About the Program
When COVID–19 shuttered businesses and schools, it disrupted the lives of all Californians, especially children and adolescents. What impact has two years of living through a pandemic had on the mental health of our youth—and what can be done to help mitigate the effects? Join PPIC vice president and senior fellow Lande Ajose in a wide-ranging discussion with Alberto M. Carvalho of Los Angeles Unified School District; Lishaun Francis of Children Now; and Melissa Stafford Jones of California Health and Human Services.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Lande Ajose, vice president and Walter and Esther Hewlett chair in Understanding California’s Future and senior fellow, PPIC
11:05 a.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Lande Ajose, Public Policy Institute of California
Alberto M. Carvalho, superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
Lishaun Francis, director of behavioral health, Children Now
Melissa Stafford Jones, director of children and youth behavioral health initiative, California Health & Human Services Agency
11:45 a.m. Audience Q&A
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
Speakers
Lande Ajose
Public Policy Institute of California
Alberto M. Carvalho
Los Angeles Unified School District
Lishaun Francis
Children Now
Melissa Stafford Jones
California Health and Human Services Agency
Sponsors
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PPIC’s Speaker Series on California’s Future invites thought leaders and changemakers with diverse perspectives to participate critically, constructively, and collaboratively in public conversations. The purpose is to give Californians a better understanding of how our leaders are addressing the challenges facing our state.