Frances Smith Strickland is a psychologist with many years invested in issues related to learning and education. As wife of former Congressman, Governor Ted Strickland (also a psychologist), Frances earned a reputation as an intellectual sounding board for her husband, a tireless listener and active campaigner in his Southern Ohio district. When Ted decided to run for governor, she was again an enthusiastic supporter. Traveling the state, she met and discussed public policy issues with Ohioans from all walks of life. With her insatiable curiosity and intelligence, Frances read, observed, discussed and thought about what her contribution might be as First Lady. Her answer is to be a convener of talented and thoughtful people from around Ohio, gathering their best ideas and working to translate these ideas into public policy.

Matt Grawitch, PhD, is the chair of the organizational studies program in the school for professional studies at Saint Louis University. In this role, he teaches courses in the areas of motivation, occupational health, organizational theory, leadership and psychology.

Matt also conducts research in the areas of stress and the healthy workplace. He currently serves as the primary research consultant to the American Psychological Association (APA) for its Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award program. Matt has received several awards for research excellence and is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientists and practitioners as it relates to developing, implementing, and evaluating programs related to workplace health and stress.

In addition to his work with APA, Matt performs a variety of services for client organizations in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, including strategic planning facilitation and the design and implementation of stress management programs, employee and client surveys, and employee training and development efforts. He is an invited reviewer for APA and a frequent writer and presenter on psychological health in the workplace.

Matt received his doctorate degree in organizational psychology from Saint Louis University.

Karl Moeller is an entrepreneur who has helped to build a variety of successful businesses in Cincinnati over the past seven years. His latest venture is Moeller Medical, LLC, a medical device sales company concentrating solely on Alpha-Stim devices. In his first year of distributing, he has already become a top sales leader for the manufacturer, Electromedical Products International, Inc., ranking fifth of all independent distributors worldwide. A strong believer in the value of the product to the healthcare community, he has trained over 150 patients on the use of the device to treat depressive and anxiety disorders. He has been educated and certified in the principles and clinical practice of cranial electrotherapy stimulation and microcurrent electrical therapy by Electromedical Products International, Inc.

Kathy Platoni, PsyD, has been a practicing clinical psychologist for 25 years and maintained her private practice in Centerville until the time of her third voluntary deployment to active duty Army status in October 2004. She served as commander of the 1972nd Medical Detachment (Combat Stress Control) at Guantanamo Bay Cuba from 2003-04, where combat stress control became a critical element of the Joint Task Force mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. Having volunteered to return to active duty within weeks of her redeployment from Joint Task Force-GTMO, Dr. Platoni deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, holding the position of Deputy Commander of Clinical Services for the 55th Medical Company (CSC) in Baghdad and seven subsequent locations, finally as Officer in Charge of Team Ar Ramadi, situated in the seat of the insurgency and during times of intensive combat. At the invitation of the 3rd Brigade Commander, 3rd Infantry Division upon the conclusion of her tour of duty in the wartime theater, Dr. Platoni reported to the Home of the Infantry, Fort Benning, Ga. for an additional six month mission in order to provide for the reintegration services of the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, due to elevated numbers of psychological casualties among combat arms soldiers.

Dr. Josephine Ridley is a licensed clinical psychologist and program manager of the Wade Park Psychiatry Day Hospital. She received her MA and PhD degrees in clinical psychology from West Virginia University. She completed a psychology internship at the Cleveland VAMC, worked in private practice for seven years and is a skilled behavior therapist. She served on the VA’s Psychology Training Committee for three years and was an adjunct professor at Baldwin-Wallace College and Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus. She is a member of the VA’s Institutional Review Board and Police Evaluation Committee, and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Advisory Committee.

Michael D. Dwyer, PhD, is a professor of psychology. He is a licensed counseling psychologist with an active consultancy on behalf of children and adolescents in schools, treatment centers and detention centers. He currently is developing an early childhood intervention model involving the interaction of early brain development, infant assessment of temperament, and the formation of attachment relationships. He spends most of his time training parents, teachers, psychology majors, detention officers, et al about the importance of early intervention as the best strategy for developing normal interpersonal skills in children. As OPA Science Committee Chair, and recently elected to be OPA president beginning in fall 2008, Dwyer has been interested in bringing scientists and practitioners together.

Nabil Hassan El-Ghoroury, PhD, is a clinical and pediatric psychologist at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland. He also is a senior instructor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He currently serves as the chair for the OPA Public Education Campaign. In this capacity, he has contributed to OPA and APA’s response to the Virginia Tech shooting, as well as presenting psychology in various community health forums. He has appeared on English and Spanish media, including local Fox, ABC and Univision affiliates in Cleveland, as well as radio presentations around the country.

Kim Metz, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has been an assistant professor at Walsh University since 2005. She taught part-time for 10 years prior to that appointment and during that time she also treated clients. Currently, she maintains a small caseload in addition to her teaching responsibilities. Her research interests include lifespan development, ethical issues related to teaching and ways to increase our proficiency in educating college students. Her clinical interests include working with children and adolescents, especially those exhibiting behavior problems, as well as working with adults who suffer from anxiety and depression.

Craig S. Travis, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and the director of behavioral sciences for the Mount Carmel Family Medicine Residency Program in Columbus. He trains family physicians in understanding behavioral and psychological issues in medicine and health. In addition, he is a clinical supervisor for graduate students at the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University. Dr. Travis is a nationally known speaker presenting seminars, workshops and continuing education sessions at conferences to varying professional organizations throughout the United States. His work includes developing specific continuing education workshops for legal, medical and mental health professionals. In addition, he is the author of the book “Daily Dose of PositivityTM: Mental Supplements for Better Health” (2006, iUniverse) that addresses stress, health and positive psychology.

Erica Stovall White is a clinical psychologist in Cleveland. She is an assistant professor of psychology at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. Additionally, she has a private practice in Shaker Heights, Ohio where she provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. Dr. White has a strong interest in issues of cultural diversity in the classroom, the therapeutic setting and the world at large. Other interests are the experiences of college and professional students. Currently, Dr. White is the chair of the Ohio Psychological Association Diversity Committee. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association and the Cleveland Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists.

Glenn Karr, JD, is an attorney in private practice that handles insurance, general business and employment matters for clients, including psychologists in solo practice and groups. He frequently deals with questions involving psychology board licensing issues. Glenn has been a lawyer since 1974. During Glenn’s years of practice, he has served as the top legal officer of the fifth largest Blue Shield plan in the country, was on the Board of Trustees of one of the first HMO’s formed in Central Ohio and has taught a law school course titled “The Regulation of Insurance.” He is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

George Kraus, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical and consulting psychologist in private practice with Layh and Associates in Yellow Springs, and specializes in the care of older adults, especially those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementias. He is on the graduate faculty of the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology and on the clinical staff at Greene Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kraus is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. His new book, “At Wit’s End: Plain Talk on Alzheimer’s for Families and Clinicians,” was released by Purdue University Press last June.

Debra K. Sowald, PsyD, is currently president of Ohio Women in Psychology (OWP), and has been with OWP for 27 years. In OWP and in her Kettering private practice, Dr. Sowald has gone through many life stages as a psychologist. Dr. Sowald also co-owns Midwest Behavioral Care, Ltd., with Phyllis Kuehnl-Walters, PhD, and Stephen Pearce, PsyD. They have dealt with the developmental stages of being in a private group practice together.

Phyllis Kuehnl-Walters, PhD, has been in private practice in the greater Dayton area for 30 years. She currently owns Midwest Behavioral Care. She sees many clients who are dealing with transition/loss in their lives and remains involved in forensic psychology as well. She is the treasurer and former president of Ohio Women In Psychology (OWP). Dr. Kuehnl-Walters has also been president of the Dayton Area Psychological Association and the president of the Alfred Adler Institute of Dayton. She is on the medical staff of Grandview and Southview Hospitals in the department of neurology and psychiatry and previously was a preceptor for third and fourth year medical students from Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Kathryn I. Boniface, EdD, LICDC, has been employed in the public sector and in private practice in both psychology and addictions. Currently retired, she served most recently on the faculty of the Graduate Addictions Studies Program in the Division of Criminal Justice of the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services at the University of Cincinnati. She has been active in OWP since its foundation.

Jane Z. Woodrow, PhD, has been in private practice in Athens for more years than she cares to count. She is currently a member of the State Board of Psychology (charged with licensing psychologists and protecting the public). She has also served on the OPA Board as an ethics committee member, as editor and co-editor of the “Ohio Psychologist” and as president in 1995-96. She has been a member of OWP since its inception and served twice as its president (1993-94 and 1998-2000). Currently, she is interested in how psychologist’s personal concerns affect their practice – sometimes diminishing their functioning and judgment, sometimes enhancing it.

Helen Davis Rodebaugh, PhD, is a psychologist in psychiatric hospital work, university clinical training/supervision, private clinic administration, psychodiagnostic and psychotherapeutic services. Having received her doctoral degree from The Ohio State University in 1986, she became active on the OWP board in the early 90s. While serving as president from 2000-03, she joined the OPA board as an affiliate representative. Her long history of professional work in Ohio, Kansas and Oklahoma has been in the service of children/adolescents, adults and senior clients, students, and decision makers. Her research/education, evaluation/therapy and training/supervision, center in provisions for clientele who are referred with co-morbid issues in mental/physical health, neuropsychological injury/disease, clinical forensics, chemical dependency, developmental and career pursuits, for brief and long term trauma informed address.

Cherie Bagley, PhD, obtained her PhD in education with a specialization in counseling psychology from the University of Illinois. She has worked at numerous psychological/social service agencies in a variety of capacities and was an assistant professor at University of Iowa in the department of family practice and the family stress clinic. Since 1995, she has been with the VA Brecksville as chief of counseling psychology and outpatient psychologist in psychiatry services since 1996. Her membership affiliations include: American Psychological Association; Divisions 17 (Counseling) and 45 (Ethnic Affairs), Ohio Psychological Association, Ohio Women in Psychology, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Association of Black Psychologists, African Methodist Episcopal church, and life member of the NAACP. She also has published 12 articles or book chapters in the areas of race, family, women and eating disorders.

Paul R. Martin, PhD, is the CEO of Wellspring Retreat and Resource Center. He has worked with victims of coercive influence for over two decades. Lindsay Orchowski, Brian Uhlin and Nicole Gullekson are doctoral candidates at Ohio University.

Bobbie Celeste, PhD, is the director of professional affairs for the Ohio Psychological Association, where she advocates for psychologists and consumers. In her private practice, she specializes in adult and career development counseling. In addition, she teaches in the honors college at The Ohio State University. She is a member of APA and the Committee to Advance Professional Practice. Dr. Celeste is also a member of APA Divisions 31, 35, 45 and 52. Dr. Celeste has worked on a number of political campaigns, and is married to State Representative Ted Celeste (D-24).

Michael O. Ranney, MPA, has served as executive director of the Ohio Psychological Association since 1997. He serves on the APA Committee for the Advancement for Professional Practice (CAPP) as the elected representative of the Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations (CESPPA). He is a member of the Board of CESPPA. His career includes work in non-profit management, marketing, public relations and fund raising. He has worked for an opera company, drug and alcohol program, halfway house for ex-offenders, humane society, center for emotionally disturbed children and political campaigns.

Kenneth Drude, PhD, is the chair of the OPA Membership Committee and has served on the OPA Board in a variety of capacities, including OPA Communications and Technology Committee Chair. He has been licensed in Ohio since 1974 and has worked in management and clinical positions in a variety of work settings including small and large mental health centers, hospitals, social service agencies and a university. He currently provides outpatient psychological services to children, adolescents and adults in Dayton and Springfield.

Audrey E. Ellenwood, PhD, is coordinator of the school psychology program at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Ellenwood has a private practice in Sylvania. She is a member of OPA Communications & Technology Committee and has helped develop the proposed draft of telepsychology guidelines.

Kathleen T. Heinlen, PhD, PCC-S, is a Fellow with Parmadale Family Services and an adjunct assistant professor with Cleveland State University. She has presented at state and national conferences on the topic of providing behavioral health services electronically. In addition, she has completed two research projects on the use of the Internet by professionals and has written several publications on the topic. She is a chair of OPA ‘s Communications & Technology Committee and assisted in the development of the draft guidelines.

Terry Imar, MA, received his graduate degree from Kent State University in 1971 and has been in practice in Ohio since 1975. Prior to entering full-time private practice in 1981, he was clinical director of North Central Mental Health Center in Columbus. He is a member of OPA’s Communication and Technology Committee, chair of the Mandatory Continuing Education Committee and a member of the Ethics Committee, which he has previously chaired. He also has served as chair of OPA’s Education Committee. Mr. Imar is in general practice, working with adults, adolescents and children. He is a member of the medical staff of Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, where he is chief of the psychology service.

Paule Steichen Asch, PhD, has a PhD in social psychology from the University of Cincinnati (1979; license 1987). She also has a master’s degree in French Literature from the Sorbonne. She has done post-doctoral institutional grant research, focusing on design and measurement. She now does consulting, tutoring and design and data analysis for private research projects. Her principal interest is online work and consulting, especially around tutoring. She is a member of the OPA Communications & Technology Committee.

Paula Hartman-Stein, PhD, is a clinical geropsychologist at the Center for Healthy Aging in Kent, Ohio, director of geriatric psychology at Summa Health System in Akron, and chair of the Aging and Behavioral Health Alliance of East Central Ohio. Her academic affiliations include adjunct associate professor at the department of psychology at Kent State, assistant professor of psychology in psychiatry at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Senior Fellow at the University of Akron Institute for Life Span Development and Gerontology. Her PhD is from Kent State’s Clinical Psychology Department, and she obtained the Interdisciplinary Geriatric Clinical Development Award through Case Western Reserve University. In 2006, Dr. Hartman-Stein was awarded the Alfred Wellner Memorial Award for a senior career psychologist from the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. For the past nine years, Dr. Hartman-Stein has contributed to “The National Psychologist” newspaper on Medicare policy, and has published extensively on issues involving clinical practice with older adults in professional journals and books. Dr. Hartman-Stein was a member of the technical consulting group at Harvard in the early 90s studying the Medicare reimbursement system for psychology, and currently is the Chair of the Psychology-Social Work Expert Work Group advising CMS on outcome measures.

Cameron Camp, PhD, is director and senior research scientist at the Myers Research Institute, a department within the Menorah Park Center for Senior Living in Beachwood. Dr. Camp conducts research focusing on cognitive and behavioral interventions for persons with dementia, supervising research associates engaged in these projects. He is a licensed psychologist in Ohio, and gives workshops on designing interventions for dementia across the country and internationally. His research has been funded by the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Retirement Research Foundation and the HCR ManorCare Foundation.

Chris Mruk, PhD, trained at Michigan State and Duquesne Universities. Before becoming a professor of psychology, he had “real” jobs, which included working in an inpatient psychiatric unit, supervising a heroin addiction program, being a therapist in one of the nation’s first NIMH psychiatric emergency services, working in community mental health settings and directing a college counseling center. Much of Dr. Mruk’s background occurred in the academic setting where he teaches psychology and trains mental health professionals at Bowling Green State University Firelands College. His work includes a number of professionally oriented books and refereed articles on clinical and other topics.

Kenneth A. De Luca, PhD, is a psychologist, educator and a Diplomate with the American Board of Psychological Specialties, having been in private practice for over 25 years. He works with children, adolescents, adults and couples dealing with adjustment issues including learning and achievement, anxiety, depression, stress, marriage, relationships, divorce, addictions and bereavement.

Gretchen Margraf has been the OSHIIP Program Director for the past 10 years. Prior to her promotion to this position, she supervised eight life and health investigators in the Consumer Services Division who help consumers experiencing difficulties with insurance agents, brokers or companies. Ms. Margraf accumulated 10 years experience in the private insurance industry before coming to the Department of Insurance in 1990.

Ms. Margraf is an international speaker on a variety of insurance topics and volunteerism. She received her bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College in upstate New York and pursued her graduate studies at the North Texas State University in Denton, Texas.

Denise Deschenes, MD, is a board certified psychiatrist at Counseling and Consultation Service and a clinical faculty member in the department of psychiatry at The Ohio State University. Dr. Deschenes graduated with a BA in biology from the University of New Hampshire and with a MS in preventive medicine and a MD from OSU. She completed psychiatry residency at Harding. While at OSU, Dr. Deschenes has been honored with the Best Supervisor Award from psychiatry residents, the Outstanding Staff Award from Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Student Services and the Dick Maxwell Award from the Office for Disability Services. She presents often to professionals and the public.

Robyn Hoffman, PhD, is the director of psychology/MRDD Services for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Bureau of Mental Health Services (ODRC/BOMHS). Dr. Hoffman has worked in the mental health field for 17 years. She received her doctorate from The Ohio State University in 1988 and was licensed as a psychologist in Ohio in 1990. She has worked for ODRC since 1990, as a psychology assistant, psychology supervisor, clinical director and administrator of quality assurance. Dr. Hoffman is an ACA auditor and a member of several correctional and professional psychology associations, including OPA.

Lisa Drogosz, PhD, is the mental health manager at Northeast Pre-Release Center, a 600-bed medium/minimum security female correctional institution. She has been with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction since 2004. Dr. Drogosz received her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Akron in 1998 and focuses her clinical practice on the treatment of trauma. In addition to corrections, she has worked in private practice, long-term care settings, university counseling centers and community mental health centers. Dr. Drogosz is an adjunct faculty member in the Counseling psychology department at Capella University.

Robert Hammond, PsyD, is a mental health administrator and psychologist with the Grafton Cluster of ODRC. He previously served as a clinical director for the Grafton Cluster. He has been with ODRC since 2003. In addition to ODRC, Dr. Hammond also serves in the United States Army Reserve for which he was recently deployed to Iraq for a year. He has worked in long-term care settings, and in private practice.

Barbara Scott-Johnson, PhD, is currently the clinical director at the Ohio Department of Youth Services. She is responsible for the administrative over-site of the Department’s mental health and sex offender services. Dr. Scott-Johnson completed her doctorate degree in clinical-child and developmental psychology from the The Ohio State University. Following her graduation, she worked for eight years as a psychologist with Children’s Hospital Guidance Centers in Columbus, Ohio. Since joining the Ohio Department of Youth Services in 1996, she has also served in the positions of psychology supervisor and as the coordinator of psychological services. In her current role, she facilitates or is active on several committees including the Trauma Impact Reduction Project, Ohio Branch-Center for Sex Offender Management Committee, Sex Offender Over-site Committee and the Special Population –Mental Health Over-site committee. She is also a member of the Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competency.

Bob Stinson, PsyD, is a 1999 graduate of Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stinson is a psychologist at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, an inpatient psychiatric facility within the Ohio Department of Mental Health. He also has a private practice, specializing in criminal forensic assessments. In his capacity as a psychologist at Twin Valley, he interfaces with correctional psychology in that he may receive inmates who have reached the end of their prison term but require involuntary hospitalization. At TVBH, he works primarily with NGRI acquittees and pre-adjudicated defendants who are at the time of their admission incompetent to stand trial. Most of his private practice work involves visiting jails and prisons throughout the state of Ohio where he provides criminal forensic assessments, including competency to stand trail, sanity, treatment in lieu of, sexual predator determination and death penalty mitigation and post-conviction evaluations.

Kristi A. Barnes, PhD, received her BA in psychology from Marietta College. She then enrolled in the doctoral program in lifespan developmental psychology at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va. She received her master’s degree in 2000 and completed her doctorate in 2003. Her research interests include marital satisfaction, care giving gender differences and social support. Dr. Barnes is especially interested in examining these issues among older adults and populations of rural residents. She is currently an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University Southern.

Ronald G. Sims, MS, NCSP, has served as faculty to Ohio University Southern for more than 26 years where he has taught a wide range of developmental, clinical and research psychology courses. His research interests cover the lifespan from work with infants to the elderly. Prior to coming to Ohio University, Ron worked in a variety of settings in the Appalachian regions of Ohio and Southern West Virginia. He has served on the advisory board for the Prestera Mental Health Center in Huntington, W.Va. Ron also maintains a part-time private practice focusing primarily on issues related to prevention.

Norman Shub, BCD, LISW, is currently serving as clinical director of the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio (GICO) and Gestalt Associates (his group private practice), both of which he founded in the early 70s.

Norman has been a pioneer in the practice of psychotherapy for almost 35 years. He is known as a “master teacher” and clinician who has spent his life dedicated to enhancing the process of fundamental change in individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations.

Norman’s “Working Paper Series” has been used in training therapists in universities, institutes and clinics worldwide. As a workshop leader, trainer and teaching therapist, Norman’s ability to engage people in the moment and to bring concepts to life in a clear and meaningful way have helped innumerable professionals aspire to the highest level of clinical practice.

Mary Miller Lewis, PhD, received her PhD in counseling psychology and certification in gerontology from the University of Akron in 2001. She works for Senior Life Consultants, Inc. and is chair of the OPA Public Interest Committee. Her research interests include death and dying, dementia and spirituality.

Jessica M. Richmond, MA, is currently a graduate student at the University of Akron in the counseling psychology doctoral program. She received her MA in clinical psychology from Radford University in 2005. Her research interests include EOL issues, quality of life in individuals living with HIV/AIDS and long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse.

David Schwartz, PhD, earned his PhD from Vanderbilt University in 1982, specializing in behavioral medicine, and was an intern and post-doctoral fellow at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He has had medical school appointments at the University of Virginia, Vanderbilt and the University of Cincinnati. He has published and presented extensively in pain management and behavioral medicine. He has been in private practice since 1995 and is currently with Hamilton Health Associates, a multi-specialty practice focused on industrial injury. He is also a consultant to the Freiberg Spine Institute and an evaluator for the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.

Lindsay Orchowski is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Ohio University. She has been involved in the development and implementation of the CR program and is beginning her third year as a CR.

Paul Castelino, PhD, is a staff psychologist at Ohio University Counseling and Psychological Services. He is the coordinator and clinical supervisor of the CR program.

Mei Ng, MS, is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Ohio University. This is her first year serving as a Counselor-in-Residence. She is also a member of the Ohio University International Student Outreach Team.

Jo Anna Kelly, PhD, an assistant professor of sociology at Walsh University, has 12 years experience teaching at the university level. Additionally, she has 10 years experience as a social worker, primarily with terminally ill clients. Her research interests include lifespan development, death, dying and nursing home quality of care.

Jim Broyles, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice. He works with clients on many issues, including helping individuals and families with LGBT issues. Dr. Broyles received his PhD from The Ohio State University. In addition to his work as a clinician in private practice, he also presents workshops and sessions for professionals on how to counsel young people and families on LGBT issues. Dr. Broyles has a background as both a teacher and a school psychologist. He currently serves as a member of the Service Providers Coalition, a committee of professionals responsible for the annual A Matter Of Pride Conference. The Pride Conference provides training for mental health professionals on LGBT issues.

James Brush, PhD, is a psychologist in private practice in Cincinnati specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents. Dr. Brush was appointed to the faculty of the psychology division of the department of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center from 1984 to 1986. In 1986, he joined the treating staff of the adolescent psychiatric treatment unit of the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. Thereafter, he remained in full-time private practice. In addition to practicing child and adolescent psychology in private practice, Dr. Brush supervises within and consults to the mental health programs offered at St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Cincinnati. He is also a member of the medical and professional staff of the Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati. Dr. Brush has been active in organized psychology. He has held positions as secretary and program chair for the Cincinnati Society of Child Clinical Psychologists. He has been membership chair, marketing chair and president of the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychologists. Dr. Brush is a regular contributor of a column on adolescent psychology for the “Cincinnati Enquirer.”

Alice Harrington Randolph, EdD, MS, Clinical Psycho-pharmacology, has been a practicing psychologist since 1980. Dr. Randolph established Psychological Transitions, a national practice of geropsychology based in Cleveland, which provides mental health services to residents in healthcare facilities, staff education on dementia, elder mental health education and consultation on state and federal regulations for nursing homes. She has been involved in state and federal level advocacy for elder care and has been consulted by legislators about Medicare.

Heather Henrickson, PhD, is a health psychology fellow, and Kathleen Ashton, PhD, and Amy Windover, PhD, are psychologists working in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology. They are part of a multidisciplinary team at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (BMI). They conduct psychological evaluations for pre-surgical candidates, along with designing and implementing pre and post surgical interventions in individual and group formats. Research interests currently investigated include cognitive changes related to bariatric surgery and surgical outcome after brief clinical intervention for binge eating disorder.

Lisa Barrett, Esq., is a partner in the firm of Norchi, Barrett & Forbes. As part of a litigation practice, Lisa has represented numerous individuals before the various Ohio Boards.

Barbara Hill-Newby, PhD, has been licensed since 1981 and in private practice since 1984. She sees children and adults individually and in marital and family work. She also performs custody evaluations.

Lindsay Orchowski is a PhD candidate in clinical psychology at Ohio University. She previously served as the chair of the OPAGS Academics and Research Committee and OPAGS Professional Development Committee. Her research interests include risk factors for sexual assault and the prevention of sexual violence.

Catherine Golden, MS, is a fifth year graduate student in the doctoral program in clinical child psychology at Ohio University. She is a past OPAGS chair (2005-06) as well as the past OPAGS advocacy chair (2006-07). Ms. Golden plans to focus her career on clinical work with both child and adult populations, but also hopes to stay involved in policy work. Currently, Ms. Golden’s research interests include the examination of self-perceptions in young adults with ADHD, as well as the role of executive functioning in positive illusory self-perceptions children with ADHD.

Ryan Wetzler, PsyD, completed his bachelor’s degree at St. Louis University and his master of arts in clinical psychology and doctor of psychology degrees at Spalding University. He conducted his doctoral dissertation on the cognitive-behavioral treatment of insomnia and continues to conduct clinical research in the field of behavioral sleep medicine. His current research interests include further development and refinement of cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies for treating insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Wetzler is also investigating clinical factors associated with compliance with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. He is involved in research concentrating on developing clinical strategies to allow patients to more easily adjust to CPAP therapy. Dr. Wetzler is a sleep psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist focusing on the treatment of sleep disorders and other health conditions linked to disturbed sleep. Dr. Wetzler is a licensed psychologist and certified by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in the practice of behavioral sleep medicine. He is director of the behavioral sleep medicine clinic at Sleep Medicine Specialists.

Rosalie J. Ackerman, PhD, is a clinical and research neuropsychologist for ABackans DCP, Inc. in Akron. Dr. Ackerman has taught graduate clinical psychology and neuropsychology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The Pennsylvania State University.

Martha E. Banks, PhD, is a research neuropsychologist for ABackans DCP, Inc., former professor of black studies at the College of Wooster and a retired clinical psychologist. She is editor of “Women with Visible and Invisible Disabilities: Multiple Intersections, Multiple Issues, Multiple Therapies.” Drs. Banks and Ackerman are Fellows of APA and co-authors of the Ackerman-Banks Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Battery©.