Behavioral Health Equity Committee (BHEC)

Committee Year 2024-2025 (Nominations are accepted annually)

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Committee Members:

• Chair: Anu Asnaani, Ph.D., University of Utah
• Shadi Beshai, Ph.D., Kennesaw State University
  
• Christine Call, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
  
• Amber Calloway, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
• Ryan DeLapp, Ph.D., The Ross Center
  
• Nicole DeTore, Ph.D., Harvard University/Mass General Hospital
  
• Davi Lakind, Ph.D., Mercer University
  
• Isha Metzger, PhD Georgia State University/University of Georgia
  
• Lizbeth Roemer, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts-Boston
  
• Timothy Stahl, Ph.D., Mount Sinai Hospital
  

Committee Purpose

ABCT emphasizes the need to eliminate disparities in mental health care and positive outcomes among different populations, particularly marginalized or underserved groups. The BHE committee carries out ABCT’s commitment to ensure fair and just opportunity for all individuals to access mental health and substance use services without discrimination or barriers.