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God as we understand Him - Advisory Board
Ernest Kurtz, Ph.D.
Dr. Kurtz authored Not-God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous, which is arguably the most complete and authoritative text on the topic.
Gabriel Giralt, M.F.A.
Mr. Giralt is a professor of film & video production at the University of Akron’s School of Communication. His films and video works have been screened at numerous national and international film festivals.
Robert Liebelt, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Liebelt is Medical Director Emeritus of Ignatia Hall Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, OH, Chief of Addiction Medicine at the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADM Board) of Summit County, and Dean Emeritus of Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM).
Victoria Sanelli, M.D.
Dr. Sanelli is Director of Ignatia Hall at St. Thomas Hospital. She is also a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NEOUCOM, and a psychiatric consultant at both the Interval Brotherhood Home and the Ohio Department of Youth Services/Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. Mel B. Mr. B. is co-author of the authoritative history book, entitled 'Pass It On': Bill Wilson and the A.A. Message. He is also author of New Wine: The Spiritual Roots of the Twelve Step Miracle and many other books and articles, which can be found at walkindryplaces.com.
Dave Lieberth
Mr. Lieberth is currently Deputy Mayor of Administration and Chief of Staff for Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic. Formerly a broadcaster and journalist, Mr. Lieberth has won prestigious national awards and served on the national board of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Patrick White, MA, CCDC-I
Mr. White is a social researcher at the University of Akron’s Institute for Health & Social Policy.
Don Davies
Mr. Davies is the Executive Director of the ADM Board of Summit County.
Harmon Velie
Mr. Velie is the Chairman of the ADM Board of Summit County.
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