Dr. Sam Markind, a neurologist with over 30 years of experience, explores how the brain shapes creativity through the stories of composers Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel. Combining medical insight with live piano performance, his presentation reveals how neurological conditions can both inspire and hinder artistic expression, offering a fascinating look at the creative brain.

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Dr. Stephenie Riley, founder and Medical Director of High Sierra Naturopathic Medicine in Truckee, California, has over 19 years of experience as a Naturopathic Doctor. A former biomedical engineer, she blends scientific knowledge with holistic healing to promote optimal wellness. Passionate about Environmental Medicine, Dr. Riley empowers others to cultivate health through mindful living, nourishing food, and balanced habits.

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Dr. Amy Vail is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and Nevada, and an authorized PSYPACT provider, offering telepsychology services across 43 states. Her wellness-based approach supports growth by addressing limiting beliefs and behaviors while honoring each person’s innate health. She collaborates with physicians, educators, and families to promote emotional well-being and serves as an allied provider at Tahoe Forest Hospital and supervising psychologist at Lake Tahoe Prep.

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Erica Lorentz, M.Ed., LPC, is a Jungian analyst and educator with decades of experience. A training analyst at the C.G. Jung Institute of New England, she focuses on the embodied mythopoetic process and somatic approaches to analysis. Her forthcoming book, Body as Shadow: Jung’s Embodied Individuation Process, explores the vital connection between body and psyche in personal transformation.

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Dr. Sudha Kailas is a pioneer in Holistic Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine with nearly twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Trained at the University of Chicago, Tulane University School of Medicine, and Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, she integrates Yoga, Ayurveda, Neuroscience, and Physics into her clinical work. Collaborating with spiritual leaders, professionals, and the broader community, Dr. Kailas promotes balance and harmony in mental health. She resides and practices in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Dr. Mitchell Liester is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and maintains a private practice in Monument, Colorado. A psychiatrist with 39 years of experience, he has presented research internationally and published extensively on topics such as inner voices, near-death experiences, psychedelic therapy, nutrition and mental health, epigenetics, consciousness, personality changes after organ transplants, and low-dose sublingual ketamine therapy.

Ana Flores is a UC Berkeley graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and public health. She works as a research associate focusing on mental health, developmental psychology, and treatment innovation. Passionate about advancing mental health research for adolescents and young adults, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

Deborah Levinson is a Johns Hopkins–trained psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of private practice experience. She developed a model for rebuilding life after loss and is the author of three books. Her recent work focuses on the aging mind and the ways older adults remain productive and creative. Levinson frequently presents to both professional and general audiences, bringing extensive expertise in psychotherapy and life transitions.

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Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona is a physician and author who serves on the faculties of the University of New England, Eastern Maine Medical Center, and Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. He is the Executive Director of the Coyote Institute in Orono, Maine, which promotes integrating indigenous wisdom into modern healthcare. A descendant of Lakota and Cherokee ancestors, Dr. Mehl-Madrona is the author of several books, including Coyote Medicine, Coyote Healing, Coyote Wisdom, and Narrative Medicine. His work focuses on using narrative as a bridge between indigenous and non-indigenous healing traditions.

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Barbara Mainguy is a psychotherapist trained in creative arts psychotherapy at Concordia University in Montreal and is completing an M.F.A. in documentary filmmaking at York University in Toronto. Based in Orono, Maine, she integrates indigenous practices into her psychotherapy work and is actively involved with the International Hearing Voices Movement and Working to Recovery, Inc. Her research and publications focus on indigenous approaches to psychosis and culturally informed mental health care. She is the co-author of Remapping Your Mind: The Neuroscience of Self-Transformation through Story and Healing the Mind Through the Power of Story.

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Megan Feldman Bettencourt is an award-winning journalist and author of Triumph of the Heart: Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World (Penguin). Her work explores the science and psychology of forgiveness and emotional resilience. She has presented nationally for healthcare systems, school districts, and faith-based organizations, including Norton Healthcare, the Tucson Unified School District, and NAMIC.

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Dr. Gail Carr Feldman, Ph.D., MSW is a Clinical Psychologist and Ontological Life Coach with over 40 years of experience treating trauma in both clinical and academic settings. A former Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico Medical School, she has presented internationally on creativity, resilience, and healing. Dr. Feldman is the author of several books, including Lessons in Evil, Lessons From the Light, From Crisis to Creativity, and Midlife Crash Course.

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Ron Goldman is a psychotherapist in private practice in Brookline, specializing in helping couples resolve communication challenges and reconnect with the love that first brought them together. He is also a playwright and performer, having written and performed two one-person plays at venues across the country.

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Jill Fischer is a seasoned couple’s therapist and supervisor, as well being the trainer for the New England region in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She is also certified in the Gottman Method of couples therapy.

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Amy Goldfarb is an executive coach with over 25 years of experience helping leaders enhance their management effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal impact. A former licensed therapist and improvisational actor, she combines psychological insight with creative communication techniques to help leaders build authentic relationships and expand their influence.

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Dr. Ralph Kiernan is a clinical neuropsychologist with over 50 years of experience and a pioneer in the development of cognitive assessment tools, including Cognistat. He combines his extensive background in neuropsychology with a decades-long study of William Blake’s work, offering a unique perspective on the psychological dimensions of art and literature.

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Dr. Vineeth John is an accomplished psychiatrist and educator known for his expertise in creativity, innovation, and clinical leadership. His work bridges psychiatry, neuroscience, and education, emphasizing creative problem-solving and interdisciplinary approaches to mental health and medical practice.

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Dr. Janet Roseman is a clinician, researcher, and author of The Eternal Bond. Her work focuses on grief, spirituality, and women’s experiences of loss, particularly the unique and enduring bond between mothers and daughters. Through her research and writing, she integrates narrative, intuitive, and metaphysical dimensions of healing into clinical practice.

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Dr. Adrienne Panter, PsyD, LPC, is a licensed clinical psychologist and professional counselor with private practices in Durango and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She integrates clinical psychology, experiential learning, and nature-based practices to foster growth, resilience, and creative expression. An alumna of NOLS and Outward Bound, she holds undergraduate degrees in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Music Education and earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Rockies. With over 25 years of experience as an outdoor guide, Dr. Panter emphasizes the therapeutic and restorative power of nature in her work.

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Jordan Price is a psychotherapist in private practice in Austin, Texas. He specializes in group work, individual therapy, and clinical training, and serves as a faculty member at the Center for Group Studies in New York City. In addition to his clinical and teaching work, he enjoys writing, presenting, and integrating his professional insights with his love of the outdoors and music.

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Michael Uebel has taught at the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Texas at Austin, where he is currently affiliated with the Office of the Associate Dean for Research. A former Fellow at the Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute, he has published extensively on cultural theory and mental health. His forthcoming book, The Seeds of Equanimity: Knowing and Being (Mimesis, 2025), expands on his work, integrating philosophy, psychoanalysis, and contemplative practice.

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Joyce Lilly, RN, JD, is a Registered Nurse with experience in both hospital and community settings, including four years as a psychiatric nurse. She earned her law degree from Boston University School of Law and currently works as a plaintiff attorney representing individuals injured due to negligence. In addition, she represents nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing in Austin.

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