2027 Continuing Education Presenters

Lessep Duncan, PhD, LCSW

Lessep Duncan

Lessep Duncan completed his PhD in the School of Social at Barry University where he focused on the experience of caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias.

He is currently employed by Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division where he administers the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative program. This program provides services for caregivers of those caring for family members with ADRD including Case management, Respite Care and Caregiver Support Groups for Broward county residents.

He can be contacted at duncanl2002@yahoo.com

Debra, Minsky-Kelly, MSW, LCSW (she/her)

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Debbie Minsky-Kelly, LCSW, is Field Director and Assistant Professor at the Carthage College School of Social Work. Debbie’s 25+ year career as a social worker includes leadership in mental health treatment with children, teens and families, most recently as a director with Rogers Behavioral Health. Debbie’s background includes work in child welfare, domestic violence, homeless healthcare, private practice and childhood trauma. Debbie has published research in areas including the healthcare system’s response to domestic violence and ethics related to mental health service delivery models. Debbie teaches social work practice classes and on the subjects of psychological trauma and human resilience. She was selected as Distinguished Teacher of the Year at Carthage College in 2021. Debbie has presented for WI NASW for several years, at national and international conferences, and for many nonprofit agencies and schools on subjects related to social work ethics and trauma-informed approaches to service delivery.

Greg Scheetz (he/him), LCSW

Greg Scheetz

Greg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience working at various levels of care in the mental health field. Greg currently works as an outpatient psychotherapist in Milwaukee, WI and primarily serves the LGBTQ+ community. As a queer-identified clinician, Greg is passionate about providing knowledgeable and inclusive care to the LGBTQ+ community while also working to reduce barriers and increase meaningful, collaborative engagement in therapy for these community members. Greg is a co-chair of the Pride Network Committee within the NASW Wisconsin Chapter, which is focused on supporting and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community within social work practices.

Brenda J. Stueber, MSS

Brenda Stueber

Brenda Stueber has dedicated more than thirty years to the field of social work—both as a practitioner and an educator. Her practice experience began serving as a county social worker specializing in juvenile services, as well as a school social worker across all educational levels. In higher education for more than twenty years, Brenda currently serves full time as the Social Work Program Director at Marian University of Fond du Lac.

Her passion for the profession has evolved into a mission to strengthen and sustain those who dedicate their lives to helping others. Having a masters in school social work and holding a certificate in industrial psychology, Brenda has become increasingly focused on addressing the challenges of burnout, resilience, and emotional well-being among helping professionals.

Brenda’s scholarship and training emphasize generational intelligence and generational empathy—an approach that deepens understanding of how lived experiences, historical context, and age-based worldviews shape behavior, communication, and needs. She integrates these concepts to help professionals build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues across generational lines.

Throughout her career, she has explored and conducted research on topics such as poverty, leadership, and resiliency in the helping professions. Brenda’s work reflects her belief that fostering compassion, purpose, and resilience is essential not only for those we serve—but also for those who serve others.

Gigi Tsontos, LCSW, MPA, PCC

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Gigi Tsontos, LCSW, LSCSW, MPA, PCC, is a nonprofit executive, clinical social worker, consultant, and leadership coach with extensive experience in mental health, social services, organizational development, and nonprofit leadership. A former Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali, West Africa, Gigi holds a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and studied Social Welfare Policy at the University of Kansas.

Throughout her career, Gigi has worked across social services, mental health, homelessness, victims’ rights, and nonprofit management. She is passionate about strengthening organizations and the people who lead them through strategic planning, change management, leadership development, and a focus on workplace wellbeing.

Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW

Jeanne Wagner

Jeanne Wagner joined the staff at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare in May 2005 as the Director of Social Work Field Education Programs. She received her MSW from Jane Addams College of Social Work, Chicago, IL and her BSW from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Professor with extensive clinical, management, administrative, and educational experience. She has worked in a variety of social service settings prior to her appointment with UWM, which include child welfare, adoption (domestic and international), mental health, intellectual disabilities, geriatrics, and private practice. She currently teaches courses in social work, develops and presents continuing education programs covering social work ethics and boundaries, leadership and supervision, case management, documentation, confidentiality, adoption competency, safety in the field, etc. She is a Trainer for the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) curriculum through the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) and UWM’s Co-Director for TAC. She has served in the role of Ombuds for UWM since 2007 and has 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance.

Toscha J Wilkins, MSW, LCSW-A

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toscha Wilkins, LCSWA, is a dynamic speaker and clinician with over 20 years of experience across micro, mezzo, and macro social work practice. She currently serves as a Primary Therapist at The Blanchard Institute and is known for delivering engaging, practice-focused training on trauma, resilience, and practitioner sustainability. Toscha has presented at state and national conferences, including NASW North Carolina, Wisconsin, and the 2026 NASW Ocean City, Maryland Conference. She holds a BSW from Wichita State University and an MSW from Indiana University and is passionate about equipping professionals with practical tools that inspire lasting impact.

Sheng Lee Yang, MSW, LCSW, PMH C (she/her)

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Sheng is a first generation immigrant who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee at a young age and has remained in Wisconsin since. Today, she is a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker, President and Executive Director for Us 2 Behavioral Health Care. Additionally, she teaches graduate-level courses in Clinical Mental Health and Diversity & Inclusion, and more importantly, is a proud mother of two young girls. Her professional experiences include direct care and leadership positions in public, private, government and nonprofit institutions. Her personal and professional experiences helped cultivate a vision to integrate social justice and cultural humility into mental health. On September 3rd, 2019, Sheng led the opening of Us 2 Behavioral Health Care to increase access to health care in the community with a vision that everyone can be healthier together.