Judge John Broderick will be at Lakes Region Community College on October 22nd, as the keynote speaker for the Equipped to Care mental health symposium. The event is co-sponsored by LRCC, 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.
“The goal is to try to raise awareness of some of the real challenges there are in the space of mental health, and to try to connect community leaders, members of the workforce, businesses and educators with resources,” said Steve Tucker, workforce development manager for LRCC. “John is a powerful speaker on the issue of mental health. He can show the audience the need … and illustrate the magnitude with the goal of trying to do something about it. We’re excited about engaging the community on a topic that’s really important.”
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.
Learn more about the event and read John Broderick’s personal story about how he became a mental health awareness champion.