June 3, 2024 - App Building Jamie Thomas and Perfectionism Dr. Greg Chasson

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Jamie Thomas – CEO and Co-Founder of Cognito Forms App Builder

Jamie Thomas is the CEO and co-founder of Cognito Forms, a workflow productivity platform that enables non-developers to build applications for their organizations. He is the driving force behind the company’s ascent as a leader in the online form-building industry. As a tech entrepreneur, Jamie Thomas steered the development of groundbreaking workflow and automation features that set Cognito Forms apart in the marketplace. Cognito Forms works to ensure all businesses have the resources they need to take advantage of the perks of workflow automation. As the world’s most powerful and comprehensive online form builder, Cognito Forms empowers small business owners to take control of their data and use it to craft custom solutions. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Dr. Greg Chasson – Speaker, Perfection and Productivity Expert, Professor and Award-Winning Author of Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management

Dr. Greg Chasson Guest, PhD, ABPP, is an esteemed psychologist, board-certified cognitive- behavioral therapist, researcher, educator, and speaker. He’s an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, where he’s also the Director of Behavioral Interventions of the Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders Clinic. Dr. Chasson specializes in the nature and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions (including perfectionism), high-functioning autism spectrum conditions, and anxiety disorders. He has provided cognitive-behavioral therapy for clinically severe perfectionism for nearly 20 years. As an active scholar, Dr. Chasson has authored or co-authored more than 70 scientific publications and one academic book (Hoarding Disorder: Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence- Based Practice). He serves as the Editor of the scientific journal, the Behavior Therapist. His résumé includes the delivery of myriad national and international workshops, training courses, and presentations. He has served on the Board of Directors for a variety of professional non-profit organizations (e.g., Maryland Psychological Association), and owned and operated two mental health practices.