Breakout Sessions

Our breakout sessions will provide you with behavior change strategies and technologies to create successful programs, integrate innovative ideas, and develop solutions for the complexities of mental health and human life. Get an exclusive look at a few breakout sessions you can join at the Agents of Change Summit 2023.

Track: Cannabis & Substance Use

  • Power Session Educate, Empower, Equip: Cannabis Prevention Campaigns for Teens and Parents Rescue Agency
  • Rave Moms and Invincible Nephews: Using Communication Theory Effectively in Colorado’s Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Campaign Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
  • Advancing Overdose Education: Empowering Young Adults in Response and Prevention End Overdose
  • Celebrity Influence Meets Opioid Prevention: Exploring the #TalkToMe Campaign iHeartMedia
  • Driving Action Through Empathy: Promoting Treatment for Those At Risk for OUD Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Using Social Media to Prevent Youth Fentanyl Use and Overdose Rescue Agency
  • Real-Time Overdose Monitoring and Response in San Diego County County of San Diego
  • Saving Lives With Social Marketing: Fentanyl Overdose Prevention in LA County Rescue Agency
  • Cannabis and Public Health: Over a Decade of Lessons and the Public Health Response to Legal Commercial Cannabis Rede Group
  • Power Session Crafting Effective Cannabis Communications in the Midst of the Youth Mental Health Crisis Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Facing Fentanyl: Impactful Tactics to Reduce Youth's Risk of Overdose Rescue Agency
  • Dazed and Dual Use Confused: What Teens are Saying about Vaping Cannabis and How to Solve It Rescue Agency
  • Design for Engagement: Example from Alcoholscreening.org Partnership to End Addiction
  • Evaluation and Redesign of alcoholscreening.org Cornell Tech
  • Leveraging Digital Media to Reduce Stigma Through a Scalable Contact-Based Strategy Shatterproof
  • Operation Prevention: Using Tech and Education to Bridge Public Safety and Public Health DEA (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)

Track: Early Childhood Development

  • The Maternal Health Landscape: Drivers of Disparities and Barriers and How to Uncover Them Rescue Agency
  • Birthing a Brighter Future: Empowering Families Through Maternal Health Rights Harris County Public Health
  • The Power of Fatherhood: Giving Our Children the Strongest Start First 5 California and Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Addressing Toxic Stress for Adults to Create Safe, Stable Nurturing Environments for Kids First 5 California and Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Interrupt the Consequences of Childhood Adversity: Learnings From First 5 CA's Newest Campaign Rescue Agency

Track: Health Equity

  • Power Session AI in Action: Exploring Real-life Applications in Government and Public Health Center for Public Sector AI
  • Power Session Creating Media Plans that Reach Those Most In Need: Using Digital and Social to Reach Specific Populations Pathlabs and Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Finding the Right Messenger: Working with Influencers in Public Health Communications Rescue Agency
  • Planning for Community-Level Culturally Responsive Campaigns Rede Group
  • Beyond Tokenism: Strategies for Authentic Engagement and Collaboration in Public Health (50-Minute Presentation) Washington Department of Social and Health Services
  • Improving Health Outcomes for the Population Hiding in Plain Sight: The Functionally Literate Virgin Islands Department of Health
  • Empowering the Next Generation: How to Create Successful Youth Engagement Programs Rescue Agency
  • Equitable Research Best Practices From Message Testing to Post-Campaign Evaluations Rescue Agency
  • Understanding and Influencing Coverage of the Fentanyl Crisis: The Media and Keep the Party Safe Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
  • Host Your Own Hunch Brunch! Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • Inclusive and Equitable Research: The Methods of Practice for Equity Science NORC and Society for Health Communication
  • Pause to Heal: A Public Education Program on Firearm Restraining Orders in Illinois The Ad Council, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Brady United
  • Power Session Reaching Youth in 2025: Reels, Influencers, and Authentic Messages Rescue Agency
  • Improving the Health Outcomes of Young Children: Increasing Vaccinations Through Communications and Early Care Programs Harris County Public Health
  • Why You Should Include Place-Based Media in Your Behavior Change Campaign All Points Media
  • Closing Disparity Gaps Through Tailored Flu Vaccine Nudges Kaiser Permanente
  • Accelerating Behavior Change With Online Continuing Education Medscape Education
  • Communicating About Public Health in a Time of Polarization and Distrust de Beaumont Foundation
  • Digital Media for Behavior Change: Theory, Research, Use Cases, and Future Directions The George Washington University
  • Partnerships for Thriving Communities: San Diego County Office of Education and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency San Diego County Office of Education and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
  • The County of San Diego Mobile Pharmacy: Steering Toward More Accessible Pharmacy Services County of San Diego
  • Beyond the Office: Driving Health Equity With Live Well on Wheels County of San Diego
  • Community Health Centers of the Future: A Deep Dive Into Our Vision to Be the Employer, Provider, and Health Partner of Choice National Association of Community Health Centers
  • How to Build Cross-Sector Partnerships That Improve Public Health de Beaumont Foundation
  • The Human Side of Public Health: Amplifying Authentic Voices in an AI-Dominated Health Landscape CDC Foundation
  • Power Session Bureaucracy Hacking! Stories and Hands on Problem Solving Hack Your Bureaucracy
  • Power Session How to Create Highly Impactful Google Ad Campaigns Google
  • Power Session The Client Connection: Managing Challenging Conversations With the Community NCRC (National Conflict Resolution Center)
  • How Can We Transform Our Public Health Programs into Learning Powerhouses, Fueled by Our Evaluation Findings? CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • How to Develop Theory-Based Personas for Preventive Health Services Queensland University of Technology, Australia
  • Narrative Counter-Conspiracies: A Novel Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging for Resistant Adults Rescue Agency

Track: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

  • Youth Mental Health Campaign Strategies to Spark Support-Seeking Behaviors Rescue Agency
  • Addressing Mental Health Equity: The Role of Mental Health America's National Prevention and Screening Program Mental Health America
  • Work2BeWell: Activating Mental Health and Wellness Resources Work2BeWell Providence Health System
  • “The Stories That Shape Us: Dealing With Trauma, Crisis, and Desperation,” Work2BeWell’s New College Module Work2BeWell Providence Health System
  • Stop the Scrolling: Mental Health Messages Youth Can't Ignore Rescue Agency
  • Better Off Said: Evidence-Based Campaigns to Prevent Youth Suicide Rescue Agency
  • Reframing the “Service Before Self” Mentality: Addressing Stigma to Prevent Veteran Suicide The Ad Council
  • Destigmatizing Mental Health Challenges Among Priority Populations Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Hiding in Plain Sight: The Making of the Film, the Youth Perspective, and the Next Phase of the Project Ewers Brothers Productions, LLC "Hiding in Plain Sight"

Track: Nutrition, Physical Activity & Wellness

  • Power Session Harnessing the Power of the Youth Voice: Youth-Led Initiatives Improving School Wellness Policies Rescue Agency
  • Flipping the Narrative: Empowering SNAP-Ed Implementers in California to Use Ethical Storytelling and Asset-Based Framing Leah's Pantry and Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Partnering With Existing Community Food Assets to Address Healthy Food Access BrightSide Produce and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
  • From Farm to Table and Back to Farm: Strengthening Families Dinner Martin County Human Services
  • Bridging a Gap in the Melting Pot: Insights From a Comprehensive Evaluation of New York SNAP-Ed Programs SNAP-Ed NY, Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Nutrition Assistance Among Special Populations: College Students, Veterans, and Older Adults Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Fresh Flavors in SNAP-Ed: Transforming Nutrition Social Marketing Campaigns Rescue Agency
  • Ditch the Overly-Processed Foods: A Teen Nutrition Campaign Case Study Rescue Agency
  • Piloting Text2LiveHealthy Messaging for CalFresh Nutrition Education Delivery to Promote Healthy Behaviors in SNAP Recipients County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
  • USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative: Inspiring Change in School Nutrition Programs Action for Healthy Kids
  • Using Tailored Communications to Drive Use of Critical Government Services Rescue Agency
  • Power Session Serving Up a New Approach to SNAP-Ed Social Marketing Campaigns Rescue Agency
  • A SAVI Approach to Teen Obesity Prevention Among Rural Teens Rescue Agency
  • Bringing Heart Health Home County of San Diego
  • Embracing Gen Z: How Strategic Youth-Led Programs Can Change School Wellness Policy Rescue Agency
  • Health Equity Lens in Public Health Program Implementation California Department of Public Health

Track: Sexual Health & Family Planning

  • Power Session Innovation and Equity in Abortion Access for Spanish Speakers: Addressing Structural Barriers on WhatsApp and Beyond Planned Parenthood Federation of America
  • Let’s Collab: Cultivating Creative Spaces With Young People Healthy Teen Network
  • Lactation Space Infrastructure: An Impactful Tool in Communities and Maternal and Child Health Program Outcomes Mamava
  • STIs and DoxyPEP: Using Creative, Community, and Media to Change Behaviors Rescue Agency
  • Reducing Stigma to Promote Testing and Treatment with Rethink HIV Rescue Agency

Track: Tobacco & Vaping Prevention & Cessation

  • Power Session Let’s Innovate to Increase State Quitline Reach NAQC
  • Power Session Quitters: An Advertising Campaign Driving Cessation Among Young Adults Truth Initiative and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  • Breath of Life: Co-Creating a Vaping Harm Reduction Strategy With Indigenous Youth Curative
  • One Size Won't Fit All: Harnessing Psychographics to Advance Adults on Their Quit Journey Rescue Agency
  • Tobacco Control Policy in 2025: Advocacy Strategies for a Shifting Policy Landscape Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
  • Forging Impactful Connections with State Attorneys General Offices National Association of Attorneys General
  • Power Session Reducing Teen Vaping: New Strategies for an Evolving Challenge Rescue Agency
  • Collaborating With Firefighters to Reduce Nicotine Pouch Use California Health Collaborative
  • “Think Twice”: Using Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategies to Transform Public Health Campaigns Perry Media Group and Health Promotion Council
  • Systems Change Begins With the Tobacco Endgame Action on Smoking and Health
  • Menthol Cessation Campaigns for Underserved Audiences Rescue Agency
  • Quit the Hit: A Social-Media-Based Cessation Program for Young People Rescue Agency
  • Power Session How the Changing Tobacco Policy Landscape Can Add Power to Your Prevention and Cessation Communications Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
  • Power Session Tackling Teen Vaping in 2023: New Products, Mental Health, and an Industry That Won’t Quit Rescue Agency
  • Building Community Trust with Law Enforcement for Tobacco Policy Efforts California Health Collaborative - RISE
  • Chew, Dip, and Vaping: Reaching Rural Teens Effectively Rescue Agency
  • Influencers 101: Best Practices & Practical Approaches for Public Health Campaigns FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
  • Perspectives on When and How to Incorporate Influencers into your Public Health Communications Strategy

Track: Trust in Government