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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 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.

Becky Fast, MPA, LSCSW brings more than 30 years of experience in direct practice, public policy, education, and leadership in the social work profession. She earned her clinical social work license while providing hospice care, delivering mental health counseling and support to patients and their families during some of life's most challenging moments. Becky earned both a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas. She then joined the University of Kansas as a public policy analyst, where she evaluated and improved services for older adults and people with disabilities across Kansas. Most recently, Becky served as Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Kansas Chapter from 2017 to 2025, where she led successful advocacy efforts. She joined Preferra's Risk Management Education Program in 2026.