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About the event

2025 Annual Community Resilience Conference

Community Resilience Conference

The 4th Annual Gathering of Community Members, Providers, Educators, and Difference Makers

BACK TO BASICS: MOVING POLICY & PRACTICE FORWARD

February 19th, 2025, 9:15-10:15 am EST keynote and 3:30-4:30pm EST. Eastern Standard Time; Conference runs from 9am-4:30pm

Dan Roth
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Neurodiversity, Disability & Mental Health Advocate, Survivor, Organizational Strategy Executive, DEIAB Consultant and Community Builder

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s5KHwrC8Yw&t=2s

Topic -
I Never Realized I Survived

At age 39 upon listening to a friends story of being a Domestic Violence and Sexual assault survivor, I realized nearly 20 years earlier I had experienced the same thing. This talk details how a combination of lack of self worth and rarity of public discussion surrounding male Domestic Violence survivors kept severe trauma repressed and how that affected my life.

Those choosing this keynote will be getting an extremely raw and passionate talk meant to start discussions around Men's Mental Health.

  • Self Advocacy
  • Self Image
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Mental Health
Short Bio

Dan Roth is an internationally recognized recruitment disruptor and professional speaker. Having started his career as a Journalist, Dan took an unconventional route by pivoting through four industries before finding his passion in helping people find work while using his platform to normalize conversations surrounding mental health, advocating for women’s empowerment and neurodiversity and creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

Dan was named one of the top 25 Job Experts in the world by Jobscan in 2022 and has done multiple keynotes including in Nigeria, in which he learned Yoruba.

Outside of work, Dan is a proud husband and twin-girl dad.

Why I like Dan -

Dan is considered very highly in the Neurodiversity and Disability Space. He speaks frequently on Trauma, Inclusion and other aspects of Neurodiversity in the Workplace.  He can tailor his material to be geared towards the 'Trauma Informed Leadership' Track.

Jayce Baron
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Founder of JBaron Creative House, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Author

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CVuxO_Z8XU&t=1s

Topic

"Trauma to Triumph" - How I Used My Rape to Change Laws

Forgiveness (Family, Self, Attacker)

Rebuilding a Sense of Community

Short Bio

Jayce Baron is an Afro-Latinx globally recognized Award-Winning Screenwriter and Author, Executive Producer, Director, Political Figure, and Advocate for the Black and Brown LGBTQ+ community. Founder of jBaron Creative House, he has an organic desire to bring a conscious conversation to the community through endless mediums. He has merged his entertainment career and natural civil duty to humanity for over a decade from contributing at NBC to an independent podcast he hosted and produced garnering over half a million streams and listened to in over 50 countries worldwide.

In 2016, Jayce was invited to The Capital to continue to bring awareness to sexual assault and was part of passing bill SB816 revoking the statute of limitation on rape charges in the state of California. He was named one of the 16 Heroes alongside Joe Biden, Ashley Judd, and others in 2016. He currently works in tandem as an Advisory Board Member with Yale University’s Psychology Department studying cases of male sexual assault survivors. His advocacy trickled into media as he Executively Produced, THE LIFTED, an action drama film tackling the realities of sexual assault occurrences in rideshare services. The film won the John Singleton Embrace Award presented by the City of Los Angeles.

In February 2024, Jayce Baron was unanimously voted into his Neighborhood Council through the City of Los Angeles. He currently Co-Chairs the Diversity, Equality, & Inclusion Committee and is a standing member of the Government Relations Committee.

Why I like Jayce

Jayce is well known for his story of survival of sexual assault. I believe that his work in Government Relations, directly applies to the event and audience. He can speak policy, advocacy, as well as a deeply personal story that made headlines and contributed to changes in Laws.

Dr. Samantha Harte
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Doctor, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Performing Artist and Podcast Host

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s6z_sWSNHw&t=38s

Topic

Based on Dr. Harte's Best-Selling Book - "Breaking the Circuit - 'How to Re-Wire your Mind for Resilience, Hope and Joy in the Face of Trauma"

Additional Topic
Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams: A Holistic Path to Healing and Transformation

Many individuals find themselves trapped in cycles of dissatisfaction with their bodies and lives, often feeling disconnected from their true needs and desires. Traditional healthcare and fitness approaches can fall short in addressing the holistic and emotional components of wellness, leaving many searching for a more integrative, sustainable path to achieving their ideal selves.

Dr. Samantha Harte, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and seasoned wellness expert, has redefined health and wellness through her unique journey. After encountering limitations within traditional healthcare, Samantha transformed her practice into a holistic, patient-centered experience that addresses mind, body, and spirit. Drawing on her personal battles with addiction, grief, and recovery, Samantha is uniquely equipped to guide others on a path that transcends surface-level goals. Her innovative approach incorporates elements from her adapted 12-step program and is designed to empower individuals to cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and authentic self-worth—key components in manifesting the body and life they truly desire.

Key Takeaways:

In this keynote, Samantha unveils her holistic approach to manifesting the body and life of one’s dreams, offering actionable strategies to promote physical and emotional transformation. Audiences will learn:

  • How to Break Free from Traditional Constraints: Gain insights into transcending the limitations of conventional wellness approaches by embracing a holistic view of health.
  • Tools for Self-Compassion and Resilience: Discover practices to foster self-compassion, build resilience, and connect with a higher sense of purpose, creating a foundation for personal growth and fulfillment.
  • The Power of Daily Personal Inventory: Learn to integrate reflective practices into daily routines that promote mindful self-awareness, aiding in the pursuit of physical and emotional well-being.
Audience:

This keynote is ideal for wellness enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, mental health advocates, and anyone interested in achieving a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit.

Short Bio

Samantha Harte is a multifaceted individual whose journey from chaos to clarity has fueled her professional and personal endeavors. A Doctor of Physical Therapy operating a fitness and wellness studio in Santa Monica, Samantha has reshaped the concept of physical therapy to embrace a holistic, full-body experience, intertwining mind, heart, and body for comprehensive healing. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry and more than fourteen years of sobriety, she has become a beacon of resilience and empowerment.

In her best-selling memoir, Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, Dr. Harte shares her personal journey through trauma, loss, and addiction. She reimagines the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, making them accessible and applicable to a broader audience, both addicts and non-addicts alike. Her approach to recovery emphasizes the universal application of these concepts for anyone seeking hope and empowerment.

Why I like Samantha

We had an opportunity to dive deep with Dr. Harte for her speaking. Her story filled presentation will have everyone engaged. She is a practicing Physical Therapist and can really speak from both her personal side as well as a clinical side.