2025 Speakers

With a passion for helping others and a true commitment to a growth mindset, I

Bart Andrews, PhD, is the Chief Clinical Officer at Behavioral Health Response. Dr. Andrews is

Presentation(s): Realities of Guardianship and Conservatorship 

Jennifer Gerlach is a person with lived experience and a psychotherapist in Illinois who specializes

Rachel Jones, LPC is Director of Trauma Services at Missouri Department of Mental Health. She

Hannah Levely is the Youth Services Coordinator with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. She

Jacquelyn Miller has her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Southwest Missouri State University. She

Nancy Pennington serves as the Executive Director/CEO of the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities

Dr. Rebecca N. Preston serves as as Clinical Lead for Missouri's Early Psychosis Care (EPC)

Senior Program Manager at Safer Homes Collaborative, is a dedicated advocate for suicide prevention and

Dr. Bre-Ann Slay is a distinguished Licensed Clinical Psychologist, holding an additional endorsement as an

Senior Program Support Manager at Safer Homes Collaborative, has over a decade of experience in