2023 ITRE Conference

Conference Introduction Registration and Welcome

Tom Massey, PhD, Bruce Levin, DrPH, Donna Burton, PhD

Icebreaker / Group Activity

Donna Burton, PhD

Responsible Conduct of Research Training - Part I 

Paul Stiles, JD, PhD

Responsible Conduct of Research – Part II

Dr. Paul Stiles, JD, PhD

Break

Lecture on Community Partnerships 

Donna Burton, PhD

Program Updates

Ercilia R. Calcano, MPH

Travel to the Embassy Suites

Meet & Greet with Cohorts 9 & 10, Mentors, CPs, EC  

Location: Embassy Suites, lounge area 

Conference Closing for the Day

Opening Remarks/Concurrent Sessions

Service-Learning Fair & Matching Experience – Cohort 10 Scholars  

Drs. Tom Massey & Donna Burton

Manuscript Development - Where Would You Go from Here – Cohort 9 Scholars
Dr. Bruce Levin (in room MHS 1636)

Lunch

(ITRE staff interact with Scholars)

1:00 PM

This presentation will explore how to promote community change through
community and university partnerships. HCADA has partnered with USF and with
other community partners in an effort to prevent and reduce substance use disorder
in our community for over 20 years. These collaborative efforts have increased our
ability to raise awareness and better educate the community and have resulted in
positive change. 

Presenters:

Cindy Grant, Director of the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance

1:45 PM

This presentation will examine the relationship between schools and other community partners in the implementation of evidence-based programs.  It will highlight the Mendez Foundation's efforts in its work with community partners to establish the implementation of EBPs and address barriers to implementation including the need to adapt the EBP to local needs while maintaining fidelity to the program model and maximizing student outcomes.

Strengthening Implementation Practice through Community Partnerships

Charles Mendez III, Managing Director of The Mendez Foundation &  ITRE National Advisory Board member

2:45 PM

This presentation will outline how School-based problem-solving teams identify and respond to mental health concerns by utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to identify and connect students and families to appropriate mental health services. The importance of mental health awareness, promotion of mental wellness, and a focus on combatting the stigma of mental health will be outlined. Current data and trends will be presented as well as legislation that guides procedures.

The Role of School Based Mental Health Professionals in Providing Supports and Services Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework

Presenters:

Myrna Hoge, Ed.D., LCSW. Supervisor of School Social Work Services, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, School District of Hillsborough County 

Maggie Dean, Ed.S., NCSP, Manager, Quality Assurance and MRT

3:30 PM

Stepping up to Aging Out: A Standardized Model for Measuring Independent Living Skill Success in Transition Age Foster Care Youth

Presenters: 

Kelsie King, MA; Michelle Bollom, OTS; Taylor Goodman, OTS; Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth, OTD, OTR/L, BCp, Northern Arizona University; Kim Vehon, CEO of Foster Arizona

4:00 PM

A community benefits from education and resources that cater to their specific needs and are culturally cultivated. Researchers should be immersed in the community and be able to adjust to community needs. Flexible researchers are more likely to successfully course-correct and readily adapt to the community's needs while staying true to the overall purpose. Results of this research study found that mental health knowledge of youth is imperative for capacity building.

Lessons Learned in Conducting Community-Engaged Mental Health Research within Traditionally Underserved Communities

Presenters: 

Tocara Jackson, MSW, Salah-Eddin Komrokji, MSW, Margarita Romo, FSH CEO, Alexandra Albizu-Jacob, MPH, Enya B. Vroom, Ph.D., M.S., Oliver Massey, PhD.

4:30 PM

The CDC has noted growing concern about a particular form of cannabis known as Delta-8 THC. Minimal research has been conducted about its impact on adolescents. This study investigated how much parents in Tampa Bay know about Delta-8 THC. A mixed methods approach was employed to analyze results from community awareness events, environmental scans, and qualitative interviews. Results and implication for future policy will be discussed.

The Truth About Delta-8 THC: Parent Knowledge About Its Impact on Adolescents 

Presenters: 

Ansley Davis, MS, CCC-SLP; Tara Indar, MS; Chloe Talbert, BS; Destin Rothe; Kimberley Menendez, MS, CPP; Kathleen Moore, PhD, University of South Florida; Ellen Snelling, Board Chair; Cindy Grant, Executive Director; Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance.

9:00 AM

In this presentation, Dr. Ducharme will provide an overview of addiction treatment services research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Topics will include: the role of implementation science in the Institute’s strategic plan; highlights of several current initiatives to address the ongoing overdose crisis; and efforts to ensure meaningful engagement of patients, stakeholders, and communities to speed the translation of research to practice.

Services Research at NIDA:  Spotlight on Implementation Science and Community Connections 

Presenter: 

9:45 AM

Dr. Dennis will share insights on the development and implementation of “Talk They Hear You” a parent education campaign, web-based app, and self-screening tool aimed at underage drinking and drug use. This new tool helps parents and caregivers better understand the health, wellness, and wellbeing of their children and targets schools, and other community-based groups and providers. Important aspects of program development and design, training, and plans for data collection to assess fidelity and sustainability will be discussed. Dr. Dennis will discuss the path forward to building an evidence-base for this promising practice.

Screen4Success: Perspectives on development and implementation of an EBP (Session title may change)

Presenter: 

10:45 AM

This presentation will provide a background on the disconnect between implementation science and practice. It will also discuss findings from a research study about what community-based behavioral health organizations think is important for adopting, implementing, and sustaining evidence-based practices within their service settings and where the field of implementation practice is heading.

Moving Science to Practice: Practical Implications of Program Implementation in Community Behavioral Health Settings 

Presenter: 

11:30 AM

The purpose of this presentation is to provide participants information on the USF COPH Activist Lab in terms of our advocacy and education, research, service, and leadership in working with communities for change.  Also discussed will be evaluation of our activities and leadership lessons learned.

USF COPH Activist Lab:  Finding our Voices for Change 

Presenter: 

1:15 PM

This presentation will focus on implementation science and its use in educational settings. Specifically, we will focus on describing the implementation and evaluation of school-based mental health and violence prevention programs. The prevention programs and evaluation were funded by the National Institute of Justice’s Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence (STOP) Grants. The presentation will provide an overview of implementation science and current implementation science frameworks, the current mental health and violence prevention programs, and findings from an evaluation on the implementation of the programs.

Applying Implementation Science to School Mental Health and Violence Prevention Programs  

Presenters:

Anna Davidson Abella, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor

Areana Cruz, MSED, University of South Florida

Cohorts 9 & 10 Only - Passing the Torch: Advice and Lessons Learned for Future Scholars 

Presenters/Lead: Alexandra Albizu-Jacob and Kim Menendez