Education Summit Speakers

Cheryl King, PhD

Professor Emerita, University of Michigan

Dr. King is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Program at the University of Michigan. A clinical psychologist, educator and research mentor, Dr. King has served as Director of Psychology Training and Chief Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry, where she has twice received a Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. King develops culturally tailored, evidence-based strategies for suicide risk screening, assessment, and intervention. She is a recent member of the National Advisory Mental Health Council.