The People Behind CTSE
CTSE brings together experienced clinicians, educators, facilitators, nonprofit leaders, and professionals. Our team includes nationally recognized experts in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma-informed care alongside leaders with extensive experience in training, community engagement, and organizational development.
Together, they guide our programs, strengthen our curriculum, and help translate research into practical tools people can use in everyday life and work.
CTSE Staff
Ryan Oelrich CPSS
ED | President | Facilitator
Cynthia Kaplan, PhD
Founder | Facilitator
Luciana “Luci” Payne, PhD
Founder | Vice Chair | Facilitator
Jacob Beye
Marketing & Comms
Board of Directors
Cynthia Kaplan, PhD
Founder | Facilitator
David Levitt
Board Chair · Treasurer
Ginny Fisher, MSW/LSWAA
Board Member
Kim Forsythe, LICSW
Board Member
Luciana “Luci” Payne, PhD
Founder | Vice Chair | Facilitator
Ryan Oelrich CPSS
ED | President | Facilitator
Michael P. Krupa, Ed.D.
Board Member
Founders
Allan E. Fruzzetti, PhD
Founder
Cynthia Kaplan, PhD
Founder | Facilitator
Luciana “Luci” Payne, PhD
Founder | Vice Chair | Facilitator