Dr. Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH

Dr. Tepper brings a lifetime of first-hand experience with chronic conditions and disability to his work as a sexuality coach, producer, director, writer, researcher, public speaker, and self-proclaimed Prophet of Pleasure. After breaking his neck in 1982 and a short career in banking, Dr. Tepper realigned his life with his mission to end the silence around sexuality and disability. Since then, he has become an internationally recognized expert in the field and leading advocate for the provision of comprehensive sexual health care in rehabilitation programs, including rehab programs for wounded warriors and their partners.

Many in the SCI community know Dr. Tepper from his past column, Love Bites, which he wrote for New Mobility magazine for 10 years. Dr. Tepper is also a long-time friend of United Spinal Association, having served in various board positions, including president of NSCIA CT Chapter from 1985-1991 and as First Vice President of NSCIA from 1991-1993. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Cheryl, and they have a 28-year-old son, Jeremy.