Premium speaking engagements that translate decades of preparedness leadership into clear, actionable insight.
This impactful half-day symposium highlights the critical role of human connection and early intervention in preventing acts of violence. Through compelling real-life stories, participants are powerfully reminded that small gestures, noticing, reaching out, and showing compassion, can profoundly influence outcomes, even save lives.
The event inspires a shift from passive awareness to active engagement, encouraging the creation of environments rooted in care, attentiveness, and shared responsibility.
Hear from powerful voices who bring real-world experience and deeply personal stories to the stage.
Autumn Bignami
Trauma and Resiliency
Aaron Stark
Pathway to School Violence
Sherry Stone, Ed.D.
Lead with Awareness
Kathryn Hamel, Ph.D.
Moderator
Stephen Buchelli Bayne, Ed.D.
Moderator
Anthony Millican
Director of Communications
Melissa Manansala Minas
Emergency preparedness and project management specialist
Christine Laehle
School Safety and Preparedness Coordinator