Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) Agenda
12:00 – 12:10 | Welcome – Vincent Atchity, Mental Health Colorado President & CEO, A Message from Sponsors (Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Mental Health Center of Denver, CityWide Banks)
12:10 – 12:12 | Introduction | Jordan Chavez, Host, 9News Reporter
12:12 – 12:16 | A Strong Start For All Children, Support for Families | Shannon Van Deman, Vice President of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital
12:16 – 12:20 | A Strong Start For All Children, Support for Families | William McCall, Incoming Freshman and Mental Health Advocate
12:21 – 12:25 | Wellness in Aging | Jarett Hughes, Senior Policy Advisor on Aging, Governor’s Office
12:25 – 12:28 | Wellness in Aging | Moe Keller, Director of Advocacy, Mental Health Colorado
12:28 – 12:32 | Access to Housing, Supports, and Services | Jess Stohlmann-Rainey, Peer
12:32 – 12:36 | Access to Housing, Supports, and Services | Rep. Rod Pelton
12:37 – 12:41 | Disentangling Mental Health and Criminal Justice | Chief Brandt, Evans Police Department
12:41 – 12:45 | Disentangling Mental Health and Criminal Justice | Rep. Julie McCluskie
12:46 – 12:50 | Disentangling Mental Health and Criminal Justice | Rep. Judy Amabile
12:51 – 01:00 | Ending Shame and Discrimination, Final Thoughts | Vincent Atchity, Mental Health Colorado President & CEO
