Michael Rollock, Ph.D

Director of Behavioral Health, MCG Wellstar Pain Management Clinic | Clinical Psychologist | Associate Professor | Committed to enhancing human flourishing through evidence-based and innovative strategies.

Keynote Speaker

Brianna Brooks, LPC, M.S., PsyD Candidate

Isis Bey, LCSW, CCTP II, TTS

Marcia Blane, LPC

Tiffany G. Townsend, PhD

Imani Brown

CEO, MS, LCMHC, EMDR-T

Dr. Michael Rollock is a licensed clinical psychologist, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Health Behavior, and Director of Behavioral Health Services at the Pain Management Clinic, Wellstar MCG Health at Augusta University. For more than two decades, he has pursued a single, profound question: How do people flourish while living with persistent suffering—whether physical, psychological, or systemic?

Dr. Rollock began his career at the founding edge of positive psychology, working full-time with Martin Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania (2001–2003) after earning his B.S. in Psychology, cum laude, from Drexel University. The experience and aftermath of 9/11 shaped a core conviction: if we know what helps people thrive and communities flourish, we must apply those insights where suffering is greatest.

He went on to earn his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston, whose program is explicitly grounded in a scientist–practitioner–activist model integrating research excellence with social justice advocacy—a foundation that continues to shape all his work. His dissertation demonstrated that resilience and well-being are not only individual but relational; enhanced in couples and families who work together for the benefit of others. After a doctoral internship at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology (Boston University School of Medicine) and a health-psychology postdoctoral fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia (2010–2012), Dr. Rollock and his family made Augusta their home.

As clinical faculty at MCG, he recognized a pattern across contexts: whether working with clinicians facing burnout as Well-being Officer, developing recovery-oriented programming as an attending psychologist at East Central Regional Hospital, or treating patients with chronic medical conditions, the presenting problem was often intensified when three factors remained unaddressed persistent stress, mental health stigma, and social disconnection.

His work challenges linear, “find-it-and-fix-it” models and advances an evidence-based alternative: helping people live with greater purpose, connection, and authentic joy in the face of life’s challenges, rather than treating pain of any kind as something merely to be erased or avoided.

Dr. Rollock has authored multiple peer-reviewed papers and presented widely on health psychology, clinician well-being, and positive psychology in medical contexts. A TEDx Augusta speaker on “Prescribing Purpose” and four-time recipient of MCG’s Exemplary Teaching Award, he is known for translating rigorous science into practical, culturally responsive strategies that clinicians, organizations, and communities can apply immediately.

Brianna Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Psychology doctoral candidate, and founder of Breathe. Rest. Breakthrough (B.R.B.)—a trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health practice serving children, families, and young adults. She has extensive experience in school settings, mental health hospitals, private practice, and the emergency department of a children’s hospital, where she has provided both short-term stabilization and long-term care.

Brianna is skilled in conducting psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders in children, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and learning differences. She also has a strong background in crisis intervention and suicide prevention with both adolescents and adults.

Her work centers on the intersection of race, trauma, and misdiagnosis in Black youth. Brianna has presented across Georgia, including at Trauma-Informed in the Cities, YMCA Lake Burton, and the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative. Her session “Real Talk: Boys to Men” at the Fulton County “Empowering Young Men to Excel” Youth Conference addressed emotional intelligence and stigma in Black adolescent males. She also presented original research on Depression in children with Dyslexia, ADHD, and high-functioning Autism at the Brenau University Research Symposium.

Brianna is known for blending clinical expertise with culturally grounded insight to advocate for systems-level change and healing-centered care in underserved communities.

Momma Bey is the founder and owner of IAB Consulting LLC, Harmony Health Therapeutic Services, and an Adjunct Professor with multiple Universities. Ms. Bey, a licensed mental health therapist, is also an NC Supervisor for Clinical Social Workers. She is currently a PhD Student in Public Health with a focus on behavioral health. Momma Bey is working on developing research models to test the healing model she designed. She is a national trainer and consultant.

Ms. Bey completed her Graduate education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has over 28 years of experience working with children and families, and training. She is Nationally Certified as an Advanced Level Complex Trauma Clinician, Gang Specialist, Triple P Parent Provider, and TF-CBT National Trainer/Supervisor/Consultant. She is a Tobacco Treatment Specialist [TTS].

Her training/consulting/practice experience includes [not limiting to]  Trauma [inc Racial, Transgenerational], Advocacy, African Centered Approaches, Community Organizing and Activism, Ethics, Holistic Healing Practices, Somatic Experiencing, Energy Healing, Implicit Bias, Systematic Disparities, Anti-Racism, Group Therapy, Child Welfare, Parent Education, Criminal Justice, Gang Intervention, Human Trafficking, Domestic and Teen Dating Violence.

Momma Bey is also an Energy Healer. She has over 25 years of experience in African traditional healing modalities. Momma Bey has experience in program development, including behavioral health, mental health private practice, healing circles, wellness events, policies and procedures, organizational change, and human resource development.

Marcia Blane is a Licensed Professional Counselor who completed her BS in Psychology in Human Services in 2011, obtained her Masters of Mental Health Counseling in 2015, and became a Certified Life Coach in 2016. Marcia spent years delivering empowering messages to women throughout multiple empowerment venues. Marcia is a natural trainer and developed the skills of delivery through training others for the federal government. You will often hear her say, “delivery is everything.” Marcia is an author who has penned, Warfare: Breaking the Bonds of Codependency (2001), Peculiar One Guided Journal (2020), Making Progress in the Process to Fulfill Your Purpose (2022), and multiple titles being worked on. As a professional, Marcia can be found guiding individuals with the knowledge and wisdom that she has gained. Her profound professional statement is “it’s just knowledge, pass it on.”

As a gifted motivator, Marcia utilizes her innate ability to enthusiastically encourage others to walk a path of remarkable self-discovery. While on their journey, individuals will learn how to unlock their authentic existence and unleash the essential greatness that lies within them. Marcia masterfully implants valuable pearls of practical wisdom and nuggets of hope that will support individuals to realistically achieve their dreams while living a life of intended purpose.

 Marcia, the therapist, frequently compares therapy to that of an onion. Most people naturally dislike cutting into onions because of the profound discomfort that it undoubtedly causes. Most often individuals will inadvertently overlook the sweetness found in the middle layers of an onion, eagerly waiting to be released through tears. She carefully designs treatment plans ostensibly based on the unique and specific needs of each client. All services are carefully woven to ensure a customized level of managed care because it is not likely that everyone will undergo the same life experiences. This is what Marcia calls the "Peculiar Place" and clients are drawn to this peculiar nature and finds solace and healing in her care.

 Marcia, The Life Coach, is a natural athlete from the track field and leaving competitors behind, to volleyball courts, jumping high to achieve goals and basketball with a defensive stance that stops her enemies. She will coach you with the same veracity. She will challenge you, encourage you, and motivate you to be your absolute best.

Tiffany G. Townsend, PhD, is the President| Owner of CORE Perspectives, LLC, a consulting firm that partners with organizations to drive transformative organizational change by fostering cultures of innovation and inclusion. Most recently, she served as the VP of Organizational Culture| Chief Diversity Officer for Purdue University Global. Her career spans over two decades and includes leadership positions in various educational and non-profit settings. Prior to joining Purdue Global, Dr. Townsend served as the Chief Diversity Officer for Augusta University. She also held faculty appointments at Penn State University and Georgetown University Medical Center and served as Senior Director of the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs (OEMA) for the American Psychological Association (APA). As a clinician and scholar, Dr. Townsend has dedicated several decades to advancing equity in medical, educational and professional environments. Her research and practice have focused on creating inclusive learning spaces and workplaces that enhance wellbeing, foster belonging and enable all individuals to thrive. Her work has been widely recognized through federal, local, and national foundation funding, with publications appearing in numerous scientific journals, books, and major media outlets. Her forthcoming book, Weathering the Storm: Navigating the Most Recent Anti-Social Justice Wave (May 2026), addresses contemporary challenges in equity work and provides a guide for members of minoritized communities and their allies to build resilience in the face of opposition to social justice. Dr. Townsend served as the President of the Georgia Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (GADOHE) and a fellow of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College, and her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University.

Imani Brown, LCMHC is a licensed therapist, educator, and content creator based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Known for blending therapeutic knowledge with cultural authenticity and outreach, Imani has created a widely followed online platform dedicated to accessible, stigma-free mental health education in Black communities. Through both clinical work and community engagement, she helps clients reconnect with the ancestral and modern tools they need to heal.