John Beninato, M.S., LMHC, NCC, CRC, has been the project manager for other soft-skills pilot studies and has worked in a mix of clinical, community-based, and research settings including the University of Kentucky, Rutgers University, and around New York and New Jersey. He has over 8 years of experience in mental health and has worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, work-related stress, familial conflicts, and many other challenges.