Mary Fortson-Harwell

Mary Fortson-Harwell is a seasoned professional in behavioral health and clinical social work, currently serving as a Sr. Clinical Interviewer at Deliberate AI since January 2022, where efforts focus on data-driven diagnostics and monitoring for mental healthcare. With extensive experience in the Army National Guard as a Behavioral Health Officer since September 2014, Mary offers counseling and crisis intervention to support military personnel. Previous roles include therapist in private practice, clinical assistant professor at UCCS, and licensed clinical social worker at Children's Hospital Colorado. Additionally, Mary has a background as a Master Trainer at the UCLA Nathanson Family Resilience Center, and has held various positions at Emory Healthcare and Jewish Family & Career Services in Atlanta, contributing to community education and mental health support. Mary holds a PhD in International Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia.