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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  TIME (MST)  SESSION 
0900-1030 GENERAL SESSION
Opening Ceremony | Be Connected Leadership Partners & the Path Forward

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GOVERNOR KATIE HOBBS
2023 Symposium Remarks

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1100-1215 BRIEFING I (Choose One)
 
 
Experiencing Homelessness

Joe Acevedo, Northern Arizona VA Health Care System

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The Intersection of Financial Support & Benefits for Veteran Wellbeing

Facilitator: Joy Sprink, Arizona Coalition for Military Families

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Employment in Arizona: Attracting Veterans & Families

Panel Discussion

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Bridging the Divide Between Therapy and Spirituality: A Debate

Adam McCray, PhD and Brett Everettm MDiv

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Mental Health Stressors for Veterans & Families

Nicki Bartram, LPC, Arizona Coalition for Military Families

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Unique Elements of Military Life (for civilians)

Emory Flagg Jr., MBA, Arizona Coalition for Military Families

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1315-1430 BRIEFING II (Choose One)
 
 
How Arizona is Addressing Homelessness

Tim Laskowski, PhD, U.S. VETS

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Extending Support to Those Who Have Served

Panel Discussion

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Military Spouse Employment: Overcoming Barriers to Embrace Opportunities
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The Role of Faith Communities in Helping Veterans Heal from Moral Injury

Facilitator: Mike Wold, Arizona Coalition for Military Families

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Traditional Mental Health Therapies and Paths to Access

Erica Leffler, LCSW, Phoenix VA Health Care System

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Unique Elements of Military Life (for civilians)

Emory Flagg Jr., MBA, Arizona Coalition for Military Families

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1445-1600 BRIEFING III (Choose One)
 
 
How Community Organizations Can Implement Change

Michael Odonnell, Nation’s Finest

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Understanding Unique Needs of Rural Communities

Tom Eisiminger, Veterans Medical Leadership Council

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SkillBridge Internships For Service Members and Employers
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The Magic of Mindfulness

Jamie Valderrama, Arizona State University


 
Non-Traditional Options for Addressing Mental Health

David Donaldson, Phoenix VA Health Care System

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Unique Elements of Military Life (for civilians)

Emory Flagg Jr., MBA, Arizona Coalition for Military Families

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