Our goal is to involve, educate and empower parents 
   to help their child while protecting parental rights and
   responsibilities

Community Outreach and Networking Event

Invited Dinner Event

" Help For Parents at the Speed of Thought "

 

Wednesday, July 20th
6 pm to 7 pm social hour, wine & beer,

7 pm buffet style dinner catered by Mangia Pasta Crew

7:15 Speaker presentations

Deschutes River Ranch

Map & Directions

 

Speakers in Order of Presentation

 

  Collins Hemingway
 
- Technology and Marketing Expert for Small Businesses

Collins Hemming way is co-author with Bill Gates of "Business @ the Speed of Thought", one of the best-selling business books of the 1990s—a book on how to use technology profitably in business. He’s the co-author with Arthur Rubinfeld of "Built for Growth", the recently published and highly regarded book on the values, branding and practicalities of retail success. His business background includes a variety of marketing and communication roles in large and small companies, mostly fast growing.

Dr. Michael Conner - Psychologist, Author & Creator of StepOne

Dr. Conner is the creator of StepOne For Parents. An engineer and psychologist, Dr. Conner practices in clinical, family and medical psychology. He serves as a volunteer on the Board of Directors for Mentor Research Institute. Dr. Conner is an expert in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric services, dangerous behavior, residential treatment and outdoor behavioral health. He provides professional training in ethics, crisis intervention, dangerousness, parenting and a variety of mental health topics. 

Dr. Conner has worked in hospital, residential, primary medical care and health education settings. At one point in his career, he worked simultaneously in law enforcement, community crisis intervention and emergency room psychiatry. These unique experiences allow Dr. Conner to understand the needs of adults, parents, families, adolescents, professionals and organizations facing the most challenging problems. 

[Dr. Conner's new book "Crisis Intervention with Adolescent: A Parent Guide"]

 

Dr. Richard Dana
 
- Psychologist, Researcher & Author

 

Dr. Dana is a leading world expert in cross cultural psychological services and assessment. He is one of the most brilliant psychologist of his time with a career spanning over 60 years. He has authored over 200 professional articles and 18 books.

 

Dr. Dana is an honorary research professor for the Regional Research Institute (RRI) at Portland State University. Dr. Dana provides consultation internationally. He is currently one of small select group of  psychologist working with the National Science Foundation in support of homeland security.

 

  Scott Bedbury
 -
Marketing and Branding Expert

 

Scott Bedbury has served as a brand architect for some of the world's most dynamic brands, helping make ''Just Do It'' part of the global lexicon and tall lattes a part of everyday life for millions.

Scott Bedbury helped build both Nike and Starbucks into brand leaders before launching Brandstream, his own branding consultancy. His new book is "A New Brand World: 8 Principles for Achieving Brand Leadership in the 21st Century "

Presentation Materials

Deschutes Commission of Children and Families

Participants

 

Bend Police Department

Deschutes County Mental Health

Local Civic Leaders

Education Representatives

Real Estate Developers

Community Leaders

Experience Junior Achievement

Parents and Families

 


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