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WPA Speakers Bureau
Welcome to the WPA Speaker's Bureau, your resource for expert speakers at the intersection of medical and psychiatric care.
Applications for the Speakers Bureau are accepted and reviewed as received. Approved speakers will be notified and added
below. Honorarium and travel reimbursement are negotiated directly with the event organizer, allowing flexible arrangements
tailored to your needs. Submit your application for consideration:
Event organizers are encouraged to use this page to reach potential speakers. Speakers are available for in-person and virtual presentations. Review speaker profiles below and submit your request for a speaker. WPA administrators will forward the request to the requested speaker. The WPA Speaker's Bureau serves as a means of connection between organizations/events and potential speakers only. WPA does not endorse any specific person or their presentation material.
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Jacob Behrens, MD Founder and Psychiatrist Dr. Jacob Behrens is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD and the founder of Envision ADHD, a modern, tech-enabled psychiatric practice. He focuses on improving access, quality, and sustainability in mental healthcare through innovation and practice redesign. Presentation topics include:
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Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin–Madison Dr. Ritu Bhatnagar is an addiction psychiatrist and Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She leads and supports educational initiatives focused on substance use disorders, community collaboration, and physician wellness. Presentation topics include:
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Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPH
Professor & Vice Chair for Education Dr. Michael Peterson is Vice Chair for Education and Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is a Consultation-Liaison psychiatrist at University Hospital in Madison, where he treats hospitalized patients with acute and complex psychiatric and general medical conditions. He is a nationally recognized educator and mentor. Presentation topics include:
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Medical Director, Milwaukee County Crisis Services Dr. Tony Thrasher is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in emergency psychiatry, crisis care, and mental health law. He has served in numerous national leadership roles and is widely recognized for his expertise in violence risk assessment, civil commitment, and emergency behavioral health. Presentation topics include:
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Michael J. Peterson, MD, PhD, DFAPA
Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, FACHE, DFAPA