Linda Plitt Donaldson
Director of the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services
plittdlx@jmu.edu
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Linda Plitt Donaldson is an Associate Dean at the College of Health and Behavioral Studies, the Director of IIHHS, and a Professor of Social Work. To her current role, she brings extensive experience in higher education teaching, administration, and research; nonprofit human service administration; community practice; and public policy change efforts.

Kelly Atwood
Interim Associate Director of Clinical Programs
atwoodkc@jmu.edu
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Kelly Atwood is currently serving as the Interim Associate Director of Clinical Services for IIHHS. She is the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Interprofessional Services for Learning Assessment (ISLA), and the Rural Health Psychology Clinic (RHPC).  Kelly is an associate professor in the Department of Graduate Psychology. She is licensed as a clinical psychologist and professional counselor in Virginia. 

Jolynne Bartley
Associate Director of Children and Youth Services
bartl2jx@jmu.edu
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JoLynne holds a B.S. in Art Education from the University of Central Florida and an M.A. in Public Administration from James Madison University. She began working at IIHHS in 2013 as an Early Literacy Specialist with the Gus Bus. She now manages the administrative, budgetary, and programmatic aspects of four grant-funded programs: The Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program, Gus Bus, Claude Moore Precious Time, and Healthy Families in Page & Shenandoah Cos.

Brenda Bechler
Assistant Director of Community Health Education
bechlebk@jmu.edu
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Brenda joined the Institute in 2017 as a part of the SexEdVA team and held various roles, including Educator, Program Coordinator, and Director of Training and Staff Development. As Assistant Director of Community Health Education, she remains dedicated to empowering individuals by equipping them with the knowledge and resources to enhance their health and well-being while actively promoting health equity and expanding access to essential health services.

Brent Finnegan
Director of Health Education Design Group
finne2bm@jmu.edu
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Brent has worked at IIHHS for several years, first as a video producer and later moving into an administrative role as Creative Director. As the Program Director at HEDG, Brent serves as PI on a number of grants and supervises a talented team of creatives who produce everything from award-winning feature films to engaging evidence-based online trainings.

Ciana Graham-Shelton
Program Specialist, The Gus Bus
graha2cs@jmu.edu
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Ciana joined the Gus Bus team in January of 2024 as a Program Specialist. Her background is in Social Work and prior to Gus Bus, Ciana worked with school-aged children in a variety of settings such as nannying, court services, and for a private day school. She has a passion for incorporating positive social and emotional skills to support learning at all levels. In her free time, Ciana enjoys spending time with her fiancé and son. She loves all things exercise and binge watching a good TV show!

Vesna Hart
Associate Director of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Programs
hartvx@jmu.edu
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As Associate Director of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary (IPE and IDE) Education and Programs at IIHHS, Dr. Vesna Hart is responsible for planning and implementing IPE and IDE workshops coordinated through IIHHS, administration of IPE courses, and contributes to the work of the IPE and IDE Council at CHBS.  Dr. Hart, a licensed clinical psychologist, has over 20 years of experience in interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration and research.  A devoted advocate for human dignity and well-being, Dr. Hart has used her knowledge, skills, and practical experiences in clinical psychology, integrated behavioral health, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, restorative justice, global education, interfaith relationship building, trauma awareness, and higher education administration to understand and navigate the complexity of human nature and systems which they occupy. 

Trevor Stokes
Director of Alvin V. Baird Attention and Learning Disabilities Center
stokestf@jmu.edu
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Dr. Trevor Stokes is the Alvin V. Baird Centennial Chair in Psychology and Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University. He is also the Director of James Madison University’s Alvin V. Baird Attention and Learning Disabilities Center at the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services. Dr. Stokes was educated at the University of Western Australia and the University of Kansas. He is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia. He has a diverse research background and a wide range of experience in practice and teaching in Clinical and School Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis.

David Uribe
Youth Program Specialist, Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
uribedx@jmu.edu
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David joined the SexEdVA team in October 2023 after graduating from James Madison University with his bachelor's in health science. He has learned much in his role as a Youth Program Specialist with the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program and has found a strong passion for educating and advocating for youth. David is always dreaming up big ideas and thinking of ways to make learning inclusive and interesting for his students.