Speakers
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Dr. Dana Rusch
Associate Professor, University of Illinois Chicago, Institute for Juvenile Research
Workshop: "Café y Comunidad": An Introduction for Providers Working with Latino Immigrant Families (1:45pm-3:15pm)
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Ginger Leopoldo
MA, Executive Director, Center for Immigrant Resources and Community Arts - CIRCA Pintig
Workshop: Wellness Through Asian American Narratives and Theatre (WAANT) (1:45pm-3:15pm)
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Hillary Buzaid Moreno
LCSW, Founder & Psychotherapist, When We Counseling, Taller de Jose Intern Supervisor
Workshop: Integrating Your Care Into Your Service (3:30pm-4:30pm)
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Priscilla Cortez
Program Coordinator, Immigrant Family Mental Health Advocacy Program at University of Illinois Chicago
Workshop: "Café y Comunidad": An Introduction for Providers Working with Latino Immigrant Families (1:45pm-3:15pm)
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Kiersten Nickel
Syrian Community Network Education Case Manager, BA in International Studies and Peace, Justice, & Conflict Studies from DePaul University, MSW from Loyola University, Chicago, LSW
Workshop: SCN Threads: Crafting Conversations on Newcomer Wellness (10:00am-11:30am)
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Dr. Yvita Bustos
Clinical Community Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D. In Clinical Psychology, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University
Workshop: Trauma and Healing-Centered Engagement: Poetry as a Mechanism for Restoration of Cultural Identity and Pride (1:45pm-3:15pm)
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Luna Luna
MBA Candidate
Workshop: Leading While Undocumented: Work, Uncertainty, and Collective Power (11:45am - 12:45am)
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Katy Fohrman
LCSW, Therapist & Trainer
Holding Space, Holding Place: Rooting Future Success in Past Lessons (10:00am-11:30am)
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Marie Shebeck
LCSW, Therapist & Trainer
Holding Space, Holding Place: Rooting Future Success in Past Lessons (10:00am - 11:30am)
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Dr. Susana Sosa
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Immigrant Family Mental Health Advocacy Program at University of Illinois Chicago, Institute for Juvenile Research
Workshop: "Café y Comunidad": An Introduction for Providers Working with Latino Immigrant Families (1:45pm-3:15pm)
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Yunkyung Lee
MAATC, LPC, IL LEND Trainee and Art Therapist
Workshop: Wellness Through Asian American Narratives and Theatre (WAANT) (1:45pm-3:15pm)
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Rooshey Hasnain
UIC DHD Faculty
Workshop: Wellness Through Asian American Narratives and Theatre (WAANT) (1:45pm-3:15pm)
For full list of Workshops with speaker information included click HERE.
Maria J. Ferrera, Ph.D., LCSW, DePaul University Social Work and Center for Community Health Equity Professor and Co-Director
Anuradha Rana, Filmmaker, Professor & Director, DePaul University- School of Cinematic Arts
Johannes Favi, Founder Caged Dreams, Public Speaker
Samira Abdou-Pedila, MA, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, JD Candidate, UIC
Itedal Shalabi, MSW, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director Arab American Family Services
Nicolette Rivera, MS, CRSS, WRAP® ALF, Mental Health Recovery Support Specialist II, Illinois Department of Human Services-Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
David Meraz, BA, CRSS, WRAP® ALF, Student Success Specialist at Elgin Community College
Tracy Patton, MS, National Speaker/Trainer/Consultant
Kiersten Nickel, BA in International Studies and Peace, Justice, & Conflict Studies from DePaul University, MSW from Loyola University, Chicago, LSW
Mariyam Mekhael, BA in Race, Ethnic Studies, Family Studies, and Architecture from St. Olaf College. Currently an MSW Student at Dominican University
Nathan Sivak, BA in Mediterranean Studies and Religious Studies
Dr. Daysi Diaz-Strong, Associate Professor, University of Illinois Chicago & Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project
Elizabeth Cervantes, Associate Executive Director & Co-Founder, Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project
Nancy Garcia, Director or Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships, Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project
Rosa Totochenko, Doctoral Student, University of Illinois Chicago
Dr. Fasika Alem, Programs Director, United African Organization
Tiwaloluwa Ajibewa, Northwestern University
Yinan Chen, Caregiver Support Services Program Coordinator, Chinese American Service League (CASL)
Vero Ortiz, LCSW, Senior Director of Community Wellness, Enlace Chicago
Laura Sevilla, LCSW, Enlace Chicago, Clinical Supervisor
Maria Rubio, Enlace Chicago, Family Support Specialist
Dr. Layla P. Suleiman González, Esq., Partner, Nexxos
Sandra Diaz
CIRCA Pintig Artist-Teachers: Larry Leopoldo, Lani T Montreal, Ginger Leopoldo, RJ Silva, Luis Pascacio
Dr. Benjamin M. Drury, Executive Director, Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative
Maria Alejandra Baltuano, LCSW, Latinx Therapist Action Network/Sanar Zin Fronteras
Marilyn Rodriguez, LCSW, Latinx Therapist Action Network/Sanar Zin Fronteras
Denise I. Martinez, Esq.
Dalila Duarte, Colors of Consciousness
Ali Tarokh, Risheh Institute, Founder
Akshara Das, Risheh Institute
Celia De Leon, School Social Worker, Township High School District 214/John Hersey High School
Charo Mendoza, EL Bilingual School Social Worker, Highland Park High School/District 113
Dr. Maria Vidal de Haymes, Professor, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work
Elisa Leyva Cea, Doctoral Candidate
Yohanan Salmeron Chaparro, Grad Student in International Relations, Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Cary Rositas-Sheftel, Community Affiliate & Internship Supervisor, CIRA, Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work
Hadia Zarzour, LCPC, Co-Founder & Mental Health Therapist, Insan for Psychosocial Support
Any Huamani, MPA, Director of Organizing, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC)
Vanessa Dominguez