La Dra. Lisa Lombard fundó Comfort Kits for Children en marzo de 2022. Aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en servicio directo, enseñanza y supervisión a este esfuerzo humanitario. Como psicóloga clínica en Chicago, integra habilidades mente-cuerpo en su trabajo terapéutico con niños, familias y adultos. Tiene una amplia experiencia en el tratamiento de niños y adultos que afrontan pérdidas y duelos inesperados, así como en la evaluación y el tratamiento de niños que han sufrido abusos y abandono.

Dr. Cheryl Bemel is a licensed psychologist. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry, training dentists and dental students in psychophysiological management of pain techniques with patients. Dr. Bemel has proudly deployed with the Minnesota Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps to provide Psychological First Aid at national disaster sites. Dr. Bemel is a former provider of trauma services within Minneapolis Police Department’s Child Development Policing Project. She has also provided care as a Crisis Psychologist in hospital emergency rooms. Dr. Bemel has her own private practice where she treats children and families dealing with chronic conditions ranging from complex medical disorders to chronic PTSD. Dr. Bemel is an Approved Consultant with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and also teaches at conferences for NPHTI (National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute) when invited to do so. Dr. Bemel received the Courage Kenny Rehab Institute’s Jacobsen Award for her innovative design in safety measures, increasing protective head gear/helmet appeal for children with disabilities. For more information about her practice, visit www.drcherylbemel.com

Dr. Bob Deutsch joined Dr. Lombard in Spring 2022 to co-found Comfort Kits for Children. He has over 40 years of experience treating children, adults, and families, teaching and supervising healthcare professionals, and playing leadership roles in healthcare organizations. As a clinical psychologist in West Hartford, CT, his specific interests include helping people who are contending with psychological, mind/body and addiction disorders. He has worked closely with children and adults enduring loss, medical trauma, and the end-of-life experience.

La Dra. Brynn es neuropsicóloga pediátrica en Wisconsin. Tiene experiencia en la prestación de servicios terapéuticos y de evaluación en entornos comunitarios y escolares. Como clínica informada sobre el trauma y la afirmación de la neurodiversidad, valora la adopción de un enfoque basado en la resiliencia y la fortaleza en su trabajo con los niños y sus familias.