Dr. Joanne Forbes is an author, educator, administrator, and peer supporter who consults nationally on system transformation and peer support service delivery, implementation, training, and supervision. Her published research on the supervision of peer specialists is a seminal work in the field and her first book, “Madness: Heroes Returning from the Front Lines,” is an in-depth account of the rise of Baltic Street Wellness Solutions, Inc., one of the largest peer-run agencies in the U.S. Widely recognized as a visionary and advocate for those facing mental health challenges, she shares her years of wisdom through the PeerTAC Supervision Guide, Academy of Peer Services Specialization Track on Supervision, and and co-editor of the book, “What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists & Supervisors.”