, community service, and compassion for serving those in need.

Terricka Hardy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BoardCertified Diplomate in Social Work, and Certified Compassion FatigueProfessional and the owner of Terricka Hardy Consulting, LLC.  She isa professional development trainer and coach, former member of the NASWNational Ethics Committee and member of the Editorial Board for the Journalof International Social Work Values and Ethics. Terricka has trainedthousands of social workers and helping professionals nationally andinternationally. Her areas of expertise lies at the intersection of ethics,mental health, child welfare, and self-care. She is a featured contributorof The Routledge Handbookof Social Work Ethics and Values published in 2019. In 2020, Terricka leda subcommittee of social workers to create revisions to the NASW Code of Ethicsregarding self-care for social workers. The changes were accepted by the NASWDelegate Assembly and have been added the NASW Code of Ethics; effective June2021. For more information and to connect with Terricka, email thardylcsw@yahoo.com orvisit www.terrickahardy.com.Facebook: Terricka Hardy, LCSW.

Edna Davis-Brown, M.P.H., is a Training/Implementation Specialist with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) for the National Adoption Mental Health Competency Initiative (NTI) implementing web-based training for child welfare and mental health professionals across the U.S.  Ms. Davis-Brown has more than 25 years of experience in program development, management and implementation, and training/technical assistance delivery.  She has supported and managed numerous federal and non-federal projects for healthcare management firms. She is the co-founder of a small non-profit in honor of her youngest sibling who died of AIDS in 2000, the Gregory B. Davis Foundation

Lisa Maynard, LMSW, ACSW, TC-TSY-F, is a Licensed Social Worker with expertise in trauma, attachment, and adoption. She is a Training/Implementation Specialist with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) for the National Adoption Mental Health Competency Initiative (NTI) implementing web-based training for child welfare and mental health professionals across the U.S. She also maintains a private therapy practice in Upstate New York, integrating yoga philosophy, meditation, and mindfulness in her work with clients, guiding them to explore life challenges in a safe, supportive environment.  She has over 30 years of training and facilitation experience

Ginger Healy received her master’s degree in social work from UNLV and is a licensed clinical social worker. She has worked in the field of child and family services and hospital trauma for several years until she adopted her son from Romania. At that point she started working for Children’s House International Adoption Agency for the next 15 years serving as the social service supervisor. This job taught her so much about attachment and trauma. In 2016 she was awarded The Angels in Adoption Award and met Julie Beem a fellow awardee. She was so impressed that when an opportunity to work for The Attachment and Trauma Network came up, she jumped in head first. She is married with four children and her greatest teachers about developmental trauma and special needs have been her children. She hopes to give back to parents in her professional life and through community support. She has been able to lead the Iron County Utah Autism Support Group and serve on the board of Gateway Preparatory Academy.

Dr. Tiyahri Wilson, LMHC is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the proud mother of two daughters, one of which is a college Junior and the other a High School Senior. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Psychologist who currently holds undergraduate degrees in Human Services, A.A. and Child & Family Studies, B.S. and graduate degrees in Psychology, M.S. and Clinical Psychology, PhD. Dr. Wilson has nearly 20 years of mental health and higher education experience. As a Psychologist, she is the owner of Centered on Healing, LLC and has served as a community-based provider; provider of group therapy and is a mental health advocate and private practice clinician with specializations in grief, trauma, and identity. Dr. Wilson uses a holistic approach that is solution focused and client centered to educate, equip, and empower those seeking to increase wellness. Her motto, although somewhat antiquated, is that “it still takes a village.”

Dr. Wilson is an experienced higher education administrator and leader. Her expertise and training includes certifications in Title IX administration, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Student Affairs. Dr. Wilson believes in applying a holistic approach in service to students and practices implementing intentional strategies that both elevate and educate. She uses her skills as a Psychologist to help students increase their emotional intelligence with an emphasis on self-awareness and intrinsic motivation. Finally, Dr. Wilson uses her higher education experience to ultimately support, strategize and serve students to secure successful educational experiences from entry to exit and beyond. She strongly believes that healing happens one person at a time. 

Roxann Mascoll M.S., MSW, LICSW, Roxann is a staff psychotherapist at Harvard University and the Brandeis University Counseling Center. Roxann is the Lead Clinician for The Triggered Project, and a co-host of the Living a Triggered Life Podcast with her husband Keith. She is also an Independent child protection, and domestic violence Consultant. Roxann worked in the child protection state system for 14 years as a domestic violence specialist, and 6 years as a Lead Medical Social Worker at Boston Medical Center. Roxann is The Vice President of the Alumni Board at Simmons University. She is a Former President of the Greater Boston Chapter of the Association of Black Social Workers, and is part of The Executive Board of the New Metro West Massachusetts Chapter. Her leadership nurtured the Boston chapter back to national prominence.  Learn more about Roxann at  www.roxannmascoll.com