About the Roundtable Panels & Presentations
There will be 15 presentations and 3 panel discussions during the 7 different time slots at today’s Roundtable. To help you choose which ones to attend, we have created a cheat sheet for you. It provides information on each presentation/panel by time slot. It includes who is presenting or on the panel, what they are presenting on/discussing, and which room it will be in. Enjoy!
Round 1 (9:30-10:00 am)
A: HCOE Prevention and Intervention Services Presentation
Overview on the services provided by the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) Prevention and Intervention Services Department, including the BRIDGES transition, the Foster and Homeless Youth Education Services, and SARB (Student Attendance Review Board).
Presenters:
Jack Bareilles, Grants and Evaluation Administrator, Northern Humboldt Union High School District
Leah Lamattina, Director of Foster and Homeless Youth Education Services, Humboldt County Office of Education
Gillian Townsend, LCSW, PPSC, SARB Coordinator, Humboldt County Office of Education
B: Re-Entry Programs Panel Discussion
Panel discussion on programs and organizations supporting justice involved individuals with supports and re-entry, with a focus on the work being done to “Revitalize our Communities and Reclaim our Lives.” How can we better support families and individuals who have justice system involvement? What opportunities are there for collaboration?
Panelists:
Heidi Benzonelli, Board Chair, Westside Community Improvement Association
Megan Gotcher, Juvenile Division Director, Humboldt County Probation
Steven Ladwig, Director, Project Rebound, Cal Poly Humboldt
John Remen, Clinical Supervisor / Lead Counselor, Humboldt Recovery
C: Alternatives Routes for Accessing Youth Mental Health Services Presentation
Presentation on two alternative pathways for accessing mental health services for youth through the Wellness Center at Eureka City Schools and virtual mental and behavioral health counseling and support through the Kids First Foundation.
Presenters:
Sarahdee Duncan, LMFT, Mental Health Grants Program Director, Eureka City Schools
Sherilyn Wadsworth, MS, PPS, Development/Compliance Manager, Kids First Foundation
Round 2 (10:15-10:45 am)
A: CWS and the CPRG Presentation
Overview of Humboldt County Child Welfare Services and the Child Protection Reporting Guide (CPRG).
Presenter: Jed Mefford, MSW, Social Worker Supervisor, Child Welfare Services, Workforce Development Program, Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services
B: Re-Entry Programs Panel Discussion (Continued)
C: Arts & Community Programs Presentation
Learn more about the arts and culture programs happening in our community with representatives from the Ink People Center for the Arts and the Arcata Playhouse, including ongoing Arts Education programs, community building programs, and cultural programs.
Presenters:
Leslie Castellano, Executive Director, Ink People Center for the Arts
Jacqueline Dandeneau, Executive/Artistic Director, Arcata Playhouse
Round 3 (11:15-11:45 am)
A: Partnership HealthPlan Transportation Programs Presentation
Presentation on the transportation programs Partnership HealthPlan of California provides, including an overview on who can access services, what they provide, and how to support clients in accessing services.
Presenters:
Cori Olney, Transportation Manager, Partnership HealthPlan of CA
Brandi Walker, Manager of Transportation Programs, Partnership HealthPlan of CA
B: Community Collaboratives Panel Discussion
Discussion about collaboratives happening in Humboldt County. Panel includes representatives working on the The Center in McKinleyville and the Guaranteed Income Program, Families First Prevention Services, the Accountables Community for Health and the Humboldt County based Community Information Exchange, and the Community Schools Programs. Panelists will share how their work impacts individuals in accessing services, how it impacts our shared work, and explore collaborative opportunities and challenges for our community.
Panelists:
Robin Baker, Co-Executive Director, McKinleyville FRC
Felicia Doherty, Program Manager, School Support, Humboldt County Office of Education
Jessica Osborne-Stafsnes, Chief Operating Officer, North Coast Health Improvement and Information Network (NCHIIN)
Cindy Sutcliffe, Program Manager, Family First Prevention Services Act, Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services
C: North Coast Rape Crisis Team Presentation
Presentation on the transportation programs Partnership provides, including an overview on who can access services, what they provide, and how to support clients in accessing services.
Presenter:
Kira Morse, Education & Outreach Manager/Sexual Assault Counselor, North Coast Rape Crisis Team
Round 4 (12:30-1:00 pm)
A: Housing Authority Programs Presentation
Overview of programs and assistance available through the Housing Authorities of the City of Eureka and County of Humboldt, including low income and Section 8 housing.
Presenter:
Mandee McCullough, Housing Advocate, Housing Authorities City of Eureka and County of Humboldt
B: Community Collaboratives Panel Discussion (continued)
C: Accessing Adult Mental Health Services Presentation
Presentation on how to access mental/behavioral health services for adults.
Presenter: Jack Breazeal, Deputy Branch Director, Behavioral Health, Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services
Round 5 (1:30-2:00 pm)
A: Native American Youth Education Programs Presentation
Presentations on some of the school, tribal, and community based Native American Youth Education programs in Humboldt County.
Presenters:
Marnie Atkins, PIM Project Coordinator, Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Education Agency
Angie Brenes, Indian Education Program Director, NoHum Indian Education Consortium of Schools
Amy Mathieson, LCSW, Program Manager, Leadership Development & Advocacy, Two Feathers Native American Family Services
B: Youth Substance Use Panel Discussion
Discussion on Youth Substance use in Humboldt County, including available SUD programs, services, and treatment opportunities, with a focus on on how to talk about Youth Substance Use disorders.
Panelists:
Ray Grosveld, RN, Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist, Open Door Community Health
Yvonne Guido, Youth Leadership Program Coordinator, Two Feathers Native American Family Services
Candy Stockton, MD, FASAM, Health Officer, Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch
Vanessa Vrtiak, Program Director, School Based Wellness Center Programs, Humboldt Independent Practice Association
C: Area 1 Agency on Aging Programs Presentation
Presentation on the many services and program of Area 1 Agency on Aging.
Presenters:
Susan Cleverdon, Director of Agency Programs, Area 1 Agency on Aging
Round 6 (2:15-2:45 pm)
A: Supports for Spanish Speaking Communities Presentation
Learn more about services and supports for Spanish Speaking individuals and families provided by English Express, as well as Ama Tu Vecindad’s work supporting vulnerable populations, and partnering with Spanish speaking families.
Presenters:
Mary Ann Hytken, Program Leader/Teacher, English Express
Angelica Lua, Ama Tu Vecindad Program Coordinator, McKinleyville Family Resource Center
Leticia Padilla Navia, Family Support Navigator, First 5 Humboldt
B: Youth Substance Use Panel Discussion (continued)
C: Black Humboldt Presentation
Presentation on the programs run by Black Humboldt. Black Humboldt’s mission is: To enlighten, empower, and entertain our Black & Brown communities on California’s North Coast through events made FOR US and BY US.
Presenters:
Mo Harper-Desir, Co-Founder, Black Humboldt
Dionna Ndlovu, Co-Founder, Black Humboldt
Round 7 (3:15-3:45 pm)
A: Arcata House Partnership Presentation
Learn more about the programs provided by the Arcata House Partnership.
Presenters:
Anjali Browning, Director of Programs & Services, Arcata House Partnership
B: Programs for LGBQIA+ Youth Presentation
Learn more about services and programs focused on serving LGBTQIA+ youth in schools and in the community.
Presenters:
Cerberus, Trainer, Community Liaison and Tabling Lead, Queer Humboldt
Sade Perez, Education Coordinator, School Based Wellness Center Programs, Humboldt Independent Practice Association
Felix Silvestras, Trainer / Presenter, Queer Humboldt
C: Changing Tides Family Services & the FEC Presentation
Learn more about Changing Tides services and programs, with a focus on the new Family Empowerment Center (FEC), which provides a wide variety of services for families who have children or youth with disabilities.
Presenters:
Dora Saso, Family Empowerment Services Director, Changing Tides Family Services
