MEETING OF THE MINDS LOS ANGELES 2024 

Innovating new approaches to mental health & substance abuse for the unhoused.

May 17, 2024 | 7:30am-4pm | Carson Event Center, Carson, CA

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: MAY 17th 2024!

Join healthcare professionals, community leaders & policymakers as we bridge the gap between mental health, substance abuse, clinical services & personalized medicine for the unhoused population. Through dynamic panels & interactive discussions, we will pioneer new approaches, confront stigma, & explore innovative treatments.

MC & MODERATORS

  • CLAYTON CHAU, M.D., Ph.D, MASL

    Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

    National Healthcare and Housing Advisors

  • LA TINA JACKSON, L.C.S.W.

    Deputy Director

    LA County Department of Mental Health

  • ELAINE NGUYEN, Pharm.D., MHA

    Branch Director

    Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • DRI WANG, Pharm.D., BCPP

    Medical Science Director

    Otsuka Pharmaceutical

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

  • JESSICA ABRAHAM, Pharm.D., APh

    Director of Population Health

    USC School of Pharmacy

  • JOE AVELINO, RN, BSN, MHSA, CPHQ

    Chief Executive Officer

    College Medical Center

  • ANGELA PEREZ BARTOLOME, L.C.S.W., Ed.D, MSW

    Clinical Director

    AADAP Inc.

  • CLAYTON CHAU, M.D., Ph.D, MASL

    Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

    National Healthcare and Housing Advisors

  • CAPTAIN GEOFFREY R. DEEDRICK

    Community Partnerships Bureau

    L.A. County Sheriff’s Department

  • GAYANI DESILVA, M.D.

    Chief Psychiatrist

    LADHS-CHS

  • TRACY DONEGAN, MHA

    Chief Information & Innovation Officer

    MLK Community Healthcare

  • MICHAEL HOCHMAN, M.D.

    Chief Executive Officer

    Healthcare in Action - SCAN

  • STEVE KIM, L.C.S.W.

    Executive Director

    Project Kinship

  • TONY KUO, M.D., MSHS, FAAFP

    Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

    L.A. County Department of Public Health

  • PAUL LEON, RN, BSN, PHN, FAAN

    Chief Executive Officer

    National Healthcare and Housing Advisors

  • AUBREE LOVELACE, MFT

    Division Chief, Countywide Engagement Division

    LA County Department of Mental Health

  • ROSALIE MANSOURIAN, MSN-Ed, RN

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Tolwin Psychiatric Medical Group

  • DEAN NAKANISHI, MBA

    Chief Executive Officer

    AADAP, Inc.

  • SHAYAN RAB, M.D.

    Associate Medical Director

    LA County Department of Mental Health

  • ANTHONY RENDON

    Speaker Emeritus, District 62

    California State Assembly

  • THU TRAN, MPH

    Program Manager

    BPSOS- Center for Community Advancement

  • MICHAEL TREDINNICK, Ph.D.

    District Chief

    Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

SPECIAL GUESTS

  • COUNCILMAN CEDRIC L. HICKS, SR.

    Council Member, District 3

    City of Carson

  • MAYOR PRO TEM JAWANE HILTON

    Mayor Pro Tempore, District 1

    City of Carson

VENUE INFORMATION

Carson Event Center

801 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745

FAQS

  • Mercy Mental Health Summit is tailored for healthcare professionals, mental health providers, advocates, policymakers, and like-minded individuals.

  • May 17 2024. 7:30am-4pm

  • Tickets are free - just click here to secure your ticket!

  • Of course, but they will need their own ticket as well. You can secure your ticket here.

  • Mercy Mental Health Summit will be held at the Carson Event Center located at 801 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745

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