Top 5 Moments That Elevated Elevate

Discover the energy, insights, and inspiration behind this year’s Psych Congress Elevate in Las Vegas, Nevada straight from co-chairs Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, and Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C. In this recap, they count down their top 5 moments—from interactive networking events to spotlighting the next generation of psychiatric leaders through the Emerging Voices and Scholar programs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, this conversation captures the heart of a meeting designed to ignite your passion and elevate your impact in mental health care.

For more exclusive insights from the meeting, visit our newsroom.

Join Craig and Kevin live in person at the upcoming Psych Congress in San Diego, California, from September 17-22. Or, save the date for next year's Psych Congress Elevate, scheduled for June 3-6, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.

Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, is a Board-Certified psychiatrist in clinical practice as the medical director of Excel Psychiatric Associates in Huntersville, NC, and is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry for the Sandra and Leon Levine Psychiatry Residency Program at Atrium Health. He attended NYU School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry training at Duke University. As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in his practice, he employs a person-centered care model to tailor treatments to each individual's needs, integrating traditional pharmacotherapy with psychotherapeutic and physical health and wellness interventions. His clinical and academic interests include serious mental illness, movement disorders, ADHD, and sleep medicine. Craig is the Scientific Director for the Psych Congress portfolio of CME conferences, and he has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Kevin N. Williams MS, MPAS, PA-C is the CEO and Lead Clinician at OnPoint Behavioral Health. He is a Physician Associate who specializes in Psychiatry and has a mission to provide care that is experienced, holistic, and compassionate. He holds 2 master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences and Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Florida and South University respectively. He has gained experience treating children, adolescents, and adults for the past 10 years in the areas of inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care. Kevin has 8 years of experience teaching as an Adjunct Professor at several institutions around the country. Kevin also has over 10 years in executive leadership experience and maintains a passion of educating others to lead with effective influence. He has participated in mission work abroad and has enjoyed volunteering in several organizations in the Tampa Bay community. He enjoys spending time with his family along with his hobbies of aviation and traveling abroad.