Virtual conference agenda
17th Annual Community Health Worker Conference
August 22, 2024
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST
In-person Networking Event 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST
9am to 9:08am
Welcome: Vanessa Briggs
VP Corewell Health West Healthier Communities, Grand Rapids, MI
9:08 to 9:10am
House keeping
9:10am to 10:10a
Keynote: Dr. Bernice Patterson, PhD
CEO and Founder, Infinity Consultation Group
Grace for Self and Others in the Midst of Transition
10:10am to 10:20am
Transition to Workshop 1
10:20am to 11:20am – Session 1 Workshops
1-A. Michigan Community Health Worker: Current State Conversation – MiCHWA Staff
1-B. Advancing Maternal Health Equity: Ways to Address Maternal Weathering in Communities of Color – Dr. Shontreal M. Cooper
1-C. Tapping Into Your Agency: 4 Keys to Keep You In Your Purpose - Erik Fermin
1-D. Hear Her: A CDC Communications Campaign Addressing Maternal Mortality - Laurie Fitzpatrick
11:20am to 12:20am
Lunch
12:20pm to 1:20pm - Session 2 Workshops
2-A. CHWs and Community Cancer Screenings: A Health Equity Strategy - Gladys Pico-Gleason
2-B. Strengthening Rural Communities: Cultivating a Strong Community Health Worker Workforce - Kristy Handley & Peggy Geisler
2-C. Cultivating Health Equity: A Glimpse of Africa's Mental Health and Wellness Programs Impact on New American Communities - Fridah Kanini
2-D. Bringing More Chairs to the Decision-making Table: How CHW’s Facilitate Feedback & Community Leadership Navigation for System Change - Miguel Velasco & Lesly Sis-Reyes
1:20pm to 1:30pm
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Keynote: Belinda Cunningham Supervisor Community Programs, Corewell Health West Healthier Communities
2:30pm to 2:50pm
Presentation of the Mosley Team Award for Extraordinary Community Health Worker Service
2:50pm to 3pm
Thank you and Announcements
3pm to 3:30pm
Virtual Networking Break-out Sessions
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: 665 Seward Ave NW, Suite 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49504