Speaker Database: Care Setting
Welcome to the Speaker Database. One of CMSA’s best benefits is the diverse network of professionals. This list features some of the speakers that our chapters have used in the past and recommended.
If you have suggestions for speakers, please contact cmsa@cmsa.org. Inclusion in the CMSA Speaker Database does not imply endorsement of any speaker by CMSA National.

Ellen Fink-Samnick
MSW, LCSW, CCM
Topics
- Professional Ethics
- Social Determinants of Health and Mental Health
- Case Management Competencies
- Workplace Bullying
- Serious Illness and End of Life Care
Availability
- Northwest
- Southwest
- Midwest
- East Hawaii
- Virtual
Fees
$500
References
- Case Management Society of New England
- CMSA of the Chesapeake
- Mid-Atlantic Chapter
- Pittsburgh Regional CMSA Chapter
- Long Island Chapter of the CMSA
- CMSA of the Potomac
- Central Virginia Chapter of CMSA
- Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the CMSA
- Alamo Chapter- Case Management Society of America
- Case Management Society of Central Arizona
- CMSA Detroit
- CMSA Chicago
- San Jose Chapter of CMSA
- Washington Medical Case Management Association
- Central Indiana Case Management Society of America
- Southern Ohio Valley Chapter of the CMSA
Contact Info
efssupervision@me.com

Josephine Cannella-Krehl
LCSW
Topics
- Medical Cannabis (Medical Marijuana)
- Cannabis Therapeutics
Availability
- Northwest
- Southwest
- Midwest
- East
- South
- Hawaii
Fees
$1500
References
- Case Management Society of Central Florida
- South Florida Case Management Network
Contact Info
jokrehl@gmail.com
850.653.6928

Lee Westgate
Topics
- Keynote Deliveries
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care - Adults and Adolescents
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Vicarious Trauma
- Ethics/Bio-Ethics
- Behavioral Health/Mental Health
- Health Equity/Health Disparities
- Advanced Care Planning
- COVID-related topics
Availability
- East
- Midwest
- Northwest
- Southwest
- Virtual
Fees
HONORARIUM VARIES FOR EACH EVENT
References
CMSA of the Chesapeake
Contact Info
leewestgateconsults@gmail.com

Susie Ratterree
ADN, BSN, CCM
Topics
- Disability Case Management
- Coordination of Benefits
Availability
- Northwest
- Southwest
- Midwest
- East
- South
- Hawaii
- Virtual
Fees
NO HONORARIUM REQUIRED
***Chapter will cover travel expenses
References
Kansas City Chapter of CMSA
Contact Info
susie.ratterree outlook.com

Gavin Ward
Topics
- Caregiving
- Funding Sources for In-Home Care
- Alternative Payment Models
Availability
- Southwest
- Virtual
Fees
NO HONORARIUM REQUIRED
References
Mr. Ward's first speaking engagement with a CMSA Chapter!
Contact Info
gavin@24hrcares.com

Colleen Morley
DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, ACM-RN, CMCN
Topics
- Health Literacy
- Social Determinants of Health
- Medicare Low Income Subsidy (LIS) for Rx
- Mandated Reporting for Abuse and Neglect
- Ethical Decision Making in Case Management
- Strategies for Reducing Readmissions in Chronic Condition Patients
- Communication for Collaboration
- Patient Engagement Strategies
- How to assist a patient in completing a POLST form
- Understanding and Accessing Veteran’s Benefits
- Understanding the Case Management Process
- Reducing Readmissions: PACC Program Results
- ER Case Management: Role and Goals
- Transitional Care Management: Improving Care Across the Continuum
- Public Policy & the Healthcare Provider
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Professional Development
- Managed Care
Availability
- Northwest
- Southwest
- Midwest
- East
- South
- Hawaii
- Virtual
Fees
NO HONORARIUM REQUIRED
References
- Central Indiana Case Management Society of America
- Fort Wayne Chapter of the CMSA
- CMSA NYC
- Southern Ohio Valley Chapter of the CMSA
Contact Info
cmmorley@hotmail.com
708.439.3327

Stephanie Huhn
CBIS, CCM, MA
Topics
- Mental Health
- Covid-Fatigue
- Trauma
- Stress Management
- Acute-Stress Response
- Self-Care
- Coping, Anxiety, and Depression
- PTSD
- Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
- Substance Abuse
- Addiction
- Co-occurring Disorders
Availability
- Nortwest
- Southwest
- Midwest
- East
- South
- Hawaii
- Virtual
Fees
HONORARIUM VARIES ON EVENT
References
- CMSA Detroit
- Greater Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo Chapter of CMSA
- Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Contact Info
stephaniemhuhn@gmail.com
248.910.5204

Jennifer Axelson
CCM, CLCP, LCSW
Topics
- Senior Care
- Care Management
Availability
- Southwest
- Midwest
- East
- Virtual
Fees
NO HONORARIUM REQUIRED
References
CMSA Chicago
Contact Info
jennifer.axelson@arosacare.com

Case Management Society of America
5034A Thoroughbred Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027