Dr. Enedelia Sauceda earned a bachelor’s in science at the University of North Texas and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Oklahoma State University. She is a psychologist; she’s an educator, she’s an advocate; she’s a queer, demi-woman; and she is the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant mother and Rio Grande Valley father who taught them that accents are beautiful, that humor is a life-vest, and that hard work looks like calloused hands and a strong heart.

She believes that every person comes into therapy with a set of strategies, wisdom, and cultural strengths that we use as our guide out of any issue. Their approach is to use warmth, humor, creativity, transparent communication, and collaboration to achieve therapeutic goals. Authenticity, boundaries and connection and common themes in their work. In addition to providing full-time psychotherapy, they serve on the board for PRIDENTON, a non-profit in Denton, Texas with the goal of uplifting and celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Rev. Tylar Grant, MDiv, OSP, is a board-eligible hospital chaplain who works within the OU Health system as manager of the Spiritual Care Department – Adult Services. In her work at OU Health, she provides care for patients and their families, manages decedent affairs for Adult Services, supports staff through the Code Lavender initiative, and advocates for the wide range of possible care interventions under the spiritual care umbrella. Rev. Grant received her Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology at Oklahoma City University. She is currently continuing her education as a graduate certificate candidate in Trauma and Resilience at Wilmington University. Rev. Grant is ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church USA. She is also a classically trained alto soloist and choir member and continues to sing both professionally and as a volunteer across the Oklahoma City metro area. Her background in music supports her passion for including art and music therapy in her spiritual care interventions for patients.

Christine Hrubik is the choral director at Longfellow Middle School and the Director of Children and Handbell Choirs at First Christian Church in Norman, OK. She has sung and performed in concerts and operas regionally, nationally, and throughout Europe.

Stephanie Owens, LPMT, MT-BC, is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Professional Music Therapist at Bethany Children’s Health Center in Oklahoma, where she provides trauma-informed music therapy services to children with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs. Working as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, she uses evidence-based music interventions to support emotional regulation, communication, coping, and psychosocial development for children and their families. Stephanie is certified in Neurologic Music Therapy and NICU Music Therapy and is an active member of several hospital committees, including Trauma-Informed Care, Brain Injury Response, and Onboarding and Mentorship. She also helped develop and launch her organization’s Trauma-Informed Care Champion Award, recognizing staff who exemplify trauma-informed practices. She is passionate about exploring how creative arts therapies can strengthen therapeutic relationships, promote resilience, and support healing through compassionate, patient-centered care.

Julie Sondag has been educating families with young children for over 30 years. A native of Illinois, Julie completed a Master’s in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma and then taught for several years on the piano faculty at Weber State University in Ogden, UT. During her doctoral studies, she opened a music studio (Music Generations) for private and group piano instruction for children and adults, as well as family music classes for birth through age 5. This began a shift in her passion as an educator. After completing her doctoral work at OU, Julie chose to leave higher education in 2002 to open and operate Gymboree Play & Music of Norman. In spring 2021, her journey pivoted, enabling her to bring her joy of music-making and parent education to the community through The Learning Leaf. Julie is currently leading music for PreK–5th grade at Terra Verde Discovery School in Norman. She and her husband, Rick, have been working together as professional musicians for over 25 years; their band, The Mystery Dates, performs family-friendly live pop music.

Dr. Joaquin A. Laws-Rodriguez is a father, husband, musician, licensed psychologist, and amateur woodworker. He has served in the mental health field for over 20 years, 10 of which as a Licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology and MEd in Community Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his doctoral internship through the OUHSC–OKC VA Consortium, where he first discovered his passion for health psychology and bariatrics. He currently splits his time as Co-Owner of Serenity Mental Health Group, a private practice in Norman, OK, and as a Bariatric Psychologist at the Mercy Weight & Wellness Clinic in OKC. His research interests include the intersectionality of music, emotion, and relational health. His therapeutic passions revolve around adolescent and young adult populations, marriage and relational conflict, bariatric and metabolic chronic health issues, and LGBTQ2S+ health and advocacy.

Senator Mary B. Boren was first elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 2018 and reelected in 2022. She represents District 16, which includes Norman and the University of Oklahoma. A 1992 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law, she began her career in education policy as a Carl Albert Executive Fellow and later served as an interim legislative legal analyst for Oklahoma governors. Her work has spanned child advocacy law, school counseling, and community service. She represented foster parents, grandparents, and families navigating crises, and served as a school counselor in Norman-area schools. Following the 2013 storms, she helped connect survivors with mental health resources. She has also practiced estate and probate law. Senator Boren remains involved in local educational and community initiatives. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lfuwuqbff39p2nqvmrvwe/Boren.jpg?rlkey=eotr8f3emcyzktb17x1xjp7gm&st=avl5uj93&dl=0

Dr. Kyla Rene Molina is a Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist at the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic and a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. She specializes in culturally responsive behavioral health care and has extensive experience serving Indigenous communities across the lifespan. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, she earned her bachelor’s and first master’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma and pursued doctoral training in clinical psychology following her AmeriCorps Teach For America service. She teaches in the doctoral program at Oklahoma City University, serves on the Oklahoma Psychological Association Board as SPARKOK representative, and represents the Society of Indian Psychologists on the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. She is committed to improving access to culturally grounded, holistic and community-centered psychological care. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z1b926n43i8n5z94e97ua/Molina.jpg?rlkey=cdvspxco5c3gln8nus96dbdc1&st=2oitv7nn&dl=0

Representative Carl Newton is an optometrist and family farmer from northwest Oklahoma. He practiced optometry for many years in the area surrounding his hometown of Cherokee before selling his eye clinic. Born in Waynoka, Oklahoma, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and his Doctor of Optometry degree from Northeastern State University. He has emphasized fiscal conservatism and limited government while supporting adequate funding for core public services, including education, transportation, healthcare, mental healthcare, public safety, and agriculture. Dr. Newton and his wife have three children.

Dr. J’Dene Rogers is a licensed clinical psychologist originally from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma, and graduate degrees, including her doctorate, from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Rogers worked in the Chicago area before returning to Oklahoma in 2001. With more than 20 years of mental health experience, she has served as a psychotherapist, speaker, trainer, and community liaison. Her professional work includes supporting diverse populations across a range of diagnoses and treatment settings.

Senator Paul Rosino served for 25 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Master Chief PettyOfficer, the Navy’s highest enlisted rank. During nearly a decade at Tinker Air Force Base, he supported Strategic Communications Wing ONE and its E-6B aircraft fleet, ultimately leading a team of nearly 200 military and civilianpersonnel. His military service earned numerous awards and commendations. Following his retirement in 2006,he entered real estate and established Rosino Realty in 2009, building a family-operated business servingOklahoma communities. A magna cum laude graduate of Mid-America Christian University with a bachelor’sdegree in Management and Ethics, Senator Rosino has volunteered in youth athletics, faith-based service,disaster recovery, and community organizations. He has two adult children and three grandchildren.

Jason Dunnington is a former Oklahoma state representative, educator, and community leader. Elected in 2014, he represented House District 88 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and served as the ranking Democrat on several committees, including Education Appropriations and State Government Operations. In 2016, the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women recognized his work on equal pay, paid family leave, and earned paid sick leave with its Guardian Award. Dr. Dunnington is a sociology professor at Oklahoma City University and has worked as a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams. He earned a master’s degree in theology from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a PhD in sociology from the University of Oklahoma. He is a father of two and an active member of the Oklahoma City community.

Laura Castrop, M.Ed., is a dedicated School Counselor at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Oklahoma City. With over two decades of counseling experience across elementary, middle, and high school levels, Laura specializes in socio-emotional support, crisis intervention, and academic transition planning. A passionate advocate for specialized student support, she successfully launched a vital alternative education program during her very first year as a school counselor and later expanded her community impact by developing and managing an on-site food pantry for the Putnam City Academy. Her diverse professional background also features unique healthcare leadership, including managing a multi-physician specialty clinic and serving as an Emergency Medical Technician. Laura holds a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Outside of her clinical and academic work, Laura is a lifelong lover of music, karaoke, and dance, and she brings the same focus it took to hold her breath for over three minutes, as a four-year college scholarship synchronized swimmer, to her collaborative work with families and community providers. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1g3i43jcycbt37urz0ygp/Castrop.png?rlkey=t8xpa7mrtjy0q1xdyqbvcu37i&st=wbb0b1q8&dl=0

Alexi Colen, MOTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist at Sensational Kids in Edmond, Oklahoma. She is passionate about supporting children through individualized, developmentally appropriate care that meets each child at their current level and builds upon their unique strengths and abilities. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, dogs, and cats.

Jennifer Davis is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate mental health with compassion, education, and a whole-person approach. Jennifer began her nursing career after graduating from Northern Oklahoma College. She spent three years at INTEGRIS Meadowlake in Enid, Oklahoma, working in child and adolescent psychiatry with children, teenagers, and individuals experiencing dual-diagnosis conditions. This experience sparked her passion for psychiatric care and shaped her desire to further specialize in mental health. She went on to earn her Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Jennifer has also received specialized training in the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), allowing her to incorporate trauma-informed approaches into her work. At Psychiatric Wellness, Jennifer has provided therapy and medication management across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. She also served as the Clinical Education Coordinator, where she developed and organized classroom experiences for students focused on integrative psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic techniques. Teaching and mentoring future psychiatric providers has become one of the most rewarding parts of her career. Today, Jennifer specializes in working with children with ADHD. She is passionate about helping children and families better understand ADHD and providing individualized care that considers the whole person—not just the diagnosis. Outside of her professional life, Jennifer is a mom of four, including identical twin baby girls, and has been married to her husband, a pilot, for 13 years. As a family, they love traveling, spending time outdoors, and making memories together. Jennifer’s greatest passions are psychiatry, helping people feel understood and supported, and teaching the next generation of practitioners. She believes that meaningful mental health care begins with connection, compassion, education, and a willingness to see the whole person.

Dr. Raymond McCaffrey is a licensed psychologist in the State of Oklahoma and a certified Health Services Provider (license number 521). He has 45 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, including 28 years with the Oklahoma State Department of Health Child Guidance Clinics. During his tenure there, he served as district coordinator for child guidance services in Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Pontotoc, and Coal Counties. He has also served as a regional consultant and reviewer for Head Start programs across a four-state area. After retiring from the Health Department in 2005, Dr. McCaffrey began working full time in the private practice he had maintained on a part-time basis since 1986. In addition to his private practice, he is the owner and clinical director of NeuroCog LLC, an organization that provides neurodevelopmental evaluations. He served as a faculty member in an APA-approved doctoral training program for psychologists from 1986 to 2018 and has taught undergraduate courses at the University of Oklahoma as an adjunct professor. He has presented seminars on the Integrated Neurodevelopmental Assessment System, attachment, childhood trauma, learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorder, and a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect children’s ability to learn and regulate behavior. He conducts evaluations for a variety of neurodevelopmental, psychological, and psychiatric disorders, as well as court-related evaluations when appropriate.

Dr. Tamara Trower is an Oklahoma Native. She graduated high school from Douglass High School in Oklahoma City, OK, and with her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma. She completed her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Memphis in Clinical Psychology. After finishing her residency at the University HSC at San Antonio. She returned to her alumni, UCO, to work at the Student Counseling Center before moving into private practice. Dr. Trower continues to work in private practice and is also grateful to be a mother of three, a caregiver, and a full-time faculty member for Capella University. She enjoys practicing and serving in her local community and welcomes the opportunity to engage in training with students.

Christina Conrad is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), and educator specializing in the treatment of trauma through the integration of neuroscience, trauma physiology, life-span hormone cycles, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. With over two decades of clinical experience, she is known for translating complex concepts into practical, compassionate approaches that help both clinicians and clients better understand the body’s innate capacity to heal. Christina is deeply committed to advancing the understanding of women’s mental health through the lens of physiology, neuroscience, neurodiversity and embodied healing. She has a particular interest in the ways hormonal changes—including the menstrual cycle, PMDD, perimenopause, and menopause—interact with the nervous system, trauma, and emotional health. Christina is the founder of Palo Santo Therapy & Wellness in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she has developed trauma-informed programs rooted in somatic psychotherapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Christina is also co-founder of the Oklahoma Psychedelic Collective, a non-profit dedicated to psychedelic research, education, harm reduction, and community building. She is passionate about bridging evidence-based clinical practice with the wisdom of the body, creating spaces where healing is both scientifically grounded and deeply human.

Jennifer Engleman, M.A., E-RYT, CPT, is a yoga instructor and personal trainer. She began practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga in 2001 as a college student and it quickly changed her life and shaped her life path. In 2002, at the invitation of her teacher, she began teaching yoga classes. After the birth of her son via c-section in 2014 she began to explore a wider variety of movement practices to address chronic pain and dysfunction in her body. In 2020, she added strength, mobility and other movement practices to her professional offerings. She has trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, hatha yoga, prenatal yoga, prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise, and thai massage among other movement arts and sciences. She specializes in group classes and 1:1 sessions for women, beginners, anyone looking to address pain, injury, or imbalance or connect more fully with themselves and others through movement. She believes human beings were made to move and that the human body can be a vehicle for exploring and developing greater self-awareness, expression and connection. She loves helping people to find their movement joy and explore how moving well, often, in a variety of ways, and with others improves one’s overall quality of life.

Jayme Kelton (she/her) — Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Dance/Movement Therapist and Mental Health Coach is passionate about helping individuals of all ages heal, grow, and thrive through movement therapy, creative expression, and emotional connection. She specializes in trauma-informed care, expressive arts therapy, and providing compassionate support to individuals affected by addiction, anxiety, emotional distress, and other mental health challenges. Her approach is centered around the belief that somatic therapy and creative movement allow clients to reconnect with their bodies, process deep emotions, and build healthier coping strategies for life’s challenges. Whether you’re seeking to overcome trauma, manage anxiety, or deepen emotional self-awareness, her therapeutic approach supports your journey toward emotional healing and personal empowerment. When she’s not working, you can find her dancing, raising two fantastic humans, and traveling to new places!

Dr. Kyla Rene Molina is a Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist at the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic and a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. She specializes in culturally responsive behavioral health care and has extensive experience serving Indigenous communities across the lifespan. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, she earned her bachelor’s and first master’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma and pursued doctoral training in clinical psychology following her AmeriCorps Teach For America service. She teaches in the doctoral program at Oklahoma City University, serves on the Oklahoma Psychological Association Board as SPARKOK representative, and represents the Society of Indian Psychologists on the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. She is committed to improving access to culturally grounded, holistic and community-centered psychological care. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z1b926n43i8n5z94e97ua/Molina.jpg?rlkey=cdvspxco5c3gln8nus96dbdc1&st=2oitv7nn&dl=0

Dr. Joseph James is a licensed health service psychologist and co-owner of Green Country Psychology in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With more than a decade of clinical experience, he provides psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. His clinical approach is grounded in object relations theory, emphasizing the influence of early relationships, unconscious dynamics, and interpersonal patterns on psychological development and emotional well-being. Dr. James earned his doctorate and master's degree in Clinical Psychology with honors from the Forest Institute School of Professional Psychology. He specializes in depth-oriented psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and the integration of psychology and Christian faith. His work emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful psychological growth and healing. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. James conducts psychological evaluations for schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. He is actively involved in training and supervising doctoral interns and postdoctoral residents and has previously served as an adjunct professor at Southern Nazarene University and a clinical supervisor at the University of Tulsa's True Blue Neighborhoods Behavioral Health Clinic. As the 2024 President of the Oklahoma Psychological Association, Dr. James helped advance initiatives supporting access to psychological services and professional development, including the establishment of a master's-level licensure task force and advocacy for psychologist licensure reciprocity legislation. Dr. James remains committed to thoughtful, relationally focused psychological care, professional mentorship, and strengthening the practice of psychology throughout Oklahoma.

Dr. Jeff Martindale is currently serving at OU Children’s Behavioral Health Center as an adolescent psychologist. The OU BH Center will be opening December 7th in Oklahoma City and will be a comprehensive inpatient psychiatric facility for children ages5 years-old to 17 years-old. Dr. Martindale received his Ph.D. at Texas Tech University within the Counseling Psychology program. He has a breadth of experience in treating serious mental illness within University Counseling Centers, Nursing Homes, Correctional Facilities, and with the Veterans Affairs. Over the past year, Dr. Martindale has been actively involved in researching and developing AI SaaS software for use in clinical applications. He established Martindale Wellness as a program to develop AI enhanced software to train graduate and psychiatric students on suicide risk assessment and management. He will be piloting his AI simulated client software for further study and applications.

Austin D. Ralstin, PsyD, is Senior Director of Decision Support Services at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, where he oversees a team of analysts and serves as a subject-matter expert on behavioral health data systems and psychological evaluation processes. He holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma City University, a Master of Arts in Crime and Intelligence Analysis from the University of Central Oklahoma and completed forensic and clinical training at the Oklahoma Forensic Center, a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility, and other settings. At ODMHSAS he has led major data initiatives—including analysis of nearly one billion Medicaid records for the state’s opioid litigation, recovery of $7 million in overbillings, and design of the statewide electronic ASAM assessment tool that supported CMS approval of the IMD waiver—and received the 2020 Breakthrough Innovation Award for that work. He is also co-founder of DART Institute, LLC, an analytics consulting firm.