LuAnn Conforti-Brown, PhD is the Director of International Studies for the Assisi Institute. She is a certified Archetypal Pattern Analyst and holds a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University and a PhD in Existential-Humanistic Psychology from Saybrook University. Dr. Conforti-Brown spent 17 years as Assistant Professor of Clinical Instruction at the University of South Florida, School of Social Work. During her tenure with the University, Dr. Conforti-Brown received the Social Work Educator of the Year award from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for outstanding teaching and mentorship. Her publications include journal articles and book chapters addressing integrative trauma treatment for military and Veteran populations. She is currently in private practice in the Tampa area of Florida.