The Boston College Nelson Chair Roundtable in Overtown Miami, FL will open with a panel discussion and evening reception. The reception will allow for networking and raising awareness around the work of the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition which currently aspires to become Florida's fourth Children's Initiative. The panel will feature the Executive Directors of Florida's three Children's Initiatives in Miami, Jacksonville and Orlando. The theme for the evening will concentrate on lessons learned, best practices, current challenges and future outlook for Florida's children in these target areas. Meet and network with Overtown Children & Youth Coalition members, community leaders, and guests.
Moderators:
Anderson J. Franklin, Ph.D., Honorable David S. Nelson Professor of Psychology & Education Department of Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Panelists:
Florida Children's Initiative Communities, Cecilia Gutiérrez, Executive Director Miami Children's Initiative- Miami, Lisa Early, Director Parramore Kidz Zone- Orlando, Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen, Executive Director Newtown Success Zone- Jacksonville.
Sponsored by:
- Office of the Honorable David S. Nelson Professional Chair, Anderson J. Franklin, Ph.D., Honorable David S. Nelson Professor of Psychology and Education
- Allegany Franciscan Ministries
- Barry University, School of Social Work
- Neighborhood Technical Assistance Grant – Miami Dade County
- University of Miami, Office of Civic and Community Engagement
For more information or questions contact Saliha Nelson at 305.205.4605 Or overtowncyc@gmail.com
The mission of OCYC is to create collective impact to empower Overtown children and youth to reach their full potential.