Janae Arianna Schallert, LCSW, is a distinguished mental health professional with extensive experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and child and family wellbeing. Holding a Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Child and Family Wellbeing from California State University, Long Beach, she has spearheaded the creation and implementation of a human trafficking curriculum for Long Beach Public Schools. Janae has led critical mental health initiatives with the Elk Grove Police Department, including serving as a lead clinician on the Crisis Intervention Response Team and participating as an FBI-trained Hostage Negotiator. Her expertise extends to developing and managing crisis intervention teams, providing peer support to law enforcement, and reducing hospitalizations and incarcerations through effective follow-up support. Janae's notable achievements include conducting forensic interviews for children affected by sexual exploitation, managing CSEC programs, and delivering extensive training on child abuse and sex trafficking. She excels in creating scalable models for crisis intervention, trauma-informed practices, and comprehensive support systems for at-risk populations. Janae is highly skilled in training others in these areas, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to implement effective mental health interventions and support services.