Hear from leading experts who will provide insights into the current state of youth mental health, the factors contributing to the crisis, and the effective strategies being implemented to address it.
Discover practical tools and techniques to support students, including simple exercises for mental health pulse checks, emotion regulation, and behavior de-escalation.
Learn how to create a more supportive environment and advocate for greater awareness and resources to address the youth mental health crisis.
Speaker:
Todd Foley, Nina Luckie, Phil Schneider and Sonya Fultz
Dr. Foley’s passion and expertise is centered on advancing the collective mission and impact of the nonprofit sector in and around our community, region, and nation. In November of 2023, Dr. Foley embarked on a 12-month research project with Digital Futures NPO Affiliate, Adopt A Class. Since having been selected to serve as the Urban Futures Fellow, Dr. Foley’s focus has pivoted to partnering with AAC to collect and analyze more than 15+ years of difficult-to-come-by data that Adopt A Class has access to.
As a Kroger Technology & Digital people leader, Nina Luckie uplifts others and inspires confidence. She’s involved with the African American Associate Resource Group within Kroger and volunteers with Adopt A Class.
As President and CEO of BGR Packaging, Phil brings expertise and innovative thinking to the company. Phil also serves on the Adopt A Class Endowment Fund Board of Directors and is leading the way to ensure today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders.
Sonya Fultz has dedicated her professional career to creating academic opportunities for marginalized communities to access an affordable and effective education. She taught for ten years in P-12 public school settings. She then transitioned to teaching and administrative roles in higher education working with first generation students, adult learners, and students seeking non-traditional pathways to a degree.
