MPC SPEAKERS
Interested in hearing a certain speaker or topic but unable to attend the event? Miss the webinar?
Well, you have come to the right place! Here is where you can find past MPC speakers and hear their presentation.
Enjoy!
Under the Influencer: Trends in Social Media and its Influence on Youth Substance Use
Speakers: Rebecca Flynn & Kimberly Rihel, PT, MPH
Date: December 10, 2025
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MADD: The Power of Parents
Speaker: Brittany Harris, MADD CT
Topic: The Power of Parents in preventing youth drug and alcohol use.
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Youth Committee Mayoral Candidate Interviews 2025
Mayor Rich Smith - September 25, 2025
Mayor Anthony Giannattasio - October 9, 2025
Prevention Week 2025: May 12, 2025
Speaker: Nicole Wichowski, MADD CT
Topic: The Power of Parents in preventing youth drug and alcohol use.
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High School Speaker Interview: March 12, 2025
Speaker: Mr. Dennard Mitchell
Topic: Next Level Student Success and Anti-bullying presentations
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MPC Coalition Meeting, December 11, 2024
Speaker: Noelle Swift
Topic: MADD CT Program Overview
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MPC Coalition Meeting, October 9, 2024
Speaker: Deborah Walker - SERAC
Topic: The Loneliness Epidemic
National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lunch & Learn 2024
Speaker: Kara Sepulveda-Fonseca - QVHD
Topic: Fentanyl Awareness
2025 Freshman Forums (November)
Speakers: January Welk & TJ Hine on youth mental health; Brailee Whan from APW on Current trends in youth gambling.
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Senior University: 2025
Speakers: Jorge Santiago (CEO, Milford Bank, Cam (Rape Crisis Center), Toby Byrd (UNH), and Jamie Anderson (person in recovery)
Topics: Financial Security, Healthy Relationships, Interview Skills, and Impact of Substance Use.
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MPC Coalition Meeting, February 11, 2025
Speaker: Kelvin Young, CCAR, RSS
Topic: The Benefit of a Diverse Approach to Recovery
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Information for Parents, October 14, 2024
Speaker: Kimberly Rihel, PT, MPH
Topic: Spot the Pot: Halloween Edition
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