Barbara Everett (Ph. D.) has extensive senior experience in the mental health, mental illness and addiction fields that spans clinical, community, institution/hospital, academic/research, government and workplace settings. She is a published author and is noted for her ability to present complex ideas in accessible language designed for a variety of audiences. She has a broad network of colleagues and contacts across the country, ensuring that her knowledge is current and that she is able to speak accurately and respectfully to the realities of multiple stakeholders.