Agenda
8:45 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
The Role of Cities in Advancing Innovative and Equitable Solutions to Strengthen Their Community
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Introduction: Dillon Meek, Prosper Waco Board Member and Former Waco Mayor
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Fireside Chat: Clarence E. Anthony, National League of Cities with Andrea Barefield, NLC and Prosper Waco Board Member and City of Waco
9:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
Addressing the Crisis: The State of Behavioral Health in Texas Today
Introduction: Dr. Jackson Griggs, Waco Family Medicine
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Dr. Hani Talebi, Texas Psychological Association
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
The Role of Primary Care in Addressing Mental Health Crisis
Introduction: Dr. Hani Talebi, Texas Psychological Association
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Dr. Jackson Griggs, Waco Family Medicine
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
From Crisis to Care: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Health
Introduction: Dr. Jackson Griggs, Waco Family Medicine
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Dr. Hani Talebi, PhD, Texas Psychological Association (Moderator)
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Ryan Adams, HOT Behavioral Health Network
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Dr. Lance Kelley, Waco Family Medicine
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Chief Sheryl Victorian, Waco Police Department
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
2024 Waco Snapshot Report
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Dr. Jeremy R. Rhodes, Prosper Waco
11:30 a.m.
Lunch by AC Hotel Waco Downtown
12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Fireside Chat: The Texas Workforce Initiative: Leadership, Vision, and Action
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Chairman Bryan Daniel, Texas Workforce Commission
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Jessica Attas, Prosper Waco
12:40 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Strengthening the Local Workforce Pipeline
Introduction: Sarah Roberts, KSR Advantage
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Rick Tullis, P.E., WorkSITE Industry Advisory Committee (Moderator)
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Kacey Darnell, Texas State Technical College
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Councilman Darius Ewing, City of Waco
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Tiffany Gallegos Whitley, Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce
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Dr. Frank Graves, McLennan Community College
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
From Disconnection to Opportunity: Unlocking the Potential of Opportunity Youth in Texas and Beyond
Introduction: Commissioner Ben Perry, McLennan County
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Dr. Hannah Gourgey, Aspen Institute
1:35 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Bridging the Gap for Opportunity Youth: A Community-Driven Approach
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Josh Caballero, City of Waco (Moderator)
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Ron Kimbell, HOT Behavioral Health Network
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Assistant Chief Jared Wallace, Waco Police Department
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Tim Packer, The Cove
2:15 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Break
2:25 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Intersection of Policy, Data, and Hunger
Introduction: Alice Starr, Starr Strategies
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Dr. Jeremy Everett, Baylor Collaborative for Hunger and Poverty (Moderator)
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The Honorable Pete Sessions, U.S. House of Representatives (TX-17)
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Sari Vatske, Central Texas Food Bank
3:00 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Community Collaboration: Local Leadership in Tackling Food Insecurity
Introduction: Tracy Ayrhart, Central Texas Food Bank
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Deidra Emerson, City of Waco (Moderator)
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Pastor Rubén Andrade, Jr., Family of Faith Worship Center
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Robert "Bob" Gager, Shepherd's Heart
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LaShonda Malrey-Horne, Waco-McLennan County Public Health District
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Aranza Torres, McLennan Community College
3:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Confronting the Teacher Shortage: Challenges and Solutions for the Pipeline Crisis
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Dr. Jerry Maze, ESC Region 12 (Moderator)
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Dr. Kenny Berry, ESC Region 12
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Dr. Brandi R. Ray, Texas Tech University, Waco
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Dr. Sharon Shields, La Vega ISD
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Bonnie Trammell, West Avenue Elementary, Waco ISD
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Where do we go from here? Mayor Jim Holmes and our Chief Executive Officer will discuss the next steps and an exciting announcement for 2025!
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Summit Sips: After-Summit Cocktail Hour 🍸
Join us for after-summit cocktail where you can network with like-minded leaders and community members!
7:30 a.m.
Registration Starts with a Light Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Welcome to the 2024 Prosper Waco Summit: Hear remarks from Prosper Waco Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Attas and Prosper Waco co-founder and former Waco mayor, Virginia Dupuy.
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