On Wednesday, January 25th we invite you to attend The 6th Annual Houston Children’s Summit: New Media/New Messaging for a New Generation. Public officials, community leaders, and local and national experts will provide Harris County community members with an update on the status of our children. Summit attendees will delve into how creative tools and new messaging can change the way we think about advocacy and transform our ability to reach our constituents, legislators and ultimately, contribute to our children’s continued success. Scroll down to learn who will be presenting, what will be discussed and how you can participate!
Where: The United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, 77007
When: Wednesday, January 25th from 8:00am – 12:00pm
How: Register Here!
Opening Remarks
Karen Labat, Social Investment Manager, Education, Shell Oil Company
Representative Randy Weber, District 29
Status Update on Houston’s Children
Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO, CHILDREN AT RISK
Dawn Lew, Senior Staff Attorney, CHILDREN AT RISK
Parenting Panel: Engaging our Parents
Jaime Castaneda, Principal, Jeff Davis High School
Anita Jackson, Director of Social Media and Blogging, MomsRising.org
Nancy Correa, Director, Center for Parenting and Family Well-Being, CHILDREN AT RISK
Moderator: Matthew Barnes, Executive Director, Families Empowered
The Virtual Classroom
Dr. Scott Van Beck, Executive Director, Houston A + Challenge
Keynote Presentation: Power of the Network
Marty Kearns, Executive Director of PreventObesity.net, a project of Netcentric Campaigns
Latino Children’s Panel: Reaching the New Majority
Martha Kattan, News Director, UNIVISION Houston
Father TJ Martinez, President, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Moderator: Gloria Luna Bounds, Community Affairs, Center Point
Building Your Network 101
Rebecca Frank, Online Network Analyst and Coordinator of PreventObesity.net, a project of Netcentric Campaigns
Putting Your Network into Action
David Thompson, Founder, Ttweak
Dr. Ann Stiles, Executive Director, Project GRAD Houston
Closing Remarks
Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK
Event registration is only $25 and includes breakfast. Register today!