RICDA Annual Conference 

​​Theme: All Our Different Faces

November 19th, 2024 9am-4pm 

New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Cost: Free for members, $65 for nonmembers, $50 for partner organizations, and $30 for students

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Keynote

Understanding Mental Health in Today's World with Melissa Picard. Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Intuitive Therapy with over 15 years of experience in the field of social work. Anxiety has always presented itself in the career seeker, but many of us are seeing major increases in the clients and students sharing and presenting with anxiety. Melissa's keynote will reflect on our current culture, how to support clients and ourselves, understanding the nervous system and learning, and practical strategies to help people thrive. 

 

50 minute Workshop

Neurodiversity for Career Development Professionals with Maureen Hilton - Sokoloff. Maureen is the owner of Maureen Hilton Strategies and has over 15 years of experience in neurodiversity and autism education, training, and coaching. During her workshop, Maureen will focus on supportive career coaching tools (disclosure, effective job search processes, neurodivergent-friendly employers), and share her greatest set up for success when working with students and clients. 

 

Round Table Discussions

• Justice Involved Clients, effective support and building success, with Nick Coutis of Open Doors

• First Generation College Students, with Melanie Ok of Bryant University

• Reframing Failure, helping clients polish their narrative, with Naiommy Baret and Michael Reaves of College Unbound

• Neurodiversity, continuing the workshop conversation, with Maureen Hilton - Sokoloff

• AI for job seekers and coaches, with Audra Lavoie of University of Rhode Island

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​Please reach out with any questions! ricdaboard@gmail.com