"Attending Dr. Bell’s cultural competency presentation provided critical professional development for my workplace. "

"Attending Dr. Bell’s cultural competency presentation provided critical professional development for my workplace. Dr. Bell contributed practical vignettes that illustrated different cultural perspectives of patients and the ways in which I, as a clinician, can utilize those perspectives to be a more effective practitioner. Additionally, Dr. Bell unpacked the inequalities that patients of different cultures often face in the healthcare system providing me insight into personal and systemic biases that impact quality of care. Finally, Dr. Bell is an engaging and charismatic speaker, which creates a space where attendees are willing to explore their own biases. I highly recommend attendance at her presentations."

- Liz Lucchese, PsyD

Arrow Psychological Services

"Dr. Bell is a national expert on Cultural Competence!"

"I have had exposure to the topic of Cultural Competence in the past, but never have I heard the content delivered in such an personal and emotionally genuine fashion. When Dr. Bell gave the audience real life examples related to cultural issues from her practice, they served to make real the concepts she presented to her audience.

Attending one of her lectures will be an impactful and significant step in their professional development. I would advise them that not only is the content of her presentation enlightening but her presentation style is engaging and interactive. Finally, I would share that I had the opportunity to get to know Dr. Bell better before and after the presentation and I would let them know that Dr. Bell is as generous and gracious as a person as she is a presenter."

- Patrick J. Horn, Ph.D.

NORTHERN REGIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST ADMINISTRATOR
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

"It left me with a feeling of empowerment and entitlement of better services from providers."

Dr. Bell spoke at the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum and shared with us the importance of Cultural Competency in the medical field. The audience included museum members, teachers, correctional facility workers, and others. She enlightened the audience on cultural competency, a subject that we have often discussed among each other but never heard addressed by a professional in a public setting. We felt information provided us allowed us to feel that it is realistic to expect those providing services to our community to respect and understand the diversity of the cultures they serve. It left me with a feeling of empowerment and entitlement of better services from providers. Cultural Competency allows providers to give better service and receive better results.

- M. Hattisburg

LCSW, MS  

"Dr. Bell provided an excellent template for building a culturally competent skillset."

I had the pleasure of attending a workshop on “Cultural Competency Ethical Practice in Mental Health”, presented by Elisa Bell, M.D. at Bethel College, Mishawaka, In. Most of the participants were nursing students which was critical because medical professionals need knowledge of themselves and others in an increasingly diverse society. Dr. Bell provided an excellent template for building a culturally competent skillset. She provided handouts for future reference and a questionnaire, entitled “Cultural IQ” for self- reflection. She was knowledgeable, engaging and provided participants the opportunity to explore their own consciousness. She is a person who graciously shares her wisdom, knowledge and experience for others. 

- Jerrie L Blakely

RETIRED Administrator, Illinois Department of Transportation