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<h3>Overview of Topics &amp; Discussions:</h3>
<h3><strong>1. Welcome and Introductions</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Brief overview of the panel&#8217;s purpose.</li>
<li>Panelists introduce themselves:
<ul>
<li>Name, job title, organization.</li>
<li>Brief background of their career journey.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h3><strong>2. Overview of HealthConnect</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Mission: Inspiring and supporting students in healthcare career exploration.</li>
<li>Objective: Foster interest in healthcare careers through real-life stories.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h3><strong>3. Speaker Presentations</strong></h3>
<p>Each Speaker shares:</p>
<ul>
<li>Personal journey: Education, career path, and challenges overcome.</li>
<li>Relating to students: Skills, traits, or interests helpful for success.</li>
<li>Careers without a college degree: Highlight accessible opportunities.</li>
<li>Failure and resilience: Lessons from a challenge or mistake.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h3><strong>4. Interactive Q&amp;A Session</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Students ask questions about careers, experiences, or healthcare roles.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h3><strong>5. Closing Remarks</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Recap key takeaways and encourage exploration of healthcare careers.</li>
</ul>


Agenda

<p>The 2024-2025 Speakers Bureau kicks off at New Milford High School on December 11th, 2024! Students will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from industry professionals and representatives from Northwest Connecticut about healthcare professions and career pathways.</p>


Speakers Bureau '24-25 - New Milford Highschool

Speakers Bureau – New Milford HS – Dec. 10th

HealthConnect RSP Member Job Fair

HealthConnect RSP Q2 Meeting

Waterbury Promise and NRWIB Career Fair

WISHFEST

RSP Quarterly Meeting- Jan 24th 2025

Speakers Bureau – Torrington HS – Dec 10th

Dec. 11th – Quarterly Meeting – Q4-2024

HealthConnect Networking

Speakers Bureau 2024

Danbury

<p>My name is Lisa Banning I am an RN at Ability Beyond. I&#8217;ve been with the company for over thirty years.</p>
<p>Areas of Expertise: </p>
<p>Nursing, Management </p>


Lisa Banning

<p>From Washington, CT, graduated from Shepaug and studied Nutrition at Syracuse University. Completed Dietetic Internship/ Post Grad work at Syracuse and became RDN in July 2023 and started at Ability Beyond shortly after. Worked at Ability Beyond in the dietary department for just over 1 year. </p>
<p>Areas of Expertise: </p>
<p>Long term care, outpatient, Clients with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7597" src="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Madison-Baker.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Madison-Baker.jpg 200w, https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Madison-Baker-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p>


Madison Baker

Torrington

<p>My name is Stephanie, I currently work in the clinical laboratory at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital as the Point of Care Coordinator. I am married and mom of two little boys 10 and 12. For fun I like to be outside enjoying the sunshine.</p>
<p>16+ years of service, Hartford Healthcare, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory</p>
<p>Areas of Expertise: <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7595" src="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Stephanie-Pelligrini.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Stephanie-Pelligrini.jpg 200w, https://wordpress.nwcthealthconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Stephanie-Pelligrini-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p>
<p>laboratory medicine, phlebotomy, positions within the laboratory, education paths to get there.</p>


Stephanie Pellegrini

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. Strong human resources professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Psychology from Marist College.</span></p>


Autism spectrum disorder

Development disabilities

Human resources

Mental health

Nutrition

Traumatic brain injuries

Kara Chamberlain

Waterbury

Crystal Miller

<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Brian Emerick, MSOT, MBA is the President for Access Rehab Centers, LLC. He is an Occupational Therapist who has managed Access Rehab Centers for the past 24 years. Access currently has over 200 staff and includes 15 separate outpatient PT, OT, and Speech Therapy clinic locations as well as inpatient Hospital-based services, and school-based services throughout the Greater Waterbury area.</span></p>


Speech therapy

Brian Emerick