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Donald Abrams: Donald A. Abrams, PA is a 1977 graduate of the Albany Medical College Physician Assistant program, specializing in and actively practicing orthopedic surgery for more than 15 years. Overseeing several exceptionally successful start-ups, Mr. Abrams has established himself as a leader in cost containment strategies for the workers’ compensation professional. Now celebrating his tenth year with Clinical Compensation Consultants, Mr. Abrams has participated and spoken at hundreds of local, regional, and national educational conferences on a multipole of topics germane to the work comp professional. Additionally, Mr. Abrams has presented several webinar-based lectures endorsed for continuing education credits by the Texas Department of Insurance. Described as an excellent and passionate speaker, Mr. Abrams continues to strive to deliver a level of expertise that best serves all participants in the workers’ compensation system.

Courses Taught

April 2024: Orthopedic Roadshow – Part 1 (Extremities) and Part 2 (Spine)

Debra Livingston: Debra Livingston started ReEmployAbility almost 20 years ago after a career in various executive roles in the workers’ compensation industry. Today, the Transition2Work program has helped thousands of injured workers, individuals who are typically concerned and uncertain about their lives after having experienced an injury. Through ReEmployAbility, she works with clients to advocate for their employees and to encourage a more empathetic and supportive approach during the return-to-work process. By joining business and community, ReEmployAbility has provided volunteers to thousands of nonprofit organizations across the US who have contributed over 14.7 million hours of community service! Debra is a member of Chief Leadership Group, a private network for women in executive leadership, and serves on several boards. She is a member of the WorkCompCentral Education Advisory Board, on the advisory board for South State Bank, and on the executive board of The Spring of Tampa Bay. Debra is also active in her local church, Nativity Catholic Church, and supports HOPE (Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality), and The Heroes Journey Foundation.

Courses Taught

May 2024: Factors Influencing Return to Work and Overcoming Return to Work Challenges

Vickie Kennedy: Vickie Kennedy joined Linea Solutions in April 2022 as their VP for Workers’ Compensation after retiring from more than 50 years with Washington’s system including 9 years as the Assistant Director for Insurance Services with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). Formerly, she was L&I’s Chief Policy Advisor, working closely with external stakeholders and legislators on approaches to improve Washington’s system for its workers and employers. She is a past member of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC), a current member of their Associate Member Council and currently chairs the IAIABC's Work Disability Prevention and Return to Work Committee.

Courses Taught

June 2024: The Importance of Work Disability Prevention and the Worker-Centric Model

Judge David Langham: David W. Langham is Florida Deputy Chief Judge of Compensation Claims, a position he has held since 2006. His legal experience includes workers compensation, employment litigation, and medical malpractice. He has delivered in excess of 1,500 professional lectures, published over 40 articles in professional publications and has published over 1,500 blog posts regarding the law, technology, and professionalism. He has been an adjunct instructor at University of North Florida, Pensacola State College, University of West Florida (a combination in excess of 55 semester classes taught), and has guest lectured at Barry University School of Law and Florida State University School of Law. David is a student, a teacher, a critic, a coach, and a leader. He lives in Pensacola, Florida with his wife Pamela Langham, Esq. 

Courses Taught

August 2024: Proving Causation

Heather Schwartz Sanderson: Heather Schwartz Sanderson is a nationally recognized legal expert in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Compliance. With over 15 years of experience, she provides cutting-edge legal expertise, practical analysis, and expert technical guidance to the Property & Casualty Insurance market and legal communities. In 2021, Heather founded Sanderson Firm PLLC, committed to MSP compliance solutions and service excellence. Previously, she served as Chief Legal Officer for Franco Signor and contributed to MSP legislative reform in Washington D.C. 

Courses Taught

September 2024: Medicare Secondary Payer Accreditation (MSPA)

Rosemary McKenzie-Ferguson: Founder, Craig's Table, Australia.  became an injured worker and realised that the system was not user friendly towards people who could not understand or were not brave enough to ask questions. I started to advocate for other injured workers and started to learn the processes used by workers compensation system. I realised that the best way forward was to listen to the way everyone spoke in order to understand so that I could help others. I founded Craig's Table in Australia to help injured workers where I work with various industry providers to help them understand the barriers in reality. Personal life: Mum of 5, Granma of 11, great Granma of 1.

Courses Taught

December 2024: Voices of the Worker

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