Breakout Session Facilitators

Jason Fogler, Ph.D., has an extensive background in administering, teaching, and researching innovative therapies for challenging patient populations and psychosocial contexts, including ADHD, complex trauma, and other neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. He is a Senior Psychologist, the Director of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) fellowship, and the Co-Director of the ADHD Program in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital where he provides parent guidance, psychotherapy, and neuropsychological testing for children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. He is also the attending psychologist on a team devoted to children who have been adopted (domestically and internationally) or in the foster care system; and he routinely provides guardianship evaluations for young adults in our Center with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition, Dr. Fogler is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He has authored over 50 publications, including educational guides for parents of children with ADHD, peer-reviewed clinical research and systematic reviews, and two edited books: Trauma Therapy in Context: The Science & Craft of Evidence-Based Practice and Trauma, Autism, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Integrating Research, Practice, and Policy.

Jennifer Hoskins, LPC-S, is the Director of Clinical Services at a Children’s Advocacy Center in North Texas, where she provides leadership and oversight for trauma-informed mental health services for children and adolescents impacted by abuse. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma, with particular expertise in working with youth following forensic interviews and in navigating complex clinical decision-making around safety and risk.

Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in integrating evidence-based practices, including TF-CBT and other trauma-focused approaches. She has served as a Licensed Clinical Supervisor for more than 14 years, providing consultation, mentorship, and training to clinicians delivering trauma-informed care. In her role, she regularly collaborates with caregivers, investigators, medical providers, and legal professionals to support coordinated, child-centered treatment. Jennifer has a strong interest in caregiver engagement, particularly in balancing the developmental need for adolescent autonomy with the clinical importance of caregiver involvement. In addition to her professional experience, she brings a unique perspective as a parent who has navigated mental health treatment with her own children, deepening her understanding of the challenges caregivers face while supporting adolescent growth, autonomy, and healing.

She is passionate about translating complex clinical and ethical concepts into practical strategies that clinicians can use in real-world settings. Jennifer is committed to creating engaging, interactive learning experiences that support skill development and reflection.

Ziem Nguyen NeubertZiem Nguyen Neubert is the Executive Director of YMCA Project Cornerstone, a youth development initiative of the YMCA of Silicon Valley. With more than 30 years of experience in education and youth development, including 20 years in public education as a teacher, coordinator, assistant principal, and principal, she has dedicated her career to helping young people thrive. Although relationships were always central to her work as an educator, she had not yet discovered how intentionally building Developmental Assets could transform the lives of young people—and the adults who support them. After leaving her principalship to create a better work-life balance, she began volunteering in her son's classroom through Project Cornerstone. She later participated in Take It Personally, a six-week workshop series developed by Search Institute, where the Developmental Assets became more than a professional framework—they became a personal way of life. Through reflection, discussion, and applying the concepts with her own family, she made a commitment to intentionally live an asset-building life, a commitment that continues to shape both her personal and professional work today. Today, she partners with schools and community organizations to strengthen Developmental Relationships, build Developmental Assets, and create the conditions where every young person can thrive. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Music.

Laura Ollinger holds a Master of Science degree in Health & Wellness Education and is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.  She also holds an Advanced Certification in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience.  Her academic training and certifications are directly reflected in the content of this Session.  The thought-feeling-behavior-results framework she teaches is grounded in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, and her HeartMath certification specifically qualifies her to address stress and self-regulation in adolescents.  Beyond her formal credentials, Laura has spent years working directly with teenagers and the professionals who serve them, translating neuroscience and behavioral research into practical, accessible tools that resonate with young people.  As a mother of four teenagers herself, she brings an additional layer of lived experience to her work giving her a uniquely grounded perspective on the real challenges adolescents and the adults in their lives face every day. She is a sought-after speaker in school and professional settings bringing both academic rigor and real-world application to every presentation.

Anna Stindt is the Mental Health Director at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA, where she leads mental health initiatives, develops community-based programming, and works to promote mental wellness and connection throughout the community. A lifelong resident of La Crosse, Anna brings nearly two decades of experience in the social work and human services fields. Anna earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and her Master of Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato, graduating in 2009, and is a Licensed Adult Practice Social Worker (APSW). Since beginning her professional career in 2008, she has worked across county government, nursing homes, and nonprofit organizations, serving adults with disabilities, individuals involved with Adult Protective Services, and individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. Nearly ten years of her career were dedicated specifically to supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

In her current role, Anna brings her clinical and community experience together to develop programs and partnerships focused on mental health, youth development, veterans, social connection, and community well-being. She is a board member of the Mental Health Coalition of Greater La Crosse and has been actively involved in local schools, PTOs, youth programs, and coaching. Outside her professional work, Anna enjoys spending time outdoors, running, and biking, and she is a mother of two, a wife, a coach, a volunteer, and a caregiver. Her personal and professional experiences have shaped her passion for creating accessible, community-based approaches to mental health and helping individuals and communities connect, grow, and thrive.

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Kathryn TateKathryn Tate has served as President & CEO of The Legacy Center for Community Success since 2019, leading efforts to help young people, families, and communities thrive. For nearly a decade, she has championed initiatives focused on Developmental Assets, including coordinating Developmental Asset Profile and Attitudes & Behaviors surveys and sharing insights on the well-being of local youth. Her connection to the Developmental Assets framework began as a high school student in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was first introduced to the model through her father’s work. Today, leading this work at The Legacy Center represents a meaningful full-circle journey. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and a Master of Education from Purdue University. She is also a Certified Prevention Specialist with expertise in youth development and community engagement. In addition, she earned a certificate in nonprofit executive leadership from Indiana University. Through her leadership, Kathryn continues to advance strategies that strengthen community success and foster positive outcomes for youth.

Dr. Brian Williams,  is associate professor (CHS) in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care as well as in the Department of Medicine hospital medicine division. He works as a pediatric and adult hospitalist. Williams wrote the Wisconsin American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) chapter’s position paper on vaping. He is a past recipient of the AAP Richmond Center’s New Investigator award to study smoke exposure screening in the pediatric inpatient setting, and is actively investigating how to help young people quit vaping.

Williams’ professional interests include tobacco control with a focus on vaping cessation in youth and young adults. He serves as a principal investigator (PI) or co-investigator on several tobacco cessation studies at the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI). His is currently studying how to help parents quit smoking while their child is hospitalized. In addition, he recently received support from the NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to better understand how to help adolescents and young adults quit vaping

Bruce R. Krawisz, M.D., is currently an Emeritus Researcher with the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute. Formerly, he was in the position of Pathologist and Clinical Laboratory Director, Prevention Genetics at the Marshfield Clinic/Marshfield Laboratories. Dr. Krawisz received his medical degree from the Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, and had his residency training experiences at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine. He has a great interest in climate change and climate destabilization. He also will address personal choices by youth and adults that contribute to reducing one’s “carbon footprint,” as well as societal actions that can be taken.

Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Nolan has a background in Family Medicine, social epidemiology, and General Preventive Medicine/Public Health. She is currently working on several projects related to chronic disease risk management, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. She is overseeing several epidemiologic studies and vaccine-related pharmacovigilance studies as part of a nation-wide collaboration, and serves as the principle investigator for cancer care delivery research through the Metro-Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium (MMCORC). She sees patients in occupational medicine weekly at the Minneapolis Blaisdell Clinic.

Ryan A. McKelley, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist, Professor of Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Interim Program Director for the School Psychology Graduate Training Program, and Program Coordinator for the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Minor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He earned a B.S. in Organizational Communication from Northwestern University, and a M.A. in Educational Psychology and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. He regularly teaches courses on health psychology, behavior modification, abnormal psychology, group counseling, and men and masculinities. He has taught summer sessions abroad in England, Ireland, Spain, China, Costa Rica, & Thailand. He previously served as the Chair and Associate Chair of the Psychology Department.

Dr. McKelley has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, mostly in the area of men and masculinities. Specific research and presentation topics include men’s emotions, help-seeking, alternative treatment models, non-traditional work and family roles, fatherhood, men and depression, marketing mental health, and the placebo effect in biofeedback.

In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. McKelley has provided clinical services in a community mental health center, three university counseling centers, and a pain clinic. He currently provides contract clinical services in individual and group therapy, and clinical supervision. He’s been a weekly discussant on the internet radio show and iTunes podcast The Secret Lives of Men, and is Past-President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities, a division of the American Psychological Association.

Dr. McKelley has been interviewed extensively in the area of men’s mental health and changing gender roles. In the last few years, he has been quoted in outlets including the New York Times, USA Today, ABC News, Upworthy, Vox Media, documentaries, and local papers in U.S. and abroad. He has also appeared on several radio stations such as National Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Radio, and ABC Radio News, has a TEDx talk on social connection and masculinity, interview on masculinity and culture on the Here We Are science podcast, La Crosse Thinkers podcast, the ManKind Project, Men's Therapy Online, and teach-in presentations on rape culture and toxic masculinity.

Michele Pettit, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Health Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She teaches Youth Health Issues, Issues in Mental and Emotional Health, and Violence and Injury Prevention. Her professional interests encompass mental and emotional health including stress and coping, violence and injury prevention, health risk behaviors, health equity, and spirituality.

Karen Skemp, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Health Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She teaches Human Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Physical Activity and Public Health, and Functional Foods, Herbs, and Supplements. Her latest research explores how spirituality, diet, and physical activity contribute to psychological well-being.

Alison Miller, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, executive coach, speaker, and author who helps high-performing professionals sustain excellence without sacrificing their wellbeing. Drawing on decades of experience in psychology, leadership development, and organizational consulting, she translates research into practical strategies that improve focus, resilience, and long-term effectiveness. Her work centers on helping professionals navigate demanding roles while reducing burnout and protecting the cognitive resources needed to do their best work. Alison has worked with leaders and teams across healthcare, higher education, and professional services, equipping them with evidence-based tools for sustainable performance. She is the founder of The Academic Writers' Space and the author of Finish Your Dissertation Once and for All!. Her presentations combine scientific research, engaging storytelling, and immediately applicable strategies that audiences can use right away. Known for her warm, practical style, Alison helps participants rethink productivity through the lens of psychology rather than pressure. Whether speaking to clinicians, educators, or organizational leaders, she empowers audiences to lead with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose while maintaining their own wellbeing.

Shane Murphy is excited to contribute to the La Crosse Institute for Movement Science (LIMS) and the Physical Therapy Program at UWL. Dr. Murphy brings expertise in lower extremity biomechanics, especially balance, walking, running, and sport-specific movements. Dr. M's current line of research envelopes asymmetrical movement patterns and the consequences of doing so. Shane holds a Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in Biomechanics from Indiana University-Bloomington, and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.