Called Strengthening our Collective Voice, the conference was launched by Robb Nash, a successful musician turned philanthropist. He shared his story and the work he does in schools to inspire youth to be world changers and live lives of purpose.
The remainder of the first day of the conference was filled with institute presentations on targeted topics such as measuring policy change, presented by Mark Ferdinand, National Director of Public Policy, and, motivational interviewing, presented by CMHA Ottawa Branch.
The second day of the conference began with an inspiring story of resilience and courage by Amanda Lindhout, a journalist who was abducted and held captive in Somalia for 460 days until she was rescued.
