Symposium Agenda

15th February 2025

9:30 AM

Registration 

10:00 AM

Welcome

Tammi Sulliman, Event Emcee.

10:05 AM

Welcome Remarks

Hailee Robinson, Deputy Chairperson, Alex Panton Foundation

10:10 AM

Welcome Remarks

Her Excellency Jane Owen, Governor of the Cayman Islands 

10:15 AM

Remarks

Felicia McLean, Chief Nursing Officer, Ministry of Health (on behalf of the Premier and Minister for Health)

10:25 AM

Breaking the Surface: What Cayman’s Youth See, Feel & Need | Updates on Alex’s Place, Inspire Kids and Kid’s Helpline 

Dr Chantal Basson, Clinical Psychologist at Alex’s Place, Cayman Islands Health Services Authority; Clinical and Educational Lead, Alex Panton Foundation

Emily Kelly, Executive Director, Alex Panton Foundation 

11:05 AM

NDC Data Update 

Dr. Erica Lam, Chartered Psychologist, Aspire

Laila Shim, Research Analyst, National Drug Council

11:25 AM

Coffee Break, sponsored by Maples Group

11:40 AM

From Struggles to Strength: Inspiring Hope for our Youth 

Dr. Marc Lockhart, Psychiatry & Psychology, HSA

12:10 PM

Self-Love: The Gateway to Healing 

Monique Anderson, School Counsellor, JGHS

12:35 PM

Detecting and Preventing Sexual Grooming in the Cayman Islands: A Call To Action 

Dr. Stephanie Schirn, Counselling Psychologist, The Wellness Centre

1:00 PM

Lunch sponsored by Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency and Wellness

1:40 PM

Breaking the Modern Barrier – How to Navigate Screen Time in the Modern Age 

Panel Discussion
Moderator – Dr.  Chantal Basson
Dr. Laurence van Hanswijck de Jonge, Child Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology, Kidsability  
Dr Anand Yelne, Paediatrician and Neonatologist, Health City Cayman Islands
Charmaine Miller, Clinical Supervisor, Family Resource Centre

2:20 PM

The Ripple Effect: How Mental Health First Aid Can Transform Lives 

Rhonda Kelly, Marketing Chair, Alex Panton Foundation

2:30 PM

Coffee Break

2:50 PM

Youth Stories 

Panel Discussion
Moderator – Renee Ebanks, Programme Manager, Alex Panton Foundation
Raegan Rutty, Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2024
Leanni Tibbetts, CEO, P31 Agency
Judah Ebanks, APF Programme Volunteer
Shiiannte Sterling, Youth Ambassador Programme and Miss Teen World Cayman Islands 2024/25

3:20 PM

Helping to Instill Hope for Our Youth in the Caymanian Culture Context 

Dr. Shari Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Life Options

3:45 PM

Closing Remarks  

Emily Kelly, Alex Panton Foundation