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The CFS vision to improve the well-being of individuals, children, and families within communities across the country is only possible through national, state and local partnerships. Across our academic and research programs, we work with state agencies, funding providers, school programs, mental health professionals, teachers, non-profit organizations, and many other stakeholders who share our vision.

Each year, our program directors recognize community partners, university partners, individuals, and teams they feel have contributed significantly to their programs and our vision. Award recipients are recognized at our Fall Luncheon for their contributions to our mission.

Congratulations 2023 CFS Awardees!

Photo L to R: CFS Chair Lise Fox, PhD; Lisette Levy, PhD

Outstanding Community Partner

Lisette Levy, PhD

Division of Early Learning/Florida Department of Education

Award presented by CFS Chair Lise Fox, PhD.

Photo L to R: Anna Abella, PhD; Ashley Moody

Outstanding Community Partner

Ashley Moody

ACTS (Agency for Community Treatment Services) Behavioral Health Provider

Award presented by Anna Abella, PhD, CFS Child and Family Behavioral Health.

Photo L to R: Ryan Henry, PhD; Shaana Wilson, MS, LMHC

Outstanding Community Partner

Shaana Wilson, MS, LMHC

Owner & Chief Clinical Therapist Revolutionary Change, LLC.

Award presented by Marriage & Familty Therapy Program Director Ryan Henry, PhD.

Photo L to R: Jason Anthony,PhD;  John Bomba III, Emily Cimino, PhD;  Noé Erazo, Sandy Show, Denise Young, and Matthew Foster, PhD.

Outstanding Community Partners

Tracye Brown

Sandy Show

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Award presented by Rightpath Research & Innovation Center Director Jason Anthony, PhD.

Photo L to R: Sarah Bloom, PhD; Gabriel Mazur, PhD; Raymond Miltenberger, PhD

Outstanding Community Partner

Gabriel Mazur, PhD

NeuroRestorative

Award presented by Applied Behavior Analysis Program Director Raymond Miltenberger, PhD.

Photo L to R: Janet Reyes; Anesia Kelly; Chanda Haywood

Outstanding University Partner

Anesia Kelly

USF Sponsored Research

Award presented by CFS Contracts and Grants Manager Janet Reyes.

Photo L to R: Vicky Buckles, Phd; Amber Gum, PhD; Chih-Chin Chou, PhD; Amanda DePippo, PhD; Marilyn Stern, PhD

Outstanding University Partner

Amber Gum, PhD

Department of Mental Health Law & Policy

Award presented by Addictions & Substance Abuse Counseling Graduate Certificate Program Director Vicky Buckles, PhD.

Photo L to R: Amanda Carpenter; Kimberly Read, PhD

Outstanding University Partner

Amanda Carpenter

CBCS Dean’s Office

Award presented by CFS Faculty Administrator and Director Kimberly Read, PhD.

Photo L to R: Janet Reyes; Telisha McKenzie

Outstanding Achievement Award 

Telisha McKenzie

Administrative Specialist

Award presented by CFS Contracts and Grants Manager Janet Reyes.

Photo L to R: Lise Fox, PhD; Storie Miller

Outstanding Achievement Award 

Storie Miller

Communications and Marketing Officer

Award presented by CFS Chair Lise Fox, PhD.

Outstanding Achievement Award 

Julie Radlauer-Doefler, DRPH

Adjunct Faculty, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health

Award by Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Interim Program Director Jessica Rice, PhD.

Photo L to R: Anna Abella, PhD; Rene Anderson; Peter Gamache, PhD; Linda Callejas, PhD; Ruby Joseph, Svetlana Yampolskaya, PhD; Connie Walker, PhD

Outstanding Team Award 

Statewide Evaluation: Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction Health Equity Program/Center for Community Learning

Team Members: Anna Abella,PhD; Rene Anderson; Tommy Burrus, PhD; Linda Callejas,PhD; Peter Gamache,PhD; Jocelyn Jarvis; Ruby Joseph,MPA; Monica Landers,PhD; LaMicah Lindsey; John Martin; Myriam Monsalve-Serna, MS; Cindi Shockley; Connie Walker; PhD; Svetlana Yampolskaya,PhD; Eli Zemach

Award presented by Grant Principal Investigator Linda Callejas, PhD.

Photo L to R: Lauren Evanovich, PhD; Stephanie Martinez, PhD; Nicole Fintel, MSPH; Michael Campoamor; Brian Gaunt, PhD; Heather George, PhD; Don Kincaid, EdD.

Outstanding Team Award 

Florida Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Project: A Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Team Members: Dama Abshier,PhD; Michael Campoamor, Brooke Curtiss, Lauren Evanovich,PhD; Nichole Fintel, MSPH; Brian Gaunt,PhD; Heather George, Don Kincaid,EdD; Betsy Lazega,EdS; Jason Lobley,EdS; Stephanie Martinez,PhD; Catherine Raulerson,EdS; Therese Sandomierski, PhD; Dan Souders;, Robyn Vanover, RN; Jennifer Watkins

Award presented by FLPBIS Project Directors Heather George, PhD and Don Kincaid EdD.

Outstanding Team Award 

Applied Behavior Analysis

Team Members: Kwang-Sun Blair, PhD; Catia Cividine-Motta, PhD; Kimberly Crosland, PhD.

Award presented by ABA Program Director Raymond Miltenberger, PhD.