Nicholas Swansburg is currently a third-year PsyD student studying Clinical Psychology with an interest in Military, Operational, Neuro, Health, Performance, and Rehabilitation Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. He received his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. His research and clinical interests are PTSD, TBIs, Concussions, performance, neuropsychological assessments, and finding new types of treatment to be utilized within the military like Equine-Assisted Therapy. He is an Army Veteran who served as an Infantryman with the 3rd Infantry Division, 4th Brigade, 3rd Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment as a rifleman. After getting out of the Army, he worked as a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida before going back to school. He is a recipient of the Army Health Profession Scholarship Program and will serve in the Army as a Clinical Psychologist once he graduates. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his puppy, cooking, going on adventures, exploring new places, and so much more.

Airyn is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Medical and Clinical Psychology program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Psychology with Honors and in French from the United States Military Academy. Before pursuing her graduate studies, Airyn served as a dedicated Medical Service Corps Officer, where she gained first-hand experiences of the different struggles military members face. Her research focuses on the interplay between trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to their roles in addiction and suicidal ideation. She is interested in pursuing education in health psychology and clinical psychopharmacology. She enjoys volunteering, singing with her church, and reading. 

Caroline Cortright is a third-year graduate student in Fielding Graduate University’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Virginia in 2019. Caroline is passionate about working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses in the criminal justice system, especially veterans with untreated mental health concerns involved in the criminal justice system. In her free time, Caroline enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her husband and dog.

Elizabeth Brown is currently a second-year master’s student studying Clinical Research with a focus in Psychology at the University of Arizona. Elizabeth graduated with her B.S. in Psychological Sciences from the University of Arizona in 2023. Her current research is focused on exploring complementary interventions for PTSD in the context of impacts of service dogs on mental health outcomes for veterans with military sexual trauma. Her research and clinical interests are investigating ways to promote healthier military operational environments through de-stigmatization of assault disclosure, as well as assessing and predicting suicide risks and substance abuse disorders in veterans with combat exposure and military sexual trauma. She served for 4 years as a Behavioral Health Specialist (68X) in the US Army, and earned her commission as a Medical Service Corps officer in the Arizona National Guard in May 2024. Elizabeth intends to continue her research and education through the pursuit of a PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Trauma Psychology.

Elizabeth Finer, MA is currently a third-year PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. She works under the supervision of Mitchell Schare, PhD, ABPP, where she is currently studying to specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Specific Phobias, and Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders. She has received the Health Professions Scholarship Program through the VA and has also taken part of the Society Leadership Program of Division 19. Previously, she worked in the Boston VA Healthcare System, where she studied behavioral interventions for self-management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Clinically, she is interested in working with diverse and marginalized populations who have experienced traumatic events, particularly with veterans. Her research also focuses on treatment-related barriers and integration of multimodal interventions for trauma, particularly among veterans.

Carl Nelson is a 1st year student at Fielding Graduate University in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program. He is a retired 20-year Army veteran. His commitment to serving his country continues in his work with veteran treatment courts, where he mentors fellow veterans. He also volunteers with the Georgia Council for Recovery as a Recovery Empowerment Specialist and The Eden Project, which supports 170,000 veterans and their families. His empathy and dedication to helping veterans are key to his identity. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, fishing, cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.  

Kelly Ré is a fourth year PsyD. student studying Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Military and Veteran Psychology at William James College. Kelly graduated with her B.A in Child Development from California State University, Chico in 2017, and her MA in Counseling from Palo Alto University in 2021. Kelly is a Navy HPSP recipient and had a passion for working with service members and veterans. Between schoolwork, Kelly can be found spending time with her German Shepherd, volunteering at her local USO, and spending time outdoors.