Spring Into Action: Planting Ideas in Behavioral Health
Join us for the "Spring into Action: Planting Ideas in Behavioral Health" conference, a transformative gathering designed for professionals, advocates, and anyone passionate about advancing the behavioral health field. This conference will foster growth, innovation, and collaboration as we dive into vital mental wellness topics. From addressing the pervasive impacts of domestic violence to harnessing the power of laughter as a therapeutic tool, and navigating the unique experiences of trauma survivors to utilizing technology in mental health treatments, this event offers a robust platform for learning and sharing.
Participants will engage with professionals through keynote presentations, a panel discussion, and a presentation, all aimed at equipping participants with actionable strategies to implement in their practice or advocacy efforts. This conference promises to inspire and empower individuals to take bold steps toward fostering mental health resilience in their communities.
March 14th, 2025 | 8:00am - 4:00pm
Keese Hall Multipurpose Center | 4240 Campus Drive, Lima Ohio 45804
Agenda - Coming Soon
Speakers
Perry Power
After breaking his silence about surviving childhood sexual abuse, Perry Power discovered that his late father was also a survivor. This revelation in 2017 ignited his mission to empower trauma survivors to find their voice and use it to inspire change. Having built an audience of over 450,000 followers, Perry combines storytelling and advocacy to help survivors transform their pain into purpose. As the founder of a publishing company, he guides survivors through the process of their stories as a pathway to healing, while his production company brings these narratives to life—starting with powerful 90-second reels and evolving toward full-length feature films. Perry’s work breaks cycles of silence, fosters connection, and sparks lasting transformation.
Holly Craider
Dr. Holly Craider is the Associate Vice President of Curriculum, Assessment, and Accreditation Activities, and an adjunct faculty member at Cuyahoga Community College and Kent State University. With 20 years of experience as a higher education professional, she has worked in the areas of admissions, financial aid, student success, recruitment, eLearning & Innovation, student affairs, and academic affairs. Craider has served as a Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission for two years and has been a regular national and international presenter for various professional organizations.
Dr. Craider is a Ralph M. Besse Teaching Excellence award winner, a graduate of both the John Rouche and HERS Wellesly leadership institutes, and a member of the Greater Cleveland Partnership inaugural leadership program. Craider has a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University, a Juris Doctorate from Akron Law, and was recently sworn in as an attorney in November of 2024.