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Reem AbuKishk MA, RDT, LCAT

Reem is an RDT based in Jordan and has extensive experience working with refugee populations in the Middle East. She is recognized as a psycho-social expert utilizing drama therapy throughout the work and provides trainings and workshops in the region. Recently she teamed up with the Intisar Foundation to utilize drama therapy to reach Arab women in the region who have experienced traumatic life circumstances.

 

    
Kamran Afary PhD RDT Kamran Afary is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at California State University Los Angeles. He holds a PhD in Performance Studies and is a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) at Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles  


Sally Bailey MFA, MSW, RDT/BCT Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW, RDT/BCT is a Professor at Kansas State University where she directs the drama therapy program. She is the author of "Barrier-Free Theatre," past-president of NADTA, and recipient of the 2006 Gertrud Schattner Award.    
Courtney Bennett McDuffee, Student Courtney is currently a student with Lesley University's Low Residency graduate program for Mental Health Counseling focusing on Drama Therapy.    
Jessica Bleuer, M.A., M.Ed., RDT, Psychotherapy Permit, Ordre des Psychologues du Qubec NADTA Diversity Chair, Jessica thinks about the intersections between clinical work and the larger social, political, cultural world. She works in private practice and as a Full-time Lecturer & Supervisor in the MA Drama Therapy Program at Concordia University,she also works as an adjunct faculty member at Lesley University teaching Power Privilege and Oppression in Clinical Practice.    
Barbara Bornmann MA, MA, LCAT, RDT/BCT Barbara Bornmann, MA, MA, LCAT, RDT/BCT, drama therapist at Rikers Island, forensic psychologist, researcher, former clinical supervisor, rehabilitation director. Barbara serves on the Research Committees of the NADTA and Drama Therapy Fund.    
Anna Boyd, MA Anna Marie Boyd is a creative arts therapist from Dallas, TX. She received her master’s degree from New York University in Drama Therapy, where she worked as a expressive arts liaison to facilitate the integration of the dance, music, art, and drama therapy departments. She has worked with a variety of populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Some of these include a forensic psych unit at Bellevue Hospital, the Veteran Affairs Hospital in West Haven, CT, and a PROS day program in Brooklyn for individuals living with chronic and persistent mental illnesses. She is also a NASM certified personal trainer, and believes in the power of the maintaining a wholesome physical well being. So whether she is utilizing mindfulness, improvisation, dance, poetry, drama or yoga, she conducts therapy through many different creative lenses and believes that the physical body can foster individual growth and promote personal well being.    
Rachel Brousseau MS, LMFT, RDT/BCT Rachel Brousseau, LMFT, RDT/BCT works in private practice specializing in Maternal Mental Health, supporting women and families decrease stress and anxiety due to the transition into parenthood, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, motherhood identity, baby/parent attachment and artistic anxiety.    
Jen Faith Brown MFA, RDT candidate Jen Faith Brown- Jen is a the founder of Light Keeper Productions, a 501 C-3 organization. The company tours educational and arts therapy programming to audiences throughout the US. Jen received her MFA through a fellowship the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and her BFA from Syracuse University. She is also an actor and singer and a proud member of Actors Equity and SAG/AFTRA.    
Charisse Brown, MA, LCAT, RDT Charisse Brown, MA, LCAT, RDT    
Michelle J Buckle, MA, R Psych, RDT With over 24 years’ of experience as dramatherapist and educator, Michelle runs a psychological practice.    
Jason Butler PhD, LCAT, RDT-BCT Jason is Associate Professor at Lesley University where he is the drama therapy coordinator. Previously he was on faculty at NYU and Concordia. He is a former President of the NADTA and current Editor-in-Chief of The Arts in Psychotherapy.    
Brooke Campbell,MA, RDT/BCT, LCAT Brooke Campbell MA, RDT-BCT, LCAT, is the Founder of Creative Kinections, an organization offering partnerships, drama therapy, and trainings. She taught at the University of Pennsylvania, lectures at universities, and contributed a chapter in a book about trauma, pending publication.    
Josué Cardona, MS Josué Cardona is founder of Geek Therapy, co-founder of the Let’s Play Therapy Institute, and a diversity and inclusion design researcher at the University of Chicago. Josué started Geek Therapy in 2011 as a new way to use video games, comic books, and pop culture media with his clients. He holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling and was formerly the president of the NYC chapter of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association.    
Victoria Castain, MA, LCAT, Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, Intuitive Coach Victoria is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and received her Master's Degree from New York University in 2017. Currently, she has a private practice on Long Island, NY where she offers therapy, energy healing and intuitive coaching    
Cruz Chan, MA, AMFT Cruz Chan graduated in Drama Therapy from CIIS in Dec 2019. At CIIS, she completed her practicum at California Pacific Medical Center and Hillcrest Elementary School while working for the Homeless Children's Network. Cruz works with children from ages 4 to 17 and their families at RAMS after her graduation.    
Chia-Chun Chang, OTR Occupational therapist    
Marleigh Chapman, MA, CCC, RDT Marleigh Chapman graduated from the Concordia University Drama Therapy program in 2012 and has been working as a Drama Therapist in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada since then. She worked with youth and families in the child welfare system at a Creative Arts Therapy clinic for six years before transitioning to private practice with clients of all ages in 2018, and currently works with the Jordan's Principle Initiative to support Indigenous Youth in Manitoba living in their home communities.    
Shi-Han Chen, MA Shihan graduated from NYU drama therapy program. She is from Taiwan and keeps looking for ways to practice drama therapy for people from Chinese/Asian cultures.    
Diana Chu, MA, LMFT, RDT Diana Chu is an LMFT, RDT graduated from CIIS. She provides mental health consultation at Richmond Area Multi-services and provides online Drama Therapy. She has experience working at a Living Arts Counseling Center, Community Youth Center, Counseling Enriched Educational Program (CEEP), School Based Counseling, Family Engagement Program and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Clinic. She also hosts a podcast called Waves of Change, which focuses on Modern Perspectives on Asian American Psychology. When not working, she loves spending time with her Husky.    
Diana Chu, MA, LMFT, RDT Diana Chu is an LMFT, RDT graduated from CIIS. She provides mental health consultation at Richmond Area Multi-services and provides online Drama Therapy. She has experience working at a Living Arts Counseling Center, Community Youth Center, Counseling Enriched Educational Program (CEEP), School Based Counseling, Family Engagement Program and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Clinic. She also hosts a podcast called Waves of Change, which focuses on Modern Perspectives on Asian American Psychology. When not working, she loves spending time with her Husky.    
Joshua Cohen, PhD Media Psychologist Josh Cohen, Ph.D author/co-editor, Video and Filmmaking as Psychotherapy: Research and Practice (Routledge). Founder of Your Digital Storytelling Project, media psychologist; film and anthropology degrees. USC lecturer, he has a private practice in LA. (https://www.filmandvideobasedtherapy.com)    
Angelle Cook, MA, RDT, PhD Candidate Angelle Cook, MA, RDT, PhD candidate, is the Director of Program Measurements at A Place To Be, an expressive therapies non-profit in Virginia. She is the Managing Editor for the Drama Therapy Review and sits on the research committee for the NADTA. Her primary research focus is using therapeutic theater with populations with dis/abilities and mental illness.    
Angelle Cook, MA, RDT, PhD Candidate Angelle Cook, MA, RDT, PhD candidate, is the Director of Program Measurements at A Place To Be, an expressive therapies non-profit in Virginia. She is the Managing Editor for the Drama Therapy Review and sits on the research committee for the NADTA. Her primary research focus is using therapeutic theater with populations with dis/abilities and mental illness.    
Angelle Cook, MA, RDT, PhD Candidate Angelle Cook, MA, RDT, PhD candidate, is the Director of Program Measurements at A Place To Be, an expressive therapies non-profit in Virginia. She is the Managing Editor for the Drama Therapy Review and sits on the research committee for the NADTA. Her primary research focus is using therapeutic theater with populations with dis/abilities and mental illness.    
Paige Dickinson, PhD, RDT/BCT Paige Dickinson is an Associate Professor at Eckerd College in the Creative Arts Collegium. Her research focuses on the professional development of Drama Therapists and pedagogy. Her clinical work focuses on arts in medicine programming.    
Simon Driver, BFA, MA candidate Simon Driver, BFA FPA, MA candidate, is a performer/director and drama therapy intern. Co-founder of Craning Theatre Society Simon is currently working as an assist director for Dr. Stephen Snow at the Centre for Arts in Human Development.    
Marielle Duke, MA candidate at CIIS, MSED in Educational Theater Marielle hails from the east coast, bringing with her a BA in Theater and Creative Writing from Drew University and a Masters in Educational Theater from CCNY. As a drama therapist in training, she completed her pre-practicum with The Neighborly Project and is currently completing her practicum at Urban Services YMCA. At CIIS, she has launched the Play Day program, supported with Diversity Training, co-facilitated workshops on identity, and currently works as an Accessibility Consultant and Research Associate. For over a decade, she has worked as a consultant, educator, and arts educator to bridge the gap between disability and the arts. As a drama therapist, she looks forward to finding new ways to bring drama therapy to all populations, continuing conversations around how we make our field accessible and inclusive.    
Pam Dunne, Ph.D, RDT-BCT, NT Past president of the NADTA, recipient of the Gertrud Schattner award for outstanding achievement in Drama Therapy & recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award in recognition to of outstanding dedication to education in the field of drama therapy.    
Renee Emunah PhD, RDT/BCT Founder/Director of the Drama Therapy Program at CIIS; author of numerous publications in field; recipient of NADTA Shattner award for Outstanding Contribution to Field of Drama Therapy, and Teaching Excellence award; past/early NADT(A) President.    
Emily Faith, Student Emily Faith is a low-residency drama therapy student at Lesley University (2021).    
Emily Faith, Student Emily Faith is a low-residency drama therapy student at Lesley University (2021).    
Diana Feldman MA, LCAT, RDT, BCT Diana Feldman, LCAT, BCT serves as the Executive Director of ENACT, which she founded in 1987. She has developed and led workshops at national conferences on education, drama therapy and arts-in-education. Diana holds an MA in Educational Theatre from New York University and is recognized as a leader in the field.    
Rinat Feniger-Schaal, Phd Rinat is a faculty member at the graduate school of creative arts therapies at Haifa University, established the master’s program for Dramatherapy, and a research fellow at the Center for the Study of Child Development.    
Rinat Feniger-Schaal, Phd Rinat is a faculty member at the graduate school of creative arts therapies at Haifa University, established the master’s program for Dramatherapy, and a research fellow at the Center for the Study of Child Development.    
Craig Flickinger, MA, LCAT, RDT Concordia University graduate, LCAT, RDT, Eastern Region Representative, currently working at Kings County Hospital, adult inpatient psych, in Brooklyn, NY.    
Hannah Fox, M.A., APPT, RYT Hannah Fox, M.A., APPT, RYT, was a professor in the Dance and Theatre department at Manhattanville College for 16 years. She now focuses full time on her work as an applied theatre trainer. She is a senior teacher of Playback Theatre, co-director of the New York School of Playback Theatre and founder of Big Apple Playback Theatre in NYC. Hannah leads trainings around the world and has a special interest in using theatre and performance as a tool for promoting social justice. Hannah is the daughter of the founders of Playback Theatre, and the author of Zoomy Zoomy: Improv Games and Exercises for Groups as well as numerous other    
Jason Frydman, PhD, RDT, NCSP Jason S. Frydman is an assistant professor of psychology at Lesley University. Previously he was a postdoctoral research fellow at Tulane University with the Safe Schools NOLA project. NADTA service: past communications chair, past conference co-chair, editorial board for DTR, current research chair.    
Nina Garcia, MA, LPC-I, RDT Central Region Rep and Houston Creative Arts Therapy Director Nina L. Garcia empowers people to live their best life with creative psychological interventions. Nina offers individual/group therapy, Expression Sessions, Mindful Warrior Workshops, and specially designed therapeutic theatre events to empower individuals and communities.    
Adrian Gebhart Adrian is!    
Anat Geiger Shabtay, M.A Anat Geiger Shabtay, M.A, graduated the School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa . She gained clinical experience with children and teenagers at risk. She is also an active storyteller and puppeteer.    
Laura Hix, MA Laura is a Research Scientist for the Wake Forest University Wellbeing Assessment and an Educational Design Fellow at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She holds graduate degrees in drama therapy (NYU) and psychology (WFU) and a BFA in directing (SMU).    
Maria Hodermarska, MA, RDT/BCT, CASAC, LCAT Maria Hodermarska is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Drama Therapy at NYU. She is coordinator of creative arts therapies for Project Common Bond, an international symposium for young people who have lost a direct family member to an act of terror, armed or inter-religious conflict.    
Patrick Hughes, MA, RDT, LPC, LMHC Patrick Hughes, LPC, LMHC, RDT/BCT has taught, worked in hospitals, and community health centers. He currently has a private practice in Lemoyne, PA. He is on the Ethics Committee of the NADTA.    
Jeffrey Jamerson, Ph.D Jeffrey Jamerson, Ph.D Transformative Studies (CIIS), MA Counseling is a former filmmaker, DJ & breakdancer he also serves as VP of Programs and Services at Aviva Family and Children Services in Los Angeles presents on Expressive Remix Therapy.    
Patricia (Trisha) Jauchler, MS, RDT/BCT, CT, CDP, CBF I am an RDT/BCT, Certified Thanatologist/End of Life Doula, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Grief Support Specialist. I provide aging, end of life, and bereavement support using a Drama Therapy/creative arts approach.    
Diana Elizabeth Jordan, MFA/OTA Diana Elizabeth Jordan MFA/OTA is an actor and expressive arts specialist and founder of The Rainbow Butterfly Cafe an Edu-Tainment Production Company that utilizes expressive arts tools and strategies to celebrate diversity and disability inclusion,    
Mizuho Kanazawa, RDT/BCT Mizuho "MIHO" Kanazawa, LCAT, MA-RDT/BCT, is a Japanese drama therapist practicing in New York and New Jersey for the past 18 years.

She learned stage acting at Mary Baldwin College, Marymount Manhattan College, and HB Studio. She has been a long time practitioner in Playback Theater and this year, she has become an accredited trainer in Playback Theater. Mizuho is a graduate of NYU drama therapy MA program and currently has a private practice as a psychotherapist with adults and inter-racial/ intercultural couples, serving clients who feel that they live “between cultures”. Mizuho loves cooking and making green tea every morning. Mizuho's practice can be found at www.dramaforhealing.com		    
Sara Kliger, MA, LCAT - LP Sara earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco. She received her Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Skidmore College and she has performed in New York City as well as around Europe as a singer and an actor. She is currently working as a Drama Therapist with Counseling in Schools, Inc., where she works with middle school students within the New York City Public School District. She has a keen interest in exploring individuals' cultural backgrounds, diverse experiences, and assessing their strengths and needs. In addition, she is committed to employing a humanistic and strengths-based approach with all clients.    
Karen Knappenberger, LSCSW, RDT/BCT Karen Knappenberger, LSCSW, RDT/BCT is the Program Director for Heritage Senior Adult Behavioral Health Program at Wamego Health Center in Wamego, KS.    
Man Kit Kwong Man Kit Kwong (MK) graduated from the California Institute of Integral studies. He is a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong and a Professional Diploma of Drama Education and Applied theatre graduate from Hong Kong Art school. He is also a Narrative Therapy practitioner and Playbacker. He uses online platform to provide services to the youths in Hong Kong. He has vast experience in running theater groups, playback groups and drama therapy groups as well.    
Fred Landers PhD, LMHC, LCAT, RDT/BCT Fred Landers, PhD, RDT/BCT, is the coordinator of the Drama Therapy Program at Antioch University Seattle.    
Rachel Lee Soon MA, LCAT, LMHC, RDT Rachel Lee Soon, MA, LCAT, LMHC, RDT is a graduate of the NYU Drama Therapy program, and focused her thesis research around the impact of colonization on the therapeutic encounter, as well as the relationship between drama therapy and Native Hawaiian epistemology. She is licensed as a Creative Arts Therapist in the state of New York, and a Registered Drama Therapist, and recently moved home to Honolulu, Hawai'i. Rachel currently supervises a program for juvenile justice diversion, and hopes to continue finding connections between indigenous epistemology and drama therapy, and expanding the reach of drama therapy in her island home.    
Danielle Levanas, MA, LCAT, RDT Danielle Levanas, MA, LCAT, RDT, is an adjunct faculty member at SoCal Drama Therapy Centre. She received her master's from NYU and runs a private practice in Los Angeles. www.DanielleLevanas.com    
Christina Lewis, MA Christina Lewis MA is a Drama Therapist, Self-revelatory performance director and Special Educator based in San Francisco. She specializes in using the Clown as a vehicle for healing.    
Si-Yeung Li, MA Si-Yeung Li is a graduate of Master of Arts in Drama Therapy at New York University.    
Jessica Litwak, PhD, MFA, RDT Litwak is a theatre artist focused on theatre for social change: playwright, actor, director, educator, drama therapist, puppet builder, Fulbright scholar, core member of Theatre Without Borders and Artistic Director of The H.E.A.T. Collective. www.theheatcollective.org    
Renda Dionne Madrigal, Ph.D. Renda Dionne Madrigal is a UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, Clinical Psychologist, and Turtle Mountain Chippewa. She was featured on the cover of the February, 2018 edition of Mindful Magazine. In her clinical practice she teaches Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and storytelling, to families, adults, and youth including Mindful Parenting, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness for Pain Management, Stop Breathe and Be (.B), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens. She has over 20 years experience creating, directing, evaluating, and adapting family and child strengthening programs; including evidence based parenting and child programs. She also works with pain and addiction clients. She provides workshops on Mindful Families, Storytelling as Healing, and Theatre of the Oppressed. She regularly incorporates storytelling, writing, and mindfulness into the work she does.



Dionne Madrigal is also in the Writer’s Certificate Program at the University of California San Diego. In addition, she writes program curriculum and has created a diversity curriculum for county mental health workers on the healing power of story, mindfulness, and culture. She is published in academic journals. She provided workshops on Storytelling as a Healing Modality in working with American Indian communities based on this curriculum for a four part training series with Riverside University Health Systems Mental Health Workers. In addition she designed a Mindfulness for Social Workers Curriculum and led two ten-week courses with the Riverside County Department of Social Services social workers. She has taught at Alliant University in San Diego, at the University of Oregon in the Psychology Department, and presented her work at various conferences including the National Child Welfare Evaluation Summit: Opening Plenary, California Social Workers Conference, and the California Indian Conference. Her passion is weaving mindfulness, storytelling, and ancient wisdom in ways that connect people to their true journey, making the world a kinder place. She is married to a Mountain Cahuilla and has two daughters who are also storytellers.		    
Isabella Madrigal Isabella Madrigal is an enrolled member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians and is of Turtle Mountain Chippewa descent. She is currently a senior at the Orange County School of the Arts and is enrolled in the Acting Conservatory. She is a 2020 Champion of Change through the Center for Native American Youth and spoke at the United Nations’ Girls speak out event to address violence against indigenous women.    
Renda Dionne Madrigal, Ph.D. Renda Dionne Madrigal is a UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, Clinical Psychologist, and Turtle Mountain Chippewa. She was featured on the cover of the February, 2018 edition of Mindful Magazine. In her clinical practice she teaches Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and storytelling, to families, adults, and youth including Mindful Parenting, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness for Pain Management, Stop Breathe and Be (.B), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens. She has over 20 years experience creating, directing, evaluating, and adapting family and child strengthening programs; including evidence based parenting and child programs. She also works with pain and addiction clients. She provides workshops on Mindful Families, Storytelling as Healing, and Theatre of the Oppressed. She regularly incorporates storytelling, writing, and mindfulness into the work she does.



Dionne Madrigal is also in the Writer’s Certificate Program at the University of California San Diego. In addition, she writes program curriculum and has created a diversity curriculum for county mental health workers on the healing power of story, mindfulness, and culture. She is published in academic journals. She provided workshops on Storytelling as a Healing Modality in working with American Indian communities based on this curriculum for a four part training series with Riverside University Health Systems Mental Health Workers. In addition she designed a Mindfulness for Social Workers Curriculum and led two ten-week courses with the Riverside County Department of Social Services social workers. She has taught at Alliant University in San Diego, at the University of Oregon in the Psychology Department, and presented her work at various conferences including the National Child Welfare Evaluation Summit: Opening Plenary, California Social Workers Conference, and the California Indian Conference. Her passion is weaving mindfulness, storytelling, and ancient wisdom in ways that connect people to their true journey, making the world a kinder place. She is married to a Mountain Cahuilla and has two daughters who are also storytellers.		    
Ashley Kleinman Martinez, MA, LCAT, LPC, RDT, Ashley Kleinman Martinez, MA, LCAT, LPC, RDT is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Registered Drama Therapist working in Colorado. Ashley is currently working private practice where she specializes in childhood trauma, in addition to adolescents, in the mountain communities, who are struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.    
Christine Mayor, MA, RDT/BCT Christine Mayor, MA, RDT/BCT is a PhD student at Wilfrid Laurier University where she focuses on the impact of trauma and racialization in educational settings. She is the Associate Editor of Drama Therapy Review and is an adjunct professor in social work and drama therapy. Christine is the former Director of Public Health and Social Policy, and the former ALIVE director, for the Post Traumatic Stress Center.    
Lucy McLellan, RDT/BCT, LCAT, LPC Lucy lives in Madison, WI where she works as Clinical Director of FLYY, serving trauma-affected youth and young adults who are navigating the complex task of becoming!    
Angus Moore, Student Angus Maria Baguinho Moore is a Portuguese American dance movement and applied theater facilitator specializing in queer and transgender art-activism and collective-healing. They are a SomaSource® and CIIS drama therapy graduate student.    
Mary Morris Founding HBCU Initiative Committee Member    
Kathleen Moye, MA Kathleen, a graduate of Lesley University, has spent much of her career serving children with developmental trauma and behavioral challenges. More recently, she's worked with adults with mental illness and dual diagnoses.    
Truc Nguyen, MA, MFTI Truc Nguyen graduated from CIIS Drama Therapy program. Truc completed internship her using DvT at an inpatient/ outpatient hospital and recently worked at non-profit organization with children with acute behavioral issues and their families.    
Marie O'Brien, MSN, ANP-C, RN-BC, CCRN Marie O’Brien MSN, ANP-C, RN-BC, CCRN is the current coordinator of the In-Patient Nurse Practitioner-led Integrative Pain Service at Mather Hospital Northwell Health. Marie’s vast experience includes over 20 years of critical care nursing and nearly a decade as an Advanced Practice Nurse for an in-patient pain service. Ms. O’Brien’s passion lies in Integrative treatment strategies for the management of pain. Through her leadership, she has worked to transform a chronic pain service to that of an Integrative Nurse Practitioner-led model that maximizes the autonomy of the APRN Pain service and clinical staff at the bedside. Marie has lectured extensively both locally and nationally on topics ranging from critical care nursing to pain management. Ms. O’Brien is an active member of the American Society of Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) and a Master Faculty member for the ASPMN Advanced Pharmacology course. Marie is also a healthcare consultant and program development specialist for Lightkeeper Productions, a not- for- profit 501 C-3 organization producing live theatre, film, and creative arts therapy programming. Ms. O'Brien provides expertise in the field of pain management for creative arts therapies programming and serves as the Nurse Planner for CNE programs that provide education /workshops to drama therapist and nurses related to drama therapy and cognitive behavioral therapies.    
Stephanie Omens, LCAT, RDT-BCT, CCLS Stephanie Omens, LCAT, RDT-BCT, CCLS works at Hackensack University Medical Center, adjunct instructor at Tisch Drama Department, New York University and has a privet practice in New York City.    
Jami Osborne, MA, RDT/BCT, LMHC, MaCCS Jami Osborne, RDT-BCT, LMHC, MaCCS, is a MaMHCA Certified Clinical Supervisor, Professional Development Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, BCT reviewer for NADTA, former Diversity Committee Member & President NADT New England Chapter. As a Rehearsals for Growth Certified Trainer, Jami is partnering with Dr Dan Wiener to offer virtual/video based drama therapy trainings. Jami maintains a Private Practice focusing on: Integrated Holistic Health, Mind/Body, Energy, Sound Healing, EMDR, & Spirituality    
Renee Pitre, MA, RDT/BCT Renée Pitre, PhD candidate, RDT/BCT, LPC, is a graduate of Developmental Transformations, an adjunct professor at Lesley University, and has a private practice. She is interested in the training and supervision of drama therapists and the creativity one can infuse within the pedagogies. Renée's work focuses on the nuances in play and the conceptualization of language for this process in drama therapy.    
Ishita Pohoja, MA student Ishita is anadvanced student in the Drama Therapy program at CIIS. She hails from present day India, and carries ancestors from present day Pakistan. Theatre and Healing have been the needles that weave the threads of her life. She’s been actively involved in sociol-politically oriented Street theatre. Apart from healing she’s gained support from theatre in the roles of educational facilitator and grass-roots community engagement.    
Gary Raucher, MA, RDT-BCT, LMFT Gary Raucher, MA, LMFT, RDT/BCT, is Associate Professor in the Drama Therapy Program at CIIS, San Francisco. His interests include exploring the confluence of contemplative practices (mindfulness), diversity and inclusion work, and drama therapy.    
Adam Reynolds, PhD, MFA, LCSW, RDT/BCT Adam Reynolds is an RDT/BCT and LCSW in New York. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Hunter School of Social Work and the Training Director at the Institute for DVT, NYC & Taipei, Taiwan. He is the Ethics Chair of the NADTA.    
Anna Rich Anna is a Drama Therapy student at Lesley University, and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. Anna is the founder of Theatre Crawl, an immersive theatre event which explores the meshing of drama therapy and devised theatre. She is the current Chair of the NADTA Student Committee.    
Kari Rogenski, MA, LMFT, RDT Kari Rogenski, MA, LMFT, RDT is Director of The Hummingbird Project, a hybrid in-person and virtual concierge therapeutic activity program for older adults. She graduated from CIIS in 2008 and is a registered drama therapist and marriage and family therapist. Kari believes firmly in the art of creative living, and is dedicated to inspiring hope and positivity across the lifespan. In her work she utilizes art, music, drama, and movement with her clients, many who are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. She also educates and trains professional and family caregivers on how to use creative engagement with their loved ones. She is pursuing her PhD in Psychology at Saybrook University, with a focus on creativity and gerontology. She is President-Elect on the NADTA, and treasurer of Creative Aging San Francisco.    
Doug Ronning, MA, RDT-BCT, LMFT Doug Ronning, LMFT, RDT-BCT, is a Core Faculty member of the CIIS Drama Therapy Program and therapist at TheraThrive, a group private practice in Lafayette, CA.    
Chyela Rowe, MA, RDT Chyela Rowe, leads the Arts in Healthcare program at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She has worked for more than 20 years as a drama therapist, artist, and advocate for socially-engaged arts and health.    
Nisha Sajnani, PhD, RDT/BCT Dr. Nisha Sajnani is Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU. She is on faculty in the Rehabilitation Sciences and Educational Theatre PhD program (NYU) and Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma. She is the editor of Drama Therapy Review and a past-president of the North American Drama Therapy Association.    
Myriam ( Mimi) Savage, PhD RDT-BCT Mimi Savage Ph.D. RDT/BCT, Director SoCal Drama Therapy Center; DT Fund Professional Research Recipient; Faculty at UCLArts and Healing & CIIS; Drama therapy Center for Discovery; Arts Education Specialist Sunset Cultural Center, Carmel; private practice.    
Dana Sayre, MA, RDT Dana has a MA in Performance Studies from Texas A&M and completed alternative training with the NADTA. They are passionate about social justice and have worked with LGBTQIA+ communities, disability/inclusion, homelessness, and survivors of trauma and domestic violence. Dana is a member of CHEDC.    
Roxy Schoenfeld, MA, LCAT, RDT Roxy Schoenfeld is a Drama Therapist in Brooklyn, NY. Last year, she co-facilitated a NADTA Diversity Dialogue entitled "Queer Disruptions of White Supremacy Through [emojis]" which served as a starting point for their workshop during this year's conference.    
Sydney Schorr, MA student Siggi is currently gaining her Master's degree at Lesley University. In her free time, Siggi studies the circus arts including, but not limited to trapeze, silks, and various ground acts. She plans to try and incorporate this into her future practice.    
Opher Shamir, MA NADTA Poster Curator. Provides in-home psychotherapy and telehealth in NYC. Queer clinician with experience leading Queer-Straight Alliance groups in the Israeli LGBTQ Youth Organization and producing applied theater with trans individuals.    
Opher Shamir, MA NADTA Poster Curator. Provides in-home psychotherapy and telehealth in NYC. Queer clinician with experience leading Queer-Straight Alliance groups in the Israeli LGBTQ Youth Organization and producing applied theater with trans individuals.    
Carmit-Noa Shpigelman, PhD Dr. Carmit-Noa Shpigelman is a senior lecturer at the Department of Community Mental Health, University of Haifa, Israel. She specializes in disability studies with an emphasis on mental health, community participation, and ICT. Her research focuses on the social and emotional aspects of the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.    
Rebecca Siegel, MA, AMFT, RDT Rebecca lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area as a drama therapist, psychotherapist, and theatre artist. She is a graduate of the CIIS Drama Therapy Program, a longtime member of the Living Arts Playback Theatre Ensemble, a student of DvT at the iWest training institute, director of Self-Revelatory performances and Autobiographical Therapeutic Performances, and a psychotherapist in private practice.    
Ellen Smittle, MA, LCAT-P      
Stephen Snow      
Linda Soria Drama therapy student at NYU    
Dimitra Stavrou Dimitra Stavrou is a drama therapist (EAP and Licensed Clinical psychologist in Greece and specializes in performance ethnography.    
Adam Stevens, MA, RDT Adam is a New York based drama therapist, theatre artist, and activist. He received his undergraduate degree from Marymount Manhattan College in Theatre Direction and Performance. Additionally, Adam studied drama therapy at New York University. He is the current chair of the NADTA Cultural Humility Equity & Diversity Committee. Adam works with developmentally diverse students at the Cooke School & Institute as part of the counseling team. Adam has enjoyed working with the NYU Health & Theatre Lab As Performance Series in various roles utilizing the therapeutic theatre model in drama therapy.    
Jordan Stewart, MDiv Jordan Stewart, MDiv is beginning the Alternative Drama Therapy track while currently pursuing his pre-doctoral course in Drama Therapy from the University of Wits in Johannesburg, South Africa through their Drama For Life program. Jordan currently serves as a full time performing arts educator for K-2 with KIPP: Miami Sunrise Academy.    
Josiah Stickels, MA, LMFT, RDT/BCT Josiah Stickels, MA, LMFT, RDT/BCT, graduated from CIIS and is a Northern California native. He works as a drama therapist at Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital & Clinics at the University of California, San Francisco and specializes in using drama therapy in acute psychiatry. He completed his practicum in an adolescent inpatient unit before his current work at Langley Porter. He began on Langley Porter’s adult inpatient unit and currently manages the Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs. Josiah helped restart a practicum experience and regularly mentors students and staff on effective uses of drama therapy.    
Josiah Stickels, MA, LMFT, RDT/BCT Josiah Stickels, MA, LMFT, RDT/BCT, graduated from CIIS and is a Northern California native. He works as a drama therapist at Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital & Clinics at the University of California, San Francisco and specializes in using drama therapy in acute psychiatry. He completed his practicum in an adolescent inpatient unit before his current work at Langley Porter. He began on Langley Porter’s adult inpatient unit and currently manages the Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs. Josiah helped restart a practicum experience and regularly mentors students and staff on effective uses of drama therapy.    
Jenna Tremblay, M.A. Jenna, M.A. candidate (May 2020) Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy at Lesley University. Jenna is currently in the alternative track program for drama therapy.    
Emily Trube, MA MA in Theatre, concentration in Drama Therapy from KSU. Pursuing MA in Addictions Counseling at Washburn University. Completed internships at Bellevue Hospital and Nexus in Dallas, TX. BFA from NYU, Tisch.    
Nadya Trytan, MA, RDT/BCT Nadya Trytan, MA, RDT-BCT has over 15 years experience in Geriatric Psychiatry in St. Paul, MN. She is Program Coordinator and Drama Therapist with ALIVE MN. She also has a private practice and teaches through the Drama Therapy Center and Midwest Drama Therapy Training Inst. She is current Chair of the National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations and Past-President of NADTA.    
Lesley, University First Year On Campus Cohort NA poster session.    
Rebecca Versaci, MA, RDT, LCAT, CCLS Rebecca Versaci is a graduate of NYU's Master's program in Drama Therapy. She currently a child life specialist and drama therapist working to meet the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients in the medical setting. She believes strongly in theatre's ability to empower, children and families.    
Armand Volkas, MFA, MA, RDT/BCT, MFT Armand Volkas, MFA, MA, MFT, RDT/BCT, Clinical Director, Living Arts Counseling Center, Associate Professor, CIIS, Artistic Director, Living Arts Playback Theatre Ensemble, Founder and Director, Healing the Wounds of History: Center for Peacebuilding and the Arts.    
Faith Von Minden, Student Faith is finishing their masters at CIIS. Faith worked alongside RDTs at The Act Project, Focus Academy and ShineMSD. She received pre-practicum/practicum training with Armand Volkas, The Neighborly Project and Urban Services YMCA.    
William Walton, Working towards MA William has just over ten years of experience acting and improvising and six years of writing and devising works of theatre and dance with various ensembles. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Theatre majoring in Comedy Writing & Performance. During his five years in Chicago, he studied intensively and performed at The Second City, Improv Olympic, and the Neofuturists along with many other theatres, production companies, as well as DIY performances hosted in apartments and garages across the city. Since moving to San Francisco two years ago for graduate school, he has been searching for an opportunity to return to his theatre roots, and is grateful to be a part of the Theatre for Change process.    
Molly Weinberg, M.A. Molly is a recent DT graduate of Lesley. Her field training placement includes a therapeutic school, and she has experience working with adults with chronic illness. Her background is in theater, music, and media studies.    
Stephanie Wichmann, MSW, LISCW, RDT Stephanie is a Registered Drama Therapist & Clinical Social Worker working in private practice. Stephanie utilizes her professional improv and acting background as a means of individual/community engagement. Drama for change work includes clients and families affected by cancer, eating disorders, body image issues, addictions, and those currently and formerly incarcerated. She has a passion for working with LGBTQIA youth and older adult communities using story, improv and ethnodrama. She is the current Diversity Chair with the NADTA and is proud to be working on the national and local level.    
Stephanie Wichmann, MSW, LISCW, RDT Stephanie is a Registered Drama Therapist & Clinical Social Worker working in private practice. Stephanie utilizes her professional improv and acting background as a means of individual/community engagement. Drama for change work includes clients and families affected by cancer, eating disorders, body image issues, addictions, and those currently and formerly incarcerated. She has a passion for working with LGBTQIA youth and older adult communities using story, improv and ethnodrama. She is the current Diversity Chair with the NADTA and is proud to be working on the national and local level.    
Daniel Wiener, PhD, RDT/BCT, Lic. Psychologist, LMFT Emeritus Professor, Central CT State U; licensed psychologist and LMFT. Founder, Rehearsals! for GrowthTM. Author/Editor ( 5 books), 40+ publications; NADTA Schnattner and Research Awards; 230+ professional presentations.    
Britton Williams, MA, LCAT, RDT Britton Williams currently works in private practice and is an adjunct faculty member in the Program in Drama Therapy at NYU. She is pursuing her doctorate in Social Welfare at The Graduate Center (CUNY).    
Laura Wood, PhD, LMHC, RDT/BCT Dr. Laura L. Wood is a Registered Drama Therapist, Board Certified Trainer, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, and a Certified Child Life Specialist. Dr. Wood is the current President of the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) and an Assistant Professor at Lesley University in the Drama Therapy and Counseling Program. Her focus and research areas include the treatment of trauma and dissociation, eating disorders, attachment, recovery, and grief/loss. More specifically, Dr. Wood is interested in how therapeutic theater can support individuals in various forms of recovery. She created the CoActive Therapeutic Theater (CoATT) Model with her colleague Dave Mowers Dr. Wood presents, publishes, supervises, and consults nationally and internationally. She sees clients in private practice and facilitates intensive healing retreats using drama therapy.    
Yi-Chieh Wu, MA Yi-Chieh (Monique) Wu is a drama therapist currently working in Taiwan, She holds a MA from the Drama Therapy Masters' program at New York University.

Her professional interests include Role Theory, Developmental Transformation (DvT) and playback theater. She is a group member of 3 and 4 Participatory Theatre and the chair of Association of Multidisciplinary Services for Family Development.		    
Zi Zheng, MFT Trainee, Drama Therapy Zi comes from Taiwan. Zi got training from the Drama and theater program at National Taiwan University. In the college period, Zi being the actress, director, choreographer, and production manager. Zi directed and wrote two plays, EVER AFTER and THE SWING. I am a social worker in Taiwan. Zi has been learned the street dance for 10 years. Zi also as a choreographer in Taiwan.