Tuesday May 10, 2022

The Current Landscape of Youth Emotional Wellness

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Pamela Cantor, Turnaround for Children

Dr. Cantor is a physician, author and thought leader on human potential. She practiced child and adolescent psychiatry for two decades, specializing in trauma. One of the lead scientists in the Science of Learning and Development, Dr. Cantor works to support the potential of every young person. You won’t want to miss this fascinating and inspiring keynote to help us understand the current landscape of youth emotional wellness.

Wednesday May 11, 2022

Developing a 4-H PYD Approach to Youth Emotional Wellness

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Shauna Tominey, Oregon State University

Dr. Shauna Tominey, an Associate Professor of Practice, and Parenting Education Specialist at Oregon State University. Dr. Tominey’s work focuses on supporting positive social and emotional outcomes for children and families. Dr. Tominey is known for her ability to blend practical experience with research to promote social and emotional development in youth and the adults who work with them.

Thursday May 12, 2022

Building the Capacity of 4-H  to Support Youth Emotional Wellness

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Anthony Burrow, Cornell University

Dr. Anthony Burrow from Cornell University will wrap up our keynotes on Thursday morning as we focus on the positive impact 4-H can make in the lives of youth. Dr. Burrow’s keynote address will introduce us to the emotional wellbeing benefits of having a sense of purpose in our lives. As author of “Does Purpose Grow Here? Exploring 4-H as a Context for Cultivating Purpose”, Dr. Burrow will share what happens young people find their sense of purpose – one of the main ways that 4-H is helping youth thrive.