Joshua has worked in human services for nearly 20 years. His clinical experience is in trauma treatment, congregational social work, and youthwork. He is trained in three evidence-based practices for trauma treatment: CPT for PTSD, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. His quantitative research interests are generosity, volunteerism, adverse childhood experiences, trauma education, and trauma treatment.

Education:
MSW Michigan State University (2013)
PhD Michigan State University (2019)

As the owner and lead practitioner of Vida Acupuncture & Wellness, Rebeca integrates two distinct disciplines, Psychotherapy and Acupuncture, within her sessions to address mental health issues. Her unique treatment model is the only one of its kind in the State of Michigan. Combining talk therapy with body-centered therapies such as full-body acupuncture, acupressure, along with guided meditations has shown significant results in mental wellness. The body keeps memories of past traumas even if the mind blocks them. Thus, an integrated approach heals the mind, body, and spirit to address the root cause of an ailment so that persons can live their fullest Vida.

Rebeca Davila is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Michigan and Illinois, and a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) in Michigan where she currently resides. She enjoys urban farming with her husband and son and believes in the importance of having a personal connection to food as part of a healthy lifestyle. She also loves to travel nationally and internationally and has visited over a dozen different countries.

Krystal Diel, LMSW-Clinical, LCSW (She/her/hers) received her Master of Social Work at Grand Valley State University and her Bachelor of Social Work at Central Michigan University. Krystal is an experienced trauma therapist and has worked with survivors since 2013 in a variety of settings: crisis lines, a childrenýs advocacy center, emergency room and primary care, universities, and domestic violence/sexual assault agencies. As an EMDR clinician and certified yoga teacher, Krystal takes a trauma informed and survivor centered approach to meeting survivorsý needs. In addition to her clinical work, Krystal is an adjunct faculty member at Grand Valley State University.

Kayla Doyle, LMSW, Director of AmeriCorps, obtained her MSW from GVSU in 2009. Since 2008, she has been with Cherry Health, first for her MSW internship and then served as an AmeriCorps member. Kayla has held a variety of positions at Cherry Health, spending most of her time in her current position as Director of AmeriCorps and Academic Programs. While at Cherry Health, Kayla has managed a multitude of grants from inception to completion. She also teaches at Grand Valley State University in the Graduate School of Social Work and is a group fitness instructor at MVP Athletic Club - Crahen.

Laurie Eldred is a licensed clinical Master of Social Work and Certified Advanced Addiction Drug Counselor who has been in the social worker field since 2004. Laurie seeks to support other social workers struggling with boundaries, self-care and the reality of working in the social work field. Laurie has worked in a variety of social work positions including within the criminal justice system, child protective services, community mental health in both Ionia and Kent County as front line staff and a supervisor, substance abuse treatment, and medical social work. Laurie provides trainings for social workers in the area of self care, substance use, and secondary trauma for front line staff just to name a few. She also provides groups using EMDR-IGTP to address traumatic community incidents. In addition, she provides supervision for interns, new clinical social workers and seasoned social workers. Laurie is also a delegate for NASW Michigan, and volunteers to address criminal justice reform. During her free time, Laurie likes to spend time with her family, listen to true crime podcasts, hike, practice yoga, meditate and read a good book.

Jim Getting was appointed to MIOSHA's Consultation Education and Training
(CET) Division in 2007 and provides construction safety services for the Southwest
counties of Michigan. Jim has over 16 years of experience as a construction
safety professional. Prior to joining CET, Jim worked as Safety Director for several
companies, encountering a multitude of construction safety hazards. Jim learned
first-hand the challenges of training workers, developing safety plans, inspecting
worksites, and developing written programs to ensure worker safety and complying
with MIOSHA standards.

Jim has a Doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Auburn
University. His primary specialty is the managing of safety and motivation of workers
through behavioral safety methods. By utilizing these straight-forward and effective
techniques and his field experience, Jim provides training and consultation to assist
companies in developing positive and proactive safety programs.

Robyn Gobbel, MSW, has 20 years of practice as a family and child therapist, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. Her diverse clinical training includes EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Theraplay, Trust Based Relational Intervention®, Circle of Security Parent Educator, The Alert Program® and Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training. Robyn consults, teaches, and trains extensively throughout the US and is the host of The Baffling Behavior Show podcast. Robyn's first book, Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work, will be published in September 2023.

Thavone Huinil is an experienced, warm, and inclusive therapist based in Grand Rapids, MI. With 20 years of experience, she provides compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families seeking healing and growth. As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, she specializes in strengthening connections and fostering healthier communication patterns. Thavone's therapy approach acknowledges the impact of systemic racism on relationships and emphasizes the healing power of relationships. She supports clients through trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens. Additional trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Brainspotting, allow Thavone to offer a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to meet individual needs.

Dr. Jamie J. Langlois is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jamie has taught for nineteen years in both graduate and undergraduate education. She is passionate about the scholarship of teaching and learning. In 2019, she graduated with a Doctorate in Social Work from The University of St. Thomas. The focus of the doctorate was "social work teaching as practice". She spent three years learning how to model social work values and ethics through the practice of teaching. Dr. Langlois' research and dissertation proposed a new learner-centered framework for teaching MSW students. She keeps her supervision skills sharp by teaching field education and supervising recent graduates for licensure. In 2022, Jamie co-published Interactional Supervision: A Teaching Guide for the 4th Edition - A book to help educators teach supervision.

Keith Started his career with MIOSHA's Asbestos Program May 1, 2000. Prior stints as a Dow Chemical Intern and Industrial Hygiene Technician at DeLisle Associates in Kalamazoo offered Keith a good look at IH work in large industrial facilities in Michigan. Since 2008, he's been a MIOSHA Senior Industrial Hygienist. While in the Asbestos Program, he conducted enforcement inspections throughout the state for the first 10 years of his career. In 2011, Keith took on expanded responsibilities with a transfer to MIOSHA's Construction Safety and Health Division and continued conducting enforcement inspections of all health hazards in a position covering the West side of the State. Keith's most memorable worksites include the World Trade Center Clean-up operation in Jan-Feb 2002, working alongside OSHA Industrial Hygienists as a part of the Hurricane Katrina response efforts in November 2005, and covering SW Michigan's employees responding to the Enbridge Oil Spill cleanup in 2010. Keith is currently the Co-Chair of MIOSHA's Disaster Response Team(DRT). He encountered his most unusual worksite while initiating a MIOSHA inspection during a brief interruption in a deposition.

In October 2022, Keith came to MIOSHA CET's Training & Consulting Section as a Senior Industrial Hygienist covering the Western and Southwestern counties of the state.

Robert Lathers, LMSW has over 45 years experience in social work with 35 of those years in clinical supervision and administration. He recently retired as CEO of a leading-edge rural community mental health center. He has been a live-in residential house parent for adolescents, a case-manager, a clinical supervisor and a program director for several agencies both rural and urban.

He has presented at over 200 State and National professional conferences during his career on issues related mostly to child welfare, family therapy, jail diversion, and serving veterans and their families. He is a long-time Adjunct Professor for the GVSU Graduate School of Social Work teaching courses in Public Policy and Human Service Administration.

Mr. Lathers is the recipient of numerous awards including his community's Citizen of the Year and a local Child Abuse and Neglect Council's Person of the Year. He is the 2018 Recipient of the prestigious Hal Madden Award for Distinguished Service in the field of Mental Health presented by the Community Mental Health of Association of Michigan. He is also the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished BSW Alumnus Award from the GVSU School of Social Work. He earned his MSW from Western Michigan University.

Noelle Lynn, LMSW, ADHD-CCSP, is a therapist and ADHD specialist at the ADHD Center of West Michigan. Noelle earned her Master's in Social Work at Grand Valley State University, where she published her Master's Thesis "Women and ADHD Functional Impairments: Beyond the Obvious". She has presented her thesis findings as well as on ADHD and co-occurring disorders at conferences throughout the world. She has also published on Additude Magazine and provides training and consultations on ADHD and mental health diagnostics for other providers. Noelle is passionate about training other professionals to be competent and confident in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Currently, Noelle is working to pioneer the use of EMDR in the treatment of ADHD. Noelle lives in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband and baby son.

Susie Marsh, LBSW is the owner of Susie's Organization Solutions LLC and former co-owner of Moxie Life Organizing, LLC. She is a 16+ year veteran of the organizing & productivity industry as well as a licensed social worker for 35+ years. Susie is an active member of NAPO National as well as a residential specialist and Golden Circle Member for 15 years. On the local level, Susie is an active member of NAPO Michigan where she served 4 years as Vice President, volunteer coordinator, West MI liaison and the current incoming secretary for 2023-24. Susie is also a member of the Caregiver Resource Network since 2003 & the Institute for Challenging Disorganization for the past 10 years where she holds Level 1 certificates in ADD and Hoarding. She specializes in working with those who struggle with chronic & challenging disorganization. She is also a trustee for the Gun Lake Business Association. She has been featured in Senior Perspective magazine, GR Business Journal, Fox17 and on the team of two episodes of season 7 of A&E's Hoarders: Family Secrets. She has been a frequent speaker for the GR Savvy Senior series as well. Susie has helped many clients over the years to find peace with their stuff and make their spaces functional and inviting spaces again!

With an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Bonnie went back to school, earning a Master's degree in Social Work in 2003 from Michigan State University. In 2020, she retired from her position as Director of Safe Church Ministry for the Christian Reformed Church in N. America, which included helping regional teams across the U.S. and Canada address abuse awareness, prevention and response within a church setting. In addition, she has studied at the International Institute of Restorative Practices, located in Bethlehem, PA earning her Graduate Certification in 2021. And she received training and certification as a 3Practice Circle leader in 2022. She lives with her husband, Jim, in Shelby, MI on 22 acres of woods, which she enjoys in all seasons.

Katie Papke, LMSW, CAADC, CCHTVSP, is a human trafficking survivor. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Clinically Certified Human Trafficking Victims Services Provider. She is a School of Social Work Program Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State University teaching classes on human trafficking. Katie has her own therapy private practice with Life Support Counseling and Coaching, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI. She has a passion working with victims and survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner violence and other forms of abuse. Her specialty is working with teens and adults who have a history of trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. She serves as the Vice President of the board of Sacred Beginnings in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sacred Beginnings is a safe haven for victims of human trafficking. Katie is highly involved with her local Human Trafficking Task Force in Kent County, Michigan. She contracts with Kent Intermediate School Districtýs to provide education to students about human trafficking as part of the Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education grant. Katie graduated from Florida State University with her Bachelors and Masters of Social Work in 2006.

Christina Pavlak is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Michigan and holds a Certificate in Core Supervision from the National Association of Social Workers. Christina has co-authored a book on supervision instruction published by NASW Press, has enjoyed supervising individuals and teams for over 13 years, and has a personal passion for the topic and practice of supervision. She is an Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State University in the School of Social Work, teaching a graduate course, Principles of Supervision, and providing field education instruction and seminars.

Christina holds the role of Vice President, Training & Development at Health Net of West Michigan and is well versed in leadership, non-profit management, and program planning, in addition to curriculum development and facilitation of training.

Sally Pelon holds a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and a PhD in Social Work from Michigan State University. She worked for 17 years in hospice and end-of-life care settings in a variety of capacities including social work, bereavement, and administration. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Grand Valley State University.

Molly I. Perez is a LMSW who has a variety of experiences serving families in child welfare, mental health and public health systems, as both a direct provider, and as a supervisor to those in the field. For the past 18 years, she has supported families in their home and community settings. Ms. Perez has practiced in both rural and urban environments. She was a teenage mother who went on to become a foster parent. These life experiences add to her drive to support clinically skilled, compassionate social service professionals.

Elisa immigrated from Mexico to the United States 22 years ago. Despite the barriers she experienced due to being an immigrant, Elisa earned a bachelor's and master's degree in social work from GVSU. Elisa has over 13 years of professional experience working with migrant, immigrant, and refugee communities in areas like community advocacy, community outreach, case management, program development, medical social work, and mental/behavioral health. Elisa is currently the owner and lead therapist of Inclusive Empowerment Services, a private practice located in Holland, MI, where she offers mental health therapy, consulting services, and tailored workshops. Elisa's mission is to help her clients align their body, mind and soul through the exploration and identification of their maladaptive behavioral and cognitive patterns and traumatic history that may prevent them from living a life of personal fulfillment and purpose. Elisa is also an instructor at the School of Social Work at GVSU, where she teaches Professional Development in social work.

Jacqueline Scherer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Registered Play Therapist ™ and the Founder of THE PLAYGROUNDgr . Jacqueline has worked with children for over twenty years, and has been a foster parent for over eleven. She founded Stand Up For Kids Olympia, WA Chapter and started the first THP+ Program in San Diego, CA. She worked alongside a team of professionals piloting a traumatic grief curriculum for children, became an educational advocate and served as a crisis clinician for children in Kent County. She has spoken and taught clinicians, teachers and other community supports in the world of grief, trauma and play for over ten years, and recently brought her passion to a new platform, THE PLAYGROUNDgr podcast. THE PLAYGROUNDgr Podcast centers around children and play, inviting local experts and leaders to share their own journeys related to healing through play. Interested in learning more about Jacqueline's leadership in our community or the world of play? Email her at jacqueline@theplaygroundgr.org.

Jacqueline Scherer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Registered Play Therapist ™ and the Founder of THE PLAYGROUNDgr . Jacqueline has worked with children for over twenty years, and has been a foster parent for over eleven. She founded Stand Up For Kids Olympia, WA Chapter and started the first THP+ Program in San Diego, CA. She worked alongside a team of professionals piloting a traumatic grief curriculum for children, became an educational advocate and served as a crisis clinician for children in Kent County. She has spoken and taught clinicians, teachers and other community supports in the world of grief, trauma and play for over ten years, and recently brought her passion to a new platform, THE PLAYGROUNDgr podcast. THE PLAYGROUNDgr Podcast centers around children and play, inviting local experts and leaders to share their own journeys related to healing through play. Interested in learning more about Jacqueline's leadership in our community or the world of play? Email her at jacqueline@theplaygroundgr.org.

James Sherrill has been a Licensed Professional Counselor, Course Instructor, Clinical and Professional Supervisor since 2010. He has worked with all ages including Adolescents with juvenile court involvement, residential services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness including several who were adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity. He has been a clinician, case manager, and clinical supervisor.

Having worked in the philanthropic sector for over 30 years, Tamela Spicer, M.A. seeks to guide sector leaders and organizations on a path to discover how they can work within their own ecosystems to catalyze change grounded in justice and belonging. Recognizing her own privilege as a white, cis-gender woman, she intentionally works to call out and help dismantle white supremacy culture and its power in the philanthropic sector and in her own personal life.

Liz Tompkins is a macro-level social worker with more than a decade of domestic and international experience. Learning about people and the systems that impact them led Liz to advocate for change in policies that affect refugee and immigrant families. Currently, Liz serves as the Senior Program Officer of Strategy with Switchboard at the International Rescue Committee – helping coordinate training and technical assistance for the resettlement network. Prior to joining Switchboard, Liz worked for over six years at Bethany Christian Services, most recently as the National Capacity Director for Refugee and Immigrant Programs funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. There she developed referral and placement systems that resulted in over 3,000 unaccompanied children being welcomed into short-term foster care before ultimately reuniting with their families. Liz is also an experienced facilitator, having presented at organizations and conferences on topics ranging from humanitarian concerns at the Southern Border to jail diversion. Liz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan and received both an MSW and MPA from Grand Valley State University. She is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), having served in Peru from 2012 to 2016.

Deborah Ziel is a Senior Occupational Safety Consultant who joined the Consultation Education and Training Division of MIOSHA in 2006. Before that, she had over a decade of safety and health experience in private industry. Deborah currently provides consultation and training services for mid-west Michigan.

Prior to working for the State of Michigan, Deborah was an EHS Specialist in aeronautics manufacturing facilities performing safety and health functions in two Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) STAR sites. Deborah is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety & Health. Deb has a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (C.O.S.S) designation.

Liz Zylstra is a licensed social worker in the State of Michigan. Liz received her Bachelor of Social Work in 2013, Master of Social Work in 2017, and Master of Public Administration in 2017 all from Grand Valley State University. Liz has spent the last 10 years working with individuals working to recover from substance abuse, other addictions, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Liz is the current owner of Common Ground Counseling and Wellness, where she specializes in treating mood disorders, trauma treatment, and addictions/compulsive behaviors. Liz is also an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University where she teaches Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Social Work Practice with Individuals, and Child and Adolescent Trauma. Liz Zylstra is a licensed social worker in the State of Michigan. Liz received her Bachelor of Social Work in 2013, Master of Social Work in 2017, and Master of Public Administration in 2017 all from Grand Valley State University. Liz has spent the last 10 years working with individuals working to recover from substance abuse, other addictions, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Liz is the current owner of Common Ground Counseling and Wellness, where she specializes in treating mood disorders, trauma treatment, and addictions/compulsive behaviors. Liz is also an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University where she teaches Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Social Work Practice with Individuals, and Child and Adolescent Trauma.