Danny Holland, Ph.D.
Dr. Danny Holland is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Violence Research. He has more than 32 years of experience working with communities, victims of crimes, legislators, educators, pastors and others on the development of safer environments and response to active threats. As a consultant and published author, he has developed training for the many city, state, national and international education providers. Dr. Holland is a Licensed Professional Counselor in multiple states, and has worked with the victims of multiple mass murder events and various acts of violence. He earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and serves as an assistant professor in Regent University’s School of Psychology and Counseling training graduate students in critical incident response, post event care and other areas of care for victims.
Dr. Mark Newmeyer
Dr. Newmeyer is an associate professor at the Townsend Institute of Concordia University, Irvine. He is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio and Virginia with over twenty-five years of clinical and consulting experience in mental health services, addictions, and trauma. His interests in quantitative research, prevention, and optimizing human performance have resulted in multiple national presentations and scholarly publications. He is a professional member of the American Counseling Association, which recognized his achievements by honoring him in 2004 as an Emerging Leader. He also serves on the Editorial Board for Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. He enjoys running, including several marathons and 50K races.
Dr. Jamie Holland
Dr. Jamie Holland is an assistant professor in the Regent University School of Nursing and the Director of the Research and Care Institute, where she continues her research efforts toward expanding the body of knowledge surrounding interprofessional, interdisciplinary and integrated care strategies. She hold certifications as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a Registered Nurse, with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Old Dominion University and advanced psychiatric nursing training from the University of Virginia. When she is not researching or teaching, she can be found on the beach or trail exploring or working with her therapy dog puppy in training, Rigatoni.
Bobby Kipper
Bobby Kipper brings his expertise to Institute for Violence Research as a Senior Research Advisor/Consultant. With more than 25 years of experience in effective violence reduction, Bobby is one of the nation’s leading experts in systemic program development with a proven track record in interrupt the process of violence before it becomes an event. He is a subject matter expert in violence reduction and safety design for schools and communities. He is a former law enforcement officer, school safety specialist with the Virginia Department of Education, and a past appointee of the Virginia Attorney General’s Office where he was responsible for the gang reduction efforts for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He organized one of the most effective crime prevention programs developed by the Department of Justice and has consulted for the White House and Congress, as well as governors and communities across the nation. He is a best selling author and the Founder and Executive Director of the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence, where he continues impact schools, cities, states and our nation.
Amber Quaranta-Leech
Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Supervisor (LPC-S). She is an EMDRIA certified provider, a Certified Career Counselor, trained in TF-CBT, certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) as well as a Natural Lifemanship: Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Therapy practitioner. She graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler in 2009 with her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Her work experiences have included a variety of settings such as adolescent drug rehab, hospitals, and Residential Treatment Centers. In 2013 Amber moved to Killeen, Texas and entered private practice. During her time there she focused on helping clients heal from trauma and abuse. She also helped individuals who needed support in transitions, life changes, and dealing with depression and anxiety. In 2020 Amber moved back to Tyler, Texas to join the East Texas TASK Program where she supports the local Children’s Advocacy Centers with education, consultation, and supervision. Amber is also a doctoral student at Regent University. To recharge Amber enjoys spending time with her husband and animals.
Rebecca Belton
Rebecca Belton is a Licensed Professional Counselor and doctoral student in the CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program at Regent University. She has earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. She currently works in a hospital setting in Virginia, facilitating outpatient and intensive outpatient group therapy for adults. Before this role, she worked with the homeless population in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, providing counseling services in a long-term, residential recovery program. Rebecca’s research interests include community mental health, addiction treatment, and spiritual integration, and she is passionate about mental health resources for under-resourced communities.
Jeanel Franklin
Jeanel Franklin is a Resident in Counseling and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also a current doctoral student studying counselor education and supervision at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. She received her M.S. Ed. in Mental Health Counseling at Old Dominion University in 2018. Jeanel’s primary research interests are in interprofessional communication and partnerships as utilized in integrated health care settings and counselor professional identity development. Jeanel resides in Virginia Beach with her partner and three cats. She is also an avid runner and enjoys various physical activities as part of her self-care routine.
Morgan Bailey
Morgan was born and raised in Valley Falls, KS. She graduated in 2015 with a BS in Psychology/Counseling and Biblical Justice, a BTh in Biblical Worldview, and a BA in Bible and Deaf Ministry. She continued her education at John Brown University graduating in 2018 with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy with a Certificate in Play Therapy. Morgan is currently a doctoral student in Regent University’s Counselor Education and Supervision program and continues to pursue her goals of becoming a licensed MFT and LPC clinician while working at Renewed Mental Health in Joplin, MO.
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