Ellen Poleshuck, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/Gyn) and Academic Chief of the Division of Collaborative Care and Wellness at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She also serves as Director of the Program for Mental Health and Gender Wellness. Dr. Poleshuck is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified marriage and family therapist. Her local, national, and international presentations address screening and assessment of mental health needs during the perinatal period, integrated care models, implementation of evidence-based prevention and treatment for perinatal mental health conditions, and strategies to improve access to and engagement in mental health care. Her research centers on the development, evaluation, and implementation of integrated interventions for OB/Gyn patients with depression and co-occurring conditions, including pain, intimate partner violence, and unmet social needs. Her work aims to improve equitable access to effective mental health care by integrating mental health services into obstetric and gynecologic settings.