2021 Conference Presenters

Morning Presenters
(in alphabetical order)

Adrianna Fisher-Willis, Ph.D., is currently a Staff Psychologist at the University of Kentucky Counseling Center, where she facilitates individual and group therapy, as well as psychological consultations training/supervision of psychology students, and outreach services. Dr. Fisher-Willis received her Psy.D. at Adler University in Chicago, IL. Dr. Fisher’s clinical training has been in correctional settings, substance abuse recovery centers, and now, college counseling. Dr. Fisher’s clinical interests include treatment for depression, trauma, addiction, and specifically, providing culturally responsive treatment to BIPOC individuals impacted by oppression and various forms of racial trauma. Currently, Dr. Fisher-Willis serves as the Diversity Representative for the Kentucky Psychological Association.
Dr. Joel Goodrich, Psy.D., is a queer-identified white male from Winchester, Kentucky, currently living in Lexington. Dr. Goodrich obtained his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), and is a staff psychologist at the University of Kentucky Counseling Center. He also works as an adjunct instructor at his alma mater, EKU. He has previously worked in community mental health, disability resource center, and other university settings. Though trained as a generalist, Dr. Goodrich focuses on serving the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as those who have experienced trauma or suicidality.
Walter Malone, Ph.D., is a current Staff Psychologist at the University of Kentucky Counseling Center, where he provides clients with various forms of psychological services, including individual and group therapy, as well as consultations and campus outreach. Walter received his doctorate from the Counseling Psychology program at Western Michigan University. Walter enjoys working with students and assisting them with navigating the various challenges they face throughout their college career. His experiences of growing up in Detroit, Michigan, and his work with underrepresented and minoritized populations in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has allowed him the opportunity to witness the systematic and oppressive challenges that people face in their communities and beyond. Walter is humbled by these real and often neglected issues and has commented his life to challenging, developing, empowering, educating, and supporting those who are most vulnerable, through his work as a Black, male, mental health practitioner.
Afternoon Presenters
(in alphabetical order)

Joel Goodrich, Psy.D., is a queer-identified white male from Winchester, Kentucky, currently living in Lexington. Dr. Goodrich obtained his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), and is a staff psychologist at the University of Kentucky Counseling Center. He also works as an adjunct instructor at his alma mater, EKU. He has previously worked in community mental health, disability resource center, and other university settings. Though trained as a generalist, Dr. Goodrich focuses on serving the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as those who have experienced trauma or suicidality.

Tammy Hatfield, Psy.D., is a Professor and Director of Clinical Experiences in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at University of the Cumberlands. She earned her doctoral degree from the APA accredited program in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. Her areas of expertise and interest include critical theories and socially just pedagogies, intersectional feminist therapy, supervision, and pedagogy, identity development, ally development, advocacy, gender studies, body image, online instruction and learning, first-generation students, and Appalachian culture.

Vicki Hines-Martin, Ph.D., has a BS in Nursing, MA in Education, MS in Nursing as a Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Specialist, and a PhD in Nursing Research. She is Professor and Associate Dean , Office of Community Engagement and Diversity Inclusion, at the University of Louisville School of Nursing. She also serves as the Director of Community Outreach, Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Louisville. Dr. Hines-Martin teaches at the PhD level, conducts research and is published extensively in the areas of health equity, cultural diversity, mental health and community engagement.

Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD MPA ABPP, is Spalding University’s Chief Diversity Officer and an Assistant Professor in Spalding University’s School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Kniffley's area of expertise is research and clinical work with Black males and the treatment of race-based stress and trauma. Dr. Kniffley also serves as an organizational diversity consultant and works with law enforcement departments on addressing conflicts between communities of color and police officers. Dr. Kniffley has written numerous books, book chapters, and articles on Black male mental health, Black males and the criminal justice system, and academic achievement. Additionally, Dr. Kniffley was recently selected as one of Louisville’s top 40 under 40 for 2020, a recipient of the 2020 MediStar Healthcare Advocacy Award, and a 2021 Louisville Healthcare Hero.

 

Dr. Laurie “Lali” McCubbin, Ph.D., is the Director of Training at the University of Louisville and is an indigenous scholar. Her research interests focus on stress, resilience, and well-being among indigenous peoples and people of color and adaptation and well-being among families, communities, and organizations. She has served on the Committee for Children, Youth and Families for the American Psychological Association. She is currently the Executive Director of the Resilience, Adaptation and Well-Being Project (www.mccubbinresilience.org) and Past President for the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs. She has worked with several organizations including the Trager Institute, Pacific American Association, the Coeur D’Alene Tribe, and Kamehameha Schools and published articles, chapters, and books on stress, resilience, and well-being.