People committed
to a more thoughtful
future for therapy.

An independent coach and consultant based in Washington State, Leslie has an educational background in clinical mental health counseling. She is co-founder of Solid Ground, an online peer support community, and host of The Radical Center podcast, which examines ideological bias in education and psychology.

At the Center, Leslie helps contributors turn complex questions into clear, accessible reporting. Working closely with the Executive Director and the media team, she supports coverage that examines gaps in knowledge and practice, considers different perspectives, and explores possibilities for improving care.

Her background spans communications and administrative support in higher education and the nonprofit sector. She previously served as Communications Coordinator at Harvard University and Administrative Manager at a startup nonprofit.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Melia helps coordinate projects, maintain clear communication, and develop the organizational systems that support the Center's growing activities.

A business development process engineer and founder of Neustac, Joe helps organizations turn complex, informal ways of working into clear systems that people and AI can use together. His work begins with understanding how information moves, where decisions happen, and where knowledge or coordination can be lost.

He then designs processes and technical systems that make work easier to understand, manage, and sustain, introducing AI and automation where they offer practical benefits.

At the Center, Joe works closely with the Executive Director to improve workflows, evaluate emerging technologies, and support the Center's digital infrastructure. His approach rests on a straightforward principle: don't automate the mess. Engineer the process first.

Whitney is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified specialist in behavioral and cognitive psychology. She owns Graff Psychological Services, a private practice in Chicago, Illinois, and co-hosts The Honest Psychologist podcast.

Her work emphasizes contextual behavioral approaches, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the relationship between psychological assessment and therapeutic practice.

At the Center, she helps develop courses that address gaps in clinical knowledge and skills, strengthen clinical judgment, and connect research with everyday practice. Her role supports the Center's commitment to thoughtful, ongoing professional development and restoring the healing ethos of therapy.

Natan serves as a Senior Strategic Advisor to the Center, supporting the organization on matters related to financial planning, organizational structure, governance, compliance, and long-term strategy.

His experience spans finance, accounting, nonprofit management, and strategic planning, with a focus on helping organizations build practical structures, reporting processes, and financial frameworks that support sustainable growth.

Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in mental health and a private practice in Northern Virginia. She is a co-founder of Solid Ground, an organization providing peer support to people navigating ideological pressures in schools, workplaces, and their communities. Her involvement in this work grew from her own experience with a workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative.

At the Center, Jennifer provides clinical consultation to the Managing Editor of Journalism & Media, the Executive Director, and contributing journalists on articles addressing mental health and the broader culture of the field. She brings a clinical perspective to the editorial process, helping strengthen accuracy, clarity, and nuance in support of thoughtful, high-quality journalism.