Our Advisors & Contributors

The People Behind the Platform

 

Frankly is built on evidence and expertise. Our advisors and contributors are researchers, authors, clinicians, and family engagement pioneers who ensure that the Frankly content and user experience is both scientific and deeply relational.

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Emily Roden

Founder & CEO · Frankly

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Wesley Furlong, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Social Work & MSW Program Director · Trevecca Nazarene University

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Yolie Flores

CEO · Families in Schools

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Jon Lasser, Ph.D

Regents Professor Psychology, Texas State University

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Julie Cooper, Ph.D

President, Trauma Free World

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Patrice M Fetzer

LISW-S, Director of Whole Child Supports for the Stark County ESC

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Shari Willis, Ph.D

Behavioral Scientist

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Catherine Richardson, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Trained

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Smyrna Kalaf

Associate Professor of Counseling

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William R. Stixrud, Ph.D

Clinical Neuropsychologist, Co-Author of The Self-Driven Child

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Ned Johnson

Founder of PrepMatters, Co-Author of The Self-Driven Child

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Jeannie Naylor

Educator & Mental Health Professional

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Amber Black

Content Architect, Frankly

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Jane Upshaw, LPSW

Puyallup Public Schools

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Elizabeth Barnard

Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist

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Chris Shade

Educator, Licensed Professional Counselor

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