Speakers
RUTH GERRITSEN-MCKANE, PHD, LCSW (UT), LICSW (MN)
RUTH GERRITSEN-MCKANE, PHD, LCSW (UT), LICSW (MN)
RUTH GERRITSEN-MCKANE, PHD, LCSW (UT), LICSW (MN)
Ruth received her PhD in Social Work from the University of Utah. She completed post-doc training from Harvard University in Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery. Ruth has presented globally on multiple issues and is currently engaged in a longitudinal study in Tanzania. She has also worked in the addiction field for over 20 years. C
Ruth received her PhD in Social Work from the University of Utah. She completed post-doc training from Harvard University in Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery. Ruth has presented globally on multiple issues and is currently engaged in a longitudinal study in Tanzania. She has also worked in the addiction field for over 20 years. Currently, she is the Director of MSW Field Education and Associate Professor in the MSW Program at Regis College, located in Weston, MA.
Luara E. Juarez, DPA, PA-C, MPH
RUTH GERRITSEN-MCKANE, PHD, LCSW (UT), LICSW (MN)
RUTH GERRITSEN-MCKANE, PHD, LCSW (UT), LICSW (MN)
Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies, Touro University
University of Utah School of Medicine
Physician Assistant program. Touro University Principal Faculty, Academic Coordinator, curriculum planning, development and assessment, accreditation management, mock site visit coordination, Faculty advisor, admissions committee Principal Facu
Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies, Touro University
University of Utah School of Medicine
Physician Assistant program. Touro University Principal Faculty, Academic Coordinator, curriculum planning, development and assessment, accreditation management, mock site visit coordination, Faculty advisor, admissions committee Principal Faculty, Academic Coordinator of inaugural PA program in Puerto Rico, admissions committee member, academic advisor, curriculum mapping. US Department of Health and Human Services, FEMA Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
HUGH D. WATT, MSW, LCSW
RUTH GERRITSEN-MCKANE, PHD, LCSW (UT), LICSW (MN)
HUGH D. WATT, MSW, LCSW
Hugh D. Watt, MSW, LCSW, is a survivor of childhood sex abuse and the loss of a brother to addiction and suicide. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree from the University of Denver in Social Work. As a therapist for more than twenty-five years, Hugh has developed his Trial Action Path or (TAP)
Hugh D. Watt, MSW, LCSW, is a survivor of childhood sex abuse and the loss of a brother to addiction and suicide. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree from the University of Denver in Social Work. As a therapist for more than twenty-five years, Hugh has developed his Trial Action Path or (TAP) Viewpoint to help thousands of people grow resilient after trials in their lives. He has worked with both teens and adults dealing with all types of personal storms to include, sexual and physical abuse, addictions, domestic violence, incarceration, anxiety, depression, bullying, suicide, family problems, terminal illness, financial, and loss to name a few. He has worked as a federal probation officer for more than 19 years. He has been certified as a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) peer support member for law enforcement. He is the author of the Trial Tappers Self-Help book series and YouTube creator with thousands of followers. He has been married for more than 30 years and has three sons.
Speakers
Jason Webb, MSW, LCSW
Jason was born in Whittier California. He lived in California until he was 12. He moved to Phoenix Arizona until he was 19. He then served a mission in the Chile, Santiago South Mission. His parents moved to Brandon Florida while on his mission so he returned home to Florida. After a few months he started college at the BYU Jerusalem Cen
Jason was born in Whittier California. He lived in California until he was 12. He moved to Phoenix Arizona until he was 19. He then served a mission in the Chile, Santiago South Mission. His parents moved to Brandon Florida while on his mission so he returned home to Florida. After a few months he started college at the BYU Jerusalem Center. After a semester in Jerusalem he attended BYU in Provo Utah. He received his bachelor’s degree in Family Science. After graduation he began working in the substance abuse field and became a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (Today it's known as ASUDC). He worked in the Utah State Prison as a counselor. While working at the prison he became a Certified Mediator. He got his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. He has worked in the substance abuse world for 23 years. He has worked in several residential programs as the Clinical Director including an all-women's facility. He then spent one year working in the 10 Nursing Homes in Utah County during Covid-19. He now works as the supervisor of the children and youth crisis team for Wasatch Behavioral Health responding to children and youth who are in crisis. He also supervises the hospital liaisons for Utah County getting people in and out of the psych wards and the Utah State Hospital. He is married and has 7 children (5 boys and 2 girls), and 3 daughters-in-law. He wrote a book titled, "The Reality of Perception."