A Note from the CEO: Expanding our REACH

In 2023, The REACH Institute and our licensees trained 1,122 pediatric primary care providers (PCPs). But we know there are thousands more providers who can benefit from our training – and millions more children whose lives can be changed by timely, evidence-based mental health care.

To this end, we are thrilled to welcome two new members of our team in roles dedicated to growing our reach: Alex Coclanis (Director of Outreach and Growth) and Kaylyn Springer (Communications Manager).

With this new capacity, we are poised to train even more clinicians, and ensure that all children have access to the quality mental health care they deserve and need!

– Lisa Hunter Romanelli, PhD, CEO of The REACH Institute

Alex Coclanis

Director of Outreach and Growth

With experience spanning the business and nonprofit sectors, Alex brings a keen eye for marketing, fundraising, and relationship management.

As Director of Outreach and Growth, Alex will be leading a comprehensive strategy to build partnerships and fundraising to deliver REACH training to even more clinicians.

Kaylyn Springer

Communications Manager

Kaylyn combines seven years of experience in mission-driven nonprofit marketing with a personal passion for mental health equity and access.

As Communications Manager, Kaylyn will be driving a dynamic strategy to increase awareness of REACH’s programs and spread the story of how we are making a difference for children and families.

Children's Mental Health Training in Omaha, Nebraska

We just wrapped up our second in-person training in Omaha with Children's Nebraska, where 24 clinicians joined our three-day children’s mental health course, Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP). Last May, we trained an additional 45 local clinicians with our flagship PPP course.

“This course increased my knowledge and confidence in treating psychiatric conditions in pediatrics, and I think it will definitely change the way I practice and have an impact on my patients and their outcomes.”

– Marie Rodehorst, MD, Omaha training participant

Upcoming Trainings

Fully-Funded Training for Georgia Providers: On May 3-5, REACH is delivering its flagship three-day children’s mental health training, Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP), to primary care providers (PCPs) in Georgia. This is a fully funded scholarship opportunity open to all PCPs practicing in Georgia. Reserve your spot today. Plus, earn a $20 Amazon gift card for every colleague you refer (up to five referrals)!

Open PPP Sessions in April and July: Registration is open for the April 26-28 and July 26-28 sessions of REACH's PPP course. The program gives pediatric primary care providers the tools and confidence to diagnose and treat mental health conditions they see every day in their practice. Sign up for upcoming PPP sessions!

CBT for Anxiety Course: On June 14, REACH’s one-day CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care course will give clinicians the tools to diagnose and treat anxious children and adolescents with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. Sign up to save your seat!

Adult Behavioral Health Course: On June 21-23, REACH will be offering its three-day Adult Behavioral Health in Primary Care course. Designed for adult primary care providers, this innovative program increases clinicians’ comfort with assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult mental health concerns. Sign up today!

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