Fely Tchaco is the founder of SF MODEFA (San Francisco Modern Ethnic Fashion Week) Fely Tchaco sits on the Board of San Francisco-Abidjan Sister City Committee

Dr. Roberto Eduardo Gibraltarik is honored for his multifaceted contributions to education and literature

Arnold R. Henderson Jr., MEd, is a consultant for the Black History Project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mark A. Kidd acknowledged for expert consultancy in the nonprofit sector

James W. Greig II is noted for his contributions to educational and developmental psychology

Sarah E.F. O'Brien, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, is a dedicated professional in the mental health and wellness industry

Michael D. Herman, PsyD, serves as the facility medical director at The Corvallis Clinic

Jeffrey A. Brown, MD, JD, MPH, LFAPA, LFAOPA, recognized for nearly 50 years of excellence

Debra M. Halliday, PsyD, is a distinguished clinical psychologist specializing in various treatment modalities and mental health issues

Bernie Crowl, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor and the founder of City Mental Health Counseling

Jessica Vlossak, LPC, is a distinguished therapist and expert in dialectical behavioral therapy and eating disorders

Alexis V. Reyes, Psy.D., is lauded for her work providing critical services as a forensic psychologist

Destiny King-M.A., BCBA, LBA, is dedicated to treating children with autism as the founder of Beauty and the Behavior LLC

Victoria Holland is a respected provider of therapeutic interventions and an expert in pediatric wellness protocols

Michelle Latorres is a dedicated mental health therapist specializing in anxiety, depression and trauma

Robert L. Teister is a distinguished expert in marriage and family therapy as a private practice professional

Doreen Fukushima, MD, is a seasoned mental wellness expert with over a decade of experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse and schizophrenia in adults

Akira Olsen is a dedicated expert in mental health care and psychological education

Josephine Tamayo Murray, MSW, is noted for her distinguished tenure in social justice and community development

The event is being held to honor those who work tirelessly over the year to help clean up the field of mental health. The awards will be presented during a banquet and live musical performance held at the historic Fort Harrison in Clearwater.

Yang Li, PhD, is a recognized expert in automation and sensor technologies, with a particular focus on their application in robotics.

Michael J. Ventrice, PhD, serves as a senior quantitative meteorologist at DRW

Albert Rizzo is clinical scientist, expert consultant and project manager

Revolutionizing the world of wireless consulting services in the Automated Remote Monitoring technology sector, Lucie A. Deuel's career is nothing short of groundbreaking innovation.

Michael L. Downey serves as the founder, chief executive and chief scientist of Pristine Spectrum Solutions

Veronique Michaud, PhD, is honored for her contributions as the president and co-founder of GalenusRx

Eddie J. Stephens, MBA, serves as the director of laboratory operations at Q² Solutions

Stephen Pham, PhD, recognized as Senior Vice President, Product Development at Avalyn Pharma Inc.

Dr. William A. Clementi was honored for a career dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative research.

Paul Krauthauser is a pharmaceutical expert who excels in building high-functioning, high-performance teams

Pannie Trifillis, PhD, is an expert consulting clinical-stage biotech companies on optimizing commercialization of therapies for patients living with rare diseases

Heather D. Embree, MS, honored for her leadership and expertise in program management and drug development

Thomas John Karvosky is an expert in medical marijuana as a consultant dispensary pharmacist

Yue "Melody" Yin is an expert in clinical trial research in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industry

David is distinguished as a retired executive in pharmaceuticals and public health for more than 30 years

Ambili Menon is a distinguished expert in pharmaceutical research and cellular immunology

Jan M. Lundberg is a retired pharmaceutical researcher with over 30 years of professional success

Charu Yerneni, PhD, is a distinguished expert in pharmaceutical analysis with more than a decade of experience

Alan Paul enjoys decades of success as a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer, vocal coach, and vocal arranger

Alonzo D. Black III honored for his innovation at the intersection of music and technology

Hailing from a background in public service, Anthony J. "Tony" Spencer, MPA, serves as a vocalist for the Sunset Band

Sasha Toperich serves as the senior executive vice president of the Transatlantic Leadership Network

Tina Shafer is recognized for her leadership in the music industry

Dahru F. Garner honored for his commitment to empowering others through mentorship and personal development

Richard A. Hurley is lauded for his work in music education as the owner of Hurley Piano

Ralph Wayne Cato, DMA, is an expert in applied voice, vocal techniques, opera and musical theater

Craig Rennich recognized as a distinguished senior cloud solutions architect at Microsoft

Dr. Marcus F. Abboud is a founder and managing partner at Loocid LLC

Arthur Alan Weiner, DMD, is a distinguished expert in general dentistry and behavioral dental medicine

Dr. Dev M. Oza serves as an associate dentist at Royal Chiropractic and Dental Centers