2024 MGC ELEVATE CONFERENCE - October 12th

MGC Elevate, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization!

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Keynote Speaker: Cryslynn Billingsley, PhD
Topic: Reclaiming the Village & Bridging the Generational Divide

Saturday, October 12, 2024
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Conference Agenda

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Doors Open & Light Refreshments

10:00 AM

The Occasion

MC: Blair Ledet

10:05 AM

Remarks

MGC Elevate Conference Delegate

10:15 AM – 10:20 AM

Acknowledgment of Guests & Special Recognition

Captain Ron Johnson

10:20 AM

Introduction of Speaker

LaTricia Clark, EdS

10:30 AM – 11:10 AM

Keynote Address

Keynote Speaker: Cryslynn Billingsley, PhD
Topic: Reclaiming the Village & Bridging the Generational Divide

11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

Student & Youth Response

Marlos Reynold’s : Jennings High School
Jacob Jackson – Student Leader
What Reclaiming the Village and Bridging the Generational Gap Means NOW to and for Youth

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion Q & A

Topic: The Divide Through Our Eyes
Moderator: Ms. Jo Lena Johnson

Reclaiming the Divide Topics and Panel Speakers:
Juvenile Justice & Child Welfare: Dr. Shanté Lampley
Law Enforcement & Community Connection: Captain Ron Johnson
Supporting Fathers, Families & Communities: Cheri Tillis
Education, Advocacy & Community Conflict: LaTricia Clark, EdS
Community Resources: Casandra Blassingame
Healthy Communities: Paul Lemmon
Technology: Ron Malone

12:00 AM – 12:20 PM

12:30 PM – 1:25 PM

Lunch & Networking Expo & Breakout Sessions

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Final Thoughts & Appreciation

MGC Elevate, Inc. President Ms. Marnée Morgan

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