Speaker Series

The annual Speaker Series at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls showcases the voices of dynamic leaders and practitioners from across the non-profit, academic, social service, and mental health fields. Through professional development, these workshops are designed to educate, inspire, enthuse and further prepare non-profit and social service providers to excel in their work with youth and families.

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UPDATE: Due to health concerns regarding COVID-19, all events have been cancelled.

Past Topics and Speakers

The Art of Claiming Credit: Women in the Workplace
Susan Golden, CPCC, ACC

Counseling Adolescent and Young Adult African Males
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC

Working with Adoptive Parents
Billy Kaplan, LCSW

Trauma-Informed Restorative Practices
Cynthia Anglin, Chicago Public Schools