10th Annual Wellness Together Conference: Full Schedule

Dr. Shirley N. Weber is California’s first Black Secretary of State and has spent decades advancing education, equity, and civil rights. Her extensive career in education and public service has included strengthening educational access, campus climate, and state accountability. Learn more here.

Speakers

Dr. Shirley Weber

California Secretary of State

Thursday September 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Ballroom 20 AB

Main Session

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, HR Staff, District Administrators, Education Leaders, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, School Site Admin, Teachers & Instructional Leaders

9:15am PDT

Keynote: Chris Gethard

Thursday September 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT

Ballroom 20 AB

Renowned comedian, author, and mental health advocate Chris Gethard brings his signature blend of humor and vulnerability to the main stage, sharing insights on human connection, resilience, and navigating mental health struggles.

Speakers

Chris Gethard

Comedian, Actor, and Author, Wellness Together

Chris Gethard is a comedian, podcaster, author, actor, and former television host. He’s been an active performer for over two decades. His work expanded to include mental health advocacy and activism after the release of his 2017 HBO special Career Suicide, in which he detailed... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Ballroom 20 AB

Main Session

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, HR Staff, District Administrators, Education Leaders, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, School Site Admin, Teachers & Instructional Leaders

9:15am PDT

Keynote: Dr. Zainab Okolo

Thursday September 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT

Ballroom 20 AB

Zainab Okolo explores how today’s changing policy landscape is shaping youth mental health and education. Through an inspiring message of purpose and possibility, she’ll show how each of us, regardless of role or title, can help create meaningful change for young people.

Speakers

Zainab Okolo, Ed.D., LCMFT

Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations, The Jed Foundation

Dr. Zainab Okolo is a seasoned expert in higher education policy and mental health, dedicating her career
to breaking down barriers for students, enabling them to thrive academically and lead fulfilling lives.
Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Ballroom 20 AB

Main Session

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, HR Staff, District Administrators, Education Leaders, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, School Site Admin, Teachers & Instructional Leaders

10:30am PDT

Laughing Together

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

33 A

Improvised comedy has placed many legendary actors in television shows and movies - but it all started as social work. Laughing Together brings improv back to its roots, providing schools with workshops that allow participants to connect through the power of improvised play, bond through laughter, feel the joy of failure, practice unconditional support, and teach ways to communicate ideas simply and clearly. During our workshop, audience members will have a chance to play games and look at the many ways comedy is a Trojan horse that increases social health.

Continuing Education Session Information:

Course Syllabus | Speaker Resume | Session Flyer | Course Attendance | Course Evaluation

Upon completion of the course, attendance form, and evaluation, you will receive a Confirmation of Attendance Certificate through email. If you do not receive your Confirmation of Attendance Certificate within ten business days, please contact [email protected]

This course meets the qualifications for 1.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Wellness Together, Inc., Provider #141369, is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor Continuing Education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. Wellness Together maintains responsibility for this course and its content.

Speakers

Chris Gethard

Comedian, Actor, and Author, Wellness Together

Laughing Together Flyer pdf

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
33 A

Breakout

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, District Administrators, Education Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, School Site Admin, HR Staff, Teachers & Instructional Leaders
Continuing Education Tracks BBS Continuing Education

10:30am PDT

Lighthouse Talk: Self-Care Accountability Buddies: A Collaboration Across the Pacific Ocean

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

30 C

Join us for a dynamic 12-minute Lighthouse Talk, designed to showcase bold ideas, innovative practices, and inspiring stories shaping the future of student mental health and wellness. This presentation is one of four featured during this one-hour block. Due to the fast-paced format, there will be no formal Q&A, but we encourage you to connect with the speaker directly after the block to continue the conversation.

Speakers

Wendy J Lum

Workforce Development Hub Director, University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
30 C

Breakout

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, District Administrators, Education Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, HR Staff, Human Resources Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, School Site Admin, Teacher

10:30am PDT

Lighthouse Talk: Values, Identity & Youth Mental Wellness

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

30 C

Join us for a dynamic 12-minute Lighthouse Talk, designed to showcase bold ideas, innovative practices, and inspiring stories shaping the future of student mental health and wellness. This presentation is one of four featured during this one-hour block. Due to the fast-paced format, there will be no formal Q&A, but we encourage you to connect with the speaker directly after the block to continue the conversation.

Speakers

Rudy Regalado

Community Education Manager, PRO Youth

Hello! I serve as a community education manager at PRO youth. For the past eight years, I have worked in the nonprofit sector, supporting young people and reaching their goals. I pulled a masters degree in educational leadership from Sacramento state I have mentor youth supported... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
30 C

Breakout

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, District Administrators, HR Staff, Education Leaders, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, School Site Admin, Higher Ed Faculty, Teachers & Instructional Leaders

11:30am PDT

Off Site Lunch

Thursday September 10, 2026 11:30am - 1:15pm PDT

Networking

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, Education Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, HR Staff, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, School Site Admin, Teachers & Instructional Leaders, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, District Administrators

1:15pm PDT

Main Session #4

Thursday September 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Ballroom 20 AB

Thursday September 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20 AB

Main Session

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, Education Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, HR Staff, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Teachers & Instructional Leaders, School Site Admin, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, District Administrators

1:20pm PDT

Growing Up Now: Identity, Resilience, and Belonging - How Families, Communities, and Culture Shape the Next Generation

Thursday September 10, 2026 1:20pm - 2:15pm PDT

Ballroom 20 AB

Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, Dr. Lisa Damour, and Dr. Nicole Stelter explore how identity, family, culture, and community shape young people’s emotional development and sense of possibility. This timely conversation offers practical, hopeful ways to foster resilience and belonging amid today’s complex challenges.

Speakers

Dr. Nicole Stelter

Blue Shield of California

Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs

Sociologist and Author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Three Mothers

Anna Malaika Tubbs is a New York Times bestselling author and multidisciplinary expert on current and historical understandings of race, gender, and equity. With a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Masters in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge in addition to... Read More →

Dr. Lisa Damour

Clinical Psychologist, Bestselling Author, & Scientific Consultant for Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2

Dr. Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert on adolescent development and student mental health. For more than two decades, she has worked directly with young people and families while translating psychological research into... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 1:20pm - 2:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20 AB

Main Session

Audience Community Partners & Nonprofits, Corporate Leaders, Higher Ed Faculty, HR Staff, District Administrators, Education Leaders, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Caregivers, Policy & Advocacy Professionals, School Site Admin, Teachers & Instructional Leaders

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