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Hear from leaders that are shaping conversations and driving innovation in youth health, wellness, and prevention. More speakers will be announced soon!

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Aaron Weiner, PhD

Psychologist & Executive Vice President, Prevention Research Institute

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Arthur C. Brooks, PhD

Harvard Professor & Bestselling Author

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Brian King, PhD, MPH

Executive Vice President, U.S. Programs for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

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C.J. Stermer, MBA

Host & Emcee 

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Caree J. Cotwright, PhD, RDN, LD

Associate Professor, UGA & Former Director of Nutrition Security, USDA

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Cat Atkinson, MSW

Director of Engagement, Voices for Virginia’s Children

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Daniella Ivanir

Youth Engagement & Advocacy Manager, #HalfTheStory

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Frances Fleming-Milici, PhD

Director of Marketing Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health

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Hamilton Glass

Public Artist

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Jeff Jordan

Founder, President, and CEO, Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency

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Jeremiah Mock, MSc, PhD

Professor, Institute for Health & Aging at UCSF

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Keena McAvoy

Co-founder, DMV Unplugged & Council Member, Smartphone Free Childhood US

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Lisa Aslan, MPH

Senior Director of Training & Capacity Building, HRiA

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Marc Oommen

Executive Director, NAMI Eastside WA

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Megan Gordon

Program Director, Page Alliance for Community Action

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Michelle Peace, PhD

Professor, Department of Forensic Science at VCU

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Nadine Burke Harris, MD

Founder of Center for Youth Wellness & Former Surgeon General of California

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Nicky Clark

Director of School Administration, Page County Public Schools

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Patrick Madden, MBA

President, Market Decisions Research

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Rachael Deane, JD

Chief Executive Officer, Voices for Virginia’s Children

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Sandy Curwood, PhD, RDN

Project Manager, Healthy Kids Collaborative

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Taanvi Arekapudi

Youth Well-Being Advocate & Bestselling Author

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