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This FREE conference is brought to you by the Louisiana School Social Work Expansion Grant.
Conference Speakers
Keynote Danielle R. Harrell, PhD, LCSW
Keynote Danielle R. Harrell, PhD, LCSW
Keynote Danielle R. Harrell, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Danielle R. Harrell is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana and Texas. Dr. Harrell conducts research at the intersection of social work and education, and employs quantitative, qualitative, and community-based participatory resear
Dr. Danielle R. Harrell is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana and Texas. Dr. Harrell conducts research at the intersection of social work and education, and employs quantitative, qualitative, and community-based participatory research methods to understand social-ecological influences associated with child and adolescent mental health (e.g., depression and suicidal behaviors) and academic functioning among economically disadvantaged Black and Hispanic youth. Her research program strives to elucidate patterns, processes, and factors within the family and school context that are drivers or eliminators of mental health and educational disparities confronting minoritized youth, with the aim of developing culturally relevant and responsive models of mental health and well-being in K-12 schools. Dr. Harrell earned her PhD in Social Work with a minor in Educational Research and Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Jessica Harper, LCSW
Keynote Danielle R. Harrell, PhD, LCSW
Keynote Danielle R. Harrell, PhD, LCSW
Jessica Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from L.S.U. in 2006 and a Fellowship in Infant Mental Health from Tulane University in 2009. Additionally, she has a Practitioner Certification from Texas Christian University in Trust Based Relationship Intervention, is a certified ACE educ
Jessica Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from L.S.U. in 2006 and a Fellowship in Infant Mental Health from Tulane University in 2009. Additionally, she has a Practitioner Certification from Texas Christian University in Trust Based Relationship Intervention, is a certified ACE educator and recently became an instructor in Youth Mental Health First Aid. She has practiced social work for 17 years, working in the school system for the past 12 years where she has coordinated evaluations, provided training to school staff, designed behavior interventions, facilitated discipline proceedings and provided counseling.
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Hollinger, LCSW-BACS
Keynote Danielle R. Harrell, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Hollinger, LCSW-BACS
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Hollinger, LCSW, BACS is a Lafayette Parish School Social Worker. She is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University, and a Doctor on Demand Clinician. Her research focus is the restoration of Zero-Tolerance Policies (ZTPs) in public schools as they relate to Behavioral Alternative Schools (BASs). Her quantitative, and qua
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Hollinger, LCSW, BACS is a Lafayette Parish School Social Worker. She is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University, and a Doctor on Demand Clinician. Her research focus is the restoration of Zero-Tolerance Policies (ZTPs) in public schools as they relate to Behavioral Alternative Schools (BASs). Her quantitative, and qualitative research spotlights the disparities and inequities that exists in the education system and how they are perpetuated through BASs. She hopes her research will assist in efforts of policy change moving the current BASs into self-directed learning with social and community supports, not only to promote social justice but allow restoration of ZTPs to focus on their original designed purpose – the need to keep children of all races safe in school.
Dr. Hollinger obtained her Doctorate of Social Work from Tulane University (Brick and Mortar), her Master’s of Social Work from Louisiana State University, and her Bachelor of Science in Communications and a minor in English from Alabama State University.
Sean Brune, LMSW
Keynote Danielle R. Harrell, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Hollinger, LCSW-BACS
Sean Brune, MSW, LMSW is a PhD Student at Louisiana State University with research interests in childhood trauma, child welfare and protection practices, program evaluation, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. After completing his Bachelor of Arts from University of Kentucky, Sean spent nearly 10 years working with youth in numerous settings. Five of
Sean Brune, MSW, LMSW is a PhD Student at Louisiana State University with research interests in childhood trauma, child welfare and protection practices, program evaluation, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. After completing his Bachelor of Arts from University of Kentucky, Sean spent nearly 10 years working with youth in numerous settings. Five of those years were based in direct practice for children protective services.
Sean obtained his Master of Social Work from Case Western Reserve University with a specialty on children, adolescents, and families. During his program, Sean completed an internship at a day treatment program for youth struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. Sean has also worked as a diagnostician for substance use treatment and child/adolescent therapist. Throughout his experience, Sean has continued to employ trauma-based approaches to his child welfare and therapeutic practices. Since starting his PhD, Sean has disseminated his knowledge for numerous organizations and national conferences. He is grateful for this opportunity to share research and new therapeutic interventions at this conference!
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS, serves as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the School Social Work, where she teaches research and practice courses, as well as electives in the area of at-risk youth. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she earned a Doctorate in Social Work from Tulane University. For over 13 years Dr.
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS, serves as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the School Social Work, where she teaches research and practice courses, as well as electives in the area of at-risk youth. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she earned a Doctorate in Social Work from Tulane University. For over 13 years Dr. Bailey served as a clinician and supervisor at Capital Area Human Services District’s School Based Therapy Program before coming to Louisiana State University. Her practice experience includes extensive work with children, youth and families, particularly in the school setting.
Dr. Bailey believes that the field of social work is an instrumental avenue for facilitating and empowering individuals to become active agents in social change. Her research area focuses on children and youth, with specific emphasis on childhood trauma. She has facilitated numerous workshops across the state on empirically-based interventions with at risk youth and families. Throughout her social work career, she has been dedicated to serving and advocating for the welfare of children, youth and their families.
Brandi Conrad, DSW, LCSW-BACS
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS
Brandi Lamana Conrad, DSW, LCSW-BACS, is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Louisiana State University’s School of Social Work. Dr. Conrad has practiced as a social worker since 2004, working in the Family Services Department for the St. Tammany Parish Department of Children and Family Services, as a school based therapist
Brandi Lamana Conrad, DSW, LCSW-BACS, is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Louisiana State University’s School of Social Work. Dr. Conrad has practiced as a social worker since 2004, working in the Family Services Department for the St. Tammany Parish Department of Children and Family Services, as a school based therapist and supervisor for Capital Area Human Services, School Based Therapy Program, as well as treating children and adolescents in her private practice. She has been a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor providing clinical supervision to social workers seeking LCSW licensure since 2013.
Dr. Conrad has taught numerous courses focusing on research, policy, diagnoses, human behavior, and the Social Work in Schools elective. Additionally, she has presented at various conferences and workshops throughout her social work career. Dr. Conrad’s research focuses on children and adolescents, specifically in the area of school based social work and trauma.
Janice Ihaza, RSW
Jahanna Bailey, DSW, LCSW-BACS
Janice Ihaza, RSW
Janice Ihaza is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over twenty-seven years of State service with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and the Louisiana State Police (LSP), which she is currently employed. Janice State service started as a Child Protection Investigator. She l
Janice Ihaza is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over twenty-seven years of State service with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and the Louisiana State Police (LSP), which she is currently employed. Janice State service started as a Child Protection Investigator. She later gained an extensive background in policy, rulemaking, and legislation working with Medicaid, Adult Protective Services, and DCFS. With LDH / Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) as a Prevention Project Coordinator, Janice also managed the Opioid Misuse Prevention Project and the Opioid Prevention Alliance for Ladies and Girls (OPAL) program. As the LSP Statewide School Safety Policy Planner, Janice has Project Managed the Louisiana Safe School Initiative (LSSI) from a small grant to a fully funded School Safety Unit. She has been instrumental in providing school safety training throughout the State of Louisiana and has built national and state partnerships and multiple stakeholder collaborative groups. In 2022 Janice spearheaded the First Louisiana School Safety Summit in partnership with East Baton Rouge Parish School System; and currently leading the statewide K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Prevention Plan. Janice is extremely passionate about keeping our schools and communities safe. She is a Louisiana native, married with two adult sons.