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Suzanne (Pronunciation: SOO-zahn) Pearlman (she/her), MA, is a nationally recognized specialist in curricula development, training programs, as well as a subject matter expert in cultural adaptations of standardized curricula with a focus on equity and access. 

Current work experience includes designing and implementing innovative curricula content for southwest Indigenous communities;  technical assistance and training to the University of New Mexico's Consortium for Behavioral Health Training and Research; developing and adapting evidence-based content for virtual, national training environments for the National Council for Behavioral Health; serving as a National Trainer for Mental Health First Aid in teen, youth, adult and corporate curricula; and consulting with local state departments on implementation of culturally appropriate training content.

Prior to consulting, Ms. Pearlman led behavioral health system transformation efforts and developed curricula at state and national levels that effectively engaged diverse communities; Tribes and Pueblos; child welfare and juvenile justice systems; managed care entities; city and county governments; law enforcement; and educational system partners toward improved, culturally-informed curricula and training programs.

Gina Ehlert (she/her), MEd, is the founding President and Chief Learning Officer of GETrainingSolutions – a female-owned business – and is a National Trainer of Instructors for the burgeoning Mental Health First Aid USA program. Ehlert contracts with the National Council for Behavioral Health and U.C. Davis Extension’s Center for Professional Education to develop and deliver training and consulting services related to adult learning (ToT’s), as well as a broad array of topics related to leadership, wellness, management and supervision. She has more than 25 years’ experience working with California county social services, alcohol, drug, mental health and provider agencies. She has worked in various supervision and management roles and brings extensive experience in workforce development, training, and learning development, including online teaching and learning.  Ehlert has been a keynote speaker, a conference presenter and a sought-after trainer nationally and for California social services agencies. Furthermore, in 2019, Ehlert completed work on a 9-year, multi-million-dollar contract with the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions that provided workforce development management and coordination for a collaboration of 20 county behavioral health agencies, educational entities and nonprofit organizations in the Central Region of California. Ehlert has trained thousands of people in topics ranging from learning development, effective communication, mental health and trauma-informed care.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management, a master’s degree in education and has earned certificates in human resources management and online teaching and learning.