More about our speakers

We’ll be updating this page with information about all of the session speakers but we’re excited to highlight our Keynote speaker in the meantime.

Introducing our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Jasmine Smith

Dr. Jasmine Smith is a dynamic speaker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and organizational strategist who partners with leaders and institutions to foster culture, growth, and community within complex systems. With extensive clinical, organizational, and community-based experience, Dr. Smith facilitates transformative conversations that reflect a commitment to belonging, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and justice-centered approaches that uplift diverse voices and strengthen leaders within the mental health profession. Her grounded, relational approach empowers individuals and organizations to create sustainable systems that support thriving communities and to navigate complexity with clarity and intention.

Dr. Smith’s work as the Director of Capacity Building with the California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is deeply informed by her support of clients and professionals across diverse settings, as well as her collaborations with cross-sector partners, community leaders, and legislative stakeholders to bridge direct practice and policy reform. As CEO of Blossoming Souls Therapy and Founder of B. Well, she curates safe spaces for healing and growth, dedicating her career to supporting individuals on their journeys toward wholeness.

Above all, Dr. Smith considers her greatest roles to be mother of two, a devoted dog mom, and a loving wife, cherishing the joy and connection her family and friends bring to her life.

She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and holds a Doctor of Social Work from Simmons University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.

Our Grow team speakers

Bre Vergess, VP of Product, Grow Therapy

Bre Vergess

VP of Product
Jake Cooper, CEO, Grow Therapy

Jake Cooper

CEO
Bre Vergess, VP of Provider Experience, Grow Therapy

Roxana Mead

VP of Provider Experience
Olivia Chen,
Senior Director of Product

Olivia Chen


Senior Director of Product
Derek Brandt, Director of Provider Success & Onboarding, Grow Therapy

Derek Brandt

Director of Provider Success & Onboarding
Ruthie Berber, Director of Community & Brand, Grow Therapy

Ruthie Berber

Director of Community & Brand

Our clinical team speakers

Amy Eskelsen, LCSW-S, Grow Therapy

Amy Eskelsen

LCSW-S
Dr. Inderpreet Dhillon, Grow Therapy

Dr. Inderpreet Dhillon

Ava Riedesel, LCSW-S, Grow Therapy

Ava Riedesel

LCSW-S
Bayley Taple, PhD, Grow Therapy

Bayley Taple

PhD
Blaire Ehret, PhD, Grow Therapy

Blaire Ehret

PhD
Rebecca Surges, PMHNP, Grow Therapy

Rebecca Sturges

PMHNP