Judge John Broderick will be at 果冻传媒 on October 22nd, as the keynote speaker for the . The event is co-sponsored by 果冻传媒, the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, and the New Hampshire Teaching, Learning, and Leading Association. The symposium will run from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. and is for educators, business leaders, human resources professionals, community stakeholders and others on the frontlines of fostering mental wellness in schools and workplaces.
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The agenda for the day includes breakout sessions and panel discussions, exploring the connection between mental health and professional responsibility. Other featured speakers include:
- Mark Belanger, member of the New Hampshire Behavioral Health Workforce Center Team at Dartmouth Health;
- Scott Laliberte, retired school leader and author who develops programming for leaders to prioritize their personal wellness and capacity;
- Jeff Levin, life coach who works with teens, parents, coaches, teachers and employers;
- Katie Pagnotta, mental health therapist, author and consultant;
- Corey Gately, director of Substance Use Services for Concord Hospital;
- Josh Ritson, prevention coordinator at the Partnership for Public Health;
- Daisy Pierce, executive director of Navigating Recovery; and
- Eileen Glover and Celyne Godbout, peer support trainers in the Community College System of New Hampshire.
about how he became a mental health awareness champion.