Leadership

Katy Dondanville, PsyD, ABPP

Program Director

Dr. Katy Dondanville, PsyD, ABPP, is a psychologist dedicated to enhancing mental health care accessibility and quality. As an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, she collaborates with researchers, clinicians, and systems to achieve this goal. Leading the STRONG STAR Training Initiative, Dr. Dondanville has trained over 3000 clinicians globally, reaching 10,000 individuals with evidence-based treatments for PTSD, suicide, and related areas. Additionally, she serves as Chief Scientific Advisor for Face the Fight, guiding the initiative to reduce veteran suicide rates. With expertise in PTSD treatments and a commitment to research-driven solutions, she strives to improve therapy access and effectiveness for all. Beyond her leadership roles, Dr. Dondanville mentors junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows, sharing her knowledge and experience to foster the next generation of mental health professionals. She has contributed significantly to the field with over 100 scientific papers and over 150 presentations at research conferences, emphasizing her dedication to advancing mental health care through research, training, and advocacy.

Brooke Fina, LCSW, BCD

Director of Behavioral Health Training Initiatives

Brooke A. Fina, LCSW, BCD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT Health San Antonio and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As the Director of Behavioral Health Training Initiatives for the STRONG STAR Training Initiative, she leads the implementation of grant funded clinical training programs for PTSD and suicide prevention. Passionate about expanding access to effective care, Brooke provides training and consultation for these treatments. She has collaborated with hundreds of mental health providers, community organizations, and managed care entities to successfully implement PTSD treatment programs. In her role as Technical Assistance Team Manager for Face the Fight, she works with organizations to scale veteran-focused suicide prevention efforts and increase access to evidence-based strategies. Brooke is dedicated to transforming clinical practices and improving care for those in need.

Brittany Hall-Clark, PhD

Director of Inclusive Behavioral Health Advancement

Dr. Brittany N. Hall-Clark is an Associate Professor within the Division of Behavioral Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She also serves as the Director of Inclusive Behavioral Health Advancement for the STRONG STAR Training Initiative (SSTI). She is a consultant for SSTI as well as the National Center for PTSD Consultation Program. In addition to facilitating groups that focus on the implementation of evidence-based treatments for PTSD, her clinical specialties include trauma, nightmares, insomnia, sleep and anxiety. For 8 years, she worked at the Ft. Hood (now Ft. Cavazos) site of STRONG STAR—a multidisciplinary PTSD research consortium—as a cognitive-behavioral research therapist for several randomized clinical trials focused on PTSD and related conditions in active duty military personnel and Veterans. She has been certified as a Master Prolonged Exposure clinician and Quality-Rated Cognitive Processing Therapy provider. She has also been trained in CBT for Insomnia and Nightmares as well as Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD. Dr. Hall-Clark also practices privately at InSight Psychology and Behavioral Health Services in Pflugerville, TX.

Stefanie T. LoSavio, PhD, ABPP

Director of Research and Innovation

Stefanie T. LoSavio, PhD, ABPP, is a psychologist working to ensure individuals affected by trauma have access to treatments that work. Dr. LoSavio is an expert in effective PTSD treatments, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), and written exposure therapy (WET). As a CPT and WET trainer, she helps mental health providers build mastery in these proven interventions so that more patients can process their traumatic experiences and experience recovery. Dr. LoSavio is also the co-author of CPT self-help book, Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery. Finally, Dr. LoSavio is a research investigator who studies adaptations to treatments and training to increase the quality, efficiency, and reach of PTSD care.

David Rozek, PhD, ABPP

Director of Strategy and Evaluation

David Rozek, PhD, ABPP, is an Associate Professor and at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the Senior Scientific Advisor for Face the Fight, and the Director of Strategy and Evaluation at the STRONG STAR Training Initiative. He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame and completed his residency at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Prior to joining the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Rozek held positions at the University of Central Florida as the Director of the National Center of Excellence for First Responder Behavioral Health at UCF RESTORES and at the University of Utah in the Department of Psychiatry with a secondary appointment as the Director of Training at the National Center for Veterans Studies. Dr. Rozek’s research and clinical expertise are in cognitive and behavioral therapies for suicide, PTSD, and depression. He is a CPT consultant and CRP and BCBT trainer.