Dr. Melissa Hoffmann. Dr. Hoffman is a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and families. Dr Hoffmann earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Northern Illinois University in 1998. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her professional interests include child and family therapy, the foster care system, and sexual abuse issues.
Growing Up was created by a group of doctors and professionals who are passionate about assisting communities with today's health and behavior challenges. Working from grants made possible by the Assisi Foundation of Memphis and other non-profits, Growing Up's members include:

Jerry Heston, M.D. A graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, Dr. Heston attended the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. He completed residencies in pediatrics, general psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). He was on the faculty at UTHSC for many years before establishing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Associates (CAPA) as a private practice office. Dr. Heston and his colleagues are responsible for the content of the resources found on much of this site, and he is available for speaking engagements.
Malrie R. Shelton, LCSW. Ms. Shelton is an administrator with the Office of Community Affairs with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She has practiced more than 20 years as a social worker in a variety of health care settings including Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center and the UT Newborn Center. She has served in a variety of administrative roles and has developed and implemented numerous community based projects including a coordinated school health program and infant mortality project in several community based clinics. She is active on many community boards and committees with an emphasis on children and health services. She has written and secured funding for programs or services in the areas of HIV and ADHD. She is also a certified child welfare trainer and Parent to Parent Trainer for parents of children with ADHD.
Susan K. Howe. A producer of broadcast documentaries and educational videos, Susan Howe has directed and written programs for public television, foundations, and corporations. Her work has been recognized with three regional Emmy's, a Parents' Choice Award, and the first prize in the National Media Owl Awards, sponsored by the Retirement Research Foundation.
Jed McQuown. Mr. McQuown is President and CEO of Communication Associates, a 27-year old communication firm based in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm provides planning, multimedia design, print design, and corporate training to many 500 companies including FedEx Express, FedEx Kinko's, ITT Industries, International Paper, Smith&Nephew, AutoZone, and many others. His team of writers and designers work closely with the physicians and the community to insure accuracy of the Growing Up materials.