Dr. Jen Brand obtained PHD from The Ohio State University. She also as dual degrees in Social Work and Sociology. Areas of research or clinical special interest: suicidology and social justice. Award most proud of is the Elected Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice in Social Work in recognition of lifelong contributions to health care services. She currently works for the American Veterinary Medical Assocation and lives with her favorite pets. all te cats I have ever had are my favorites. Mu current “favorites” are Squatch, Sammich and Fozzi.