Our Team
SMHC Staff
Cheryl Gelley, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Cheryl Gelley completed her graduate training at the 51在线 and has a PhD in School Psychology. Her previous work experience includes working for Hillsborough County Public Schools as a school psychologist and in private practice as a licensed psychologist. Her areas of expertise include mental health and resiliency.
Joseph Latimer, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Latimer earned a Bachelor of Science (B.A.) in Psychology with an emphasis in special education at the University of Wisconsin: Eau-Claire. He completed his graduate training in the School Psychology program at the 51在线 and a school psychology internship in Pinellas County Schools Dr. Latimer鈥檚 research interests focus on integrating multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), educational leadership and system change when addressing students鈥� social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Qunshan Zheng, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Zheng earned her PhD from the University of 51在线 in Special Education, with a concentration in Early Childhood Studies, and a minor in Research Evaluation and Methodology. After graduation, she worked as a post-doctoral associate at the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of 51在线. Her research interests include supporting the use of evidence-based practices in early childhood education, examining the self-determination skills of young children, and identifying assessment considerations in the early childhood and special education fields.
Tameisha Hinton, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Hinton earned her M.S. in community psychology from 51在线 A&M University and her Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara's Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology program. She has provided counseling and academic services to youth in K-12 schools and community mental health needs for individuals across the lifespan. Dr. Hinton's areas of interest include school-based prevention and intervention programming, advocacy in education and mental health, culturally informed care, and increased representation within the field of psychology.
Whitney Yoder, M.S., Senior Social and Behavioral Researcher
Whitney received her B.S. at Baldwin Wallace University, Psychology/Statistics and completed an MSc degree at Utrecht University in Methodology & Statistics for the Biomedical, Behavioral, & Social Sciences. Whitney鈥檚 experience includes working as a Quality Improvement and Outcomes Specialist at a Community Mental Health organization and as a Junior Researcher at the Vrije University of Amsterdam with a focus on research integrity. Using data to tell a story, Whitney is most passionate about translating data and outcomes to drive client-centered decision making and to improve longitudinal outcomes in the field of mental health.
Gregory Smith, Digital Media Specialist
Gregory attended Western Governors University where he earned a Master's Degree in instructional design, focusing on learning management technologies. Having spent the last decade serving in public education, Gregory is committed to enhancing educational excellence and student well-being through multi-media communication. He specializes in curriculum development and media content creation.
Alton Honors, M.A., Learning and Development Facilitator
Alton attended Brenau University where he obtained a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling. His training background and experience includes play therapy, TF-CBT, and psycho-educational assessments. After completing clinical internships, Alton transitioned into school counseling, supporting Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs Elementary schools as a school counselor for the past five years. Alton鈥檚 areas of professional interest are supporting youth through enhancing mental health resilience and helping disenfranchised youth succeed.
Juliette Bacon-Decae, Business Manager
Gabrielle Motz, Marketing and Social Media Specialist
Elle earned her B.S. in Marketing from the 51在线 and is currently pursuing her master鈥檚 in digital marketing. Her experience includes launching and managing digital media strategies for SMHC鈥檚 social media platforms, with a focus on increasing engagement and promoting mental health resources. Elle is passionate about using data-driven insights to create impactful content that supports mental health advocacy. She strives to connect digital strategies with SMHC鈥檚 mission to foster equity in mental health services for students.