Board of Directors
All Members
President
Brent Schillinger, MD, FAAD
Dr. Schillinger has been practicing dermatology in South Florida since 1983. Early
Vice President
Heather Howard, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW
Dr. Howard is committed to educating graduate students to become social justice-based
Treasurer
Becky Walker, MSW
Before her retirement this year, Becky Walker was the Chief Operating Officer
Director
Emy Martinez
Emy Martinez currently oversees the total operations of The SPOT and serves
Director
Sarah A. Smith, MHR, MSW, LADS, ICAADC, MCAP, CBHCMS, CPRS
As Director of Grants Management at Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, Smith oversees
Emeritus Members
All Members
Nancy McConnell, MNM, MSW, MCAP, CRPS
Co-Founder, CEO Emeritus
Nancy McConnell is a devoted advocate for harm reduction and peer support

Christin Protesto, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, EBP-c
Director Emeritus
Dr. Protesto is the Education Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Veterans
