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Dr. Tim Davis is the Chair of the Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University. Dr. Davis attended FHSU as a first generation college student, and received a BA in Sociology, emphasizing in criminal justice, and a minor in political science. He received a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from The University of Kansas with a concentration in clinical social work. He earned a Ph.D. in psychology from Northcentral University with an emphasis in health psychology-behavioral medicine. He is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in the State of Kansas. Dr. Davis has an extensive practice history in mental health, and continues to be active in clinical practice at HaysMed, where he specializes in bio-psycho-social assessment, individual and family psychotherapy, and consultation to the medical staff as an expert in behavioral health. Dr. Davis is very involved in developing and enhancing the practice of social work. In this capacity, he has served on multiple state level boards and advisory councils. He joined the Preferra’s Risk Management Education Program on 2025.

Emily is a board-certified behavior analyst with over 20 years of school social work experience, assessing, modeling, and coaching intensive intervention plans for students with behavior and developmental disabilities. Emily works in private practice with educators and parents who want more tools to address challenging behavior in the classroom, home, or community. Her expertise and interest center around restorative practices, adult resiliency and self-care, parent advocacy and support with challenging behavior, and coaching and mentoring for educators, behavior interventionists, school psychologists, and school social workers. Emily is the Licensed Social Work Consultant and Preferra’s Risk Management Education Program presenter.

Dina Larsen has been a dedicated member of Gallagher Bassett’s GB Healthcare team since 2006, where she currently serves as a Senior Risk Analyst. In her role, she provides a comprehensive range of risk and claim-related services to Preferra Insurance Company RRG, including preparing statistical analyses and reports reflecting claim and risk activity. She also provides claims management guidance and regularly fields calls for Preferra’s helpline. Prior to joining GB, Dina spent 18 years as a senior paralegal for a medical malpractice group of attorneys. She was responsible for preparing and maintaining medical record summaries, reviewing all pleadings filed with courts or hearing processes, confirming legal and document citations, and managing the office docketing system to ensure compliance with calendar deadlines and court rules. Dina also collaborated with co-defense counsel and clients on document preparation, production, and other litigation-related tasks. Dina holds the Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) designation, an exclusive certification offered by the American Hospital Association (AHA) for healthcare risk managers, underscoring her commitment to excellence in the field.