Community Conversations & Conference

The 2025 Community Conversations & Conference is a half-day mental wellness conference that brings professionals, community members, and thought leaders together for education, inspiration, and collaboration. This year's theme explores how to navigate mental health challenges in times of change and uncertainty.

Includes: Breakfast, opening keynote, breakout sessions, panel discussions, networking, and CEUs.

CEUs will be available for eligible professionals through the MN Board of Social Work (BSW), the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT), the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), and the MN Board of Nursing.

Room: University Center Room (1506 - 1510), located near the West Entrance, closest to the parking lot.

Parking will be validated.

This conference offers the incredible opportunity to hear from:

• Tyrre Burks- CEO/Founder of Players Health
• Shannan Paul- Comedian, Speaker, Event Emcee & Advocate
• Jessica Poole- Founder of Jessica Poole Communications
• Rebecca Rabb- Deputy Director of External Relations at the Office of Justice Programs
• Emmaline Childs- AVP of Culture & Communications, Content Creator
• Gayle Smaller- Associate Director of DEI - U of M School of Public Health and Founder and Executive Director of The MAN DOWN Project
• Russ Turner- Director of The Training Institute
• Warren Duncan- Instructor for The Training Institute

Scholarship Opportunity

We're committed to making mental health conversations inclusive. A limited number of scholarships are available to ensure cost is not a barrier to attendance. If you plan to apply, please do not purchase a ticket at this time, tickets are non refundable. Apply now to be considered.

Note: Applicants will be notified within 5 days of submission.

Application Form Link: 2025 Community Conversations & Conference - Scholarship Application

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