3rd Annual Built to Thrive Summit (2022)

For the third year in a row, our agenda included national experts and local change makers, bridging the worlds of politics, business, and early childhood. We brought together nearly 600 participants in a live, virtual event with a very active chat! To view a list of resources and links shared in the live chat, click here.

2022 Agenda & Video Archive

Keynote: The Power of Early Childhood 

Our keynote this year was presented live only. Dr. Perry has shared some "best hits" slides if you'd like to take a look.

Dr. Bruce D. Perry

Dr. Bruce D. Perry

M.D., Ph.D., author, psychiatrist, researcher, clinician

The Prosperity Agenda & Early Childhood

Speaker Designate Paul Renner

Speaker Designate Paul Renner

Florida House of Representatives

Engaging Dads: How To Do It Right

Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown

President, National Fatherhood Initiative

Dexter Nelson

Dexter Nelson

Father and HVAC entrepreneur - Orlando

Derrick McGhee

Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.

Chief Operating Officer, Johnson & Blanton, LLC and Pastor, Bible Based Church - Tallahassee

Manatee County Spotlight: Kindergarten Readiness on Wheels

Kerry Gaylord

Kerry Gaylord

Chief Operations Officer, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County

Kelly Beavers

Kelly Beavers

Director of Community Educational Initiatives, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County

Rachel Spivey

Rachel Spivey

Director of Grant Management, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County

Paul Sharff

In Memory of Paul Sharff

Late CEO, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County

When a Parent Gets the News: Early Intervention and the New CDC Milestones

Tamelia Malcolm, MBA, MS, CHES

Tamelia Malcolm, MBA, MS, CHES

Supervisor, North Central Early Steps, University of Florida

Tamika Maxwell, D.O., FAAP

Tamika Maxwell, D.O., FAAP

Pediatrician and Reach Out and Read Medical Champion, Pediatric Associates

Win the Talent War with Family-Friendly Policies

Vinessa Gordon, MPH

Vinessa Gordon, MPH

Research and Grants Analyst, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center - Jacksonville

Juan Vasquez

Juan Vasquez

Project Manager, Ruvos

Elisa Juárez

Elisa Juárez

Director of Culture and DEI, ChenMed – Miami Gardens

Kathleen Brugueras

Kathleen Brugueras

Senior Director Culture and Change Management, Florida Blue

Vance Aloupis

Vance Aloupis

CEO, The Children's Movement of Florida

 

Resources & Links from our live chat on October 27, 2022

Built to Thrive 2022 Sponsors

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