What is the Youth Mental Health Summit?

Katie is driven by a profound belief in the inherent worth and potential of every individual. With a master’s degree in Social Work from Utah State University, she specializes in helping individuals cultivate a strong sense of self-esteem and self-worth. As a mental health therapist at Paz, Katie is passionate about guiding her clients on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

She has experience in areas such as substance abuse recovery, domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, faith-building, and restructuring. Katie recognizes the pivotal role that self-esteem plays in navigating life’s challenges. She believes that by fostering a positive self-image and instilling a sense of worthiness, individuals can build resilience and thrive in the face of adversity.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Katie finds joy in spending time with her husband and three boys, owning The Flower Shoppe, indulging in her love for travel, delicious food, and the escape of a good book.

Retired from Utah State University Public Safety after a distinguished 33-year career. Certified as a Licensed Brain Health Trainer, Neuroencoding Licensed Specialist, Ketone Therapeutic Optimization Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness Instructor, and Nutritionist.

Organizer of the Thrive Tribe, an encouragement group dedicated to uplifting individuals by creating a nurturing space for connection, growth, and self-care. Passionate about helping people become better versions of themselves. Currently pursuing the Elite Brain Health Trainer certification with Amen University, with the goal of working with first responders to improve their brain health.

Rebecca Martinez is a Certified Social Worker. She currently works as a high school social worker as well as doing individual therapy in a private clinic. Prior to getting her MSW, she worked as a medical and crisis social worker for 19 years in both Utah and Arizona. She was recruited to a start-up company where she helped grow the company and obtain multiple contracts with Arizona Medicaid providers. She loves policy and research. She has a straightforward approach to assisting others. She believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the information they have and in the situation they are in, and understands that life can just feel really difficult and hopeless at times. She believes that education, both formal and informal, unlocks the door to improvement and change. She is thrilled to be able to work with Paz Wellness to provide education and support to our community. Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She is determined to find a way to enjoy the long Cache Valley winters. If you know any secrets, let her in on them.

Katie Young is a passionate advocate for mental wellness, dedicated to helping others navigate the complexities of the ups and downs of the human experience. With a deep interest in understanding the brain and its intricate processes, Katie believes in the power of new perspectives and fresh approaches to life’s challenges.

Her work emphasizes thinking outside the box, encouraging individuals to break free from traditional paradigms and design lives they truly love. She strives to help empower others to make intentional decisions that foster personal growth and mental clarity. At the Youth Mental Health Conference, she will inspire participants to embrace innovative strategies for living with purpose and resilience.

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Ryan Stolworthy, MD, has been an emergency physician for over 20 years. He is a graduate of Utah State University Liberal Arts and Sciences program, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Loma Linda (CA) Health Sciences emergency medicine residency.

He has served on the Intermountain’s Sports Medicine team for local Cache Valley high schools and Utah State University. He loves working with youth in many capacities including coaching. He has seen a dramatic increase in anxiety and depression and wants to ameliorate this. He is married to his best friend, the former Jennifer Davis, and together they have six daughters.

Whitney Petterborg is a dedicated registered dietitian with over five years experience in nutrition and fitness coaching and clinical outpatient nutrition counseling. Whitney graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences and a Masters in Dietetic Administration from Utah State University.

She’s passionate about helping people move beyond restrictive diets to a more positive and peaceful relationship with food, empowering them to nourish their bodies and live their lives to the fullest. When she’s not discussing nutrition and food, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three little girls, weightlifting, traveling, being outdoors, playing board games or doing puzzles.