Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Frank R. Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.
Dr. Campbell is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, where he founded the National Suicidology Training Center (NSTC) in 2018. Dr. Campbell also serves as a volunteer Assistant Coroner in East Baton Rouge Parish. In addition to his volunteer activities he is the Senior Consultant for Campbell and Associates Consulting where he consults with communities on Active Postvention efforts and Forensic Suicidology cases. During his more than thirty years of working with those bereaved by suicide he developed the Active Postvention Model (APM) in 1997 it is most commonly known as the LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors). His work with survivors and victims of trauma has been featured in three discovery channel documentaries, professional journals and book chapters. He is a past-president of the American Association of Suicidology, a recipient of both national and international awards for his contributions to the field of Suicidology. Dr. Campbell is also an Army veteran and is most proud to have been a consultant and contributor to the TAPS program for military family members who attend the survivor seminars and National programs for over a decade. To learn more about his work in the field of Suicidology you can visit his website www.lossteam.com or the NSTC at www.BRCIC.org

David Covington, LPC, MBA
CEO and President at Partner at Behavioral Health Link and Former Vice-President at Magellan Health Services. David W. Covington, LPC, MBA is CEO and President of Recovery Innovations, Inc. (d/b/a RI International). He is a behavioral health innovator, entrepreneur and storyteller. He is also a partner in Behavioral Health Link, and founder of the international innovations “Moving America’s Soul on Suicide,” “Zero Suicide,” “Crisis Now,” “Crisis Talk” and “Hope Inc. Stories.” A licensed professional counselor, Mr. Covington received an MBA from Kennesaw State and an MS from the University of Memphis. He previously served as Vice President at Magellan Health responsible for the executive and clinical operations of the $750 million Arizona contract. He is a member of the DHHS Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) established in 2017 in accordance with the 21st Century Cures Act to report to Congress on advances in behavioral health.

Teri V. Krull, LCSW, RPT-S, DCSW (NASW)
Teri V. Krull has a 40-year private practice treating children and providing consultation to professionals and parents. A member of APT since 1985 and co-founder and first president of the Arizona APT, she served 6 years on the APT Board (2000 Chair) and is currently a board member of the National APT Foundation. Teri is an international presenter in play therapy, prolonged grief, parenting, supervision and ethics. She has produced 4 educational films for long distance learning and has been published in the International Play Therapy Magazine. In 2010 she was honored with the Arizona District and State NASW Lifetime Achievement Award. Teri is licensed in both Arizona and Maryland. You can contact her at: www.playtherapy.tv or terikrull@playtherapy.tv

Stuart D. Smith
Stuart Smith is a licensed psychotherapist serving clients in the greater Atlanta area. He served as Clinical Coordinator of the National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention and Aftercare at The Link Counseling Center for close to a decade. His professional interests include depth psychology, humanistic and existential therapies, and mindfulness. He has a particular interest in the value of the arts and nature to psychological well being. He holds Masters degrees in Interdisciplinary Humanities and in Human Development and Psychological Counseling as well as post-graduate certificates in Addictions Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy. He has taught college and graduate courses in applied Psychology and in the Arts and Humanities and serves on the advisory board of the Jung Society of Atlanta. His therapeutic work at The Link and his private practice in Atlanta is dedicated largely to grief work, relationships, and psychological growth over the lifespan. Stuart offers talks and workshops on a number of topics

Breakout Speakers:

William Beverly, Ph.D., LMFT, CCHP
Dr. Beverly is a licensed psychologist and faculty member in the counseling department at South Mountain Community College, where he also serves as Coordinator of the Behavioral Health Sciences program. Dr. Beverly has held leadership positions in a wide array of behavioral health settings overseeing numerous behavioral health programs across the state of Arizona, including residential treatment for teens, therapeutic group homes for adults with serious mental illness, forensic psychological services, sex offender treatment, and general outpatient counseling and psychiatric services. He was previously the Lead Psychologist for the Maricopa County jail system, where he co-developed a trauma-informed model for training officers working with inmates with mental illness and cognitive impairment. Dr. Beverly has conducted numerous workshops and published on the topic of suicide prevention and intervention with vulnerable populations. Dr. Beverly is also an adjunct professor at Northern Arizona University, where he has taught in the educational psychology department for the last 10 years.

Corrie Brinley, MSW
Corrie Brinley, MSW has been practicing community-based participatory action research and program evaluation with people and communities affected by health and social disparities with SIROW since 2005. Ms. Brinley has served on over 20 different federally-funded community-based participatory action research and evaluation projects that support and promote the health of individuals and families experiencing poverty, homelessness, violence, incarceration, discrimination, and mental health and substance use problems. Ms. Brinley’s work has primarily supported substance involved women, LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, and Native American populations living in the Southwest.

Mary Delaney, Ph.D.
Mary Delaney is a licensed Psychologist with more than 35 years experiences as a Psychotherapist in private practice. She is a practical intuitive specializing in teaching clients howe to listen and to apply their intuition and dinner guidance. Mary has taught graduate classes at Arizona State University, been published in the Journal of Psychotherapy, and lectured nationally on a variety of topics which focus on healing the body, mind and spirit. She is a co-author of the delightful children's book "Moose, Bear and Hummingbird," and has produced the breathing, relaxation and meditation CD, Sacred Spaces.

Erin Goldman
Erin Goldman is a clinical social worker, currently on staff at Washtenaw Community College, where she serves as a therapist and non-clinical case manager for students. Previously, she was at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, where she serves as a lead clinical trainer for the US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Ms. Goldman has over 20 years’ experience as a therapist in the private and public sectors as a therapist, focusing on work with children, adolescents and young adults. She earned both her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Michigan. Her treatment specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation, stress management, sleep problems, and relationship issues. Ms. Goldman’s work in suicide prevention began in 2004, while a staff therapist at Loyola University of Chicago’s Student Wellness Center. Since then, she has presented locally and nationally on suicide and suicide prevention. Ms. Goldman was a key contributor to the development and implementation of the VA’s national Suicide Prevention Telehealth program. She has trained law enforcement officers, educators, medical providers, community members, mental health professionals, and higher education faculty and staff; and has served as chair and board member of local, statewide and national suicide prevention coalitions. Dr. Jessica A. Walker is a licensed psychologist with over 12 years of service with VHA. She currently serves as the National Suicide Prevention Clinical Telehealth Coordinator, overseeing an initiative that provides virtual evidence-based psychotherapy and interventions to Veterans with a history of suicidal self-directed violence behaviors. Her previous VA work has included coordinating the National Problem-Solving Training (PST) program and the VISN 6 Telemental Health (TMH) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Hub. A graduate of Lehigh University, she has authored and co-authored over 20 publications and presentations. Most recently, she co-authored a publication in the Clinical Gerontologist with other distinguished VHA colleagues: Problem solving training for veterans with complex comorbidities: Treatment delivery adaptations during COVID-19.

James M. Greenblatt, MD
A Functional Psychiatry pioneer, James M. Greenblatt, MD is a dually board-certified clinical psychiatrist with over thirty years of experience. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA, and as a member of the clinical faculty at the Tufts University and Dartmouth College Geisel schools of medicine. Dr. Greenblatt is also the founder and Medical Director of Psychiatry Redefined, an online platform offering continuing medical education in Functional and integrative psychiatry. Dr. Greenblatt’s knowledge in the areas of biology, genetics, psychology, and nutrition as they interact in the treatment of mental illness has made him a sought-after speaker, and he has lectured both nationally and internationally on the scientific evidence for functional interventions in psychiatry. He has also published multiple books and articles for professional and consumer audiences on how to employ a Functional Medicine approach toward mental health treatment. His Psychiatry Redefined book series, which includes the acclaimed Answers to Anorexia (2nd ed) and Integrative Medicine for Depression, draws upon his decades of clinical experience, and will be expanding in Spring 2022 with the addition of the highly anticipated Functional Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal. For more information on Dr. Greenblatt and Psychiatry Redefined, visit: www.psychiatryredefined.org

Grace Kirker
Grace Kirker is a Program Coordinator Senior at ASU Counseling Services and an advisor to the Devils 4 Devils and Active Minds student organizations. She supports the university’s mental health outreach efforts and the peer-to-peer program implemented at local high schools to create scalable, sustainable peer-led mental health initiatives. She has a background in suicide prevention and mental health promotion, youth substance use prevention, and community and program development and implementation.

Nikki Kontz, LMSW
Nikki is the Clinical Director for Teen Lifeline, a local non-profit dedicated to providing a safe, confidential and crucial crisis service where teens help teens make healthy decisions. She has been working in the field for the past 16 years including work on a crisis mobile team, postvention intervention and assessment for hospitalization. Nikki possesses a master’s Degree in social work from Arizona State University and specializes in mental health issues, crisis intervention, suicide prevention/postvention and education, and adolescence. She currently is a state Licensed Master Social Worker, a certified crisis worker through the American Association of Suicidology, field instructor for the Social Work Department at ASU, and serves as the President on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition.

Paula McCall
Dr. Paula McCall is an Arizona licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents in her private practice, Next Step Psychology. Dr. McCall has previously worked as a special education teacher and a school psychologist. She received her PhD in Educational Psychology from Arizona State University and has served as an adjunct professor for the University of Arizona. Dr. McCall is passionate about suicide prevention, and she has assisted multiple school districts in developing evidence-based suicide risk assessment procedures and partnered with organizations such as the Chandler Police Department to provide community outreach in this area. Dr. McCall has also developed parenting symposiums and a Zoom series to provide free community education on mental health in our youth, and she is currently in the process of forming a nonprofit organization to further support this endeavor.

Sandra T. McNally, MA, LISAC
Sandra McNally is a Master-level counselor and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of Arizona. She has worked in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and school settings as a counselor and administrator since 1987. In addition, she has been an adjunct professor since 1995 at institutions, such as Rio Salado College and Grand Canyon University, teaching various counseling classes and advising graduate-level practicum students.

Since 2000, Sandra has been the Prevention Manager for EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center (SPC), overseeing suicide prevention and postvention programs. She is on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition and serves on the Special Interest Group for Postvention for the International Association for Suicide Prevention.

Through her work at EMPACT-SPC, Sandra has conducted trainings and workshops at various national and international conferences for the American Association of Suicidology, the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and the European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behavior. She specializes in youth suicide prevention and school-based postvention, Survivors of Suicide Loss program development, and Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Teams.

Chad Myler, MS, CHES
Chad Myler, MS, CHES; Manager, University of Arizona Employee Health and Wellness Promotion Bio: Chad Myler is a Manager of Employee Health and Wellness Promotion at Life & Work Connections, where he oversees and evaluates programs that impact the population health of University employees, such as preventive health screenings, suicide prevention training, and financial literacy workshops. He has a Bachelor of Science in health promotion from Weber State University and a Master of Science in health promotion and education from the University of Utah. Chad is a certified health education specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, as well as a Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper instructor through the QPR Institute. He has worked in health promotion and employee wellness in the private and public sectors, including a civilian position with the U.S. Air Force and roles at Usana Health Sciences and the Salt Lake County Health Department.

Morgan Phillips, LMSW, MPA
Morgan Phillips is a Licensed Master Social Worker and currently serves as the Prevention Coordinator at Teen Lifeline, a non-profit dedicated to preventing teen suicide in Arizona through enhancing resiliency in youth and fostering supportive communities. As Prevention Coordinator, she is responsible for providing consultation, policy development, awareness activities, training for adults and youth, and postvention services to schools, districts, and communities across Arizona. She received a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Iowa before going on to receive Masters degrees in Social Work and Public Administration. Morgan has experience working with adults with serious mental illness, transition age youth, children and families experiencing behavioral health issues. She specializes in youth suicide prevention and postvention, crisis intervention and adolescent mental health. Morgan is a certified trainer in SafeTALK, ASIST, Youth Mental Health First Aid and More Than Sad.

Jessica A. Walker, Ph.D.
Jessica A. Walker, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 12 years of service with VHA. She currently serves as the National Suicide Prevention Clinical Telehealth Coordinator, overseeing an initiative that provides virtual evidence-based psychotherapy and interventions to Veterans with a history of suicidal self-directed violence behaviors. Her previous VA work has included coordinating the National Problem-Solving Training (PST) program and the VISN 6 Telemental Health (TMH) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Hub. A graduate of Lehigh University, she has authored and co-authored over 20 publications and presentations. Most recently, she co-authored a publication in the Clinical Gerontologist with other distinguished VHA colleagues: Problem solving training for veterans with complex comorbidities: Treatment delivery adaptations during COVID-19.