- About the summit
- Our speakers
- Event itinerary
- The venue
May 28th → 29th, 2025|Washington DC
Located in the Dupont Circle Hotel at 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Presented by
We’re bringing the brightest minds together to discuss the national behavioral health worker shortage.
Come join us at our second annual Behavioral Health Workforce Summit where we’ll explore topics surrounding the workforce shortage, understand the impact on our industry, and discuss trends for change.
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Bechara Choucair, MD
SVP & Chief Health Officer at Kaiser Permanente
Erin Pash, LMFT
Chairwoman & Founder at Ellie Mental Health
Marketa Wills, MD
CEO & Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association
Yael Berman
CEO at Big Health
Sophia Noori, MD
Co-Founder and CEO at Nema Health
Naomi Pollock, DSW
VP, Clinical Program Design at Ria Health
Michelle Turner
CEO and Founder of Here Now Health
Stacey Distefano
CEO at Consulting For Human Services
Racine Henry, PhD, LMFT
Core Faculty at The Family Institute of Northwestern University
Itinerary of Events
May 28th, 2025
Welcome Reception
Reception at The Dupont Circle Hotel
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 29th, 2025
Mental Health Workforce Summit
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
9:00 AM
Understanding Policy Changes and their Impact on the Mental Health Workforce
9:15 AM
Delivering an Equitable Mental Health Solution
10:00 AM
Special Recognition - Motivo Impact Award
10:30 AM
Break
10:45 AM
Building Pathways for Better Mental Health
11:10 AM
Voices from the Field: “What is it like to be a therapist in 2025?”
11:40 AM
Networking Lunch
12:30 PM
The Future of Mental Health Education and Training
1:45 PM
Leveraging Innovation to Enable Scaled Mental Health Support
2:30 PM
Break
3:20 PM
Voice of Impact: Why This All Matters
3:40 PM
Leading Large Organizations Through Complex Times
4:10 PM
From Dialogue to Action: Highlighting Our Learnings
4:50 PM
Closing Reception
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
The Venue
The Dupont Circle Hotel
Known for blending modern luxury with a welcoming, stylish atmosphere – making it a popular choice for both business travelers and tourists – the Dupont Circle Hotel is located in the heart of Washington, D.C.
1500 New Hampshire Avenue NWFrequently asked questions
What is the goal of the Summit?
The Summit aims to bring together behavioral health industry stakeholders for a one-day thoughtfully curated event. During the Summit, we’ll dig into the root causes of the behavioral health workforce shortage, examine the impact on our industry, and discuss actionable solutions to help move our industry forward.
Where and when is the Summit being held?
The Summit will take place at the Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 29th, 2025 from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.
Who should attend the Summit?
The Summit is an invite-only event to convene behavioral health thought leaders, healthcare industry executives, mental health clinicians, public policy leaders, healthcare investors, health plans, universities, and professional associations.
What is the registration fee?
The Summit is free for all attendees.
Who is hosting the Summit?
The Summit is hosted by Motivo, a virtual clinical supervision platform. To learn more about our work, visit https://motivohealth.com/
Will there be opportunities for networking?
Absolutely! We will have a Welcome Reception the evening of May 28th (more details to follow), as well as a Closing Reception on May 29th. We encourage networking among attendees during the Summit at breakfast and lunch, as well as informally throughout the Summit.
Will meals be provided at the Summit?
Of course! We will serve a hearty breakfast and tasty lunch, as well as snacks and drinks throughout the day. We’ll end the day with a networking reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Is there a dress code for the conference?
Generally speaking, the dress code is business casual. However, please feel free to dress however you feel most comfortable.
Is the Summit accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, we strive to make our Summit accessible to all attendees. Please contact us if you have specific accessibility requirements, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please reach out to Amy Rosa at amy@motivohealth.com.
Additional questions?
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Amy Rosa at amy@motivohealth.com and we’ll get right back to you!
We can’t wait to see you at the Behavioral Health Workforce Summit.
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