Empowering you to become the change

Dr. Sharon Todd is a full-time core faculty member at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is a certified school counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, Kentucky), board-approved supervisor (Kentucky), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also certified in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (CT/RTC) and is in the final phase of obtaining certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She has nearly 15 years of experience as a counselor, ranging from the public school setting, where she was a school counselor and district mental health counselor, to the private practice sector where she specializes in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Her areas of focus include play therapy, trauma, human trafficking, religious and spiritually integrated practices, as well as nurturing creativity when teaching adult learners. She is also a published author. Dr. Todd considers herself to be a lifelong learner and is grateful for the opportunity to help others in the classroom and office.

Dr. Sharon Todd is a full-time core faculty member at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is a certified school counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, Kentucky), board-approved supervisor (Kentucky), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also certified in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (CT/RTC) and is in the final phase of obtaining certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She has nearly 15 years of experience as a counselor, ranging from the public school setting, where she was a school counselor and district mental health counselor, to the private practice sector where she specializes in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Her areas of focus include play therapy, trauma, human trafficking, religious and spiritually integrated practices, as well as nurturing creativity when teaching adult learners. She is also a published author. Dr. Todd considers herself to be a lifelong learner and is grateful for the opportunity to help others in the classroom and office.

Dr. Natae Feenstra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies for Liberty University. Dr. Feenstra has worked in the counseling field for over 15 years, many of those as a school counselor. Her clinical work includes private practice, with expertise in movement and mental health, particularly running and mental health. Dr. Feenstra’s professional research interests include movement and mental health, holistic health, and trauma. She contributes to the profession through research, writing, and speaking at conferences.

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Dr. Natae Feenstra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies for Liberty University. Dr. Feenstra has worked in the counseling field for over 15 years, many of those as a school counselor. Her clinical work includes private practice, with expertise in movement and mental health, particularly running and mental health. Dr. Feenstra’s professional research interests include movement and mental health, holistic health, and trauma. She contributes to the profession through research, writing, and speaking at conferences.

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Dr. Evangeline Wangechi is an innovative leader in the field of integrated mental health care. With 15 years of experience working in community health organizations, she has cultivated a profound understanding of the interconnected nature of mental health, physical health, and substance use treatment. Evangeline is a consultant and Adjunct Professor with a focus on developing training and expanding the mental health workforce in underdeveloped countries, such as Kenya.

Previously, she served as the Regional Clinical Director for an organization spanning multiple counties in Central Arizona. She was also an Associate Professor at Arizona State University, teaching public management within the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), also known as the Mandela Washington Initiative.

Evangeline is highly skilled in public health training, program development, and evidence-based practices in mental health and addiction services. Her expertise has led to appearances on various media platforms, and she has conducted seminars for thousands of individuals, including law enforcement officers, teachers, healthcare workers, pastors, and other religious leaders in Kenya.

Dr. Evangeline Wangechi is an innovative leader in the field of integrated mental health care. With 15 years of experience working in community health organizations, she has cultivated a profound understanding of the interconnected nature of mental health, physical health, and substance use treatment. Evangeline is a consultant and Adjunct Professor with a focus on developing training and expanding the mental health workforce in underdeveloped countries, such as Kenya.

Previously, she served as the Regional Clinical Director for an organization spanning multiple counties in Central Arizona. She was also an Associate Professor at Arizona State University, teaching public management within the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), also known as the Mandela Washington Initiative.

Evangeline is highly skilled in public health training, program development, and evidence-based practices in mental health and addiction services. Her expertise has led to appearances on various media platforms, and she has conducted seminars for thousands of individuals, including law enforcement officers, teachers, healthcare workers, pastors, and other religious leaders in Kenya.

Dr. Carlian Dawson is the Director of Education at the Arizona Center for African American Children.
She is a co-developer and Master Trainer of Trainers for the Neurosequential Model for Caregivers under Dr. Bruce
Perry and from the Arizona Council of Human Service Providers and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for
the Arizona ACES Consortium. Dr. Dawson is also a trained facilitator for Neurosequential Model Sport.
Dr. Dawson has more than 30 years combined education experience including approximately 20 years as a teacher
and principal, and approximately 10 years in the academia where she served as a university administrator and
associate professor. Dr. Dawson is a certified in several parenting programs for traumatized children and families:
Nurturing Parenting, Triple P, Parents as Teachers, PAZ, Protective Factors, and Strengthening Multi-cultural
Families.
For 37 years she has been married to Roy Dawson and together they have 7 children, 9 grandchildren. Dr. Dawson
graduated from Grand Canyon University, has two Master’s Degrees from Arizona State University and a Doctorate
in Educational Leadership from Illinois State University.

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Dr. Carlian Dawson is the Director of Education at the Arizona Center for African American Children.
She is a co-developer and Master Trainer of Trainers for the Neurosequential Model for Caregivers under Dr. Bruce
Perry and from the Arizona Council of Human Service Providers and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for
the Arizona ACES Consortium. Dr. Dawson is also a trained facilitator for Neurosequential Model Sport.
Dr. Dawson has more than 30 years combined education experience including approximately 20 years as a teacher
and principal, and approximately 10 years in the academia where she served as a university administrator and
associate professor. Dr. Dawson is a certified in several parenting programs for traumatized children and families:
Nurturing Parenting, Triple P, Parents as Teachers, PAZ, Protective Factors, and Strengthening Multi-cultural
Families.
For 37 years she has been married to Roy Dawson and together they have 7 children, 9 grandchildren. Dr. Dawson
graduated from Grand Canyon University, has two Master’s Degrees from Arizona State University and a Doctorate
in Educational Leadership from Illinois State University.

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Jennifer Brummet received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1999, her master’s degree in Counseling from University of Phoenix in 2004, and certificate in Non-profit Leadership in 2013. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona and an approved clinical supervisor under the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners since 2007. For 18 years, Jennifer worked in a variety of behavioral health settings throughout Maricopa County. She is clinically trained in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Trauma and EMDR, Substance Abuse, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience working in both public and private sectors, assisted organizations in acquiring accreditation, credentialing, and licensing, and is a subject matter expert for state-wide stakeholder engagement initiatives at the Managed Care Organization (MCO) level. Jennifer has conducted data validation, quality assurance and utilization management audits at the both the provider level and for Managed Care Organizations. Jennifer has been in the consultant role since May 2015 and has since worked with array of integrated health care, behavioral health and mental health organizations, state behavioral health authorities, MCOs, and other consulting teams. Her areas of focus in her consulting business include; state-wide Medicaid  contract implementation, project management, clinical practice and quality improvement techniques, organizational assessments, technical assistance around clinical programming and process flows, contract negotiation, policy and procedure development and implementation, program expansion, Subject Matter Expert in working with children with complex needs, alternative therapies, clinical training development and delivery, and geographical needs assessments of public sector health. Jennifer was also an adjunct faculty member at Glendale Community College, in the Behavioral Health Sciences program, teaching Ethics. She has presented at various behavioral health conferences on topics including ethics, informed consent, and clinical documentation. Jennifer is originally from Canada but has been in Arizona for the last 33 years and considers herself to be “an almost native.” She is also an avid student of yoga and is a certified children’s yoga instructor and trainer, helping other teachers understand and work with children with special needs.

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Jennifer Brummet received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1999, her master’s degree in Counseling from University of Phoenix in 2004, and certificate in Non-profit Leadership in 2013. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona and an approved clinical supervisor under the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners since 2007. For 18 years, Jennifer worked in a variety of behavioral health settings throughout Maricopa County. She is clinically trained in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Trauma and EMDR, Substance Abuse, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience working in both public and private sectors, assisted organizations in acquiring accreditation, credentialing, and licensing, and is a subject matter expert for state-wide stakeholder engagement initiatives at the Managed Care Organization (MCO) level. Jennifer has conducted data validation, quality assurance and utilization management audits at the both the provider level and for Managed Care Organizations. Jennifer has been in the consultant role since May 2015 and has since worked with array of integrated health care, behavioral health and mental health organizations, state behavioral health authorities, MCOs, and other consulting teams. Her areas of focus in her consulting business include; state-wide Medicaid  contract implementation, project management, clinical practice and quality improvement techniques, organizational assessments, technical assistance around clinical programming and process flows, contract negotiation, policy and procedure development and implementation, program expansion, Subject Matter Expert in working with children with complex needs, alternative therapies, clinical training development and delivery, and geographical needs assessments of public sector health. Jennifer was also an adjunct faculty member at Glendale Community College, in the Behavioral Health Sciences program, teaching Ethics. She has presented at various behavioral health conferences on topics including ethics, informed consent, and clinical documentation. Jennifer is originally from Canada but has been in Arizona for the last 33 years and considers herself to be “an almost native.” She is also an avid student of yoga and is a certified children’s yoga instructor and trainer, helping other teachers understand and work with children with special needs.

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Dr. Diedre Wade is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor in Kentucky. She earned her undergraduate degree from Louisville Bible College, her Master’s degree from Liberty University, and her PhD from the University of the Cumberlands. She has worked in inpatient behavioral health, a residential treatment setting, Drug Court, and private practice. Dr. Wade is a full-time faculty member for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand Canyon University and adjunct counseling faculty for Liberty University. Dr. Wade’s specialties include working with adults who struggle with body image issues, anxiety, and those who struggle to reach their health goals. She also focuses on helping people achieve other personal, professional, and sporting goals. As an athlete herself, Diedre’s doctoral research was about Mental Toughness and Sports Participation. Dr. Wade lives with her husband, two kids, and two dogs.

Dr. Diedre Wade is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor in Kentucky. She earned her undergraduate degree from Louisville Bible College, her Master’s degree from Liberty University, and her PhD from the University of the Cumberlands. She has worked in inpatient behavioral health, a residential treatment setting, Drug Court, and private practice. Dr. Wade is a full-time faculty member for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand Canyon University and adjunct counseling faculty for Liberty University. Dr. Wade’s specialties include working with adults who struggle with body image issues, anxiety, and those who struggle to reach their health goals. She also focuses on helping people achieve other personal, professional, and sporting goals. As an athlete herself, Diedre’s doctoral research was about Mental Toughness and Sports Participation. Dr. Wade lives with her husband, two kids, and two dogs.