Suicide Prevention Summit

Tara Allert, Ed.D., LPC, SAC, ACS, is a clinical therapist with broad experience and special interest working with addiction and trauma. She has training in TF-CBT, FFT, EMDR, CBT, and other modalities. Whether working with individuals or families, Tara's approach is to enter from a place of curiosity, and believes that each client or system has the inherent strengths and qualities needed to step into growth.

Tracey Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach in the State of Wisconsin. She has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. Tracey has worked in settings such as an inpatient hospitalization facility, outpatient mental health clinic, mobile crisis, contracted position in a school setting and has worked collaboratively with local police and sheriff departments, emergency rooms, jails, and with a local Children's Advocacy Center. She specializes in trauma work and has presented at multiple mental conferences on trauma.

Valéry Brosseau, M.S.W,  was born in Montréal, Canada and she has always been a writer. She is also a passionate speaker and mental health advocate. She writes to express, release and connect. She has always said that her goal is to write something that means something to somebody. She began volunteering in the mental health field in 2013, winning awards for her volunteer work and developing a strong passion for mental health advocacy and awareness. In 2019, she delivered a TEDx talk on the stigma surrounding suicide. She has also written for organizations such as the National Alliance for Mental Illness and the International Bipolar Foundation. Valéry’s goal is to start honest conversations about mental health. She now delivers talks and workshops, equipping companies and organizations with the tools and language to support others and manage their own mental health.

Nicholas Dillon, M.S., LCDC, CSAC, is a top Milwaukee motivational speaker, coach, and teacher who helps people and companies reach their goals. With Master's degrees in Adult Education and Counseling, plus deep knowledge in behavioral psychology, he brings strong insights to personal and professional growth.

His 20+ years of work has made him an expert in leadership and professional development. As a Certified Master Facilitator and Executive Coach in Milwaukee, he uses smart methods to build leadership skills in others. He creates positive change through one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and speaking at events in many business areas.

Nicholas uses a complete training method that joins emotional smarts with leadership skills. His sessions give clients the tools to lead with care, build confidence, and stay strong - helping them go beyond their goals in work and life.

As a speaker, Nicholas gets everyone's attention with his ideas about personal growth and leadership. His great work in business and community leadership has earned him many awards, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

Through his work in Milwaukee, Nicholas Dillon helps many people grow and succeed. His skill in corporate leadership and professional development makes him a trusted guide who brings real change to the coaching field.

Robert Karol, Ph.D., ABPP/RP, CBIST/R,l is President of Karol Neuro + Rehab Consulting providing program development consultation, staff training/development, case consulting with organizations, behavior management consultation, career management, presentations and workshops. He has also been President of a group private practice specializing in counseling for persons with acquired brain injury and neuropsychological evaluations. He is past Director of hospital-based brain injury programs and Director of Psychology/Neuropsychology, and also Vice President of Brain Injury Services for a provider of long-term care and an Adjunct Professor. He is Board Certified in Rehabilitation Psychology. He has published four books and a number of journal articles.

Bradley G. Larrabee, M.Ed has embarked on a career journey
focused on reaching all students. In his work as a mental health
professional, special education teacher, professor, principal and
presenter Bradley had developed programmatic frameworks,
professional skills, and a passion for ensuring that every student is able
to feel welcome and supported in our schools. This path ensures that all
students are safe to learn and grow within our schools.

Hunter Markle is an autistic young adult who also has some mental health challenges. He is currently working part-time. He enjoys sharing his experience of transitioning into the adult health care system and keeping mentally well. Hunter has presented at the National Federation of Families Conference, Children Come First Conference, Circles of Life Conference, the PATCH program, and has been on numerous panels.

Tim Markle is founder and director of Forgiveness Factor. Forgiveness Factor exists to promote forgiveness as a way to live mentally well. Tim teaches classes, workshops, seminars and speaks about forgiveness, suicide prevention, and addiction recovery in Wisconsin, nationally, and internationally. He regularly partners with Stoughton Health and Stoughton Senior Center to teach a 6-week course on Freedom Through Forgiveness. A frequent guest on podcasts, Tim can also be heard Tuesday mornings on Life 102.5FM in Madison. He is a speaker and contributing writer for the International Forgiveness Institute. In July of 2022, Tim was presented with the Healing Hearts Hero Award at the International Agape Love and Forgiveness Conference for “his years of commitment to helping others learn about the virtues of self-forgiveness and interpersonal forgiveness.” Tim has been married to Tracy for 29 years and they have two children. Time and Tracy currently live in Stoughton, WI..

• forgivenessfactor.org        
• internationalforgiveness.com

Lisa Howell, Ph.D., is a Clinical Health Psychologist at Mayo Clinic Arizona since December 2023. She is the Clinical Health Division Chair for this organization as well as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Howell completed her Post Doctoral Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Howell is certified as a Clinical Health Psychologist. Dr. Howell is active in research and has over 18 speaking engagements and 17 publications. Dr. Howell now resides in Chandler, Arizona with her husband, 15-year-old stepdaughter, and 6-month-old son. She enjoys gardening, yoga, and cooking.