Miosotis Cotto-López is an Organizational Psychologist and Adlerian counselor with a unique professional background that integrates human communication, system development, and social interest. Based in Tampa, Florida, and originally from Puerto Rico, Miosotis combines her counseling and organizational training with her experience as a Sign Language Interpreter, providing her with a profound perspective on inclusion, accessibility, and the art of building bridges across diverse communities.

Currently serving as the Affiliate Liaison for NASAP, she acts as a strategic link between the Board of Directors and affiliate organizations across North America. Her work is dedicated to fostering Gemeinschaftsgefühl (social interest) by strengthening collaborative networks and facilitating the exchange of collective wisdom among Adlerian practitioners.

Miosotis is a passionate advocate for the "Crucial Cs," applying these principles to organizational leadership, positive parenting, and elderly care. In addition to her role as an educator and content creator, she is a writer currently engaged in narrative projects that explore character complexity and the universal human quest for belonging and significance.

Connie is a clinical psychologist. She received her PsyD in clinical psychology from Adler University in 2021, her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Adler University in 2018, and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University in 2016. She has a passion for clinical work and social activism and has rooted her clinical practice within this intersection. Her clinical work focuses on working with people who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and the impact of traumatic experiences through the lens of individual psychology. She is enthusiastic about incorporating a holistic approach into her work, such as integrating a client’s pop culture interests into interventions and clinical practice. Connie first presented at NASAP in 2018 as a student and has been a member ever since. She has presented at multiple conferences and enjoys sharing and disseminating Adlerian theory to others. Connie has also had the opportunity to serve as the chair of the Adlerian Professionals (now Clinical Practice) section of NASAP. When not working, Connie enjoys reading novels and comic books, listening to music, baking new recipes, and being with her family and friends. She hopes to empower, encourage, and elevate members of the NASAP community and beyond to move toward a more socially interested and just world through her work with NASAP.

Jeffrey W. Gross is a Psy.D. student in Clinical Psychology at the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, where he also earned his M.S. in Clinical Psychology. His clinical interests include substance use and recovery, trauma, attachment, personality, and relational functioning. His work is informed by Adlerian psychology and an integrative, psychodynamic approach emphasizing belonging, purpose, encouragement, and social interest.

Jeffrey is President and Lead Counseling Pastor of Restoring Hope Ministries, where he supports the development of accessible counseling, recovery, neurofeedback, and workforce-training programs for underserved communities. A U.S. Army veteran and Substance Abuse Counselor–In Training, he is especially committed to connecting clinical practice, education, faith, and community service.

Jeffrey is grateful for the opportunity to serve as Student Liaison on the NASAP Board of Directors. He is passionate about sharing Adlerian ideas and connecting students across disciplines and training programs. In this role, he hopes to create opportunities for students to workshop emerging ideas, learn collaboratively, and build an encouraging professional community grounded in curiosity, belonging, and social interest.

Susan Belangee graduated from Georgia State University with her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2003. In addition to serving as Executive Director of NASAP, she specializes in the BASIS-A Inventory and recently started a consultation business focused on training others to use the BASIS-A and improving engagement and productivity in businesses and organizations. She also does clinical supervision for those pursuing licensure in the clinical mental health field. Susan teaches online courses as an adjunct faculty member for Drake University, and she contributes to research and scholarly writing projects with colleagues. She has taught courses for ICASSI, the annual summer institute dedicated to training in Adlerian psychology. Susan has held several positions over the years within NASAP, including Treasurer and President; her term as Past-President ended in June 2022. In her spare time, she loves to watch soccer games, to read for pleasure, and to spend time at the beach.