Our Collaborative Events

 Amber Pavey, Mindfulness Educator, facilitates an interactive session to explore how increased mindfulness leads to increased resilience, the development of a growth mindset, and balancing the nervous system. In addition, it is a supportive tool that can support one’s ability to calm, connect and cultivate self-awareness at any age. 

 Carolee Israel Turner, Leadership, Systems, and Community Facilitator, leads a conversation on identity development.  Identity is who we are, what we bring to the table and how we integrate that into the tapestry of the leadership roles we play. It is the living embodiment of diversity and inclusion. 

Jennifer Bertrand, Published Author and Personal Development Coach, facilitates this writing experience for personal development.  Moving beyond the act of writing as communication, this is a reflective process that can help us to build resilience and develop the kind of self-leadership needed to heal, learn, and grow through life's challenges. 

Carrie Vos presents on overcoming unconscious Bias

"When you know better, you do better: Building an Anti-racist leadership identity"

Joanne Kinya Baker will take us into a dive to examine why talking about racism is difficult and yet important. She will stress the importance of creating and normalizing an anti-racist identity while creating space for diverse voices

"Disrupt the Stigma. Invisible Disabilities and Discrimination"


Marie Bowen will explore a myriad of disabilities  that individuals cope with everyday that aren't visible to those around  them.  Sometimes there is a benefit to keeping a disability hidden, but  often because it can't be seen it isn't understood by others,  discrimination and lack of acceptance can result. Let's discuss how we can begin to see what might be invisible and learn  to understand, accept and even celebrate the differences we all bring  into this world.

"Dwelling in the Present: How Writing and Mindfulness Can Help to Reset Our Busy Minds"

Jennifer Bertrand and Amber Pavey explore the issue of integrating writing and mindfulness into our daily lives. They will explore  accessible mindfulness and writing exercises you can use anytime and  almost anywhere to help refocus on the present.