Presenters

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Keynote Speakers

Youth Leadership Track

Youth Workshop Sessions I & II
Saturday, October 29 | 9:10 - 10:00 a.m. & 10:10 - 11:00 a.m. (Sessions Repeat)
The 7 Habits of Sustainable Organizations
Adrian Ruiz, Youth Development Network, Executive Director and Chaez Boswell, Youth Development Network, Consultant
In this day and age, providing quality programming is not enough for long-term sustainability. Participants will hear about what some of the world’s most successful nonprofit rganizations are doing to stay ahead of the curve and beyond the constraints of our economy. Big or small, every organization can utilize the strategies provided in this workshop.
Suite 300

Be a LifeSaver! Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention Education
Celisa Hopkins, Youth Suicide Prevention Program, Field Coordinator, Yakima County and the White Swan Dream Maker’s Youth Prevention Team
Youth presenters will teach workshop participants how to recognize when a friend is in trouble (depressed and/or thinking about suicide), know what to do to help and where to find help. The presentation will be interactive and give youth an opportunity to role-play help-seeking skills.
Suite 100

Deal or No Dice? Gambling and Problem Gambling
Julie Hynes, MA, CPS, Lane County Health & Human Services, Prevention Specialist/Webmaster
This workshop will use a game show format as a way of learning about gambling and problem gambling. Come learn about recognizing the difference between “social” and problem gambling, how to tell if someone you know has a problem, and what to do about it. Prizes will be given to all participants, but at your own risk—unlike “Deal or No Deal,” you’ll need a little skill to win at this one. Be ready to play!
Suite 500

How to Have an Impact
Omak Street Team, Okanogan County Community Coalition
The Street Team implemented a positive social norms marketing campaign at Omak Middle School. Over this past summer, the team moved their campaign into the community, participating in multiple large community events. The Street Team’s mission is to foster a healthy and supportive environment in which youth can thrive.
Suite 200

Taking the Lead: Using Social Media to Make a Difference
Thomas Workman, PhD, Center for Collaborative and Interactive Technologies (CCIT), Baylor College of Medicine, Assistant Director
You use it every day, but did you know that social media can make a powerful difference in helping your friends and community live better, safer lives? Come find out how you can take the lead with your community coalition by helping create and maintain a powerful social media presence. Learn why your expertise matters, how to get started, and what can be accomplished.
Suite 400

What is a “Positive Community Norm Campaign”?
Washington High School - Franklin-Pierce Coalition, SADD Team
The Positive Community Norm Campaign workshop will help those interested in changing the perception of their community. Social norms theory states that much of people’s behavior is influenced by their perception of how other members of their social group behave. Accurate perceptions increase healthy behavior.
Suite 600