Recap of CREST Building Health Across Generations Event on Monday, October 12
CREST Building Health Across Generations Event
Approximately 40 attendees join Tufts CTSI’s CREST Coalition for the first CREST Community Conversations: Building Health Across Generations event, held on Monday, October 12 at Mother Caroline Academy in Dorchester.
The day began with socializing and light refreshments, followed by opening remarks from CREST Director Vanessa Nicholson-Robinson, DrPH, MPH, and Clifford Harrison, CEO of Blue Bridge, who shared an overview of the work currently being doing by both organizations. They highlighted how their missions of engaging community and bridging them with science and knowledge aligned with the day’s event.
Content experts included Evan Plys, PhD, Clinical Geropsychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital; Angela Brown, MEd, President of Boston Organization of Nutritionists and Dietitians (BOND) of Color; LaKedra Pam, MD, OB-Gyn at Boston Medical Center; Sheila Gauch, LICSW, MEd, Principal and Clinical Director of Dearborn Academy; and Leslie Ford, CEO and Founder of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs. The event featured two rounds of conversations — breakout sessions where community members chose the topic of greatest interest to them, followed by a communal panel discussion where community members asked essential questions.
The in-depth dialogue covered topics such as caregiver burden for both the aging population and youth, diet and nutrition, the connection between body and mind, and menstrual health. All experts were assisted by Tufts students and volunteers as co-facilitators and note-takers. Community members were able to learn new things, share experiences that shape their beliefs, and discuss beliefs they have a difficult time breaking away from.
Specials thanks to Carla Haith, EdD, head of Mother Caroline Academy, for emceeing the discussion and keeping the energy in the room high.
Between the discussions, Lisa Leung-Tat, RYT-500, owner of 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness in Dorchester, led a guided seated yoga session where attendees participated in mindful movements from their seats, emphasizing focus and breath awareness.
Attendees were kept hydrated mocktails provided by Tissan X. and had access to valuable resources from vendors including CREST, Tufts CTSI partners, Blue Bridge, MyCycleIQ, the Look Foundation, and Horton Iconic Designs.
The event concluded with more networking, community connection, and photos.
We extend our sincere thanks to the CREST Event Planning Committee, CREST partners, and student volunteers from various schools throughout Tufts University for helping make the CREST Community Conversation a success!
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