THE WAY FORWARD LEADER LUNCH BREAK ARCHIVE

Karen shared the history of the Awards and gave a brief synopsis of each book in the Class of 2021. She shared the criteria, and the nomination and selection process, as well as some of the trends they’ve seen over the years.

Phyllis, Jasmin, and Jenny shared their personal experiences as members of the Cleveland City Council, their goals, and their vision for the City. They discussed some of the challenges and surprises, and shared tips for anyone interested in pursuing public office.

Nicholas and Amanda shared how the film came to be, the experience of filming, and how the deep integration they had into Ady’s life and family led to an extremely strong storytelling experience. They also shared how they hope the film will encourage and inspire others to learn more about health care reform and to be engaged and taking action for all causes that matter to them.

Dr. Biscaro shared statistics on the increased need for mental and behavioral services during the pandemic and the integrated model they have established at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center to focus on the whole patient. He shared how this integrated model is yielding more successful outcomes and decreasing costs.

Bill and Sean discussed food insecurity, corporate responsibility, employee community engagement, leadership, and the importance of the Harvest for Hunger campaign for our community. They also shared the various (and easy) ways to get involved and contribute to the campaign.

Michael provided a brief overview of Growth Opportunity Partners and discussed Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – what they are and their downstream effects in adults, including how they impact those affected in the business arena. He shared Growth Opportunity Partners’ belief that improved health plus increased economic access will improve outcomes across the community and how they have connected with local health organizations to explore this area and are working to incorporate their findings into their work.