Dr. Forbes is a nationally recognized expert in the care and improved outcomes of infants and families affected by maternal substance use disorder, opioid use in pregnancy and infant withdrawal. Dr. Forbes founded NASCEND as a way to share her experience with other health care providers across the country. She provides NASCEND’s vision, direction and product strategy and advances all training and education initiatives. As a practicing neonatologist, Dr. Forbes provides direct care for substance exposed infants in the hospital and provides opioid-assisted treatment (OAT), counseling and education for pregnant and parenting women. She is also the principal investigator for several ongoing research projects.

Bill provides strategic and technical guidance to develop and impact talent through learning and performance solutions. He is currently supporting NASCEND’s initiatives centered on learning technology ranging from LMS implementation, clinical performance support systems and curriculum development.

Beth is an experienced senior executive and certified project management professional with strong operational and P&L expertise. She is the principal of Dlutowski Project Partners and is currently providing operations and strategic planning guidance to NASCEND.