CEO of Inclusive Minds Consultants
Carolyn Coker Ross, MD
Dr. Carolyn Ross is a specialist in addiction medicine, eating disorders, and trauma and is a consultant dedicated to helping healthcare, eating disorder and addiction treatment centers expand into new markets, enhance patient care, and recruit exceptional talent. She is increasingly sought after for keynote presentations at major conferences. Her speaking engagements resonate with leaders from addiction treatment, eating disorder, and mental health centers across the globe. Dr. Ross covers crucial topics such as acceptance and belonging, intergenerational trauma, substance use disorders, weight stigma, and racial trauma. Her philosophy is rooted in fostering inclusive environments where every individual feels seen and valued. Through her talks and in her consulting work, her aim is to empower industry professionals with actionable insights and transformative strategies that address these issues with compassion and understanding, ultimately contributing to more equitable and effective care for their clients and a more creative and productive work environment for their staff.
Dr. Ross presented a TEDxPleasantGrove talk on “The Gifts of Intergenerational Trauma” in 2020. She is a co-editor of the book: “Antiblackness, White Fragility, and Authentic Allyship in Psychology” due out in summer, 2023. She is a co-founder of Inclusive Minds Consultants that helps addiction treatment center executives implement targeted workplace strategies that increase staff retention, enhance patient census numbers, and build sustainable organizational cultures where everyone contributes to business growth.
Workshop Session 3A: From Numbers to Impact: Driving Revenue Through Comprehensive Community Care
Monday, May 19, 2025
3:45pm – 4:45pm