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In one decade, we will have gone from roughly 17% of Americans being 65 or older, to over 20%. Let’s talk about America’s approach to caring for elders, and how Avenidas provides support to those in the Bay Area. Thank you to special guest: Amy Yotopoulos, President & CEO of Avenidas.
How individuals with Autism can live full lives and also some of the challenges that come with being on the spectrum. A welcome to our guests: Patrick D. Paul, Executive Director & CEO of Anderson Center for Autism; Daniel Openden, PH.D., BCBA-D, President & CEO of Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC); & Brad Boardman, Executive Director of Morgan Autism Center.
Support and resources for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and the importance of making these accessible to families. Our special guest for this discussion is Matt VanAuken, Executive Director & CEO of Developmental Pathways.
Overcoming alcohol addiction can be challenging without the right resources and support; we’re discussing accessing judgement-free resources to heal. Our special guests for this discussion is: Melanie Brown-Woofter, President & CEO of Florida Behavioral Health Association & Anna Foglia, CEO of Sun Street Centers.
PAI advocates for sexual and reproductive rights as one of the most important factors in a woman’s autonomy and future, and as an indicator of a healthy society. Our special guest for this discussion is: Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins, President & CEO of PAI.
Teaching youth about nutrition to encourage a healthy generation ahead, with special guests: Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D, CEO of GENYOUth; Kathleen King, CEO of Healthier Kids Foundation; & Jennifer Owens, President & CEO of HealthMPowers.
A network of resources and education around caring for people with disabilities and medical complexities is important to help create an inclusive and supportive environment; we’re discussing with special guests: Bryan Neider, CEO of AbilityPath, & Dr. Robert Ireland, President & CEO of Bello Machre.
On the profound racial and ethnic disparities which are reflected in US health statistics, with guest: Dr. Gail C. Christopher, D.N., Executive Director of National Collaborative for Health Equity.
People living in the Global South struggle to access health care, food, water, and sanitation. This webinar discusses how nonprofits can help build a better future for these communities, with guests: Traci L. Baird, President & CEO of EngenderHealth; Dr. Mesfin Teklu Tessema, Senior Technical Director, Health, of the International Rescue Committee; & Dr. Dennis Cherian, AVP & Senior Technical Director for Health and Nutrition of Corus International.
On Alzheimer’s Disease, with guests: Elizabeth Edgerly, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association (Northern California & Northern Nevada Chapters); Dr. Karen Gilbert, Vice President of Education & Quality Assurance of Alzheimer’s Community Care; & Kenneth C. Zaentz, President & CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey.
On suicide awareness and prevention, with guests: Kelly Davis, Associate Vice President for Peer and Youth Advocacy of Mental Health America; René Piñero, Vice President of Behavioral Health and Clinical Operations of Mental Health Association; & John Orr, Vice President of Programs of Vibrant Emotional Health.
On hope for blood cancer patients, with guests: Sarah Quinlan, Chief Programs Officer of Lymphoma Research Foundation; Dr Gwen Nichols, Chief Medical Officer of Leukemia Lymphoma Society; & Anne Quinn Young, Chief Missions Officer of Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
On Women’s Health in post-Roe America, with guests: Melissa Reed, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Keystone; & Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD., President of the American Medical Women’s Association.
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis that has stopped the world in its tracks, religious communities around the world are embracing new and creative ways of connecting with each other. Social distancing efforts have resulted in video calls for sermons, prayers in open spaces, and other creative measures to keep communities close during these challenging times.
On the importance of mental health support and resources for the LGBTQ community, with guests: Dr. Ann J. Robison, Executive Director of The Montrose Center in Houston, TX Stacie Walls, Chief Executive Officer of LGBT Life Center Rob Wheeler, Executive Director and CEO of The LGBT Community Center of the Desert & Robert Boo, CEO of The Pride Center at Equality Park.
On animal-assisted therapy, with guests: Annie Peters, President & CEO of Pet Partners; Dr. Edward Placke, Executive Director of Green Chimneys; & Amy Blossom, CEO of Eagala (Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Assoc.)
On maternal health, with guests; Marianne Fray, CEO of Maternity Care Coalition; Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, Vice President for Health Justice of National Partnership for Women and Families Inc.; & Kristin Rowe- Finkbeiner, Executive Director & CEO of MomsRising Together.
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion about mental health in the workplace, with guests; Christina McCarthy, Operations & Member Engagement Director of One Mind at Work; Rachael Steimnitz, Workplace Mental Health Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC (NAMI-NYC); & Kelly Greenwood, Founder & CEO of Mind Share Partners.
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion about supporting future doctors, with guests; Julie Davidson, Executive Director of Oregon Medical Education Foundation, & Joyce P. Hendricks, President and Chief Development Officer of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation.
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion about colorectal cancer, with guests;
Chris Evans, President of Colon Cancer Coalition
Michell Baker, Director of Philanthropy of Fight Colorectal Cancer
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Carolyn Aldige, Founder and President of Prevent Cancer Foundation.