Systems Change Through Cultural Proficiency

Building an Empowered and Just Community

Join leaders from nonprofit, public and private sector organizations for this day of interactive workshops and discussion. Participants will gain awareness of the diverse cultural beliefs, behaviors and needs presented by consumers and acquire knowledge and skills necessary to adapt their practice to ensure effectiveness of service delivery. A panel discussion by community leaders will provide an opportunity to bring it all together and form the basis of an ongoing discussion beyond the conference.

Speakers include:
• Rachel Guerrero, LCSW, Chief, Office of Multicultural Services, CA Dept of Mental Health
• Ann Jealous, MFT, Educator, consultant and speaker on cultural competency and diversity
• Margaret Keith, BA, Coordinator, Student Disability Resources, California State University, Monterey Bay
• Matthew Mock, Ph.D., Director, Center for Multicultural Development, California Institute for Mental Health

This conference is presented by NAMC in partnership with:
• Community Foundation for Monterey County
• Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Division
• First Five of Monterey County
• Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services