Nicole is a Medical Social Worker at Phoenix Children's Hospital where her primary responsibilities are with the Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Forensic Pediatrics. Endorsed at Level III as an Infant Mental Health Specialist, Nicole is a graduate of the Harris Institute and provides trainings across the State on the impact of trauma in young children. Nicole is also involved in community efforts such as the Never Shake a Baby Task Force.

Mary Beardsley has both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Family Studies and Human Development from Arizona State University. She currently works at Cenpatico as the Children's Program Specialist for Children's Outcomes and Initiatives. Mary's role involves overseeing adherence to DBHS requirements and best practice standards for the birth through five population, as well as transition age youth and children with developmental disabilities. Since beginning employment with Cenpatico in April of 2005, Mary has worked on behalf of infants and toddlers, having been active in multiple Best for Babies committees operating within numerous Cenpatico counties. Mary has also participated in past infant/toddler trainings conducted at Cenpatico and other Cenpatico communities. She has been in her current role since November of 2010. Most recently she has developed an infant toddler focus group within Cenpatico to assist providers in their endeavors to gain expertise in infant/toddler development, as well as to achieve endorsement under the ITMHCA. Prior to working in this role, Mary's previous positions under Cenpatico have focused on collaborative activities with DES/DDD, CPS, and other stakeholder agencies. In addition to her experience at Cenpatico, Mary has worked in the Medicaid arena for 19 years with a specific focus on children and adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities.

Geri brings a wealth of experience managing the financial affairs for a variety of organizations for over 25 years. Geri's experience includes account receivables, account payables, invoicing and many other financial functions. Geri is excited to be a part of the ITMHCA team and help us manage our financial affairs including membership dues, endorsement fees and other important financial matters.

Natalie is a Clinician at the Cradle to Crayons Program through Maricopa County Superior Court working with children birth to three who have been removed from their parents for abuse or neglect. Natalie is currently completing assessments with the parent-child dyad and using techniques from Child Parent Psychotherapy when working with families. Natalie is specialized in working with victims of trauma; including sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect and witness to homicide as well as attachment issues. Natalie has been specifically trained in providing forensically sound therapy during open investigation cases through her previous employment at Childhelp. In addition, Natalie is endorsed as an Infant and Toddler Mental Health Specialist and has been serving as a board member on ITMHCA since 2010.

Allyson is an Infant-Toddler Mental Health Specialist, Reflective Practice Supervisor & Marriage & Family Therapist in Private Practice. Allyson studied early childhood development at UCLA and received her master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a dual specialization in infant toddler mental health and Marriage and Family therapy, from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Allyson is endorsed as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Practice Facilitator II by the state of California. Allyson has extensive training and experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities, attachment and separation issues in young children, and providing professional mentorship to those in the field.

Faith has served on the ITMHCA Board of Directors since 2009. She is the Membership Committee Chair and also heads the coordination of various Southern Arizona professional training opportunities. She is currently a Clinical Supervisor at Easter Seals Blake Foundation in Sierra Vista, AZ. Faith has experience providing therapy to very young children and their parents in different system. She is passionate about helping other professionals and parents understand the unique needs of very young children in order to make the best possible decisions for their well-being. Faith has been working in the field of infant mental health for over ten years in various capacities. Currently, Faith also provides training,reflective supervision and consultation to multiple professionals working in a diverse range of fields and systems. Faith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is also endorsed at Level IV as an Infant Mental Health Mentor.

Patrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in treatment of veryyoung victims of abuse and neglect. Patrick earned both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Arizona State University and completed the 2 year clinical training track ofthe Harris Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Training Institute.Patrick is endorsed as an Infant/Toddler Mental Health Specialist Level III by Arizona's Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition and is a Registered Play Therapist through the Association for Play Therapy. He has served for several years as the Clinical Director for Teen Lifeline, and has served as Chair of the Counseling Credentialing Committee for the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health. He is currently a Child Therapist for Childhelp Children's Center where he provides services for youth and families who have been the victim of abuse, trauma and neglect.

Clay is a Supervisor with the Cradle to Crayons/Best For Babies program in Maricopa county, a collaboration between community service providers from early intervention, public health, mental health and child welfare. Working with judicial leadership from the Juvenile Court, the purpose of the program is to improve the timeliness, coordination and effectiveness of services for very young children removed from their parents as a result of abuse or neglect. The program guides the delivery of services to our community's youngest and most vulnerable children while in foster care. Previously Clay was a bi-lingual Infant-Toddler Mental Health Specialist with Arizona's Children Association. Clay's experience in child welfare also includes 5 years providing in-home counseling services to children and families involved in Child Protective Services; 5 years with Healthy Families as a supervisor, home visitor and trainer; Clay was appointed to the high profile investigative team of Child Protective Services and also has experience facilitating mandated therapy groups for male offenders in domestic violence programs in English and Spanish. For the last 15 years Clay has also facilitated court ordered classes for parents involved in divorce or custody disputes with minor children.

Bob Klaehn, M.D. has been Medical Director for the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Arizona Department of Economic Security for the past twelve years. He is a Board Certified Child Psychiatrist, with extensive experience in diagnosis and treatment of persons with Developmental Disabilities and the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in infants and toddlers.

Bob received his undergraduate degree in History and Science from The Johns Hopkins University in 1976 and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1980. He received his adult and child psychiatry training at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Bob also consults to the Tuberous Sclerosis and Neurofibromatosis Clinics at the DMG Children's Rehabilitative Services program in Phoenix. He was previously the Child Psychiatric consultant at Southwest Human Development's Good Fit Counseling Center, Arizona's only Infant and Toddler Mental Health Center. Bob has been a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Committee on Community-Based Systems of Care since 1995. In that capacity, he has helped draft multiple Academy documents concerning the psychiatric treatment of infants and toddlers in community settings.

Leah has worked with children and families in Yavapai County since 2004. She is currently a Senior Clinician for Arizona's Children Association working with children and families involved with Child Protective Services. In this role she provides in home therapeutic work focusing on the relationship between children and their caregiver(s), issues and behaviors around trauma/neglect/abuse, visitation with biological parents and transitions back home or to an alternate permanent home. She is a graduate of the two year clinical track at Harris Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Institute and is endorsed in Arizona at Level III as an Infant Mental Health Specialist. Leah is also a registered Circle of Security Parent Educator and facilitates a parenting series for caregivers of children birth to five.

Genett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapeutic services for children birth to five years old. Genett earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. She also holds a 2 year certificate for completing the clinical track of the Harris Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Training Institute. Genett is endorsed as an Infant/Toddler Mental Health Specialist Level III by Arizona's Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition. She is currently a Child and Family Therapist for the Good Fit Center with a focus on trauma, abuse/neglect, behavior challenges and the foster care system. Genett presented at the 2008 Arizona Infant/Toddler Mental Health Conference. She continues to facilitate social/emotional trainings to child care teachers throughout Maricopa County. She has previous experience providing mental health consultation to the Early Head Start and Preschool Head Start program. That position included mental health consultation and therapy services for FACES of Crisis Nursery, a therapeutic day program for at-risk children birth to 5 years old. Previously Genett provided in-home counseling services to children and families involved with Child Protective Services. Genett has volunteered on the Board of Directors for Arizona's Play Therapy Association for the past 5 years. Genett recently joined the Board of Directors for Arizona's Infant/Toddler Mental Health Coalition. Genett also volunteers her time teaching yoga classes to at-risk children, their parents and teachers.

Priscilla Whitlock-Coates comes to the coalition with over 25 years of experience in working with a diverse population of children and their families. Ms. Whitlock-Coates has a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling. Her work with young children began within the Child Welfare and Family Violence Systems in Northern Arizona. She provided services to children that were living in shelter care either through Family Violence or neglect. She then began providing specialty services to children living in Domestic Violence Shelters in the Tucson community. As her work developed, she began providing in home intervention and support to children and their families from ages prenatal to eighteen years old. Ms. Whitlock-Coates currently is the Southeastern Regional Director for Child & Family Resources, where she oversees the operations and daily program delivery of the services from the Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and Gila Offices. Even though Ms. Whitlock-Coates oversees programming of services, she still maintains her passion for children by continuing to provide direct practice to one or two families on an ongoing basis.

Kate is the National Director of Training and Professional Development for Healthy Families America, a national evidence-based home visiting program and is a nationally certified home visitor trainer. Primary training content includes strength-based, family centered, relationship focused, and culturally sensitive services for families in a home visiting setting with a strong anchor to the parallel process. She has been a home visitor, supervisor, technical assistance and quality assurance provider for Arizona for over twenty years. Kate has worked closely with researchers and policy makers in the field of child abuse prevention with the primary focus of strengthening home visiting. She currently coordinates and develops training for the 625 HFA sites in 39 states and 5 Territories.

Nicole has been a member of the Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona's Board of Directors since 2007 and was nominated as Chair of the Board of Directors in September 2009. She is a Harris Institute graduate and is Endorsed in Arizona at Level III as an Infant Mental Health Specialist. She has worked in direct practice with families and young children for eight years and is currently providing Reflective Supervision/Consultation and training statewide.

Diane has over 25 years experience in both direct service and program administration of early childhood programs. She has experience as a teacher, child care center director, trainer/consultant, and Regional Director for a national child care corporation. Currently she serves as the Regional Director at Child and Family Resources for the Early Care and Education Programs. Diane sits on the Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition Board, the Professional Development committee for United Way's Impact Council, the First Things First T.E.A.C.H. Advisory Board, is an active member in the Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children, and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tucson Nursery School and Child Care Centers, a non -profit center in Tucson. She is a certified trainer for the Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC).