CESSA - Expert Consulting Group (ECG)

CESSA - Expert Consulting Group (ECG)

In collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the 911 Administrator, DMH has identified additional expertise and perspectives needed to further advance this work.  These additional roles have been designated as an "Expert Consulting Group" to attend the Statewide and Regional Meetings. 

ECG Roles:

Members of the Expert Consulting Group will be asked to: Members of the Expert Consulting Group will NOT be asked to:
  • Provide analysis, insights and recommendations for the committees using their own experience in relevant fields
  • Vote on any committee or subcommittee matter
  • Assist in problem solving difficult issues based on their experience
  • Do any work outside the scope of their expertise
  • Suggest where to find any additional information that may be needed to complete a task
  • Be asked to use their resources to conduct research or any other activities at a cost to them or their affiliate organization
  • Provide points of clarification to correct any misinformation
  • Offer knowledge of any additional regulatory processes that must be engaged or considered
  • Offer expert advice that may improve processes under consideration

ECG Members:

Scott Block- Administrative Office of Illinois Courts Stephanie Frank- DHS Division of Substance Use Jennifer Gentile- DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities
Keith Calloway- Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Kristine Herman- HFS Bureau of Behavioral Health Matt Richards- Chicago Department of Public Health
Jennifer Wooldridge- Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Boards Kristen Kennedy- HFS Bureau of Behavioral Health Kathleen McNamara- Association of Police Social Workers
Lia Daniels- Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Dr. David Hassard- Illinois College of Emergency Physicians Eileen Molloy- Association of Police Social Workers
Christina Boyd- Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Dr. Eddie Markul- Illinois College of Emergency Physicians Jill McCamant- Illinois Department of Public Health
Malik S. Nevels- TASC, Inc. Kevin Richardson- PATH, Inc. Patrick Wade- University of Illinois Police Department