Date Sep 14 – 15

SEPTEMBER 14-15

 

Mental health support matters more than ever before. We’re bringing together the nation’s experts to destigmatize mental health and to define the future of the industry.

 

In today’s changing landscape, mental health is front and center. Join us for two action-packed days featuring keynote presentations with well-renowned speakers, practical stress-relieving workshops, and panel discussions with leading experts, interactive Q&As, and exclusive industry research.
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We will highlight evolving workforce wellness strategies, the future role of mental health in the workplace, culturally centered care, and applying technology to drive value with new care options.

 

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SPEAKERS
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Venus Williams
Legendary Tennis Champion, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
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Arianna Huffington
Founder & CEO
Thrive Global
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Alyson Watson
Founder & CEO
Modern Health
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Jared Leto
Academy Award-Winning Actor & Musician
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Mamoon Hamid
Partner
Kleiner Perkins
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Katrina Lake
Founder & Executive Chairperson
Stitch Fix
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Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founder
The Black Girl Doctor
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Darren Murph
Head of Remote
GitLab
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Dr. Jessica Jackson
Global DEIB Care Lead
Modern Health
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Lars Schmidt
Founder & Community Catalyst
Redefining HR Accelerator
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Dr. Myra Altman
VP of Clinical Care
Modern Health
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Dr. Cynthia Castro Sweet
Sr. Director of Clinical Research
Modern Health
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Tammy Sun
Co-Founder & CEO
Carrot Fertility
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Jonathan Roberts
Analyst
Forrester
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Michael Pollan
Best Selling Author & Sustainable Food Advocate
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Dhani Jones
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, NFL Linebacker, Author and Host
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Whitney Wolfe Herd
Founder & CEO
Bumble
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David Hanrahan
CHRO
Eventbrite
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Lorna Henri
VP of Customer Success
Modern Health
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Steve Blumenfield
Head of Strategy and Innovation, Health and Benefits NA
Willis Towers Watson
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Sarahjane Sacchetti
CEO
Cleo
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Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson
Licensed Psychologist
The Black Girl Doctor
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Jacqueline Toboni
Actor
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Katie Burke
Chief People Officer
HubSpot
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Diana Liao
Psychotherapist
DL Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
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Kevin Leggio
Sr. Manager of People Development
Modern Health
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Leticia Vaca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Urban Health Group Inc.
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Avatar of Ainhoa Campo AC
Ainhoa Campo
Psychologist and Coach
Ainhoa Campo
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Bryan Vercler
Director of Partnerships
Modern Health
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Dr. Crystal Jones
Modern Health Coach
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Jen Bergman
Global Benefits and Well-Being Program Manager
Zendesk
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Avatar of Kana Enomoto KE
Kana Enomoto
Senior Expert
McKinsey & Company
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Jason Averbrook
CEO & Co-Founder
Leapgen
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Dr. Julia Corcoran
Director of Clinical Strategy and Experience
Modern Health
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Dr. Erica Simon
Human-Centered Design Advocate, Burnout Specialist, and Clinical Consultant
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Steve Cadigan
Talent Hacker & Advisor
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Peter Jeffrey
Chief of Staff
Modern Health
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Erin Souza
Chief of Staff of CPO and Head of Employee Experiences
Sonos
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Gyre Renwick
Chief Operating Officer
Modern Health
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Sandra Kuhn
Partner
National Leader Behavioral Health Consulting Group at Mercer
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Teresa Clark
GM of Healthcare Commercialization
Walgreens
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Stacie Dooreck
Certified Yoga Instructor & Founder
SunLight Yoga
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AGENDA
All Dates
Sep 14
Sep 15
  • All Tracks
  • TRACK A
  • TRACK B
Sep 14
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Welcome & Opening Keynote
Join Venus Williams, Legendary Tennis Champion, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, in a fireside chat as she shares insights on her mental health journey, discussing why well-being is pivotal to success...
  • Venus Williams
  • Alyson Watson
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM UTC
New Research: Workforce Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic World
A first look at ​a new ​commissioned ​study conducted by Forrester Consulting reveals shared goals and contrasts between employees and leadership when it comes to mental health benefits offered in the...
  • Dr. Cynthia Castro Sweet
  • Jonathan Roberts
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
Break
Take a break with chair yoga to energize you for the upcoming sessions.
  • Stacie Dooreck
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
The Shift Toward Destigmatizing Mental Health
Join this panel with Jared Leto, Academy award-winner and musician, and Mamoon Hamid, Partner at Kleiner Perkins, moderated by Alyson Watson, Founder and CEO of Modern Health. This session will focus...
  • Alyson Watson
  • Jared Leto
  • Mamoon Hamid
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
[TRACK A] Guided Meditation
Unsure of meditation? Hesitant to try it out? This guided meditation will walk you through what meditation is, how to get into it, and lead you through a short guided meditation to set your intentions...
  • Ainhoa Campo
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
[TRACK B] Circles Session: Stress & Burnout
Participate in a therapist-led group session and discover how to acknowledge stress, identify burnout, and learn strategies for preventing and addressing burnout. Circles utilize new modalities of care...
  • Diana Liao
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM UTC
Is Remote Care Here to Stay?
This session will dive into the long-term strategy for mental health benefits and the rise of remote care for mental health services.
  • Bryan Vercler
  • Kana Enomoto
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM UTC
The Inconvenient Truth: Our Mental Health System is Broken
Industry experts discuss why our mental health system is broken, how this has been exasperated by the global pandemic and racial injustices, and why the need for sustainable mental health solutions has...
  • Steve Blumenfield
  • Gyre Renwick
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM UTC
Break
Take a break with chair yoga to balance your mind and body.
  • Stacie Dooreck
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM UTC
Could Psychedelics Help Solve the Growing Mental Health Epidemic?
A look into emerging and controversial care options, including shining the spotlight on psychedelics and the role they may play in addressing mental health needs.Eligible for 0.75 SHRM PDC and 0.75 HRCI...
  • Dr. Myra Altman
  • Michael Pollan
9:00 PM - 9:46 PM UTC
Why the “B” in DEIB Matters
Research shows that having a sense of belonging is crucial to feeling psychologically safe to express our social identities and creative ideas without judgment in group settings. Join this panel for an...
  • Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey
  • Dhani Jones
  • Jacqueline Toboni
9:46 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Closing Remarks & Meditation
Closing remarks from Alyson Watson, Founder & CEO of Modern Health followed by an integration meditation led by Dr. Crystal Jones.
  • Alyson Watson
  • Dr. Crystal Jones
Sep 15
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Welcome & Keynote
Join Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO of Thrive Global, as she shares insights on how to thrive in the post-pandemic workplace. A special guest will guide us through a 5 minute meditation to settle our...
  • Arianna Huffington
  • Alyson Watson
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Modern Belonging: Why Belonging is the Missing Piece in your DEI & Mental Health Strategies
2020 catalyzed employers across the globe to commit to greater action around both DEIB and mental health. But are these well-intentioned efforts yielding true cultural change? In this session, Dr. Jessica...
  • Dr. Jessica Jackson
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM UTC
Break
Take a break with chair yoga to center and ground your mind and body.
  • Stacie Dooreck
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM UTC
How To Take Care of Yourself So You Can Take Care of Your Teams
Burnout can uniquely set in over time for HR and Benefits Leaders, as you absorb the experiences, stressors, and challenges of supporting your employees day-to-day. Learn evidence-based self-care strategies...
  • Dr. Erica Simon
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM UTC
Lessons from Bumble and Stitch Fix Founders on Prioritizing Mental Health
Well-known business leaders Whitney Wolfe Herd and Katrina Lake will sit down with Alyson Watson to discuss mental health challenges they’ve encountered while scaling their businesses from concept to...
  • Alyson Watson
  • Katrina Lake
  • Whitney Wolfe Herd
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTC
Agile Crisis Support: How to Provide Timely Support in the Wake of a Distressing Event
A global pandemic. Race-based violence. Mass shootings. Political anxiety. Wildfire outbreaks. Current events have a different impact on different people, and employees shouldn’t be expected to simply...
  • David Hanrahan
  • Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson
  • Dr. Julia Corcoran
7:15 PM - 8:04 PM UTC
Building Equity Across Types of Workers Within a Hybrid Workforce
As organizations look to a post-pandemic future, HR managers are charged with creating a transition back to the workplace that works for both the business and its employees. How do you keep company connection...
  • Darren Murph
  • Jason Averbrook
  • Steve Cadigan
  • Peter Jeffrey
8:04 PM - 8:15 PM UTC
Break
Now is the perfect time to catch up on your inbox, grab a snack, and get ready for two concurrent sessions!
    8:15 PM - 8:45 PM UTC
    [TRACK B] Self-Care Days: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter
    Balancing work with dedicated time to reset is essential for employees to bring their best selves and do their best work. This session will dive into what a self-care day is, why it is beneficial to your...
    • Katie Burke
    • Kevin Leggio
    8:15 PM - 8:45 PM UTC
    [TRACK A] Staying One Step Ahead of the Changing Benefits Landscape
    Explore how companies can evolve their traditional benefit offerings to meet the needs of the modern day workforce. Questions will be taken virtually from attendees.Eligible for 0.5 SHRM PDC and 0.5 HRCI...
    • Lars Schmidt
    • Tammy Sun
    • Sarahjane Sacchetti
    8:45 PM - 9:15 PM UTC
    Why Going Beyond a Single Modality Matters When Choosing a Mental Health Solution
    When choosing a mental health benefit, it’s important to recognize different people need care in different ways. A single method of care may be a good fit for a portion of your employee base, yet what...
    • Dr. Myra Altman
    • Sandra Kuhn
    9:15 PM - 9:47 PM UTC
    Lessons from Zendesk and Sonos on Evaluation to Global Adoption
    HR leaders will discuss their approach to rolling out the right mental health benefit, key tips for global employee adoption, going the extra mile to build a culture centered around wellbeing and learnings...
    • Lorna Henri
    • Jen Bergman
    • Erin Souza
    9:47 PM - 10:05 PM UTC
    Closing Remarks & Meditation
    Closing remarks from Alyson Watson, Founder & CEO of Modern Health and a guided meditation led by Leticia Vaca.
    • Alyson Watson
    • Leticia Vaca
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