Symposium Agenda

15th February 2025

9:30 AM

Registration 

10:00 AM

Welcome

Lizzette Yearwood, Alternate Deputy Chairperson and Director, Alex Panton Foundation 

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

Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, MP, Premier and Minister for Health (and on behalf of Minister for Wellness) 

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

1:40 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, Youth Ambassador Programme
Shiiannte Sterling, Youth Ambassador Programme 

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