Windrose Recovery had the honor of attending The Women’s Behavioral Health Leadership Conference in Evanston, IL on December 13th alongside some of our most esteemed colleagues from across the country. It was a truly inspiring morning, listening to an incredible panel of female leaders, including our very own Executive Clinical Director, Dr. Chantelle Thomas. The panelists shared their experiences, embraced vulnerability, and created a space for all of us to reflect on our own journeys. A special thank you to Terri O’Connor for bringing this vision to life. Your dedication and persistence created something truly meaningful for our community, and we are deeply grateful to have been part of it.
Read more from CBS News below
Panelists share inspiring stories during Women’s Leadership Conference in Evanston, Illinois
By CBS Chicago Team
EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) — A group of panelists filled the Women’s Club of Evanston with stories of inspiration and perseverance during the Women’s Leadership Conference Friday morning.
The conference, sponsored by Empowerment BH Alliance and Ascend Consultation in Health Care, brought together visionary leaders to explore emerging trends and new approaches in mental health care.
The six panelists, who work in various fields, from mental health to the hospitality industry, include Lisa Lackey, Erika D. Owen, Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Jodi Fyfe, Sarah Pierotti, and Nikki Soda.
Each of the women gave insight into the adversity they faced and how those struggles paved the way to their success.
CBS News Chicago’s Suzanne Le Mignot served as moderator for the panel discussion.
The event was the vision of Dr. Jenny H. Conviser, the Founder and CEO of Ascend Consultation in Health Care, LLC.
