Partners


Screen Shot 2019-02-12 at 3.12.24 PM.png
genius breaks project logo (1).png
Armor Down Logo.png
semper k9.png

2019 Hero’s Journey SYMPOSIUM

About

The Hero’s Journey Symposium will be comprised of facilitated panel discussions and a closing synthesis session.  The panel discussions will bring together wide array of stakeholders, including brain health researchers, physicians, military leaders, public policy experts, and community advocates.  Our outcomes include shaping a “call to action” for a public information campaign; provide a collective sharing of best practices; identify policy and research gaps; provide a white paper summarizing the current state of affairs and offer solutions to create

better pathways to recovery, from wounds to wellness”.


Panel Discussions

Our Military Families

Looking at the impacts of military life on our children and how to better identify risk factors and interventions for children and families.

Science & Research - We Need More

Identifying gaps in research and knowledge, showcasing emerging and new research, and developing platforms to share new research.

Beyond the Military - Our Unsung Heroes

When our nation responds to natural disasters or traumatic events, we must understand how the effects of intense stress and traumatic situations impacts our journalists, first responders, and volunteers.

Resilient Communities - Building Stepping Stones

Discuss the opportunities for governments, the healthcare industry, academia and the non-profit sector to collaborate and support initiatives in our communities.

Sponsors


CBC 002.png
mitrelogo-whiteonblue.jpg
district dental.png
 
Where Banner (1).png
 

 

Symposium

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

 
capitol 001.jpg
edited.jpg
56-DSC08003.jpg

Reception

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Capitol Hill Club

Rooms: Speakers, California, New York

300 First St. SE, Washington DC 20003

chc.png
CHCprivateEvents.jpg
chc 002.jpeg
 
Itinerary Banner.png
 
  • 8:00 AM - Check-in / Breakfast

  • 8:50 AM - Opening Remarks
    Ms. Susan Wranik & Col. (Ret) Mary Lowe Mayhugh

  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Our Military Families

    • Facilitator: Ms. Kelly Hruska - National Association of Military Families

    • Dr. Patricia Lester

    • Dr. Stephen Cozza

    • Dr. Jess Calohan

    • Colonel Kevin and Mrs. Berry

  • 10:15 AM-11:15 AM - Science, Technology, Research - “We Need More"

    • Facilitator: Mr. Gregg Pane, Principal, MITRE

    • Dr. Brian L. Meyer,  Ph.D., LCP, PTSD-SUD Specialist Interim Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator, Veterans Administration

    • Dr. Joshua C. Morganstein, M.D., CAPT, U.S. Public Health Service, Associate Professor of Psychiatry Assistant Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Assistant Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University

  • 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM - Hero Defender Award
    Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-1)

  • 11:40 SM - 12:00 PM - Mini Panel - The Art of Healing

    • Facilitator: Mr. Ben King, Founder Armor Down

    • Nicolette H. Rubin, MT-BC, NMT, Board Certified Neurologic Music Therapist, Capital View Community Living Center

    • Christopher Baity, Executive Director, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs

  • 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch

  • 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM - Special Remarks
    Dr. Richard McKeon, SAMHSA

  • 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM - Health Defender Award
    Congressman David Trone (MD-6)

  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Beyond Our Military - “Our Unsung Heroes”

    • Facilitator: Ms. Kathleen Koch, Founder and President LeadersLink

    • Mr. Mark DiBona, PIO, Blue H.E.L.P.; Retired Police Officer

    • Dr. Elana Newman, Co-Director of the University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity and Injustice, Research Director, Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma

    • Dr. Tim Dietz, Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner/CEO, Behavioral Wellness Resources; Retired Fire Captain & Paramedic

    • Valerie Cole, Manager of Disaster Health and Mental Health Services, American Red Cross

  • 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM - Resilient Communities - “Developing Better Stepping Stones"

    • Facilitator: Dr. Suzie Carmack

    • Dr. Bradley D. Stein, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Opioid Policies, Tools, and Information , Center of Research Excellence (OPTIC)

    • Dr. Bill Hazel, George Mason University

    • Carrie Ann Alford

  • 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM - Closing Remarks
    Ms. Susan Wranik & Col. (Ret) Mary Lowe Mayhugh

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Reception
    Capitol Hill club