About Dr. Frank Straub, Ph.D., LLC

Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology and Medical Education and Director of UCF RESTORES at the University of Central Florida. A leader in the area of traumatic stress, her use of virtual reality to treat PTSD in veterans and first responders has led to treatments that are 2 to 3 times more effective than standard psychological interventions.

She is the author of over 350 scientific publications including journal articles, book chapters, and books.

Dr. Beidel has received over $31 million in federal research funding throughout her career, developing effective treatments for anxiety and PTSD and disseminating them into standard clinical practice. She consults regularly with state and federal governmental agencies and community organizations on dealing with the aftermath of mass violence.

A clinical psychologist and researcher dedicated to understanding and preventing violence before it happens. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCF RESTORES, she combines rigorous science with a deep commitment to community safety.

A core focus of Dr. Winch's work is school violence prevention. Through her partnership with Safe and Sound Schools on the Averted School Violence (ASV) Project, she studies the people, relationships, and warning signs that allow communities to intervene and stop potential school violence before it occurs.

Dr. Winch's clinical training reflects a specialized commitment to young people. She completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on the Child and Adolescent track, developing expertise in the treatment and assessment of trauma in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her broader research portfolio spans suicide prevention, firearm safety, and the well-being of first responders.

Mike Johnson is the founder and CEO of ClearpathEPM LLC, a Florida-based firm specializing in comprehensive safety, security, and emergency preparedness solutions, delivering technology, consulting, and training to corporations, schools, houses of worship, and event organizers worldwide.

A retired federal law enforcement executive, Mike concluded a distinguished 28-year career with the U.S. Government in 2010, including serving as Special Agent in Charge of the Miami Field Office for the Diplomatic Security Service, and later as Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Export Enforcement for the U.S. Department of Commerce. He was honored with the Secretary of Commerce Gold Medal and the U.S. Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security.

Today, Mike is an internationally recognized expert in safety, security, and critical incident reviews, and has empowered hundreds of global school and business leaders with vital resiliency training.

A licensed psychologist with over three decades of experience in counseling psychology, psychological assessment, and trauma treatment. He holds a doctorate from Andrews University and a master's degree from Western Michigan University, both in counseling psychology, as well as a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Dr. Haugen spent 25 years as a co-owner of Battle Creek Counseling Associates in Michigan, providing individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy along with psychological testing and forensic evaluations. He has served as a consultant and trauma treatment provider to local law enforcement agencies, a certified expert witness in twelve Michigan county courts, and a behavioral threat assessment trainer for multiple school districts.

Currently, Dr. Haugen serves as a licensed psychologist and supervisor at JCK Psychological Assessments. He is also a published author and guest lecturer at Western Michigan University and Andrews University, and has received multiple awards for distinguished service and lifetime achievement in his field.