What have we learned from COVID-19? How do we use the lessons to define the community we want? In this webinar series, we’ll explore who we can be in times of crisis and who we want to become. Each webinar will be focused on a different topic with a panel of experts addressing challenges and solutions in their sectors.
This is an opportunity for members of the community to share their innovative ideas with some of our local leaders.
Part 1:
Social Services & Vulnerable Populations
Wednesday June 17th 12PM-1:30PM
Seniors, low income families, undocumented workers, and individuals experiencing homelessness are just some of the groups at risk of not having their basic needs met during a crisis. In this conversation, we’ll explore the many ways the community is responding to assist vulnerable populations, the challenges faced and how we can use the lessons learned during COVID-19 to better serve these populations in the future.
Panel Members:
Carla Harris--Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center (MCHC)
Jayma Shields Spence--Laytonville Healthy Start Family Resource Center
Juan Orozco--Ukiah Vecinos en Acción (UVA)
Kelsey Rivera-- The County of Mendocino Adult & Aging Services
Part 2:
Workforce & Economy
Wednesday June 24th 12PM-1:30PM
COVID-19 and the associated shelter-in-place orders have had a severe impact on employment on a global scale. Many of us are uncertain when we will be able to return to our jobs. In this webinar we will discuss the effect of the pandemic on our local workforce, how we can use it as an opportunity for economic recovery, to move our workforce into meaningful work and help fill the employment gaps in our county.
Panel Members:
Bruce Wilson and Stacey Caico--Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
Una Wirkebau--West Business Development Center/Move 2030 Initiative
David Karr and Elvia Santana-- California Indian Manpower Consortium
Jeff Tyrrell-- Broadband Alliance of Mendocino County
Part 3:
Community Connection & Resilience
Wednesday July 1st 12PM-1:30PM
As we combat the physical effects of COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are simultaneously confronted with deep feelings of stress, fear and anxiety. We are facing profound loss, economic uncertainty, social isolation, and worry for the health of those we love. Mental health issues are among the most important health issues facing our community, as reported by the 2019 Community Health Survey. In this conversation, we will explore ways in which Mendocino County residents and organizations have come together during COVID to help one another stay connected, how we can be more attuned to the struggles of our neighbors in the future and ways in which we can cultivate a community of support and mental and emotional resilience.
Panel Members
Julie Fetherston--First 5 Mendocino
Tanya Wyldflower-- Mendocino Center for Spiritual Living
Joel Merrifield, Sr.--Round Valley Family Resource/Wellness Center
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