About the Speaker
Erin Janovec
MEd
Erin Janovec, LPC, is an Emergency Services Supervisor in community mental health, where she oversees crisis response and suicide prevention services in rural Appalachia. She has more than five years of experience in crisis intervention and several years in crisis leadership, with expertise in evidence-based suicide assessment, safety planning, crisis systems, and program development. Erin is a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Lindsey Wilson University, where her research focuses on underserved populations, trauma, and counselor education. She is passionate about translating research into practical strategies that strengthen clinical practice, improve systems of care, and enhance outcomes for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
