Dr. Jordan Wright

Dr. Wright is a clinical and developmental psychologist with expertise in psychological assessment. He is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the PhD Program at NYU, as well as the Founding Director of the NYU Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing, and is focused on social justice issues in the mental health space broadly. He’s conducted research specifically in tele-assessment with children and adolescents and authored the only book on the topic, Essentials of Psychological Tele-Assessment. Widely cited and consulted with on evidence-based psychological assessment practice, having first authored a recent article on Evidence-Based Clinical Psychological Assessment and authoring the Handbook of Psychological Assessment, the most widely used text on assessment in the field.

SPEAKER DISCLOSURES:

Financial: Dr. Jordan Wright is paid by Parallel Learning.

Non-Financial: No relevant non-financial disclosures exist.

Dr. Rebecca Branstetter 

Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., is a California-certified psychologist and a licensed public school psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She earned her doctorate in Education at the University of California at Berkeley. She is the founder of the The Thriving Students Collective, whose mission is to bring mental health and learning support to schools and families. 

A sought-after speaker and national media expert, Rebecca’s expertise has appeared in various publications, including Huffington Post, Washington Post, NPR, CNN, and Parents Magazine. She has also published several books and created online courses for parents and professionals on supporting struggling students, particularly those with attention and executive functioning challenges.

SPEAKER DISCLOSURES:

Financial: Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D, the founder of The Thriving Students Collective.

Non-Financial: No relevant non-financial disclosures exist.

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP is a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, speaker, and author who helps overwhelmed parents raise confident, emotionally healthy kids and teens. As the founder of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, she empowers families to move from chaos to connection using practical tools rooted in clinical expertise and real-life parenting. She is the author of an upcoming book launching October 28, 2025 titled, Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict Into Connection. She has been featured in The New York Times, Parents, HuffPost, and on The Today Show. Her dynamic, relatable style has made her a trusted voice for parents nationwide.

SPEAKER DISCLOSURES:

Financial:  Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP  is the founder of A New Day Pediatric Psychology. She is also the author of  Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict Into Connection.

Non-Financial: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.

Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan 

Karen Dudek-Brannan Ed.D., M.S., CCC-SLP/L is the founder and owner/operator of Dr. Karen, LLC, a company focused on empowering therapists and educators to design interventions that support language, literacy, and executive functioning. She has a doctorate in Special Education and Director of Special Education and Assistive Technology credentials from Illinois State University, as well as a master’s and bachelor’s from Illinois State University in speech-language pathology. She spent 14 years in the school systems and has held various roles in leadership and higher education teaching and mentoring clinicians. She is the host of the De Facto Leaders podcast, where she shares evidence-based practices, her own experiences, and guest interviews on topics relating to education and healthcare reform. She currently holds a management role with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

SPEAKER DISCLOSURES:

Financial: I own a company called Dr. Karen, LLC. I also offer paid trainings and resources for clinicians, educators, and caregivers from which I earn income on my website drkarenspeech.com and drkarendudekbrannan.com. I was paid a speaker’s fee for giving this presentation.

Non-Financial: The views I’m sharing in this presentation are my own and are not a reflection of the views of any of my current or past employers.

Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP

Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP, is a dynamic school-based speech-language pathologist and the creator of the *Dynamic Assessment of Social Emotional Learning*. Known internationally for his engaging presentations, Chris specializes in supporting older Autistic students by sharing cutting-edge strategies that blend clinical insight with real-world relevance. Widely recognized as a thought leader in the field of speech-language pathology, Chris is also known on social media as “Speech Dude,” where he entertains and inspires educators and clinicians through humorous, high-energy posts and videos. His work reflects a deep commitment to making therapy approachable, effective, and empowering for both students and professionals.

SPEAKER DISCLOSURES:

Financial: Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP is the owner of Speech Dude. He receives royalties from publishing a Social Emotional Learning Assessment tool.

Non-Financial: Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP is the co-chair of the West End Special Ed. Local Plan Act for Chaffey Joint Union High School District.

Jessie Ginsburg, MS, CCC-SLP (@Sensory.SLP)

Jessie Ginsburg, MS, CCC-SLP, is a sensory integration-trained speech-language pathologist and CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated clinic in Los Angeles. Through her national publications and talks, and her internationally acclaimed Inside Out Sensory Certificate Program, Jessie inspires a new way of thinking about the speech-language pathologist’s role in supporting autistic children.

SPEAKER DISCLOSURES:

Financial: Jessie Ginsburg, MS, CCC-SLP is the CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse and Creator of the Inside Out Sensory Programs.

Non-Financial: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.