Kim Gryglewicz, PhD
Principal Investigator
Dr. Gryglewicz is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Co-Director of the Center for Behavioral Health Research & Training at the University of Central Florida. Dr Gryglewicz’s research focuses on improving quality of care standards and clinical competencies for suicide care, studying social and behavioral risk determinants, and designing culturally responsive mental health interventions and suicide prevention programs for at-risk populations.
Marc Karver, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator
Dr. Karver and the Alliance and Suicide Prevention Lab at the University of South Florida have developed and researched suicide risk assessment, prevention, management, and intervention approaches delivered to suicidal persons with a variety of cultural, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and other characteristics to address gaps in the suicide prevention literature.
Lisa Borntrager, MSW
Project Manager
Lisa is a Program Coordinator at the Center for Behavioral Health Research & Training at the University of Central Florida. She is passionate about social work research focusing on improving programs, policies, and systems that affect mental health, suicide, and overall societal wellbeing.
Lauren Brener, BFA
Marketing and Design Specialist
Lauren is a graphic designer and brand specialist who is passionate about illustrating and disseminating suicide prevention, public health, and criminal justice research. Her interests involve bridging awareness of research data with modern design trends to raise awareness and inspire a deeper understanding of topics affecting society.
Angie Whalen, LCSW, MSW
Research Associate
Angelina is a clinician with over a decade of experience serving youth and families in schools. In addition to clinical work, she is passionate about macro level interventions and mental health advocacy to include suicide prevention and research.
Sara Dennis, BS
Evaluation Program Manager
Sara is a Project Manager with the Alliance and Suicide Prevention Lab at the University of South Florida. Her main interests include resilience, adverse childhood experiences, strength-based interventions, and psychosocial determinants of health.
Victoria Orr, BS
Research Assistant
Victoria is a post-bacc psychology student from the University of Central Florida. Her main research interests include neurodegenerative disorders, neurorehabilitation, suicide and depression, and social determinants of health. She plans to pursue a PhD in clinical neuropsychology.
Israt Jahan, BSS
Graduate Research Assistant
Israt is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Central Florida. She serves as a research assistant at the Center for Behavioral Health Research & Training. Her primary research interests include substance use, suicide prevention, and mental health.
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