Q-consult, LLC
Currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida, Q-consult was founded by Susan W. Butterworth, PhD, MS in 2007 and became a limited liability company in 2011. For our main website and other services, go to www.qconsulthealthcare.com
Co-developers of the online MI courses:
Susan W. Butterworth, PhD, MS
Founder, Principal, Faculty
Dr. Butterworth received a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and a doctoral degree in adult education and training, with a cognate in health promotion – both from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has been awarded multiple NIH, HRSA, and other grants to study the efficacy and impact of health management interventions and is well-published on motivational interviewing-based health coaching. Susan served as an assistant professor at University of Richmond for nine years and an associate professor at Oregon Health & Science University for 19 years. While at OHSU, she taught at both the Schools of Medicine and Nursing and founded/directed Health Management Services, a health coaching practice which was awarded Best Wellness Vendor by Health Industries Research Companies in 2007, 2008 and 2009. She is co-developer of the Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment (MICA) and has been an active member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2002. Currently, she serves as Associate Profession in the Department of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.Bob Trench
Learning Design
Bob has over 15 years experience in online education design and implementation. He is also Award-Winning Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Designer, Impact Producer and Rainmaker.
With more than 20 years experience in non-profit, health care, consumer electronics and technology market categories, Bob offers proven strategic communications expertise to clients internationally and in Minnesota. Trench is an award-wining columnist and film director and has earned international design awards.
Trench earned his Bachelor’s degree from Hamline University and attended the Master’s Program and the University of St. Thomas.
A contributor and columnist for numerous industry publications, Trench has helped craft strategic and highly focused marketing communications for companies large and small. From successful startups to Fortune 100 companies, Trench’s experience includes work with leading health care brands in categories including: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Davita, University of Tennessee, Pacific Source, Baxter, Gambro, CHF Solutions, American Telecare, HealthSciences, Rehabilicare, Compex Technologies, Chronic Care and MED CV.