Ann Polakowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Mentor-Clinical by the Alliance for Advancement of Infant Mental Health. She has worked in the field of Children's Mental Health for the past 30 years. Ann currently serves on the founding board for the Nevada Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in the role of president.

Krisann Alvarez is a clinical psychologist specializing in infant-early childhood mental health. Dr. Alvarez has worked with young children and families for over 16 years and has recently transitioned to systems work with the goal of expanding access to high quality, relationship-focused services in Nevada. Originally from Mexico, she has lived in Las Vegas for 43 years.

Marty Elquist works for The Children’s Cabinet as the Supporting Early Education and Development (SEED) Department Director. Ms. Elquist oversees multiple early childhood support programs aimed at improving the quality of programs serving our children and increasing parent and caregiver access to services. Ms. Elquist is dedicated to improving early childhood systems in Nevada including IECMH.

Jennifer Kellogg is a Developmental Specialist III and Psychological Development Counselor for Nevada Early Intervention Services in Elko and has worked in early childhood education for 25+ years. With a master’s degree in ECE Special Education and Psychology, a BA in Human Development, and an A.A. in ECE and addiction studies, teaching, coaching, mentoring, and working with children are her passions.

Rhonda Lawrence has over 22 years of community mental health direct service to children and families, including clinical supervision and program initiation and oversight. Ms. Lawrence currently supports the NV Division of Child and Family Services - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services programs within clinics in Reno and Las Vegas. Ms. Lawrence is also a “rostered” Child Parent Psychotherapy Provider.

Deborah Loesch-Griffin is the owner and CEO of Turning Point, Inc., a woman-owned business that facilitates and supports change for and with children, youth, families and other residents of Nevada’s communities. Co-founder of Community Chest, Inc. a Storey County-based non-profit organization, Deborah has resided in Virginia City for the past 43 years.

Janice K. Lee is a member of the research faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Her experience includes early childhood, challenging behavior, positive behavior support, social and emotional development, autism and developmental disabilities. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked with children, families, practitioners, and professionals as a teacher, consultant, coach, trainer, and technical assistance provider for over 25 years.