Philip Callahan, Ph.D., EMTP is currently an Emeritus Professor at the University of Arizona. He has served on government and community committees focusing on the research, development and evaluation of resilience-oriented education addressing first responders and combat veterans and in leadership and academic positions at he University of Arizona to include Arizona Health Sciences Center, Assoc Professor Ed Psychology, Assoc Professor Veterans Education and as a firefighter and paramedic in southern Arizona. He was a 2013 JEMS 10 recipient.
Michael Wm. Marks, Ph.D., ABPP: Dr. Marks is currently a Professor of Practice in Psychology and Program Director of the Supportive Education for Returning Veterans at the University of Arizona. He is also Executive Director of One Tree Learning Institute. Previously, he served as Lead Psychologist and Evidence Based Practices Coordinator at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Dr. Marks has functioned as the PTSD Outpatient Clinic Team Leader and as a PTSD Mentor for VA Hospitals across Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas. Dr. Marks was co-founder of Vietnam Veterans of Montana and has received the Disabled Americans Veterans Humanitarian Award. He was selected as the 2012 “Outstanding Clinician of the Year” by the American Psychological Associations Division 18, VA Section. He is also co-developer of the nationally recognized, Supportive Education for Returning veterans (SERV) program, which is a cohort based curriculum designed to help veterans transition from military to academic life. The SERV curriculum has been cited by the Veteran’s Administration (VAOIG) as a best practice and is part of the VA’s “Strong Practices Project.” Dr. Marks has co-authored numerous books and articles and presented nationally on resilience and post-traumatic growth. He and his colleagues at One Tree Learning Institute provide resilience training to members across the healthcare and public service communities. Dr. Marks has dedicated his career to working with trauma survivors, both military and civilian, adults and children, for the last 44 years.
