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NABITA Faculty

Linda Abbott, M.S., LMHC, LPC

Linda Abbott’s areas of expertise include behavioral intervention teams, college mental health, case management, and victim advocacy. Abbott has over 15 years o…read more

Aaron L. Austin, Ed.D., M.Ed.

Aaron Austin (he/him) is a father, husband, and educator who has had the opportunity to serve students at multiple colleges and universities in various Student …read more

Tim Cason, M.Ed.

Tim Cason is a Consultant for TNG Consulting and the Vice President of the National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA). He i…read more

W. Scott Lewis, J.D.

W. Scott Lewis, J.D. is a Managing Partner with TNG, Chair of the NABITA Advisory Board, and a co-founder and advisory board member of ATIXA. In 2009, Lewis co-…read more

Makenzie Schiemann, Ph.D., M.S.

Makenzie Schiemann is a Partner at TNG and the President of NABITA. Her expertise includes policy and program development for behavioral intervention teams, cas…read more

ATIXA Faculty

Kayleigh Baker, J.D.

Kayleigh Baker has extensive experience overseeing Title IX compliance and Civil Rights investigations for districts, institutions, and organizations. Baker fre…read more

Sharon Perry Fantini, Ph.D., MBA

Sharon Perry Fantini is an experienced administrator with over 20 years of service in higher education and expertise in Title IX, diversity, equity, and inclusi…read more

Dan Fotoples, J.D., M.A.

Dan Fotoples, J.D., M.A., has been with TNG since December 2021. Before joining TNG, he served in various roles in different areas of higher education…read more

Alisha Carter Harris, M.S.

Alisha Carter Harris is a seasoned education practitioner with extensive experience in civil rights investigations, Title IX compliance, and employee relations…read more

W. Scott Lewis, J.D.

W. Scott Lewis, J.D. is a Managing Partner with TNG, Chair of the NABITA Advisory Board, and a co-founder and advisory board member of ATIXA. In 2009, Lewis co-…read more

Kimberly Pacelli, J.D., M.Ed.

Kim Pacelli’s practical advice empowers institutions to manage high-risk and day-to-day issues with confidence. Her expertise includes development and consultat…read more

Saundra K. Schuster, J.D., M.S.

Saundra (Saunie) Schuster is a Partner with TNG and President of ATIXA. A recognized expert in preventive and civil rights law for education, notably in the fie…read more

Brett A. Sokolow, J.D.

Brett A. Sokolow is recognized for his national leadership on systems-level solutions for safer schools and campuses and is widely considered one of the foremos…read more

Daniel C. Swinton, J.D., Ed.D.

Daniel Swinton is a Partner and Chief Consulting Officer with TNG and is on the Advisory Board of NABITA (National Association for Behavioral Intervention and T…read more

Joseph Vincent, M.L.S.

Joe Vincent is an impactful leader, trainer, and administrator whose unique insight and valuable expertise is rooted in his work as a Title IX Coordinator and c…read more

Conference Speakers

Emily C. Babb, J.D.

Emily Babb is the Associate Vice President for Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance/Title IX Coordinator at Northwestern University where she leads the office …read more

Jose L. Carval (he/el) is a prevention strategist, educator, and consultant with over a decade of experience advancing equity-focused solutions to gender-based…read more

Angela Catena, Ph.D.

Angela M. Catena, PhD (she/her), is the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator at Virginia Tech, where she leads institutional efforts to add…read more

Adam Dodge, J.D.

As the founder of EndTAB (End Technology-Enabled Abuse) and The Tech-Savvy Parent, Adam’s work is characterized by his dedication to addressing the existing an…read more

Victoria Farris, Ph.D.

Dr. Victoria Farris is a transformational leadership coach and facilitator on a mission to help facilitate a more inclusive and humane World. With over 10 year…read more

Jackie Gharapour Wernz, J.D.

attorney who uses her deep experience as external counsel, educational institution administrator, and OCR regulator to help school leaders tackle complex educa…read more

Tina Hatch is the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for Salt Lake City School District. In this role, Tina conducts investigations into complaints of…read more

Elizabeth L. Jeglic, Ph.D.

Dr. Elizabeth L. Jeglic is a Professor of Psychology at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Dr. Jeglic’s research interests are focused on is…read more

Peter Langman, Ph.D.

Dr. Peter Langman is a psychologist whose research on school shooters hasreceived international recognition. His book, Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds ofSchool…read more

Gwen Lexow is an educator with over 30 years of experience in higher education in a variety of roles. Currently the Associate Vice President for Title IX &…read more

Jacqueline Litra, J.D.

Jacqueline M. Litra is a partner at F3 Law, focusing on Title IX, labor and employment law, and student discipline for educational institutions. She supports s…read more

Angie Logan-Pope, M.S.

Angie Logan-Pope is a seasoned Title IX professional with experience in higher education and institutional compliance. Throughout her career, she has demonstra…read more

John Wesley Lowery, Ph.D.

Dr. John Wesley Lowery is a professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He previously served on the …read more

Laurie Sharp-Page

Laurie Sharp-Page knows that life isn’t always sweet—but with the right tools, we can turn even the sourest moments into something strong and sustaining. As th…read more

Bianca N.C. Smith, J.D., M.S.

Bianca focuses her practice on white collar defense, government investigations, and general commercial litigation. She has a particular concentration in sports…read more

Dawn Meza Soufleris, Ph.D.

Dr. Dawn Meza Soufleris is the Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life at Montclair State University, an HSI/MSI public institution in New Jerse…read more

Catherine Spear, J.D.

Catherine Criswell Spear (she/her/hers), is the inaugural Executive Director for the new UC Systemwide Office of Civil Rights (SOCR), reporting directly to the…read more

As EndTAB’s Director of Training and Education, Sloan is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, presenter, and trainer specializing in cutting-edge topics at…read more

Keasara (Kiki) Williams, J.D.

Kiki joined LBNL in November 2024. Kiki previously worked for the San Francisco Unified School District for 9 years. Most recently, she was the Executive Direc…read more