Six Elements of Effective Coalitions Webinar Series on: Diverse Stakeholders & Opportunities for Participation

Webinar Description:

Coalitions that engage a diverse set of members with meaningful opportunities for participation are more likely to reach collective impact. This webinar, the second installment in the series, Six Elements of Effective Coalitions, will explore how to more intentionally build these elements of Diverse Stakeholders & Opportunities for Participation into the organizational structure and activities of your coalition, and will highlight the real-life application with two coalition spotlights.

This is part two of a four-part series produced by the PTTC Community Coalitions and Collaborators network working group. Be sure to view the first part of the series!

 

Webinar Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this virtual learning experience, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the six elements of effective coalitions
2. Discuss two of the six elements to achieve intended outcomes
3. Describe a diverse set of stakeholders needed for effective coalitions and how to assess a coalitions’ engaged partners
4. Discuss how to incorporate opportunities for coalition members to participate and help to effectively reach coalition goals

 

Webinar Presenters:

Kristen Small PicDr. Kristen Gilmore Powell, PhD, LSW is an Assistant Research Professor with the Rutgers University School of Social Work and Associate Director of the Center for Prevention Science. She is also the Director of the Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Dr. Powell earned her Ph.D. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Social Work, in 2013.  She has been conducting research on topics relevant to prevention science, community coalitions, and empowerment theory for more than 10 years. Dr. Powell currently serves as Principal Investigator and Investigator on multiple externally funded research projects. Much of this work focuses on how individual and environmental strategies can prevent the harmful consequences of substance misuse, particularly in communities identified with high need and existing health disparities.

 

 

Deb small picDeborah Nixon Hughes, LCSW-C is an advanced license social worker in both Maryland and Ohio with over 40 years of behavioral health experience. She is the Project Director for the Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) housed at The Danya Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is responsible for providing training and technical assistance to entities within HHS Region 3 (DE, PA, MD, VA, WV, and DC). Prior to joining the Danya Institute, she was the technical expert lead (TEL) for Medication Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction (PDOA) Program while employed at JBS International. Deborah’s life goal has always been to make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with behavioral health challenges to improve their lives and live a self-directed life especially those individuals in vulnerable populations.

 

 

 

Starts: Sep. 17, 2020 3:00 pm
Ends: Sep. 17, 2020 4:00 pm
Timezone:
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