EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
The Editorial Advisory Board is comprised of professionals and consumers from various disciplines and backgrounds who possess comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ADHD. EAB members provide guidance for the editorial content and direction of Attention magazine. Their expertise and credibility ensure that the magazine reflects current published science and is responsive to the needs and concerns of individuals with ADHD across the lifespan, as well as their families.
Carey A. Heller, PsyD, Chair
Carey A. Heller, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and founding partner of Heller Psychology Group (hellerpsychologygroup.com), based in Bethesda, Maryland. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and executive function issues and loves using his expertise as a psychologist to develop practical tools to help people thrive with ADHD. He has built a couple of simple AI planning tools, including ADHD Assist and ADHD Assist Student Version as well as a few Notion templates for task tracking. All the tools that he creates are either free or low cost to make them accessible to all. He has a passion for sports and helping kids with ADHD to thrive in team sports. He provides training to sports leagues on coaching kids with ADHD in sports, communication with players and parents, helping leagues and coaches stay better organized with communication and practice planning, and more. In addition to some free resources, he offers a low-cost on-demand course: Game On with Coach Carey: A Psychologist’s Playbook for Coaching Kids in Team Sports (learn more at linktr.ee/AthleteDHD). The coordinator for the Montgomery County chapter of CHADD, Dr. Heller also serves as chair of the editorial advisory board for Attention magazine.
David Palmiter, PhD, ABPP, Deputy Chair
David Palmiter, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist who’s spent decades working with neurodiverse children and adolescents in his private practice. He is also professor emeritus at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Palmiter is a past president of PPA, serves as an examiner for the American Board of Professional Psychology, and has served on the board of directors of two local CHADD chapters. The author of over three dozen professional publications (including two books on promoting resilience in youth), he has completed over two hundred fifty continuing education presentations for mental health professionals across the country, partnered on over three hundred media projects for audiences around the globe, and received numerous awards for his work. Dr. Palmiter weaves magic into his professional services to promote inspiration, meaning, and joy. He has been married to psychiatric social worker Lia Richards-Palmiter for over thirty years; together they have three adult children, all of whom are either lawyers or on the path to becoming a lawyer (go figure: two mental health professionals churn out three attorneys). His personal interests include the too-often tragic exploits of the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Commanders, low stakes poker, golf, and fishing.
Jacqueline V. Cohen, MS, NCC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP
Jacqueline V. Cohen, MS, NCC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, is a licensed therapist, ADHD coach, speaker, and founder of Therapy Mama, a private practice specializing in adult ADHD and perinatal mental health. She works primarily with women navigating ADHD, pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to motherhood, with a particular interest in late diagnosis and the ways ADHD can affect reproductive and maternal mental health. She has presented nationally on ADHD and perinatal mental health and has served in leadership and advisory roles within maternal mental health organizations. She is currently writing a book that bridges the worlds of ADHD, motherhood, and perinatal mental health. Through her clinical work, writing, speaking, and lived experience, she is passionate about increasing awareness of ADHD in women and helping bridge gaps between ADHD and perinatal mental health education.
Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD
Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist and trainer who specializes in attention disorders, executive functioning issues, and other developmental challenges of childhood. She is the coauthor of two books on executive functioning: Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning (Woodbine, 2024) and Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators (Wiley, 2013). She is a former co-chair of Attention’s editorial advisory board.
Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, ACG, CPCC
Jeff Copper, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, is the founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video. He developed Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out, a new paradigm and a new ADHD intervention that takes an engineering approach to identify accommodations for individuals with executive function impairments. He holds an MBA from University of Tampa, professional designations from ICF and PAAC, and certifications from ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA) and Coaches Training Institute (CTI). He is a member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), the Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC), and the International Coach Federation (ICF). Copper received the 2022 Professional Excellence Award from ACO. His work continues to innovate and redefine ADHD coaching.
Ann Dolin, MEd
As a former teacher, author, and speaker, Ann K. Dolin, MEd, is committed to equipping parents and students to succeed academically and enjoy the K-12 journey together. Since 1998, her team at Educational Connections (ectutoring.com) has helped thousands of kids overcome obstacles and achieve goals through one-to-one tutoring, test prep, executive function coaching, and college consulting. Dolin is an expert on academics and ADHD. She was a board member of the former Washington, DC, chapter of CHADD, has spoken several times at the annual CHADD conference, and has been featured in the Washington Post and Parents Magazine. She serves on the editorial advisory board of CHADD’s Attention magazine and on the board of the International Dyslexia Association.
Rachel Feldman, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS
Rachel Feldman, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS, is a licensed clinical social worker and neurodiversity-affirming therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating neurodivergence. She currently provides psychotherapy and consultation through her private practice, specializing in neurodivergent mental health and parent support. She earned her MSW from Columbia University, where she completed clinical internships within school, vocational, and medical settings. She went on to work as a bilingual (Spanish) psychotherapist at YAI Center for Specialty Therapy in NYC, where she supported neurodivergent children and families for five years before transitioning full-time to private practice. Feldman holds certifications as an ADHD-CCSP and ASD-CS. She completed an advanced certificate in applied behavior analysis (ABA) at Hunter College but chose not to pursue BCBA certification, acknowledging valid critiques from the autistic community. Instead, she integrates behavioral concepts through a non-pathologizing, affirming lens. She serves on the advisory board of the award-winning Bergen County, New Jersey, CHADD chapter and is passionate about reducing stigma through education and advocacy. Her presentations on ADHD/AuDHD reflect a commitment to fostering greater understanding across clinical, community, and family systems. Her work is grounded in lived experience and strengths-based care, with a deep commitment to equity, accessibility, and authentic connection. As a member of CHADD’s national board of directors, she brings her clinical insight, dedication to inclusive care, and passion for reshaping how we understand and support ADHD/AuDHD individuals and their families.
Jane Indergaard, DNP, RN
Jane Indergaard, DNP, RN, is a retired associate professor of nursing and scholar in residence at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with over forty years of experience in clinical nursing and higher education. Her expertise includes behavioral health nursing, critical care and emergency trauma nursing, evidence-based practice, psychoeducation, and translating research into clinical and educational applications. A nationally and internationally recognized speaker, author, and media contributor on ADHD, she has over twenty-two years of experience in education, advocacy, and outreach for individuals and families affected by ADHD. She is a past member of CHADD’s national board of directors. Currently, she serves on the editorial advisory board for Attention magazine and as co-chair of CHADD’s advocacy and public policy committee. Focusing on adult ADHD, women and hormonal influences across lifespan, ADHD and the aging brain, and family-centered psychoeducation, her work is informed by professional and lived experience as a parent of children with ADHD, and a woman diagnosed later in life with ADHD.
Yuanyuan Jiang, PhD, CPsych
Yuanyuan Jiang, PhD, CPsych, is an associate professor in the school of counselling, psychotherapy, and spirituality at Saint Paul University, and an adjunct professor in the department of educational psychology at the University of Alberta. She directs the Attention, Behaviour, and Compassion (ABC) Lab, which focuses on studying how attention, behavior, and cognitions interact to improve assessments and interventions for individuals with inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity.
Mark Katz, PhD
A clinical and consulting psychologist, Mark Katz, PhD, is the director of Learning Development Services, an educational, psychological, and neuropsychological center in San Diego, California. As a contributing editor to Attention magazine, he writes the Promising Practices column and serves on the editorial advisory board. He is also a former member of CHADD’s professional advisory board and a recipient of the CHADD Hall of Fame Award.
LeAnn Levering, MBA, MSW, LCSW
LeAnn Levering, LCSW, is a psychotherapist specializing in ADHD in adults. She provides individual therapy and leads a neurodiversity-affirming ADHD skills group that blends education with practical strategies drawn from CBT, DBT, ACT, occupational therapy, and performance science. Levering brings a unique perspective as a late-diagnosed ADHDer, a former tech professional, and a mother of two. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and women’s studies from Duke University, a master’s degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin, and a master’s degree in social work from The Catholic University of America. Her work is grounded in compassion, lived experience, and evidence-based support.
Liz Lewis
Liz Lewis is a writer, science geek, and conversation starter dedicated to supporting women and mothers with ADHD. Through her Substack, coaching, and (very occasional) speaking, she offers practical support for ADHD women navigating midlife, mental health, and questioning all their life choices. She has facilitated peer support groups for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), spoken at national conferences, and spent over ten years talking and writing about ADHD. Her first book, You Are Not the Problem: Late-Diagnosed ADHD Women and the Invisible Forces That Shape Us (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), was published in June 2026. If she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, volunteering, talking to her house plants, and spending time with her husband, son, and their very opinionated dog.
Katherine McGavern
Katherine McGavern coaches adults with ADHD and is a certified Parent to Parent teacher. She gives presentations on ADHD to teachers (K-12), community organizations, and parent groups; provides training on ADHD to student teachers at The College of New Jersey; and is a member of the editorial advisory board of Attention. McGavern is a cofounding member of CHADD Mercer County, and facilitates their monthly meetings in Princeton, New Jersey.
Alison Pritchard, PhD, ABPP
Alison Pritchard, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed and board-certified child and adolescent clinical psychologist who serves as the co-director of the Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She also holds an appointment as associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical and research work are focused in the area of ADHD, and she is involved in the development of clinical guidelines and consensus statements for ADHD both nationally and internationally.
Sue E. Rapp, LCSW-R
Sue E. Rapp, LCSW-R, is a psychotherapist, ADHD advocate, and longtime community leader with more than thirty-five years of clinical experience serving adolescents, adults, and couples in Vestal, New York. Through her private practice, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate ADHD, mood disorders, relationship challenges, anxiety, and emotional wellness with insight, compassion, and practical strategies for change. She brings to the editorial advisory board a strong commitment to advocacy, education, and expanding public understanding of ADHD across the lifespan. She is especially passionate about improving recognition and treatment for adults whose ADHD has often been overlooked, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed for years. Her work emphasizes reducing stigma, empowering individuals and families, and helping people better understand both the challenges and strengths associated with ADHD. In addition to her clinical leadership, she has extensive experience in crisis intervention, employee assistance programs, and multidisciplinary mental health treatment. Prior to her career in social work, she worked in publishing as director of the foreign rights department at Writer’s House Literary Agency in New York City, where she developed the communication, networking, and organizational skills that continue to support her advocacy and leadership efforts today.
Margaret H. Sibley, PhD
Margaret H. Sibley, PhD, is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Research Institute. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2012. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida and Washington and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Dr. Sibley’s work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adolescents and young adults. She developed a parent-teen therapy for ADHD (Supporting Teens’ Autonomy Daily) that combines motivational interviewing and skills training for parents and teens. She has authored or coauthored over eighty scientific papers on ADHD and published a book with Guilford Press on treating executive functioning and motivation deficits in teens. She holds grant funding from the National Institute of Mental Health and the Institute of Education Sciences with past projects funded by the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation and the American Psychological Foundation. She has received awards for her work from CHADD, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Sibley serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, School Mental Health, and Assessment. She is a member of CHADD’s professional advisory board and serves on the editorial advisory board for CHADD’s Attention magazine.
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, is president of CHADD’s board of directors, where she provides strategic and governance leadership in support of CHADD’s mission to empower and improve the lives of people affected by ADHD. She also serves as director of CHADD of California, overseeing one of the nation’s largest and most active ADHD communities, including a robust online presence and more than thirty monthly peer support groups, educational meetings, and social gatherings across the state. Sophos represents CHADD on the leadership steering team for the International Conference on ADHD and serves on the editorial advisory board of Attention magazine. She was honored with the CHADD Volunteer of the Year Award in 2022, and she has twice led chapters recognized as CHADD Chapter of the Year. An adult with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD), as well as a twice-exceptional (2e) individual and parent of a neurodivergent child, Sophos brings lived experience to her work as a certified peer support specialist, ADHD/AuDHD coach, and support group facilitator. She is also the founder of Brave Spaces, a peer support and coaching practice. Sophos speaks to the national ADHD and AuDHD community—individuals, families, clinicians, and leaders—on the role of community infrastructure in supporting follow-through and sustainable change. Prior to this work, she spent two decades as a business strategy consultant for Fortune 100 and global brands, including AT&T, Toyota, Honda, and Nintendo. She is a graduate of Texas Christian University and is based in Los Angeles.
Sheila M. Stanley, PsyD, LP
Sheila M. Stanley, PsyD, LP, is a licensed psychologist based in Denver, Colorado, and the founder of Quest Psychology, PLLC, a neurodivergent-affirming psychological evaluation practice specializing in comprehensive assessment for adults. Her work focuses on ADHD, autism, and complex multi-diagnostic presentations, with a particular emphasis on adults who have spent years feeling failed by systems not built for them. She takes a systems-level approach to assessment—situating each person within their cultural context, their environment, and the societal structures they are navigating—while keeping the work deeply person-centered at every step. Her own late diagnosis reframed her life and her practice, redirecting her career toward the kind of affirming, rigorous evaluation she wished had existed for her. That experience drives her commitment to getting assessment right for adults who have been waiting too long for answers. In 2026, Dr. Stanley launched Hey Doctor Lady, a psychology editorial podcast offering research-informed, opinion-driven commentary on mental health and neurodivergence. She brings that same commitment to honest, accessible, science-grounded advocacy to her work on CHADD’s editorial advisory board.
Max Wiznitzer, MD
Max Wiznitzer, MD, is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine. He trained in pediatrics and developmental disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and in pediatric neurology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He then did a National Institutes of Health funded fellowship in disorders of higher cortical functioning in children at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York. Since 1986, he has been a pediatric neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He is an associate professor of pediatrics, neurology, and international health at Case Western Reserve University. He has a longstanding interest in neurodevelopmental disabilities, especially ADHD and autism, and has been involved in local, state, and national committees and initiatives, including autism treatment research, Ohio autism service guidelines, autism screening, and early identification of developmental disabilities. He is on the editorial board of Lancet Neurology and the Journal of Child Neurology and lectures nationally and internationally about various neurodevelopmental disabilities. He also serves on the editorial advisory board for CHADD’s Attention magazine.
Susan B. Buningh, MRE, Staff Liaison
