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Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

MTL2 - Becoming the Village Young People Need

Monday, April 15, 2024
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM CT
Location: 222/223, Level 2, ACCC
NASW CCB NADAAC NBCC ACCME

    Thought Leader(s)

  • Artis Stevens

    President and CEO
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
    Tampa, Florida

  • Tramaine EL-Amin, MA

    Vice President, Mental Health First Aid USA
    National Council for Mental Wellbeing
    Washington, District of Columbia

“Becoming the Village Young People Need” is a fireside chat discussing what Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is doing to support youth mental health as the leader in one-to-one mentoring. We will discuss how BBBSA is filling a need for supportive adults (Bigs) who listen and respond to the wellbeing of youth (Littles) instilling empowerment and hope.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore successes seen in organizations with thoughtful leadership
  • Examine the importance of DEI initiatives and positive outcomes associated with them.
  • Analyze the role of leadership in empowering young people.