Valerie Gonsalves, PhD, MLS, ATSA-F – Dr. Gonsalves is a licensed psychologist who has spent over a decade working in the field of forensic psychology and specializing with individuals with significant personality disruptions and those who have engaged in sexually abusive behaviors. Dr. Gonsalves has worked with supervision professionals for five years and during that time has worked to translate scientific research into specific and actionable items that can be used in the fast-paced environment of probation and parole. Dr. Gonsalves is an ATSA fellow, has published in peer-reviewed journals, and routinely presents at both state and national conferences.

Jake Schuldies, LCSW earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He has over 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy in community and institutional settings. Mr. Schuldies has supervised an evidenced-based inpatient treatment program for individuals who have engaged in harmful sexual behavior and led the development of adapted programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.  In his current practice, he provides treatment services to adults and youth who have accessed Child Sexual Exploitation Material in collaboration with attorneys and supervision agents. Additionally, he instructs for the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, teaching a graduate-level mental health policy course. Mr. Schuldies believes strongly in Social Work values and ethics and has devoted his career to implementing best practices in psychotherapy and criminal justice.

Carolyn Pierre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience working with individuals who have committed sexual offenses. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Master of Social Work program with an emphasis on mental health, substance abuse, and forensic social work. She has provided psychotherapy to individuals under supervision in the community, as well as to those incarcerated and civilly committed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ms. Pierre supervised the Treatment Track at Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center serving individuals with cognitive disabilities, major mental illness, and elevated psychopathy. She is a member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) and Secretary with the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Chapter of ATSA. In partnership with her close colleagues, Ms. Pierre operates a business offering program consultation, curriculum development, risk assessment, and sentencing mitigation services.