Writers & Contributors

Philip W. Cook

Washington

Mr. Cook holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon and has received awards from the Associated Press and the Professional Journalism Society

He has been quoted as an expert on male victimization in domestic violence incidents by The National Associated Press, Canadian Associated Press, “Medical Economics Magazine, “ “Law Enforcement Technology” and many daily newspapers.

He is the author of Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence (Praeger,1977) and When Women Sexually Abuse Men: The Hidden Side of Rape, Stalking, Harassment, and Sexual Assault

Robert D. Cubby

New Jersey

Mr. Cubby was a police captain with the Jersey City Police Departmentfor 38 years before he retired. He is trained as a domestic violence instructor for the police department. He was also trained by the prosecutor’s office in elder abuse and was the department’s contact person.

He is a contributor to the Grieving Behind the Badge newsletter and manager of the PTSD websites Surviving the Shield and Code Blue. He’s the Administrator of the Police Website JCPD West.

Mr. Cubby was a cast member and interviewed in the Documentary “Film Code 9 Officer Needs Assistance.”

A public speaker on PTSD issues for NAMI, NJ- Sussex County chapter Law enforcement instructor for NAMI, NJ- Sussex. Co-Administrator of the JCPOBA- CISM program involved in peer support.

James Anthony Ellis

California

Mr. Ellis is a writer, producer, and filmmaker. He is the producer of two-dozen documentaries and author of six books and editor of “The Creative Collaborative,” a monthly newsletter that can be found at his website www.LegacyProductions.org.

He has spent over 15 years in leadership within MDI (Mentor, Discover, Inspire), an international men’s organization, including the role as Division Coordinator of the San Diego Men’s Division and International Communications Director.

Warren Farrell, PhD.

California

Warren Farrell, PhD. is the author of books published in 17 languages. They include two award-winning international bestsellers: Why Men Are the Way They Are plus The Myth of Male Power. Dr. Farrell has been chosen by the Financial Times as one of the world’s top 100 thought leaders and is currently the Chair of the Commission to Create a White House Council on Boys and Men. He is the only man in the US to have been elected three times to the board of the National Organization for Women in New York City. He started more than 300 men and women’s groups, including ones joined by men from John Lennon to John Gray. Dr. Farrell has appeared repeatedly on Oprah, TODAY, and Good Morning America, and been the subject of features on 20/20, in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, People, Parade, and the New York Times. He lives with his wife in Mill Valley, California.

Robert Franklin, Esq.

Texas

Mr. Franklin is a licensed Attorney in Texas. He is a journalist who has published essays and op-eds in a wide variety of online and print media. He has been published in the Toledo Blade, Houston Chronicle, Seattle Times and World Net Daily and is the former Executive Editor of the Houston Law Review where his legal writing has appeared.

He is a ‘featured columnist’ and Board member of the National Parents Organization. He has published poetry in several journals including the Concho River Review and an anthology of Texas poets

Tom Golden, LCSW

Maryland

Tom is the author of two books on men and boy’s unique paths to heal. The first was written in the late 1990’s and titled Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing. Next was the follow up book The Way Men Heal. His latest book is for moms titled Helping Mothers be Closer to Their Sons: Understanding the Unique World of Boys.

Tom has given workshops on these topics in the U.S., Australia, Canada and Europe. His work has been featured in the NY Times, the Washington Post, on CNN, CBS Evening News, ESPN, the NFL Channel and others. Tom served as vice chair of the Maryland Commission for Men’s Health and lives outside Washington DC.

Tommy Maloney

Colorado

Mr. Maloney is a speaker and writer on Divorce Related Issues. The author of the book “25 Tips for Divorced Dads: How to create special memories and grow your bonds with your children”

He is the owner of Tommy Maloney International LLC a business based on helping dads stay connected with their kids after a divorce.

He is a highly successful trainer, and coach who has worked with companies such as CBS Radio, DR. Pepper/Snapple Group, United Rentals and State Farm.

Todd Matthews

Tennessee

Todd is the Director, of Communications and Quality Assurance for the National Missing & Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

He is on the Advisory Panel for the U. S. Department of Justice NamUs.gov (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) database project.

He has appeared on many national television shows, including “Leeza,” “America’s Most Wanted,” “48 Hours,” “TechTV,” “Good Morning America,” and the “Paula Zahn Show.” Articles about him and his advocacy work have appeared in hundreds of newspapers and periodicals, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and People Magazine.He is the Media Director for two important volunteer programs: The DoeNetwork and Project EDAN.

Mark Rogers, Economist

Georgia

Former Commissioner, Georgia Child Support Commission Testified in numerous states and Congress on Child Support Former economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Internationally recognized author on tracking economic indicators. Author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Economic Indicators (2009) Author Handbook of Key Economic Indicators, 1994 and 1998.

Bill Ronan, LICSW

Minnesotta

Mr. Ronan, is a state Licensed Psychotherapist, (LICSW), a
diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association and Practitioner of Medical Hypnoanalysis. He is a divorce mediator.

He is an author, and Instructor of Psychology for Metropolitan State University, National American University, Rasmussen College, Normandale Community College, Minnesota School of Business, and Globe College

Edward M. Stephens, MD

New York

Internationally-Recognized Physician, Psychiatrist, and Researcher Produced a stream of programs about men, women and families: The Paternal Instinct, Paternal Grief Syndrome, After Divorce: Fathers, Mothers and the Law, and Shattering Fictions and Myths in Divorce. Founder and Director of the Foundation for Male Studies Founder of The On Step Institute for Mental Health Research

Jonathan Taylor

Texas

Jonathan is an advocate for gender equity in education, and the founder of Title IX For All. He is an online publisher and an advocate. He is a writer, does team and workflow management, database development, publishing, researching, networking, graphic and web design.

He is a former instructor of composition and argumentation and tutor of remedial/at-risk students at Texas A&M University. He also holds a probationary certificate from Region 10 in teaching secondary students English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR 8-12)

Dianna Thompson

California

Dianna is a nationally recognized expert on families, stepfamilies, and divorce related issues. Dianna is an authority on domestic policy as it pertains to men, women and children. A long time political analyst, lobbyist, and spokesperson, Dianna has testified all over the country on legislation that affects families and served as the Chairman of the Family Law Reform Committee in Los Angeles, CA.

Dianna has made numerous local and national television appearances, including the Today Show, The John Walsh Show, CNN, CNN Financial Network, Fox News Live, Montel Williams, MSNBC, and more. She’s made hundreds of radio appearances, including NPR, Radio America, Talk America, ABC Radio, CBS Radio, BBC, the Jim Bohannon Show, the Dennis Prager Show, the Mike Gallagher Show, the John & Ken Show, the Bill Handel Show, the Jason Lewis Show, Tom Leykis Show, and more.

Dianna has written columns for or been quoted in hundreds of major newspapers and magazines, including Time Magazine, Redbook, the ABA Journal, Playboy, Smart Money, Black Enterprise, Insight magazine, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, Orange County Register, Detroit News, Washington Times, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post, Newark Star Ledger, Miami Herald, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Sacramento Bee, Tulsa World, Houston Chronicle, San Diego Union Tribune, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, New York Sun Times, Chicago Sun Times, Cincinnati Post, Seattle Times, and the Associated Press, and more.

Dianna is the former editor of Fathers & Families magazine and former Radio Show Host of a weekly radio show broadcasted in 40 markets on Radio America out of Washington DC. Dianna authored the social policy article “Child Support and Second Families” in the book “Choices in Relationships: An Introduction to Marriage and the Family” published by Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Mark Sutton

California

Mr. Sutton has been advocating for the well-being of boys and men since college. He co-created the Boys and Men’s Well-Being Index as a project of the Global Initiative for Boys and Men (GIBM), the first such website with data focused on male well-being. He has previously advocated for a Commission on the Status of Boys and Men in the state of California, and served as the president of the New York chapter of the National Coalition for Men (NCFM). He also is an tele-award winning composer and former radio producer for NPR and Air America Radio.

Mr. Sutton holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco, CA, and a BA in Mathematics and Music from Williams College, Williamstown, MA.

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