Listen To Lead
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Location:
2900 Veterans Highway
Bohemia, NY 11716
Upcoming Conferences
[Environment]
Our Shrinking Island: How should Long Islanders adapt to climate change?
Alison Branco, Ph.D.
Director of Climate Adaptation, The Nature Conservancy in NY
BIO:
Dr. Alison Branco is the Director of Climate Adaptation for The Nature Conservancy in New York, where she works with communities and governments to plan for and adapt to climate change. Dr. Branco holds degrees from Connecticut College and the University of Connecticut and has work experience on the East Coast of the US and in Western Australia. Most recently, Alison served as Director of the Peconic Estuary Program, Part of EPA’s National Estuary Program. Now with The Nature Conservancy, she leads a statewide team engaging across New York’s diverse floodplains to help build healthy and resilient shoreline communities for the long-term benefit of people and nature.
Since 2014, Dr. Branco has served on the board of directors of the Seatuck Environmental Association and is currently the President of the Board. Alison enjoys supporting Seatuck’s staff and volunteers in Protecting Long Island’s Wildlife and Environment. Alison lives in Brightwaters, NY with her husband and two daughters.
[Digital Divide]
The Power of YOU
An engaging, funny, impactful discussion-oriented session that will not only challenge you but inspire you to be the masters and leaders of tomorrow.
CAUSE of A Kind Founders
Justin Abrams CEO / Michael Rispoli CTO
A little bio about Cause of a Kind first:
We Build Better Software for Mission Driven and Cause Backed Businesses.
Cause of a Kind is an award-winning web and software studio with the goal to help mission driven and cause backed brands achieve their web and software goals. We partner with entrepreneurs, innovators, and mission-driven organizations to tackle complex business problems with software and web solutions.
We believe in using business as a force for good. That's why we focus on working with organizations rooted in environmental and social impact. Our ideal customer is one who is passionate about solving complex business, world, or environmental challenges through innovative website and software solutions.
At Cause of a Kind, we strive to do no harm and leave no trace while enabling a lasting impact. Whether you're looking to modernize outdated systems or create something entirely new, we're here to help you build great products, get funded, and realize your dreams.
About Mike:
I am a creative technologist who is passionate about building digital products to solve business problems. I have been building software for 15+ years and have spanned the disciplines of product development, design, and engineering to help bring high quality products to market in record time. I find myself thriving in ambiguity and on tight deadlines.
About Justin:
I am a creative technologist and digital marketing expert who co-founded a tech consultancy known for igniting startups and web creative services for mission driven and cause backed businesses. I advise and grow software startups and enterprise brands, focusing on brand identity, customer engagement, and digital strategies. With experience in B2B/B2C sales, customer success, and holistic SEO, I have consulted across various industries, helping modernize legacy software.
[Mental Health]
Talk Saves Lives
An introduction to Suicide Prevention, what research has found to be the warning signs and the strategies that prevent it.
Katie Deitz
Program Manager LIAFSP
Bio:
Katie Deitz is the Programs Manager for the Long Island Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention where she oversees the chapter's educational programing and loss and healing initiatives. She partners with local communities, organizations, and workplaces to bring suicide prevention education to the Long Island community, working to create a culture that is smart about mental health.
Prior to getting involved with AFSP, Katie earned her Master's degree from Wheelock College in Boston and spent 5 years working as a certified child life specialist at a children's hospital on Long Island, where she provided psychosocial support to children and families undergoing hospitalization. Originally from the Capital Region of New York, she currently resides in Rockaway Beach.
Workshop Roundtables
This is a ‘Listen to Lead Conference’ format where participants voice their views on some of today’s most pressing issues facing our youth and future. Select an area of interest and discuss with other leadership minded youth and adults under 30. Make your voice heard!
Who Should Attend
- Current and past Scout youth leaders (15-29yrs)
- Non-Scouts (15-29yrs) who want to help others, their community and world
Areas of Focus:
- The Environment and Global Warming
- Studies show this is of high concern of millennial parents, and their kids. Scouting has been green for over 100 years, how can we lead this effort to care for the earth.
- Social Impact and Diversity
- Youth experience social issues daily, from bullying to concern for fairness and inclusivity of marginalized communities. Scouting is the ideal program to solve provide support and be the bridge to help solve these issues.
- Mental Health
- Youth suicide and depression are at an all-time high. In the United States (U.S.), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth and young adults between the ages of 10-34. Scouting have saved countless lives by training youth in First Aid. Can programs be developed where Scouts can help those in crises in the same way?
- The Digital Divide
- Today’s youth live a dual life. Their digital world is without parental understanding. There are risks that Scouting's guidelines can help. Is there an opportunity for Scouting to be in the digital space to protect and guide our youth?
Schedule
The event starts 8AM and goes till 3PM
Will consist of presentations, open discussion workshops, interactive team building
Lunch will be served
Cost
Free!
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Sponsor Opportunities
This event will have media coverage and video production. It is an ideal place for the business community looking to employee proven youth leadership.
Sponsor Contact: lisa.kurtzrock@scouting.org
Official Press Release
Previous Mental Heallth Conference
“Mic it Out”
The Mental Health Committee
Previous Diversity Conference
The diversity Committee
At the last main conference we learned about the World Scouting Family we Belong to!
