‘…fiercely progressive and thoughtful…very rare…but tremendously important.’
Join us in Chicago in July 2010 for the 3rd annual University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health Maternal and Child Health leadership retreat: Leadership, Legacy, and Community: A Retreat to Advance MCH Scholarship and Practice.
This national professional development program is designed for intergenerational, interdisciplinary, academic/practice MCH professionals who are committed to social justice, equity-based interventions, and out-of-the-box thinking to improve the health of our women, children and families.
Retreat participants will expand upon existing leadership strengths and develop new leadership skills through unique experiential leadership development sessions. An exploration of equity-based interventions will have participants thinking outside of the box to explore innovative methods to improve the health and well-being of those we serve in our communities. Participants will engage in community-development activities to develop and enhance their MCH network.
Individually, participants will have an opportunity to discuss their leadership challenges, next steps, work/life balance, etc. with a professional leadership/executive coach. Participants will also have time to step back from the grind of their day-to-day work/personal lives to reflect on what is important and what is next for them and their communities. Participants will leave the retreat rejuvenated, motivated, and excited to return to their work/communities and their personal lives.
Registration is limited to 100 participants. If this program feels exciting and full of possibilities for you, we would love for you to participate! Additionally, we encourage you to invite your intergenerational, interdisciplinary colleagues to attend!
For more information please check in with our Web site in December 2009 (www.uic.edu/sph/mch) or contact Kris Risley, DrPH, at (312) 996-2875 or kyrisley@uic.edu.