{"id":37047,"date":"2025-08-27T15:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=37047"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:31:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:31:58","slug":"scholarship-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-counseling\/graduate-programs\/ph-d-in-counselor-education-and-supervision\/scholarship-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship &amp; Leadership Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Professional Development Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Greta Christ, MA, MA, NCC, LPC, CDP, CAGCS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>An exploration of equine facilitated psychotherapy interventions as a conceptual framework for working with refugee families <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cancer and grief: Counselor considerations when working with clients affected by cancer <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><em>CITI training<\/em>. (2025, May). CITI Program.<\/p>\n<p><em>Grief and loss: An active approach for older adults<\/em>. (2025, September). National Board of Certified Counselors.<\/p>\n<p><em>Infusing anti-racist practices to increase advocacy in counselor preparation programs <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><em>Innovations in telehealth and digital mental health for older adults<\/em>. (2026, February). National Board of Certified Counselors.<\/p>\n<p>Kalkan, B., Khan, M., &amp; Kehoe, J. (2025, November 14). <em>From service to support: A systemic lens on veterans and addiction recovery<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Virginia Counselors Association Convention, Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, VA.<\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s discuss ecological grief: Is it real? <\/em>[Conference presentation] (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p>PESI. (2025). <em>Advanced grief counseling certification<\/em> [Certification program]. Evergreen Certifications. https:\/\/www.PESI.com\/<\/p>\n<p><em>The role of reward systems in family dynamics: Encouraging positive behavior vs. punitive responses <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><em>Unpacking work-related ruminations for counselors <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joshua Dea, MA, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Granello, D. H. (2025, September 23). <em>Servant Research: A new organizational and philosophical framework that describes research designed to create meaningful change<\/em> [Webinar]. Chi Sigma Iota. https:\/\/www.mdcounseling.org\/event-6299835.<\/p>\n<p>Maryland Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. (2025, October 3). <em>Clinical Decolonization: Disrupting Bias from Intake to Termination<\/em> [Webinar]. Maryland Counseling Association. https:\/\/www.mdcounseling.org\/event-6299835.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ailish Riggs Dermody, MA, NCC, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Columbia School of Social Work. (2022). <em>Complicated grief therapy principles and procedures<\/em> [Workshop]. Columbia University.<\/p>\n<p>Institute for Human-Animal Connection. (2024). <em>Equine behavior<\/em> [Online course]. University of Denver. Denver, CO. https:\/\/socialwork.du.edu\/humananimalconnection\/education-certificates\/equine-behavior-course.<\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s discuss ecological grief: Is it real? <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><em>Infusing anti-racist practices to increase advocacy in counselor preparation programs<\/em>. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cancer and grief: Counselor considerations when working with clients affected by cancer <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><em>The role of reward systems in family dynamics: Encouraging positive behavior vs. punitive responses <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mnahil (Maya) Khan, MA, LPC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>American Mental Health Counselors Association. (2023, June 27-29). <em>AMCA Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference]. New Orleans, LA. https:\/\/www.amhca.org\/23conference<\/p>\n<p>Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2023). <em>Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n<p>Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2024). <em>Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n<p>Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2025, March). <em>Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n<p>Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2026). <em>Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference] , NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Virginia Counselors Association. (2023). <em>VCA Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n<p>Virginia Counselors Association (2024). <em>Virginia Counselors Association Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference], Norfolk Waterside Marriott.<\/p>\n<p><strong>McKenzie Greenhouse-Cintas, LPC, LCPC (Licensed in MD, DC, VA, CO), Registered Intern (FL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Certified in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/p>\n<p>Certified AutPlay Therapist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evelyn Lieb, LPC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CEs for licensure renewal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katherine Mathi, LMHC Resident (Mass); LADC; CCTP, CFTP, Certified Recovery Coach Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Weeks, J. R. (2026, February 1). <em>Legal, ethical &amp; regulatory issues<\/em> [Webinar]. Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association. https:\/\/www.mamhca.org\/event-6456306.<\/p>\n<p>Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. (2026). LADC training [Continuing education, planned]. https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/bureau-of-substance-addiction-services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kirill Martynov, LMHC, NCC, CASAC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Linehan, M. M. (n.d.). <em>DBT skills training<\/em> [Asynchronous online training course]. Psychwire. https:\/\/psychwire.com\/linehan\/dbt-skills<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shivonne Odom-Chase, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, (DC, MD, CT); State Board Approved Supervisor (MD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine. (2026, April 14\u201318). <em>Jones Foundation Infertility Counseling 2026 Conference<\/em> [Conference]. Philadelphia, PA. https:\/\/jficc.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akanni Shelton, DHA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>National Career Development Association. (2026, June 30\u2013July 2). <em>Creative resilience: Integrating dynamic solutions in career development<\/em> [Conference]. Minneapolis, MN. https:\/\/www.ncda.org\/aws\/NCDA\/pt\/sp\/conference_home.<\/p>\n<p>Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. (2026). <em>ACES Bi-annual Conference<\/em> [Conference]. Location TBD. https:\/\/acesonline.net\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>Matthew Short, MS, LCDC (TX), LPC Associate (TX), NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blakeslee, A. (2024, September 29). <em>Trauma, the body &amp; implicit memory demystified<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746<\/p>\n<p>Butler, P. (2025, September 26). <em>Psychiatry grand rounds: Navigating juvenile justice in Texas<\/em> [Grand rounds presentation]. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.<\/p>\n<p>Campbell, L. (2024, September 29). <em>EFIT in trauma recovery<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746<\/p>\n<p>Durvasula, R. (2024, September 29). <em>Treating betrayal trauma<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746.<\/p>\n<p>Fatter, D. (2024, September 29). <em>Using internal family systems therapy for trauma treatment<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2019, August 5). <em>IS-29.a: Public information officer awareness<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed September 11, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-29.a.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). <em>IS-235.c: Emergency planning<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 15, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-235.c<\/p>\n<p>Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). <em>IS-240.c: Leadership and influence<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 1, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.c.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). <em>IS-241.c: Decision making and problem solving<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 4, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-241.c<\/p>\n<p>Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). <em>IS-403: Introduction to the individual assistance (IA)<\/em> program [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 28, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-403.a<\/p>\n<p>Marymount University, Office of Research. (2026, January 25). <em>Human subjects research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) training<\/em> [Online training modules]. Marymount University.<\/p>\n<p>National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. (2025, December 12). <em>Mental health resilience officer (MHRO) <\/em>[Virtual training workshop]. Ambulnz Holdings. https:\/\/www.naemt.org\/education\/operational-education\/mhro.<\/p>\n<p>National Council for Mental Wellbeing. (2025, September 17). <em>Screening, brief intervention, and refer to treatment (SBIRT) training<\/em> [Webinar workshop]. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. https:\/\/www.thenationalcouncil.org\/event\/sbirt-overview-training\/.<\/p>\n<p>Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network. (2025, September 16). <em>PeriPAN webinar series: Assessing suicide risk and implementing safety measures in perinatal mental health<\/em> [Webinar]. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, PeriPAN. https:\/\/tcmhcc.utsystem.edu\/events\/peripan-webinar-series-assessing-suicide-risk-and-implementing-safety-measures-in-perinatal-mental-health\/.<\/p>\n<p>Searls, G. (2025, September 4). <em>The Counseling Compact: The first steps<\/em> [Webinar]. National Board for Certified Counselors. https:\/\/parc.nbcc.org\/webinars.<\/p>\n<p>Smith, M. (2025, October 31). <em>Psychiatry grand rounds: Farm and ranch stress: Risk factors, resiliency, and resources<\/em> [Grand rounds presentation]. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bruce Wilson, MEd, MDiv, LMHC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Washington Mental Health Counselors Association. (2026, May 1\u20133). <em>Weaving connections: Building belonging and inclusion in therapy<\/em> [Conference]. Seattle, WA. https:\/\/wmhca.org\/event-6287833.<\/p>\n<p>Washington State\u2013approved clinical supervisor training.<\/p>\n<p>American Mental Health Counselors Association. (2026, June 23-26). <em>AMCA Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference]. Portland, OR. https:\/\/www.amhca.org\/conference<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadership and Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Greta Christ, MA, MA, NCC, LPC, CDP, CAGCS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clinical oversight at the MU training clinic for individual and group supervision of interns<\/p>\n<p>Board secretary and social media manager for the Mediterranean Counseling Association (MR\u2011CA)<\/p>\n<p>Board member, Student Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n<p>Adjunct Psychology Professor at Marymount University; courses taught include Psychology of Addictions, Counseling Theories, Human Growth and Development, Introduction to Psychology, and Psychopathology. Co-taught CE 500, Research and Evaluation (Fall 2025). Co\u2011teaching CE 523: Group Counseling, CE 597: Practicum, and CE 542: Grief and Loss (Spring 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Mentor to Master of Arts Counseling Students for poster presentations at the Mediterranean Counseling Association (MR\u2011CA) conference, Spring 2025 and Spring 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Participated in open houses for prospective doctoral students (October 2024; November 2025).<\/p>\n<p>Attended interviews for prospective doctoral students (March 2025).<\/p>\n<p>Attended the Marymount University alumni meeting for CACREP review (July 2025).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joshua Dea, MA, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>President, Chi Sigma Iota \u2013 Mu Upsilon Gamma Chapter, Marymount University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ailish Riggs Dermody, MA, NCC, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adjunct faculty member, Department of Psychology, Marymount University.<\/p>\n<p>Child and Family Grief Specialist, Experience Camps (2022-present).<\/p>\n<p>Facilitator, HEART Space Fund (Human Equine Attachment and Relational Therapy), a non-profit providing equine support groups for refugee children.<\/p>\n<p>Mentor for the Master of Arts Counseling Students\u2019 Conference poster development at Marymount University (2025-2026).<\/p>\n<p>Supervisor, Marymount Clinical Mental Health Counseling Training Clinic.<\/p>\n<p>Treasurer, Mediterranean Region Counselors Association (MR-CA; 2025-present).<\/p>\n<p><strong>McKenzie Greenhouse-Cintas, LPC, LCPC (Licensed in MD, DC, VA, CO), Registered Intern (FL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with faculty mentor\/advisor to identify advocacy and leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mnahil (Maya) Khan, MA, LPC, NCC.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>President, Mediterranean Regional Counseling Association (MR-CA).<\/p>\n<p>Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology, Marymount University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evelyn Lieb, LPC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with faculty mentor\/advisor to identify advocacy and leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katherine Mathi, LMHC Resident (Mass); LADC; CCTP, CFTP, Certified Recovery Coach Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, Bridgewater State University.<\/p>\n<p>Clinical Director of Outpatient Services, Steppingstone Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Leadership Board, Steppingstone Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Legislative Action Committee Member, Massachusetts State College Association.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kirill Martynov, LMHC, NCC, CASAC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mentor to Master of Arts Counseling Students poster development for the Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference (2026), NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shivonne Odom-Chase, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, (DC, MD, CT); State Board Approved Supervisor (MD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Co-Chair, AADA Taskforce (2025).<\/p>\n<p>Member, ACES Leadership Academy (2026).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akanni Shelton, DHA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Member, ACES Leadership Academy (2026).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Matthew Short, MS, LCDC (TX), LPC Associate (TX), NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Governing Council Member, Texas Public Health Association (2024-2026).<\/p>\n<p>Masters-Level Intern and Volunteer Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate), Family Counseling Services (2023-2026).<\/p>\n<p>Mental Health Section Chair, Texas Public Health Association (2024-2026).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bruce Wilson, MEd, MDiv, LMHC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee member, Denomination&#8217;s Conference.<\/p>\n<p>Camp chaplain and mental health expert.<\/p>\n<p>Guidance Committee for Clinical Pastoral Education.<\/p>\n<p>Member, Committee on Ministry, United Church of Christ (pastoral-related issues).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thaisa York, LPSC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with faculty mentor\/advisor to identify and pursue advocacy and leadership opportunities in school counseling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarship and Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Greta Christ, MA, MA, NCC, LPC, CDP, CAGCS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Christ, G. (2025, February 17). <em>Seventy-times seven: How forgiveness impacts our mental state<\/em> [Public lecture]. Senior Quest for Meaning Series, Goodwin House Bailey\u2019s Crossroads, Falls Church, VA.<\/p>\n<p>Christ, G. (2025, March). <em>An exploration of therapeutic approaches for older adults with early-stage dementia<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Christ, G. (2025, March). <em>Assessing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within clinical classes in graduate counseling programs to enhance practical skills and professional readiness<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Christ, G. (2025, November). <em>Shaping scholars: A mixed-methods exploration of research competency and identity in counselor education<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Virginia Counselors Association Convention, Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, VA.<\/p>\n<p>Christ, G. (2026, March). <em>Implementing a trauma-informed lens in clinical practice: Experiences from the field<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Christ, G. (2026, March). <em>When intelligences combine: Ethical application of AI in counseling research and education<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joshua Dea, MA, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ailish Riggs Dermody, MA, NCC, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marcus, I., Riggs Dermody, A. (2024, March 22). <em>Consent: Walking the talk with our equines<\/em> [Conference workshop]. Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Region 3 Conference, Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, Toano, VA.<\/p>\n<p>Marcus, I., Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, Spring). The power of connection in the herd: Equine facilitated psychotherapy groups. <em>The Virginia Counselor.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, March 7). <em>Assessing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within clinical classes in graduate counseling programs to enhance practical skills and professional readiness<\/em> [Conference Presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, April 24). <em>The quest to belong: Equine facilitated psychotherapy work with refugee youth<\/em>. Virginia Association for Specialists in Group Work, Reston, Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, October 9). <em>Gestalt equine supervision: Supervision in the here and now<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, March 6). <em>An exploration of equine facilitated psychotherapy interventions as a conceptual framework for working with refugee populations<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Chalk, S., Jackson-Cherry, L., Riggs Dermody, A., Dillman, Q., Coogan, E., Blenman, A. (2024, November 1). <em>Training mental health counseling interns to serve medically underserved populations: A qualitative analysis of clinical and interdisciplinary experience<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Psych Congress, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, March). <em>Navigating the supervision maze: What to look for, what\u2019s required, and how to know if a supervisor is a good fit<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, April). <em>Accompanying children through grief: Creating groups to support grieving children<\/em> [Conference presentation]<em>.<\/em> Virginia Association for Specialists in Group Work (April 2026). Reston, Virginia (accepted).<\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, March). <em>Implementing a trauma-informed lens in clinical practice: Experiences from the field<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, April). <em>From trauma to resilience: Posttraumatic growth of immigrant and refugee women<\/em> [ Conference presentation]. American Counseling Association Conference &amp; Expo, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH (accepted).<\/p>\n<p><strong>McKenzie Greenhouse-Cintas, LPC, LCPC (Licensed in MD, DC, VA, CO), Registered Intern (FL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Greenhouse-Cintas, G. (2025, October). <em>Cohesion, connection and cultural Humility- Yalom\u2019s Therapeutic Principles in Group Supervision<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n<p>Greenhouse-Cintas, G. (2025, October). <em>A Counselor\u2019s Compass: Using the 5 Year Resume Exercise in Supervision<\/em> [Poster presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mnahil (Maya) Khan, MA, LPC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presenter VCA (2023, 2024, 2025), MRCA Poster Presentations (2023, 2024);<\/p>\n<p>Khan, M. (2025, March). <em>The Role of Reward Systems in Family Dynamics: Encouraging Positive Behavior vs. Punitive Responses<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Khan, M. (2025, March). <em>Assessing the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Clinical Classes in Graduate Counseling Programs to Enhance Practical Skills and Professional Readiness<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evelyn Lieb, LPC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katherine Mathi, LMHC Resident (Mass); LADC; CCTP, CFTP, Certified Recovery Coach Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kirill Martynov, LMHC, NCC, CASAC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Martynov, K. (2026, March). <em>Building trauma-informed approaches in correctional environments<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Shivonne Odom-Chase, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, (DC, MD, CT); State Board Approved Supervisor (MD).<\/p>\n<p>Odom, S.A., (2023, September). <em>African American Maternal Mental Health <\/em>[Conference presentation]. Trauma and Birth Conference: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Prevention and Healing, March of Dimes and Action Learning Network, Washington, D.C., United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akanni Shelton, DHA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Matthew Short, MS, LCDC (TX), LPC Associate (TX), NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mental Health Section, Texas Public Health Association. (2025). <em>Mental Health Toolkit: A Guide for Public Health Practitioners<\/em>. Texas Public Health Association.<\/p>\n<p>Short, M. (2025, August 7). <em>Code CALM: Mental health tools for first responders after an incident<\/em> [Webinar]. TexLa Telehealth Resource Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, virtual presentation from Lubbock, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Winkelman, L., Short, M., Cohen, D., Noble, N., Spears, E., Robinson, S., &amp; Awal, A. (2025). 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