Program for Moms +SocialGood
Moms +SocialGood is a one-day event to bring together community leaders, leading development voices, and popular philanthropists to highlight the global issues impacting the health of moms and children around the world.
Program
9:00am: DOORS OPEN / REGISTRATION
Light breakfast will be provided
9:30am – 12:00pm: MORNING SESSIONS
Welcome to Moms +SocialGood: Michael Sneed (@JNJCares), Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, and Susan Myers (@unfoundation), Senior Vice President at United Nations Foundation, will kick off the day.
Opening Keynote: “It’s complicated: Understanding motherhood worldwide” with Carolyn Miles (@carolynsave / @SaveTheChildren), President of Save the Children, and Actress-author Kimberly Williams Paisley (@kimwilliamspais)
- Carolyn Miles President of Save the Children @carolynsave / @SaveTheChildren
- Kimberly Williams Paisley Save the Children Ambassador, Actor, and Author @Kimwilliamspais
Panel: “Equality & access for families everywhere”
Equity changes everything. In order to change the future for parents and their children, we must create equality through access, dignity and opportunity for all.
Panel introduction from Jules Spector, Girl Up Teen Advisor. Moderated by Erica Hill, Anchor for NBC News:
- Jules Spector Teen Advisor for Girl Up @julesspector
- Erica Hill Anchor for NBC News @EricaRHill / @NBCNews
Speakers include:
- Leith Greenslade Founder of Just Actions @JustActions
- Lynda Lopez Award-winning Journalist, Anchor at WCBS Newsradio 880, and Co-Founder of the Lopez Family Foundation @lyndalopez08
- Alaa Murabit UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate @almmura
Panel: “A 360 degree education: What girls need to reach their fullest potential”
We know that educating a girl opens doors for not only herself but her current family and the future of the family she creates one day. But the numbers of girls still out of school is staggering. Where are we and what can we do to help?
Moderated by Emily Mahaney, Senior Editor at Glamour Magazine.
- Emily Mahaney Senior Editor at Glamour @emahaney / @Glamourmag
Speakers include:
- Amy Gong Liu Girl Up Teen Advisor @amygliu
- Caryl M. Stern President & CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF @CarylStern
- Meredith Walker Co-Founder of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls @meredeetch / @smrtgrls
Keynote: “Women and Girls in the Syria Crisis: Strength Through Adversity” Dan Baker (@UNFPA), Regional Humanitarian Response Coordinator for UNFPA, will discuss his latest trip to a refugee camp in Jordan.
- Dan Baker Regional Humanitarian Response Coordinator for UNFPA @UNFPA
Panel: “The Humanitarian Crisis: Creating Safe Spaces for Women & Children”
How can we address the humanitarian crisis, food security, and safe spaces for mothers and their children?
Moderated by David Muir, Anchor for ABC World News Tonight.
- David Muir Anchor for ABC World News Tonight @DavidMuir
Speakers include:
- Mari Malek South Sudanese Refugee, Model, and Member of Kenneth Cole’s Courageous Class @DJStiletto
- Jodi Nelson Senior Vice President of Policy & Practice at IRC @theIRC
- Reverend Thon Chol Nothing But Nets Champion, Former ‘Lost Boy’, and Refugee @nothingbutnets
Keynote address: Ambassador Samantha Power (@AmbassadorPower), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, will discuss the humanitarian crisis and women issues with Juju Chang (@JujuChangABC), Co-anchor of ABC’s Nightline.
- Juju Chang Co-anchor of ABC’s Nightline @JujuChangABC / @Nightline
- Ambassador Samantha Power U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Member of President Obama’s Cabinet @AmbassadorPower
12:00pm – 12:45pm: LUNCH BREAK
Lunch will be provided
12:45pm – 2:00pm: AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Afternoon kickoff with Rick Parnell (@rsparnell /@unfoundation), Chief Operating Officer at United Nations Foundation
- Richard S. Parnell Chief Operating Officer at United Nations Foundation @rsparnell / @unfoundation
Introduction to Johnson & Johnson’s video by with Debra Bass (@Johnsonsbaby), President of Global Baby Franchise at Johnson & Johnson
- Debra Bass President of Global Baby Franchise at Johnson & Johnson @Johnsonsbaby
Panel: “From local to global challenges: Focus on the whole child“
Children’s health relies on more than just the basics. In order to successfully support families from all backgrounds and prepare all children to thrive, we must address the entire needs of the child.
Panel introduction by Lauren Moore, Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Johnson & Johnson. Moderated by Dr. Richard Besser, ABC News’ Chief Health and Medical Editor.
- Lauren Moore Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Johnson & Johnson @JNJGlobalHealth
- Dr. Richard Besser ABC News’ Chief Health and Medical Editor @DrRichardBesser
Speakers include:
- Dr. Benard Dreyer President of the American Academy of Pediatrics @AAPPres
- Ilina Ewen Blogger and Shot@Life Advocate @ilinaP
- Dr. Scharmaine Lawson-Baker Award-winning Nurse Practitioner
- Amanda Peet Actor and Shot@Life Ambassador #AmandaPeet / @ShotAtLife
Session: “Care, prevention & the truth about today’s infectious diseases”
Families, more than ever, are aware of what a borderless world looks like and the reality of global health epidemics hitting home. This session will address fears that families have, dispel the rumors and misconceptions, focus on the facts, and reveal the best methods of care and preventions for moms and their children everywhere.
Moderated by Janet Tobias, Emmy Award-winning Producer and Director.
- Janet Tobias Emmy Award-winning Director/Producer Specializing in Healthcare
Speakers include:
- Dr. Oxiris Barbot First Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene @drobarbot
- Sam Maldonado Vice President of Pediatric Development at Johnson & Johnson @JanssenUS
- Dr. Nata Menabde Executive Director at WHO @natamenabde
Panel: “The changing role of dad in the modern family”
This panel will address the father perspective and how dads are engaging on women and children’s health in new, exciting ways. What do fathers envision for the future?
Moderated by Aaron Sherinian.
- Aaron Sherinian Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the United Nations Foundation @ASherinian / @unfoundation
Speakers include:
- Nigel Barker Author and Photographer @NigelBarker
- Matt Schneider Co-Founder of City Dads Group @CityDadsGroup
- Charles Radcliffe Chief of the Global Issues Section at UN Human Rights Office @charles_rad / @UNHumanRights
KEYNOTE / CALL TO ACTION: Christy Turlington (@CTurlington), Founder of Every Mother Counts, will discuss women’s issues with moderator Ashley Parrish from the TODAY Show.
- Ashley Parrish Executive Producer, Digital TODAY Show @AshleyTParrish /@TODAYshow
- Christy Turlington Founder of Every Mother Counts @CTurlington / @everymomcounts
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