Dr. Mitchell Tepper

Dr. Mitchell Tepper is a Sexuality Researcher, Educator, Coach, and Servant Leader who brings over 40 years of lived experience with a spinal cord injury to his work advocating for sexual health and intimacy among people with disabilities. He has published widely, developed training curricula for healthcare professionals, authored Regain That Feeling, and directed the PBS-streaming documentary Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives.  Throughout his career, Dr. Tepper has held various leadership positions, including President of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Connecticut Chapter, Senior Vice President of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, and currently, President of the United Spinal Association of Georgia. With a PhD in Human Sexuality from the University of Pennsylvania, an MPH from Yale, and a BBA from Bryant University, Dr. Tepper has held numerous leadership roles and continues to connect individuals with disabilities to essential resources, support, and empowerment.