Jonathan Huefner has a Ph.D. in Organizational Social Psychology and more than 39 years of experience conducting research in a wide range of contexts. Strengths include psychometrics, research methodology, statistical analysis, and reporting and presentations. He has spent the last 21 years conducting research at Boys Town. His current research focuses on quality standards for children and adolescent residential care, negative peer contagion in residential care settings, residential care advocacy, psychotropic medication use with at-risk children, family involvement and youth outcomes, and return on investment related to residential outcomes.

Robynn Baker, AND, is a former nurse who started in the medical surgical field but found her passion working in the correctional system. While employed at the local county jail, Robynn enjoyed working with a special-needs interdisciplinary team. The team consisted of security staff, medical staff, and mental health staff. The goal of the team was to ensure that clients with special needs were identified and provided adequate resources both in jail and upon release or transferred to another correctional facility. It was during this time that Robynn became aware of the lack of resources needed for the most vulnerable populations and the difficulty in navigating the system in order to acquire the resources for those in need.

Not only did Robynn deal with the frustration of securing resources in her professional life, she also has a more personal understanding of the need for early intervention. Her son Dylan suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was just 3 years old. He was left with a large cognitive deficit, physical impairments, is medically fragile, and has very aggressive behaviors. Four years ago, Robynn made the agonizing decision to commit her son for emergency inpatient services, which became the beginning of a long and frustrating journey. Robynn has seen firsthand the positive aspects of pediatric residential care. Dylan is now thriving in a group home with a more structured environment and has a professional team available 24-7 to meet his needs. In providing her personal knowledge and experience, Robynn is hoping to help de-stigmatize the need for and make it easier to obtain pediatric residential services for those who desperately need it. She is hoping her personal experiences can help show where the system is working and where it needs to be improved.

Kortney Clinton, PhD, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and researcher whose work focuses on youth behavioral health across public and private systems, including schools, juvenile justice (DJJ), child welfare, residential care, and community-based settings. Her expertise centers on workforce development, program design, and implementation strategies for systems serving high-acuity and system-involved youth. Dr. Clinton’s work examines how systems can more effectively support youth with complex behavioral health needs through research-informed practice, policy translation, and workforce development. Dr. Clinton has worked across public and private sectors to support youth and families navigating complex systems. Her experience includes clinical practice, research, program evaluation, and applied consulting focused on improving care for system-involved youth. She has examined the needs of crossover youth and youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation, with attention to how fragmented systems and workforce strain affect outcomes.

Her work emphasizes moving practice to policy by identifying what works in real-world settings and supporting the development of effective, usable tools that can be implemented and sustained across systems. She is particularly focused on bridging research and implementation to inform policy decisions that lead to long-term, system-level change.

Briana Parlor, MS, EdS, is a Training Specialist with the Institute for Quality Children’s Services at Florida State University. She brings experience in curriculum development, trauma-informed training, and research-aligned professional development within child- and family-serving systems. Briana has previously worked in child abuse prevention, maternal and perinatal mental health, and community-based education, with a strong focus on culturally responsive practice. Her work centers on translating research into practical, high-quality training that strengthens systems and supports the wellbeing of children, families, and the professionals who serve them.

With nearly a decade of experience in marketing and communications, Destiny Hicks specializes in multi-channel campaigns, brand development and content strategy. She partners with the team to deliver clear, engaging and educational communications that elevate our mission at IQCS. Her background spans content creation, visual design and brand development. Destiny is driven by the collaborative spirit of the IQCS team and their dedication to advancing quality services for children and families.

Lauren Tobia, MSW, is a doctoral candidate in the College of Social Work at Florida State University and a licensed clinical social worker. Her research interests center on how policy and institutional contexts shape mental health and health care access. Drawing on her clinical and research background, she is particularly interested in how service systems respond to individuals with complex needs.

Alison Dujovic joined the Institute of Quality Children’s Services in April 2025. While her primary role is with the Stoops CFC Center, she plays a key role in supporting the overall success of IQCS through oversight of the Institute’s financial and business operations. In her capacity as Business Manager, Ms. Dujovic leads proposal development and provides comprehensive financial and administrative management for projects, in addition to overseeing the Institute’s daily operations. Ms. Dujovic holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University.

Dr. Matt Vasquez is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Trauma Institute, Vice-President of the Center for Transformational Resilience, Inc., an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Northern Iowa, and a former trauma therapist.

Dr. Vasquez currently provides training and consultation services on stress-mitigation and trauma-informed care practices across a variety of settings, including school districts, residential treatment centers, outpatient mental health practices, hospitals, child welfare agencies, first responder agencies (police, fire, EMS, and dispatch centers), non-profits, along with regional and national entities such as Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Midwest Trauma Services Network, and the International Trauma Center.

Nancy Revell collaborates with internal teams in the design and development of their websites. Her background includes extensive experience in marketing, design, website development, and branding with agencies, government, and businesses. She is the owner of EGraphicDesign.com and an FSU alumna.