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Our team consists of world-renowned scientists, experienced positive youth development practitioners, mental health professionals, and creative professionals. All are leaders in their fields with decades of experience researching topics including substance abuse, mental health, juvenile justice, child trauma, social emotional learning, and positive youth development, with an emphasis on child, adolescent, and family-based services. Every researcher has authored and contributed to dozens of publications, presentations, and research reports and served the mentoring community through serving on board positions or grant review panels, or serving as technical assistance and capacity building providers. Our collaborative approach delivers innovative, evidence-based products and services that are designed for real world settings.
Janis B. Kupersmidt, Ph.D.
President & Senior Research Scientist
Janis founded iRT more than 15 years ago out of a passion for helping prevent youth from engaging in unhealthy and risky behaviors.
Janis B. Kupersmidt, Ph.D.
President & Senior Research Scientist
Janis founded iRT more than 15 years ago out of a passion for helping prevent youth from engaging in unhealthy and risky behaviors.
Rebecca Stelter, Ph.D.
Research Scientist II
Rebecca Stelter is a translational scientist with an interest and passion in conducting research and developing tools to help children, adolescents, and families reach their full potential and live healthy lives.
Rebecca Stelter, Ph.D.
Research Scientist II
Rebecca Stelter is a translational scientist with an interest and passion in conducting research and developing tools to help children, adolescents, and families reach their full potential and live healthy lives.
Alison Parker, Ph.D.
Research Scientist II
Alison is a Developmental Psychologist and Research Scientist at iRT.
Alison Parker, Ph.D.
Research Scientist II
Alison is a Developmental Psychologist and Research Scientist at iRT.
Katie Stump, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Katie is a developmental psychologist who studies peer relations and social development.
Katie Stump, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Katie is a developmental psychologist who studies peer relations and social development.
Richard Van Horn, M.S.
Senior Web Application Developer
Richard is an engineer at heart and always enjoys learning and applying new technologies.
Richard Van Horn, M.S.
Senior Web Application Developer
Richard is an engineer at heart and always enjoys learning and applying new technologies.
Kim Gosnell
Art Director
Kim's diverse skills include graphic design, e-learning design and development, animation, video production, as well as cartoon and technical illustration.
Kim Gosnell
Art Director
Kim's diverse skills include graphic design, e-learning design and development, animation, video production, as well as cartoon and technical illustration.
Yontii Wheeler
Research Assistant - Public Health Intern
Yontii's interest in youth mentoring stemmed from her 7-year career as an elementary educator and devotion to working towards a future where all students receive an equitable education.
Yontii Wheeler
Research Assistant - Public Health Intern
Yontii's interest in youth mentoring stemmed from her 7-year career as an elementary educator and devotion to working towards a future where all students receive an equitable education.
Ellen Frost, MBA
Business Manager
Ellen Frost, MBA
Business Manager
Cristina Rodriguez
Accounting Assistant
Cristina Rodriguez
Accounting Assistant
