About this event

The symposium brings together national and regional leaders to explore how economic stability, health and well-being intersect in the lives of women.

The program will feature a keynote address by Tegan Lecheler, director of national programs at The Bridge Project, along with panel discussions and presentations from community experts representing health care, behavioral health, food security and entrepreneurship.

• 1 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks

• 1:10 p.m. Keynote address, Ending Poverty, One Mother at a Time, by Tegan Lecheler, director of national programs, The Bridge Project

• 2 p.m. Community expert presentations, featuring:

  • Shivani Peterson, Financial Confidence

  • Nicole Lamboley, CEO, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Why the Work Around Food Insecurity Is Evolving

  • Jennifer Calloway Ross, director, Community Behavioral Health Collaborative, Structural Change, Not Self-Care

  • Paige McCall, vice president of women’s and children’s services, Renown Health, Women’s Health and Systems-Level Solutions

• 3:20 p.m. Facilitated Q&A and community discussion

• 4:15 p.m. Networking reception with facilitated feedback activities

The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff and community members. A networking reception will follow the program.

Additional information

• Attendance type: In person
• Cost: Free
• Event type: Conferences & Symposiums, Observances & Celebrations