2013 PRESENTERS

	KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ALEMA HARRINGTON Alema Harrington has been working in front of the camera for nearly two decades. He is currently the host of "Jazz Game Night," the Pre, Half and Post Game shows for the Emmy award winning television broadcasts of the Utah Jazz Basketball team on the Root Sports Network. Alema also works for BYUtv as the anchor of "Count down to Kick off," the BYU football pre game show. Harrington has also made appearances on National television and radio programs and has been featured in a number of Television Series.' He had a role in the Feature Film "Forever Strong."
	LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. JOHN CARNEVALE, PhD Dr. John Carnevale is an internationally recognized expert with over 30 years of experience in the field of substance abuse policy, performance measurement, and strategic planning. He served 18 years for three administrations and four "Drug Czars" within the Executive Branch at the Office of Management and Budget and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Dr. Carnevale holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maine and a Doctorate in Public Finance Economics from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
	GORDON BRUIN, LPC Gordon S. Bruin, is an American Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the education and treatment of addiction issues. Gordon is a Program Services Manager for Utah County Division of Substance Abuse and founder of InnerGold Counseling services which specializes in the treatment of pornography and sexual addiction issues. He received his graduate degree from John F. Kennedy University in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Addiction Studies in 1994. He is also a graduate of the "Addiction Technology Transfer Center Leadership Institute" and has written and self-published the Innergold Treatment Manual and a book called "The Language of Recovery."
	RUSSELL GAEDE, PhD Dr. Gaede holds a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a post-master's certificate in marriage and family therapy, and a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. He is the Executive Director of Life Enhancement Center (www.lecutah.com), former chair of the Utah licensure board for Counselors, and has taught psychology classes at UVU. Dr. Gaede received the 2009 Professional Contributions to the Field award from the Utah Mental Health Counselor Association.
	E. GUERRY GREEN, LCSW, MSW With Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Social Work from BYU, Guerry specializes in the dynamics of addiction as it impacts relationships and attachment within family systems. He has worked with the Division of Child and Family Services as a family preservation worker and child protective services worker, and he was the Adult Clinical Director at The Gathering Place before he became co-owner of the Green House Center in fall of 2004. He is married to Elsbeth and they have 6 children, and 6 grandchildren
	JEANANNE JOHNSON-TALBERT, PhD JeanAnne has over 20 years in the medical field. She graduated from Georgetown University with a Masters in Nursing, and from University of Phoenix with a doctorate in health care administration. She is board certified as a nurse practitioner in family medicine, oncology and substance abuse/ addiction medicine. Currently JeanAnne is the Medical Director for Steps Recovery Services in Payson and is a full time professor in the nursing department at UVU, teaching pharmacology, mental health nursing and substance abuse.
	LEO KADEHJIAN, PhD Dr. Kadehjian is an independent biomedical consultant in Palo Alto, California, primarily lecturing and writing on the clinical, scientific, regulatory, and legal issues in drugs of abuse testing. He has provided consulting services for a wide variety of both private and public sector drug programs. Born and raised in Boston, he received his Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry from M.I.T. in 1972 and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Stanford University in 1977. He has lectured extensively around the world (including mainland China and the Soviet Union) and established his own biomedical consulting business with private and public sector clients worldwide.
	BRAD KELSTROM, LCSW Brad Kelstrom is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with the Department of Workforce Services. In that position, Brad helps parents work through their substance abuse, mental health and domestic violence issues and obtain self-sufficiency for themselves and their children. In addition, Brad has worked with individuals with addictions in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Salt Lake and Cache Counties.
	JASON H. KING, LPC Jason H. King, LPC is Clinical Director of Life Enhancement Center (www.lecutah.com), an outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment facility in Utah County servicing adolescents and adults. Jason serves as Chair of the Utah DOPL board for Professional Counselors and as DSM-5 Revision Task Force committee member for AMHCA and ACA. Jason received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah and a Master of Counseling in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix; he is a doctoral candidate at Capella University specializing in Counselor Education and Supervision. His practice is an approved site for DSM-5 Clinical Research Field Trials.
	KEVIN MCCAULEY, MD Kevin McCauley graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania (Drexel School of Medicine) in 1992. He served in the U.S. Navy as Flight Surgeon to an F/A-18 Hornet squadron at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. Dr. McCauley now lives in Utah, where he is the co-director of a ten-bed recovery management program and a graduate student at the University of Utah School of Public Health.
	CARISSA MCNAMARA, MPA Carissa McNamara has Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Anthropology from Weber State University, and earned a Masters degree in Public Administration from The George Washington University. Carissa loves horses, and for the past 17 years she’s involved herself in the Quarter Horse industry. After a severe car accident, she decided to couple her love of horses and treating addiction, and committed to researching alternative treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through Equine Assisted Therapy.
	MARK MINER Mark has worked as a staff writer for the Utah Division of Substance Abuse, and has been active in the Utah treatment and 12-Step community (including AA, NA, CA, SA, and Al-Anon) for over 25 years. He is now married with one son, is a successful businessman, and currently serves as a missionary and assistant program coordinator for the LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program.
	RICHARD NANCE, MSHHA, MSW, LCSW Richard Nance has been the Director of the Utah County Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment since 1998. He holds a Masters Degree in social work from Brigham Young University, a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from the University of Utah, and a Masters in Health administration from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Richard is an adjunct faculty member at Utah Valley University and BYU where he teaches behavioral health courses and guest lectures on public policy.
	NICOLE NELSON, LSUDC Nicole Nelson is a Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor and an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She is currently working as the Executive Clinical Coordinator at The Journey at has worked in the field of substance dependency for over 7 years and with adolescents for over 10 years. Her specialty is addiction and she has a passion for helping others understand addiction in order to best serve adolescents and their parents. Nicole is a committed therapist who is excited, motivated and hopeful because of the many miracles she has seen in the world of recovery.
	H. GRAY OTIS, PhD, CMHC Gray Otis serves as the clinical director for Alpine Treatment Services, an adult residential treatment program for alcohol and drug recovery. He also is in private practice working primarily with couples and adults. Gray is licensed in Utah as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He earned master's degrees in mental health counseling and organizational behavior as well as a doctorate in counseling psychology. He has completed post-graduate training in addictions, domestic violence, and trauma treatment.
	MARK PATEY Mark is the currently owner of BlueStep Technologies, 4Care Pharmacies, Prodigy Engineering, and Growth Climate Education and Therapy Centers. He was the host of his own motor sports show on ESPN and is consistently rated as one of the top presenters and trainers in the country. He enjoys collecting, building and flying airplanes, and donates his time and personal helicopter to the Utah County Search and Rescue. Mark is an identical twin and lives in Spanish Fork Utah with his wife and four sons.
	AMY POLLARD, LCSW Amy Pollard, LCSW has worked in the field of substance abuse counseling since 1998. She has been a clinical therapist since 2005 working at The Promise Program, an intensive outpatient substance abuse program for women in Orem, Utah. In addition to this, she is currently employed with BYU as an Adjunct Professor in the MSW program teaching the class "Interventions for Substance Abusing Populations."
	DENISE QUIRK, MA, MFT, LCADC, BACC-NCG-II, SPGC-S Denise F. Quirk has been an addictions counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in Reno, Nevada since 1992. She is presently the CEO and Clinical Director of the Reno Problem Gambling Center, a non-profit outpatient treatment center for problem gambling clients and their families. Denise also serves on the Governor's Advisory Committee for Problem Gambling and is a past member of the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors for the State of Nevada.
	MARTIN ROUNDY Martin Roundy is currently the Regional Training Manager for Western Region of the Utah Division of Child and Family Services. He is responsible for the design and delivery of training for region workers, and also carries a child welfare caseload for DCFS. Martin has been a full-time professional instructor and trainer for 45 years and has a B.S. and M.Ed. from Brigham Young University. He has also completed extensive coursework toward his Ph.D.
	FLORA M. SANCHEZ Flora M. Sanchez is a senior trainer/consultant with Search Institute who has provided over 500 keynotes and workshops in 48 states and many countries on four continents. A retired school counselor and administrator, she oversaw district substance programs and served 8 years as elected member of the NM State Board of Education.
	ERIK SCHMIDT Eric Schmidt has worked in the behavioral health and substance abuse field for the past 20 years. He boasts both a Masters of Science in Social Work and a Masters of Business Administration. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Eric personally provides a variety of clinical services, such as individual, group, and family treatment, diagnostic assessments, and psychosocial assessments utilizing a range of techniques and theoretical designs. Further, Eric is adjunct faculty for the University of Utah School of Social Work, where he teaches a variety of clinical and professional development courses.
	ZACH SCOTT Since 2007 Zach has devoted his work and studies to mental health, emphasizing in substance abuse. He has worked with substance abuse, self-injury, psychosis, and many other psychiatric disorders. Previously having worked for Heritage Schools, University Behavioral Health, Cirque Lodge, Zach currently works as medical liaison with Recovery Ways. He has worked with several top addiction psychiatrists within the state of Utah. Zach's research focuses on empirically evidenced approaches to understanding the neurobiological and medical models of addiction and incorporating them in psychoeducation and psychotherapy.
	KEN STETTLER Ken is the Director of the Office of Licensing at the Utah Department of Human Services where he has over 35 years of experience with the State of Utah having worked in various Administrative positions and directly with troubled youth. Ken obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Therapy from Brigham Young University, and a Master of Arts degree in Management and Youth Leadership also from BYU.
	JUDGE JAMES R. TAYLOR Judge James R. Taylor was appointed to the Fourth District Court in 1999. He has presided over a drug court since 2002 and presently serves on the DORA advisory board for Utah County. He is a member of the Board of District Judges for the State of Utah. He has been an Adjunct Professor at UVU since 2005, teaching courses in both Legal Studies and Criminal Justice.
	JAMES VON BUSCH, LPC James Von Busch has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Idaho since 1993. He has worked in both the agency setting as well as private practice providing Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment. James worked for the University of Nevada - Reno as a Senior Certification Specialist and Trainer. He is an approved trainer for the following NIDA/SAMHSA Blending Initiatives: Treatment Planning MATRS, PAMI, The Buprenorphine Products as well as POATS.
	SENNA WILLIAMS, MSW, C-SWCM, LCSW Seanna Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the Outpatient Program Manager for the Utah County Department of Drug And Alcohol Prevention And Treatment. Prior to becoming an LCSW, she was a Certified Social Work Case Manager (C-SWCM) and has had several years of experience as a case manager for some local non-profit agencies.
	DAVID YELLS, PHD, DEAN - COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES, UVU David Yells earned a Ph.D. In Developmental Psychobiology at the University of Nebraska. At Utah Valley University he teaches courses that examine brain behavior relationships. He also serves as Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Director of UVU's Substance Use Disorder Counselling Program.

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