Pam Kern

Director of Maritime Mental Health Services at Port Medical Management

Speaker

Pam Kern is a U.S. licensed clinical trauma psychotherapist and maritime mental health expert. Her maritime career started in the cruise sector in 1996 and sailed for 18 years on board ships as a Guest Relations Manager, directing a myriad issues for up to 3200 guests and crew. This led to her clinical mental health research and master’s degree in advanced clinical practice of social work Columbia University. She provides unparalleled expertise from her rare combination as a mental health clinician, a former seafarer, employee assistance program (EAP) professional, and spouse of an active sea captain. She is the Director of Maritime Mental Health Services for Port Medical Management based in Houston, Texas as well as a therapist in private practice. She speaks at conferences in the U.S. and worldwide on maritime mental health advocacy, policy and prevention and intervention practices.