Speakers Dr. SHARON LYTER is a professor of social work and the program director for KU’s Doctor of Social Work. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. Lyter has focused her research and publications on psychopathology and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, substance use disorders, social worker safety and risk management, trauma history and resilience among helping professionals. She has been involved with professional organizations such as the Council on Social Work Education, the Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, the National Association of Social Workers and the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE). She recently presented a lecture at GADE’s annual conference in Texas on the topic of the mental health crisis, graduate student mental health challenges and resilience strategies. Lyter serves in an editorial role in publications and journals such as the Journal of Teaching in Social Work, the Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work and the Field Educator. Her dedication to research and professional involvement has established her as an authority in the field of social work, making her an excellent resource for students and fellow researchers alike. Her most recent journal article, “Assess and address vestiges of childhood trauma in the social work classroom,” was published in Social Work Research. EMONIE REVIERE of Sinking Spring, Pa., graduates with a Master of Arts in clinical mental health. She gained extensive clinical experience as a counseling intern at Muhlenberg College as well as a counseling practicum at Our Whole Living, LLC, working with clients who deal with anxiety, depression, adjustment to college and trauma. Reviere also worked as a graduate assistant at KU's Multicultural Center and as an assistant director at Stepping Stones Academy-Reading, where she supervised up to 20 children. Reviere has received recognition for her achievements, including the Graduate Social Justice Award from KU and the Chi Sigma Iota and Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. awards. She has volunteered at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Conference and presented on topics such as fostering resiliency in the wake of trauma and empowering clients to financial wellness. Reviere is an active member of PCA and the American Counseling Association, demonstrating her commitment to the advancement of the field. This fall, she will pursue her Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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