AAMFT Volunteers

AAMFT Volunteers

Volunteering transcends mere tasks; it’s a profound connection to humanity. It is the late-night brainstorming sessions, the shared laughter during events, and the quiet moments of encouragement. Our volunteers embody the spirit of service, and their impact reverberates far beyond the hours they give.

To all our volunteers, thank you. Your dedication fuels our mission and makes the world a better place. As we celebrate you this week, remember that your impact is immeasurable. You are not just volunteers; you are the heartbeat of our community.

AAMFT Board of Directors

Silvia Kaminsky, MSEd – President 
Adrian J. Blow, PhD – President-Elect
Jackie L. Halstead, PhD – Secretary 
Naveen Jonathan, PhD – Treasurer 
Ronald Asiimwe, PhD – Board Director
Erica E. Hartwell, PhD – Board Director
Heather R. Laird, PsyD – Board Director
Debbie Manigat, DMFT – Board Director
Kelly M. Roberts, PhD – Board Director
Gita Seshadri, PhD – Board Director
Jackie Williams-Reade, PhD – Board Director
Christopher J. Wirth, MS – Board Director
 

AAMFT Awards Committee

Erica E. Hartwell, PhD – Chair 
Christopher M. Habben, PhD
Heather R. Laird, PsyD
Kelly M. Roberts, PhD
Erin C. Schaefer, MAEd
Jackie Williams-Reade, PhD 
Component Evaluation Committee
Melanie A. Gibson, MA, CAE – Chair
Adrian J. Blow, PhD
Naveen Jonathan, PhD
Chris Michaels, CAE 
Justin M. Smith, PsyD
Amanda Veldorale-Griffin, PhD
Veronica P. Viesca, PhD
 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity Oversight Committee

Adrian J. Blow, PhD – Chair
Ronald Asiimwe, PhD
Katie Heiden-Rootes, PhD
Naveen Jonathan, PhD
Debbie Manigat, DMFT
Monique E. Willis, PhD
 

Elections Council

Amanda Veldorale-Griffin, PhD – Chair
Jurdene A. Coleman, MFCS
Tia R. Crooms, PhD
Erica E. Hartwell, PhD 
Sally Hodges, MS
Naveen Jonathan, PhD 
Ashia Y. McReynolds, MA
Morgan Strickland, PhD
 

Ethics Committee

Dan Upshaw, LMFT – Chair 
Megan L. Dolbin-MacNab, PhD
Debra Orbuch Grayson, MS
Shelby L. Riley, MS
Asha Barber Sutton, PhD
 

Code of Ethics Review and Update Task Force

Linda K. Oxford, MSSW – Chair 
Jeff Bryson, PhD
Margaret A. McLeroy, MFT
Sharon Y. Ramsay, MDiv
Lisa Rene Reynolds, PhD
Asha Barber Sutton, PhD
Amanda Veldorale-Griffin, PhD
Sarah B. Woods, PhD
 

Family TEAM Leaders

Lauren Allison Baxley, PhD
Queen E. Dioni, MCP
Kristen H. Greene, PhD
Jennifer E. Hayes, PhD
Reo N. Leslie, Jr., DMin
Anthony J. Mielke, DMFT
Jacob Moon, LMFT, LLPC, EMDR-C
Amanda G. Patrick
Carol Podgorski, PhD
Monique C. Rendles, MAMFT
Jaime L. Rodriguez, MFT
Siedah L. Spencer-Ardis, MA
Dan Upshaw, LMFT
Amber Williams
 

Jobs of Tomorrow Docuseries Volunteers

Micah Brown, MS
Michael Chafin, MDiv, MEd
DeAnna Harris-McKoy, PhD
Ivonne Harting, MS
Katherine Hertlein, PhD
Lawrence Jackson, PhD
Tanya Jacobs
Naveen Jonathan, PhD
Eli Karam, PhD
Deborah Moore, PhD
William F. Northey Jr., PhD
Shelby Riley, MS
Jennifer Sampson, PhD
Erin C. Schaefer, MAEd
Sar Surmick, MS
Asha Sutton, PhD
Dan Upshaw, MA
Isha Williams, PhD
 

Judicial Committee

William Northey – Chair 
Lisa Rene Reynolds
William Russell
Amy Morgan
Laura Furfari

Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education

Heather Katafiasz, PhD, IMFT-S – Chair 
Aaron Norton, PhD, LMFT-S
M. Blake Berryhill, PhD, LMFT
Sara Blakeslee Salkil, PhD, LMFT, IMFT-S
Darren Moore, PhD, LMFT
Jaclyn Cravens Pickens, PhD, LMFT-A
Krista Speicher, DMFT, LMFT
Nancy Shankle, PhD – Public Member
Michael W. Westerfield, PhD – Public Member

Geographic Interest Networks

Alabama
Sarah Beth Earles 
Rachel Sullivan 
Shanevia Robinson 
Alicia Owens 
Arizona
Jade Rice 
Bailey Saville 
John Peters 
 
Connecticut 
Debra A. Borzellino 
Geena Marie Lovallo  
Jill Bukowski  
Jaime Rodriguez 
Briana Hansen 
Suji Herne 
 
Montana
Joseph Suchanic
Anne Joseph
Susan Frew
Barbara J. Harrold
 
New Hampshire
Jennifer A. Golia
Mariah Chagnon
Christine Lazdowski
Natalie Glisson
 
New York
Rosemary L. Powell
Ina Qema
Elzbieta Farys
Kimberly Harris
 
Oklahoma
Gabe Yandell
Mason Phillips
Rilda Smith
Scott Brewer
 
Pennsylvania 
Matthew Mutchler
Gloria E. Gonzalez-Kruger
Zack Elisio 
 
Rocky Mountain
Rosemary Leone 
Paula Gable
 
South Carolina
Samantha Rousey
Brentney Petree
Ryan Thompson
Jessica M. Lawler
Wisconsin
Amanda Anderson
Tyler Van Zeeland
Purviben K. Trivedi-Ziemba
Christopher Carpenter

Leadership Development and Recruitment Committee

Silvia Kaminsky, MSEd – Chair
Adrian J. Blow, PhD 
Naveen Jonathan, PhD 
Erica E. Hartwell, PhD 
Carol Podgorski, PhD
Isha D. Williams, PhD 
 

Media and Public Relations

DeAnna Harris-McKoy, PhD
Angela L. Lamson, PhD
Shatavia Thomas, DMFT
Brie A. Turns, PhD

Performance Evaluation Committee

Christopher J. Wirth, MS – Chair
Jackie L. Halstead, PhD 
Gita Seshadri, PhD 

Mentors – Certificate of Leadership

Amanda C. Anderson, PhD
Ronald Asiimwe, PhD
Luree Benjamin
Kellie N. Buckner, EdS
Amanda K. Essinger, MAEd
Jackie L. Halstead, PhD 
Erica E. Hartwell, PhD 
Robbie R. Hutchens, MMFT
Naveen Jonathan, PhD
Meghan Lacks, PhD
Jenn Matheson, PhD
Linda M. Rio, MA
Kelly M. Roberts, PhD
Erin C. Schaefer, MAEd
Gita Seshadri, PhD
Isha D. Williams, PhD
Christopher J. Wirth, MS

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

Editor
Lenore M. McWey, PhD 
 
Advisory Council
DeAnna Harris-McKoy, PhD 
Ruben Parra-Cardona, PhD 
Reenee Singh, D. Sys. Psych 
Andrea K. Wittenborn, PhD 
Sarah B. Woods, PhD 
 
Guest Editors for Emerging Trends in Systemic Family Therapy Around the World
Special Section: Emerging Trends of Systemic Family Therapy in Asia: What Works?
Timothy Sim – Singapore University of Social Sciences
Joyce Ma –The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Takeshi Tamura – Takayama Village Mental Clinic
 
Special Section: Emerging Trends of Systemic Family Therapy Around the World: What Works?
Yochay Nadan – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Monica Sesma-Vazquez – University of Calgary Carla Guanaes-Lorenzi – University of São Paulo
 
Guest Editors for Systemic Family Therapy with People of Color
Michael Curtis, PhD – Emory University
DeAnna Harris-McKoy, PhD – Northern Illinois University
 
Editorial Assistant
Crystal Marroquin, MS

Topical Interest Networks

Couples and Intimate Relationships
Rafee Al-Mansur
Tina Timm
Jennifer M. VanBoxel
Mia Parker
Erica Mitchell
 
Family Therapists in Schools
Erin Cushing
Anne Rambo
Bailey Roby
Kimberley M. Welk
Eileen Klima
 
Family Therapists in Healthcare
Tai Mendenhall
Ruth Nutting
James M. Zubatsky
Brittany Huelett
David Johnson
Soy Soyoul Song
 
MFTs Working with Trauma
Priscilla Bruch
Hoyt Roberson
Lisa Torres
Octavia Neal
 
Queer and Trans Advocacy Network
Alex Iantaffi 
Evan Thomas
Astrid Carrington
Mary Nedela
Micah Brown
 
Telehealth and Technology
Stephanie Zepeda
Patrick Parker
Brentney Petree
X. Helen Altenbach
 
Working with Military Personnel and their Families
Kasey Scharnett-King
Damian Paul Fowler
 
Margins to Center: Cultural Connections Among C/MFTs
Chélynn R. Randolph
Lorin C. Kelly
YiLe Su
 
Intervention Research in Systemic Family Therapy
Richard Miller
Lenore McWey
Keeley Pratt
Amber V. Vennum
 
Substance Use and Other Addictive Disorders
William Northey 
Thomas Kimball
Meri Shadley 
 
Spirituality in Clinical Practice
Christopher Habben
Gena M. Minnix St. David
Laura Wheeler 
Genevieve Marie Walker