Welcome to the Building Bridges Conference 2024, hosted by the Sexual Violence Center. This conference is a vital gathering for those committed to ending sexual violence and supporting survivors. Join us as we unite efforts and share strategies to create safer, more supportive communities.
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota
Meet the Presenters
These thought leaders and professionals bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in the fields of sexual violence advocacy, justice, and survivor support. Learn more about each speaker’s background, expertise, and the valuable insights they will be sharing throughout the conference.
Conference Schedule
8:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
10:45 am
12:15 pm
1:15 pm
2:45 pm
3:00 pm
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am (60 min)
Opening Remarks
9:00 am - 9:30 am (30 min)
What I have Learned After 18 Years of Public Leadership
9:30 am - 10:30 am (60 min)
John Choi
Ramsey County Attorney, Ramsey County
Morning Break/Transition
10:30 am - 10:45 am (15 min)
Looking Beyond Bias: Comprehensive Screening & Assessment for Trafficking and Exploitation
10:45 am - 12:15 pm (90 min)
Stephanie Ellis
Forensic Nurse Education Program Supervisor, Hennepin Assault Response Team
Breanna Heisterkamp
Nurse Manager, Hennepin Assault Response Team
Whos Going to Protect Us?: A guided conversation in developing a survivor led service agency
10:45 am - 12:15 pm (90 min)
Breanna Allen
Chief Consultant Officer, All-En Training and Consulting
Working With Teams
10:45 am - 12:15 pm (90 min)
Sara Blevins O'Toole
Director of Development, Branches Domestic Violence Shelter
Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm (60 min)
Building Resilience and Restoration: Maintaining Wellness Strategies to Thrive
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (90 min)
Joyce Kyles
CEO/Owner, Joyce Kyles Consulting
Working With Teams
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (90 min)
Sara Blevins O'Toole
Director of Development, Branches Domestic Violence Shelter
Responding to Disclosures
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (90 min)
Claire Flom-Staab
Outreach Advocate, Sexual Violence Center
Allison Pauna
Prevention Advocate, Sexual Violence Center
Afternoon Break
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm (15 min)
Closing Session and Final Remarks
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (60 min)
Contact Us
For more information about the conference, please contact us at [email protected].