Jazmine Hawkins es una Consejera Profesional Licenciada (LPC, por sus siglas en inglés) y una Instructora de Yoga Registrada (RYT, por sus siglas en inglés) que se especializa en ayudar a individuos, familias y comunidades a desarrollar resiliencia emocional y profundizar sus conexiones. Como fundadora de Integrated Therapeutic Solutions, Jazmine integra terapia, prácticas de bienestar basadas en la fe y técnicas de mindfulness para guiar a las familias a través de los desafíos de la vida y fomentar un sentido de paz y equilibrio.

En su próxima sesión enfocada en el manejo del estrés, Jazmine brindará tanto a padres como a estudiantes herramientas prácticas para gestionar el estrés, desarrollar resiliencia emocional y crear estrategias de afrontamiento más saludables. Al enseñar técnicas como la respiración consciente, prácticas de relajación y comunicación positiva, Jazmine empodera a las familias para reducir el estrés y mejorar su bienestar mental.

Su enfoque enfatiza la importancia del autocuidado, comprender los detonantes emocionales y crear un espacio para el diálogo abierto y la conexión. A través de sus talleres, Jazmine ayuda a los participantes a entender que el estrés es manejable con las herramientas adecuadas, y que fomentar el bienestar emocional es esencial tanto para el crecimiento personal como familiar.

Johanne tiene una Maestría en Consejería y Orientación. Está certificada como Mentora de Life Coaching para poder guiar a personas que necesitan apoyo adicional en la toma de decisiones y en Psicología Perinatal. Como puertorriqueña radicada en Dallas, TX, Johanne se complace en combinar toda su formación, experiencias profesionales y personales para guiar a las familias de la comunidad de Pleasant Grove a través de la creación e implementación de un currículo sólido que empoderará a los padres de esta comunidad para que reconozcan sus fortalezas y dones, y adquieran el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a enfrentar los desafíos que presentan las enfermedades de salud mental.

Tengo una Licenciatura en Sociología con una especialización en Enseñanza de Inglés y actualmente me desempeño como Gerente del Programa Comunitario para Jóvenes en Community Does It, una clínica de salud mental en Pleasant Grove. En mi rol, me dedico a crear un espacio seguro y de apoyo donde los jóvenes de nuestra comunidad puedan explorar y fortalecer su salud mental. A través de discusiones sobre temas como la comunicación, el manejo del estrés, la fijación de metas, el autocuidado y el amor propio, mi objetivo es empoderar a los jóvenes con las herramientas y recursos que necesitan para construir hábitos saludables que fomenten un bienestar mental y emocional sólido.

For more than 30 years, Lakashia Wallace was a Dallas ISD parent and community organizer in South Dallas. She has served on PTOs, PTAs, and the Dallas ISD board president’s Code of Conduct reforms working hand in hand with the district for decades. She has served as a substitute teacher, and parent-student advocate informally and formally through several committees, community-based organizations, and even directly through Dallas ISD. After many, many years the SDPC is an outlet she has built through which parent voices can be heard.

Curtis Smith has made a significant impact in the field of education by co-founding a renowned public middle school in Brooklyn and introducing a pioneering mindfulness curriculum, which has become integral to the school's culture. His work in mindfulness education has not only gained international recognition but also led him to collaborate with various educational and corporate entities to improve their cultures and wellness practices. As a consultant, Smith's strategies and workshops have supported initiatives like the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, fostering mindful and compassionate educational settings. His venture, Moment of Mindfulness LLC, showcases his commitment to social entrepreneurship, blending music, movement, and meditation to promote mental health education. Curtis's achievements are rooted in a strong background in educational leadership, highlighting his innovative contributions to mindfulness in education.

Leanne has presented as a mental health speaker for large teen audiences and professional conferences. She has a Master's in Social Work and practices mental health therapy with teens. She has worked with teens in multiple settings including juvenile detention centers, high schools, inpatient hospitals, pediatric centers, and private practice. She specializes in helping the "stuck" teen and quickly building rapport with teens who feel misunderstood.

Leanne builds her presentations around engaging activities that enlist young audiences in living mentally healthy lives. Her content is unique and wildly applicable to today's young people. Audiences leave Leanne’s presentations feeling understood, motivated, and equipped for their challenges.

Will Zee' Tidwell is the CEO of SpeakUPZee, LLC, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is deeply committed to uplifting others and fostering positive change. His unique journey has led him to use his experiences, wisdom, and knowledge to create something much larger than himself, impacting over 100,000 men, women, and children through SpeakUPZee's community outreach programs. These programs include feeding initiatives, youth mentoring, and job opportunities, showcasing his dedication to strengthening the community. After achieving a significant milestone, Tidwell expanded his efforts by founding Esquire Writing & Media under the SpeakUPZee umbrella, aiming to provide resources, brand awareness, and communication support to further his mission. His ability to speak, write, and tell stories has given rise to various platforms through which he continues to empower individuals and advocate for a brighter future.

A current Dallas ISD parent, communications strategist, and longtime racial equity practitioner, Robbie has worked with thousands of students and hundreds of educators across DFW. She has served in Montessori classrooms, leading adult education providers, and supported the digital strategies of elected officials and decision-makers across the country. Her goal is to return the focus of education to prioritizing student well-being and creating a sense of solidarity amongst parents and educators across identities and backgrounds.

Ailyn Corchado is a Prevention Educator for Be Project, the teen dating violence prevention program of The Family Place. Be Project provides culturally relevant school-based programming designed to prevent violence and encourage healthy friendships/relationships in middle and high school. Delivering programming to young people beginning in the 6th grade, Be Project engages the entire school community through health classes, small groups, school staff training, and family engagement. Learn more at www.familyplace.org/beproject.

Natalie Stigall is a Prevention Educator for Be Project, the teen dating violence prevention program of The Family Place. Be Project provides culturally relevant school-based programming designed to prevent violence and encourage healthy friendships/relationships in middle and high school. Delivering programming to young people beginning in the 6th grade, Be Project engages the entire school community through health classes, small groups, school staff training, and family engagement. Learn more at www.familyplace.org/beproject.