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List of Conference Presenters
- Elisa Adams
- Elisa Adams, professional organizer, is the founder of HOW2 , LLC.. . . get positively ORGANIZED !Elisa has been consulting with individuals and businesses for over five years. She also teaches and speaks both on the local and national scene. She offers techniques for organizing your lives, homes and workspace. Ms. Adams is the author of a unique and fun DVD, "Having More Fun in Your Kitchen!, as well as a booklet of the same title. Both offer step-by-step help in learning how to organize any kitchen regardless of the size. Other topics will soon follow. Elisa has a BA in Psychology, has taught high school, owned small businesses and is a member of the National Organization of Professional Organizers. Her ADD husband of 35 years and 21 year old ADHD son have polished Elisa's learning and teaching skills with better understanding and humor by having them in her life.
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- Christine Auvil, M.A., LMHC
- Christine Auvil is an engaging presenter who blends interactive learning activities with informative and insightful discussion. As a mental health counselor diagnosed with ADD as an adult and parent of two children with ADD; Christine's mission is to be an advocate for others living with ADD and be a support for non-ADD family members and friends who love them. She seeks to raise awareness with employers, schools and the general public about ADD and to provide insights based on her own experience with ADD. Christine lives and practices in Olympia.
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- Don Baker, M.A., LMHC
- Don is an energetic, interactive practitioner specializing in Adolescent and Adult ADHD. He is committed to raising awareness of the condition, empowering those with it, and creating more opportunities for those with ADHD to connect with information and each other. Not only does he work with individuals and couples in his practice, but conducts ongoing groups for ADHD adults. Don lives and practices in Seattle.
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- Gail Baker, M.A.
- Gail S. Baker, M.A., is an artist who integrates ADD and natural learning styles. She has taught art as a means of self-empowerment through the exploration of individual perception and process for 25 years. Gail works with adults and children in schools , her studio, public workshops, and through state mental health outreach. Her experience with ADD is personal and has become more public since she finished her master's degree , "Using the Expressive Arts for Healing", in 2000. She lives in Homer, Alaska where she facilitates an open AD/HD discussion group.
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- Jim Beaufait
- Jim Beaufait is principal of a Behavioral Consulting Firm that works nation wide with professionals and individuals with ADD who know they are capable of more and who want to prove it by producing measurable and enduring results. He has worked with organizations (City of Tacoma and Microsoft) in the capacity of ADD Advisor and Coach. He is a certified behavioral analyst and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from UCLA. He currently is a Member of the Board of ADD Resources and immediate past president of Kitsap Mental Health Services Foundation.
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- Gary Benton, M.S.W.
- Gary has been in social work for over 33 years, providing marriage and family therapy, anger management and domestic violence treatment. He was the Director of the Family Anger Management Institute of Family Services, the Executive Director of Federal Way Youth and Family Services, Auburn Youth Resources and the Executive Director of New Hope Child & Family Agency which provides adoption, pregnancy counseling and foster care services where he served as a Vice President of CRISTA Ministries. Currently he is the Executive Director of Life Manor Assisted Living, a ministry of Life Center Assembly of God in Tacoma.
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- Barbara Cohen, Ph.D., LMFT, ACG
- Dr. Barbara A. Cohen is a Professional AD/HD Coach. As an adult diagnosed with AD/HD later in life, she specializes in working with women’s issues and couples, as well as adults, business owners and creative professionals. She is a co-founder of The ADHD Coaching Company (ADHDCC), Director of the Center for Healing the Human Spiritsm, Inc. and has a comprehensive practice in Tarzana, California. Dr. Cohen has authored a number of works since 1984 with her most recent publication in 2002, Sexuality for Women with AD/HD. She is a certified graduate of The ADD Coaching Academy (ADDCA) and volunteers as the Coordinator for the San Fernando Valley CHADD Chapter 615. She is a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist and has been a Continuing Education Provider for MFT and LCSW since 1999.
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- Leslie Coull
- Leslie Coull is the director and founder of ECLG Learning & Publishing Group. She is a Special Education teacher, Educational Assessor and Orton-Gillingham tutor. Leslie has authored several textbooks for the ESL market, and is co-producer and co-writer of ECLG's Transitions video curricula series. At ECLG, Leslie continues to assist individuals with learning and attention difficulties in reaching their goals. She is a frequent speaker at workshops, seminars, and training sessions across North America on the subject of learning disabilities/differences and the power of self-advocacy training. In addition to creating new curricula for students with learning challenges and those at risk, she works closely with district special education departments to implement self-advocacy programs to improve transition outcomes. Leslie has taught locally in Vancouver, BC and internationally in Europe, Japan and Australia.
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- Suzan Fiskin
- Suzan Fiskin is a UCLA graduate in communications and a lifelong entrepreneur. She started her first company, a celebrity photography business, after graduating and then began a marketing and advertising firm with a partner for nine years. From there Suzan has taken some very interesting side trips before becoming a coach for ADD-ish entrepreneurs in 1992. She's studied NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) for over 20 years and has her Master's certification. She has been a passionate motivational speaker for nearly fifteen years. Suzan also conducts free teleconference calls for ADD-ish adults the first and third Wednesdays of each month. It is her way of giving back to a community that she has been a part of all her life - and didn't know it.
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- Harlan Gephart, M.D.
- Dr. Gephart received medical training at the University of Chicago and the University of Washington. For 34 years he practiced General and Behavioral Pediatrics at Group Health Cooperative. From 1990 to 2002 he served as Medical Director at the Center for Attentional Deficit Disorders in Redmond, WA. during which time he assessed and managed several thousand children and adolescents with this disorder. The parent training program at this clinic was considered a national model for this treatment modality. Dr. Gephart is nationally recognized as an authority on ADHD treatment and physician education. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on ADHD to physician and parent groups Dr. Gephart currently is employed at Pediatric Associates, Bellevue, WA. as an ADHD Consultant.
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Pediatric Associates
4122 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue WA 98006
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(425) 424-0287
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- Gregory Greenberg, Ph.D.
- Gregory Greenberg earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Michigan State University, and is a licensed psychologist in private practice since 1989. He maintains offices in downtown Mercer Island and in south Everett/Mill Creek. Dr. Greenberg provides evaluation and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults. He is a staff psychologist at Providence Everett Medical Center in Everett, WA and served for 7 years as Chair of the Center’s Psychiatry/Psychology Division. Dr. Greenberg has been a treatment and research consultant to the Parenting Clinic at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, has served on the advisory board of a Seattle area chapter of CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), and was coordinator of a clinical research program at Michigan State University for the treatment of families who have children with attention and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Greenberg co-authored a book about ADHD (Research Press) and a number of articles concerning children and families, and has spoken extensively to professional groups on topics related to mental health care.
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2955 80th Ave. S.E., Suite 206
Mercer Island WA 98040
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(206) 232-1260
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- Nancy Holm, M.A.
- Nancy Crawford Holm, M.A. of Lifeline Coaching Services has been an ADD Coach for eight years. She currently practices in Bothell, WA. Her background includes Social Work, Education, Counseling, and Pastoral Studies, and she has master certification from Profiling Consultants. She currently serves on the regional CH.A.D.D. Advisory Board and co-founded a support group chapter. She has been a presenter at the National CH.A.D.D. and ADDA conferences, and wrote and implemented a pilot project with the State of Washington to train counselors in a mental health agency in ADD coaching skills. Her work with adults includes professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and educators. She uses an individualized approach to strategies and systems for time management, organization, problems solving, goal setting, and career transition as part of a team approach to treatment. She also trains other coaches.
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Lifeline Coaching Services
817 238th St. SE, Suite K
Bothell WA 98021
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(425) 483-5811
nancyholm@msn.com
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- Kate Kelly, M.S.N., ACT
- Kate Kelly is one of the pioneers in the field of adult ADD. She is co-author of You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! and The ADDed Dimension. Her background includes experience as a nurse/therapist, assistant professor of psychiatric nursing and coordinator for psychobiological research. For the past 15 years Kate has specialized in working with ADD adults, as an ADD lifecoach for the past 10. She has been speaking on the topic of ADD and sexuality since 1996, leading groups on the subject to gather information in the early years. Kate is currently a level two tantra practitioner, studying a system of yoga that brings mindfulness and a meditative approach to one's sexuality.
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- Caroline Koenhline, M.A., LMHC
- Carolyn Koenhline is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice in Bellingham, WA. She has also been teaching clutter-related workshops and classes since 1991, has presented at several national ADD conferences and has self-published a book called CONFRONTING YOUR CLUTTER. Carolyn is an artist, writer, musician and storyteller who combines creative, psychological and practical perspectives to address the everyday dilemmas of living.
- Richard Lougy, LMFT
- Richard Lougy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and credentialed school psychologist. For the past thirty years he has been living and working in Sacramento, California, where he began his career as a middle school teacher. He counseled elementary school age children for fourteen years and for nine years assessed school age children for special education services. His current position is Coordinator for Mental Health services for Head Start Programs in a large suburban public school district in Sacramento, California. Richard also has a private practice and specializes in ADHD and related disorders. He has co-authored with Dr. David Rosenthal a number of articles on ADHD as well as presented at several ADHD meetings and workshops.
- Claudia Lowe, B.S.L., J.D.
- Juris Doctor Special Education; Educational Strategist and Consultant; Director: LEAD Students of America; Director: The Advocacy and Learning Center
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- Theodore Mandelkorn, M.D.
- Dr. Mandelkorn trained in pediatrics and adolescent medicine, and he was a mental health fellow under Dr. Michael Rothenberg at the University of Washington. Dr. Mandelkorn's interest in ADHD has grown over his 30 years in private practice. An ADHD adult who also has an ADHD son, Dr. Mandelkorn developed expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD children and adolescents. His ADHD clinic presently follows over 800 children with ADHD. Dr. Mandelkorn lectures nationwide about management and treatment of ADHD. He is an advisor to CHADD groups in Washington state, and is a strong advocate for these children.
- Kathy Marshack, Ph.D.
- Kathy J. Marshack, is a licensed psychologist, business coach, and noted author with over thirty years specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. In Dr. Marshack’s practice she found an interesting correlation between ADHD and entrepreneurship. This led her to research the impact undiagnosed and untreated ADHD has on the individual, his or her family, the community in which he or she lives, and for the American economy. She is proposing a study to correct this problem. The results will aid in harnessing this creativity, salvaging the ADHD entrepreneur's self esteem, and restoring healthy family life.
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- Brian O'Connor, M.A., LMHC, CDP
- The U.C.H.S.C., Dept. of Psychiatry, Addiction Research & Treatment Services employed Brian D. O'Connor for eighteen years, as an individual, group and family therapist. Mr. O'Connor served both as a clinical supervisor and as Assistant Director of Adolescent Services. Brian has been in private practice with the Family Center for Behavioral Health in Gig Harbor since 1997, treating adults and adolescents.
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The Family Center for Behavioral Health
Gig Harbor WA 98335
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(253) 851-3808
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- Nancie Payne, M.A.
- Nancie Payne, President and Senior Consultant of Payne & Associates, Inc. and the Northwest Center for the Advancement of Learning, is nationally recognized for twenty-seven of years of work in education and workplace-based services for children and adults with disabilities. She consults with schools, correction facilities, employment and training agencies, human service organizations, and business on ways to create productive learning environments and maximize the potential of those with special learning needs. Ms. Payne has written numerous articles and bookchapters on facilitating learning, assessment of special needs, transition to employment, and workplace accommodations. She has a B.A. from the Evergreen State College in Liberal Arts and a M.S. from Chapman University. She is currently working on her doctorate degree.
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Payne & Associates, Inc.
205 Lilly Road NE Ste A Bldg B
Olympia WA 98506-5070
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(360) 491-7600
napayne@att.net
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- David Pomeroy, M.D.
- Dave Pomeroy is a Board-Certified Family Physician with 26 years of office-based general family practice experience in a variety of practices in the Northwest since completing his training in Seattle in 1979. He has a lifelong interest in people, how we are who we are, how we got there, and how to make changes in what might be preventing personal growth and healthy living. He has a reputation among his patients as a doctor who takes the time to listen, and start the healing process from where they are. His 10 year long interest in AD/HD accelerated in the past 3 years to a consultation practice within general practice. He just opened Brain Health NW, his solo practice for the diagnosis and treatment of AD/HD and related conditions, in Bellevue in August of 2005.
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- John Ratey, M.D.
- Dr. John Ratey is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and has a private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has lectured and published many articles on the topic of treating ADD adults, aggression and teaches frequently about the impact of neuroscience on clinical issues. Dr. Ratey has published over 50 scientific articles dealing with aggression, ADHD, and the addictions. Dr. Ratey has most recently co-authored the book, Delivered from Distraction (2005) with Edward Hallowell, M.D., and authored A User’s Guide to the Brain published by Pantheon Press/Random House. He also co-authored Shadow Syndromes (1997) with Catherine Johnson, Ph.D. He has also co-authored Driven to Distraction (1994) and Answers to Distraction (1995) with Edward Hallowell, M.D., both published by Pantheon Press/Random House. Additionally, he has edited several books including The Neuropsychiatry of Personality Disorders (1994), published by Blackwell Scientific.
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- Sue Redkey
- Sue Redkey is a writer, presenter and professional organizing consultant, based in Gig Harbor, who specializes in assisting seniors who are downsizing and/or moving. As an adult with ADD, she understands the challenge – and necessity – of getting organized; as an organizing consultant, she also sees first hand the huge difference that being organized can make in the life of an ADD person.
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- Miriam Reiss, M.A., MCC
- Miriam Reiss, President of Wisdom At Work(tm) and business, career and personal coach, has worked for three national career consulting firms. Specializing in business marketing and career makeovers, Miriam is a leader in the coaching industry, Master Certified Coach, and former President, International Coach Federation, Puget Sound Chapter. Miriam serves on the University of Texas/Dallas, Graduate School of Management, Coaching Program Faculty. She has been quoted as an expert career coach in publications ranging from the Seattle Times to Good Housekeeping. Miriam applies her ADD creative wiring to all aspects of her life. Miriam holds a bachelors degree from Cornell University, and masters degrees from Columbia University and Peace Theological Seminary, where she is a third year doctoral candidate.
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- Karen Roehl
- Karen Roehl is a clutter coach and professional organizer who has developed special skills in working with clients with ADD. Having ADD herself, she helps her clients develop skills and strategies based on her experiences of decluttering and organizing her own life. Karen is a results-focused clutter coach who creates a safe environment for her clients to delve into their clutter challenges and develop lasting solutions. She has a knack for making this process fun and creative. Karen is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.
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- Shannon Ronald, M.A.
- Shannon Ronald is a professional organizer helping individuals and businesses to bring order from chaos. With degrees in Accounting, Business, Psychology and Not-For-Profit Leadership, she brings a wide range of experience to her clients. Assisting people to live their life fully is her passion.
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- Harriet Steinberg, M.S.N.
- Harriet Steinberg is a nurse who founded her Portland, Oregon business, Overall Organizer, in 2000. She combines her skills as a Professional Organizer and an ADHD Coach. Harriet earned her B.A. from Boston University, her BSN from University of Massachusetts and her Masters in Nursing from OHSU. She received her ADHD coach training from the Optimal Functioning Institute. She works with college students, adults, and business owners to help them understand their ADHD and how they can live their best lives. Her nursing background adds to her understanding of ADHD and helps her collaborate with the other professionals who work with her clients. Harriet's approach is tailored to the individual needs of her clients. She works with her clients in person or by telephone; her love for her work shows up for every session! Memberships: ADDA, CHADD, National Association of Professional Organizers, National Study Group for Chronic Disorganization, International Federation of Coaches.
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- Peter Terlaak
- Pete Terlaak was diagnosed with AD/HD as an adult. From personal experience, he understands the many challenges that confront diagnosed adults in their journey to achieve their full potential. Knowing this journey is eased when not traveled alone, he established his coaching practice, Coach for Freedom to help other adults with AD/HD maximize their lives. Pete works as a personal coach with individual clients, facilitates groups for adults with AD/HD and is a job coach for major corporations. He has defined his purpose as “supporting others in finding the key to defining and living what freedom is for them.” Pete is a member of the International Coach Federation.
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- Jan Thomas, M.A.
- Jan Thomas has over 25 years of experience in creating innovative strategies and programs for alternative ways of learning for people in their personal and professional lives. She is the creator of the Thomas Indicator Profile® an assessment tool that identifies associational thinking. This tool has been taken by more than 7,000 people to assist them in increasing, personal effectiveness, leadership talent and career transition management. She brings her experience as teacher, curriculum and admissions director and active professional in the learning disabilities field to her consulting work with companies both nationally and internationally. She has a BA in geography and in education and an MA in applied behavioral science. She has done research into the identification of spatial aptitude in gifted students and holds certification in Laban Analysis from London University. She is CEO of CereCore Institute that has workshops about the understanding and uses of associational thinking and a certification program for consultants, coaches, counselors and teachers. She continues to work with clients in her private practice in Bellevue to “bring the sparkle back into peoples’ eyes.”
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- Angela Tzelepsis, Ph.D.
- Angela Tzelepis is a clinical psychologist and faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Her career has involved training of psychology interns and residents in psychiatry, pediatrics and internal medicine. Her interests include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder across the lifespan, Sleep Disorders, Adolescent Medicine, the Doctor-Patient relationship, and Consultation-Liaison. From 1989 to 2003, while with the Department of Internal Medicine, her clinical practice involved the comprehensive evaluation of ADHD in adolescents and adults. Dr. Tzelepis has presented at local, national and international meetings on a variety of issues related to ADHD. She has been a co-principal investigator and a consultant on several grants funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, investigating ADHD and substance abuse disorders. She currently serves as a consultant on a NIDA grant investigating the consequences of prenatal cocaine exposure in adolescents and on an intramural grant on longitudinal spectroscopy studies in ADHD.
- Katherine Wolf
- Katherine Wolfe has more than 20 years experience in the design and engineering of computer systems for business. Her background includes engineering positions with a wide variety of companies, including Intel, Hewlett-Packard, M&M Mars, and Chevron, and management positions with several software companies. Wolfe's chief professional interests have been in usability and computer-human interface design, in the integration of computer systems with human systems, and in the ability of software to support people in improving their health and effectiveness. Stretch Minute and ADD Planner were originally created by Wolfe to meet the personal challenges of a devastating back injury and a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder. Both programs have been embraced by Wolf in the Moon customers as valuable tools to enhance wellness and personal growth.
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