Conference Agenda

Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

First Corinthian Baptist Church
1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10026

Musical Presentation 

FCBC Praise Team  

Welcome and Acknowledgments  

           Rev. Michael A. Walrond, Jr., M. Div.
           Senior Pastor, First Corinthian Baptist Church

Opening Remarks

          Dr. Lena L. Green, DSW, LCSW
          Executive Director, HOPE Center

          Dr. Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA
           Vice Chair of Psychiatry & Director, Mental Health Equity Research 
           Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Chancellor’s Call to Action

            David. C. Banks
            Chancellor, New York City Public Schools 

Panel Discussion | “Promoting Mental Health through Youth Sports” 

           Dr. Shilpa R. Taufique, Ph.D.
           Director, Division of Psychology at Mount Sinai

            Jermel Thomas
            Cardinal Hayes High School 

            Sophia Diaz
            Montfort Academy 

            Daye Kaba
            Eagle Academy

Heroes of Hope Presentation 

            Dr. Rev. Que English
            Director, Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
            U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Panel Discussion | “Promoting Wellness from Elite Athletes”

            Allan Houston
            NY Knicks Legend, 2x NBA All Star
            Founder of FISLL, Faith, Integrity, Sacrifice, Leadership & Legacy
            VP Player & Leadership, Development NY Knicks 

           Dr. William Parham, Ph.D, ABPP
           Director, Mental Health and Wellness Program,
           National Basketball Players Association

           Derek L. Anderson, Sr.
           NCAA & NBA Champion
           Stamina Enterprises LLC

           Natasha Hastings
           Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion & USA National Champion

Fencing Demonstration

            Akhi Spencer-El
           Olympic Fencing Coach
           Olympian (’00)
           NCAA, Team USA & Youth Coach

Heroes of Hope Presentation

Panel Discussion | “Mental Health Support for NYC Youth & Families”

          Dr. H. Jean Wright II, PsyD, MDiv
          Executive Deputy Commissioner
          NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

         Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti, Ph.D.
         Vice President, Wellness and Clinical Services
         National Football League

         Dr. Erica Lynne Smith, Ph.D., LCSW 
         Director of School Mental Health
         NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

         Dr. Eric Small, MD
         Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Orthopedics
         Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Heroes of Hope Presentation 

Closing Remarks

           Dr. Lena L. Green, DSW, LCSW
           Dr. Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA

Wellness Street Fair

Outdoor Wellness Fair and Activities