Thriving Thursdays: BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

Join this powerful discussion as Dr. Jackman sits down with Dr. Danielle Lespinasse and Dr. Ryan C. Warner who will help to raise awarenes about the mental health concerns and needs of Veteran and Active Duty Military personnel.

The program will occur in Zoom and also be live streamed on InnoPsych's Facebook page.

Bios:

Dr. Danielle Lespinasse is a licensed clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Yale University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Florida with a focus in Health Psychology. In her current role as a Primary Care Psychologist, she assists Veterans who are seeking to manage comorbid medical and mental health conditions. She is a Diversity Consultant for the Philadelphia community.

Ryan C. Warner, Ph.D., CRC assists teams with creating a culture of inclusion to maximize their potential. Dr. Warner is a sought-after licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, speaker, and consultant. He is also a certified rehabilitation counselor and credentialed National Register health service psychologist. His research interests involve PTSD and substance use, clinical health psychology, and the analysis of social forces affecting racial/ethnic minorities. He has

conducted talks and trainings at both national and international levels, has been published in various peer-review journals, and has served as a graduate-level instructor. Dr. Warner received a bachelor’s degree in Community Health-Rehabilitation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Marquette University. 

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RC Warner Consulting, LLC, Dr. Warner provides leadership development, diversity training, and wellness enhancement for a broad array of organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. He specializes in integrating psychological, multicultural, and evidenced-based principles to enhance team performance and effectiveness. Dr. Warner utilizes a tailored and interactive approach to accelerate meaningful change when consulting with small and large organizations around the globe.

Charmain F. Jackman, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained, licensed psychologist with over 23 years in the mental health field. Dr. Jackman is the founder + CEO of InnoPsych, Inc., an organization on a mission to change the face of therapy and to promote wellness & healing for people of color. InnoPsych, Inc., is an award-winning organization focused on increasing access to therapy through its online therapist of color directory and thought-provoking emotional wellness programming. As a change-maker, Dr. Jackman is passionate about the intersection of psychology, mental health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion and has created social impact initiatives that support community members and mental health professionals. She has used her expertise to shape how organizations respond to and support their employees during the COVID-19 and racial violence crises. Dr. Jackman is the recipient of the City of Boston’s Black History Month’s 2021 Innovator of the Year Award. In 2020, Dr. Jackman was the recipient of the American Psychological Association’s 2020 PLC Diversity Award, and was named one of the 50 Most Influential Business People of Color by the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Jackman LOVES talking about mental health and is a national spokesperson for mental health and emotional wellness. She has also been featured in both print and TV media outlets locally and nationally.