The Action Research Collaborative invites you to its third annual symposium.

June 13, 2024

2:00 – 5:00 PM | 570 Lexington Avenue, 12th Floor

Join the Action Research Collaborative’s third annual symposium and learn about pressing issues where action research partnerships and cross-sector collaborations can offer solutions.

Featuring panel discussions that include Cornell researchers, policymakers, and community members, this year’s symposium will highlight strategies to support wellness and community development.

Join us for three panel discussions, followed by a reception and networking. 

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Program

View a digital copy of our program booklet here.

Welcome & Introduction

  • Rebecca Q. and James C. Dean of Cornell Human Ecology, Rachel Dunifon
  • Ronald P. Lynch Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Benjamin Houlton
Panel 1: Promoting Physical and Mental Health

  • Ruth Browne, President & CEO, Ronald McDonald House

  • Adam Hoffman, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Cornell University

  • Naz Seenauth, Deputy Executive Director of Programs, Ali Forney Center
Panel 2: Advancing Community Nutrition & Agriculture

  • Qiana Mickie, Executive Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture

  • Angela Odoms Young, Associate Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University

  • Gregory Silverman, CEO & Executive Director, West Side Campaign Against Hunger
Panel 3: Supporting Positive Youth Development

  • Sharon Joseph, CEO, Boys & Girls Club Harlem

  • Patricia Persell, Early Childhood Policy Director, NYS Council Children

  • Misha Inniss-Thompson, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Cornell University
Closing Remarks

  • ARC Co-directors, Neil Lewis, Jr., PhD and Tashara M. Leak, PhD.
Reception: Serving light refreshments

Location

570 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022