Michele Braley, MSW, LICSW became familiar with restorative justice almost 20 years ago when she helped develop and facilitate re-entry circles for people leaving prison. For the past 15 years she has led Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice which provides an alternative to the legal system to respond to harm and crime. She is also a facilitator for Victim-Offender Dialogues in …
Many youth organizations are faced with limits and need support to address the complex and diverse needs of our children. The work can be emotionally taxing. Marius comes alongside leaders to: Strengthen resilience and solve difficult problems. Grow trust and improve culture. Create a blueprint to empower the next generation of leaders. Share tools to upskill. Motivate teams to work …
Kathy is the Founder and CEO of movemindfully®, a training and consulting company based on the science of mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning. Kathy holds a master’s degree in social work with over 20 years of experience in schools and was adjunct faculty for Saint Mary’s University. Kathy has trained over 50,000 professionals in mind-body practices and has partnered with …
Dr. Verna Cornelia Price has consulted for over 20 years as a human potential expert specializing in personal power, leadership and communicating across cultures. She is the co-founder along with her husband, Brother Shane Price, of the Power of People Leadership Institute and the founder of Girls in Action (renamed Girls Taking Action). Dr Verna began her career as a …
Dr. Lisa Lovelace is the founder of Synergy eTherapy and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York and is registered as a tele-health provider in Florida. Dr. Lisa has over 20 years of post graduate level clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults who suffer from a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, …
Dr. Don Bartlette is a full-time public speaker and is by training, a social worker, counselor, consultant, and advocate for minority persons and victims of child abuse, survivors of alcohol addiction, troubled youth, and persons with disabilities. He is a French Canadian Native American. The story he’ll share with you in his keynote address has been told over 10,000 times …
Annie Meehan is no stranger to storms; as a dynamic speaker, author, and entrepreneur, she’s weathered challenges in the boardroom and in business. Annie credits the storms for the unshakeable optimism, drive, and resiliency that she employs as a speaker. When you hire Annie, she will teach your team how the storms of life can lead to the biggest breakthroughs, …
Allegra (Allie) Birdseye-Hannula, M.S. Teaching, is a lifelong learner, youth worker, author, learning and development specialist, and public speaker by trade. She is passionate about delivering impactful communication and de-escalation strategies to help youth workers address the needs of prickly youth. Allie began her career as a youth worker and has an extensive background in youth program leadership and training …
Adam Arnold, MA, LMFT, LADC, is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in St. Paul, MN. Adam works clinically with adolescents and children as well as survivors of spiritual abuse. He has worked professionally in school settings, summer camps, after school programs, arts organizations, athletic settings, day treatment centers, correctional facilities, and residential treatment centers. Combining his passions for healing and the …
