Women United Film Streams Event

Mary C. Lopez Community Forum Monday, September 30, 2024 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Film Streams Dundee 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68132

Agenda Welcome Pam Beall-Hill, Women United Chair

Film Screening “The Mind Inside”

Panel Discussion Moderator Sally Nellson, Director “The Mind Inside”

Panelists Lora Sladovnik, LIMHP, Director of Mental Health Services Child Saving Institute Crystal Fuller, Senior Manager of Prevention Services Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare Eric Depue, LMHP, LCSW School Social Worker Millard North Middle School - IB World School Therapist, Play Therapy Omaha

Closing Remarks Shawna Forsberg, President and CEO, United Way of the Midlands

SALLY NELLSON Director | Producer | Editor Sally is dedicated to illuminating the humanity in every story to foster empathy and understanding. Through her groundbreaking campaign, "I Love Public Schools," Sally and her team of filmmakers and impact producers tackle pressing educational issues, including teacher retention and holistic student care. By championing an approach that prioritizes understanding over hasty solutions, they amplify the voices often marginalized in the quest for meaningful change. In addition, Sally's 15 years as a storytelling consultant for the largest investment management firms in the country gives her a unique perspective on the intersection of education and capitalism. With a focus on listening, learning, and empathizing, Sally's work highlights challenges while propelling conversations toward sustainable solutions.

LORA SLADOVNIK Lora has been an invaluable member of Child Saving Institute (CSI]) since 2020.

Lora's role at CSI is multifaceted, providing her with a constant source of interest and fulfillment. Before joining CSI, Lora's career in the human services field included diverse positions in case management, foster care, therapy (including private practice) and a director role at an eating disorder program. Beyond her professional endeavors, Lora is an eager advocate for community well-being, regularly engaging in volunteer work and contributing to various community organizations.

CRYSTAL FULLER Crystal Fuller has served as Senior Manager of Prevention Services for Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare since 2012, coordinating substance abuse prevention, mental health promotion, and suicide prevention across Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in Nebraska. She earned a Master of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and served as an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater, Doane University. Crystal is a certified instructor in QPR and Mental Health First Aid, has led training for more than 300 courses and reached nearly 7,000 participants.

ERIC DEPUE Eric Depue is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 16 years of dedicated experience working with children.

For 13 years, Eric has served as a school social worker with Millard Public Schools and, concurrently, has worked for the past four years as a therapist at Play Therapy Omaha, where he specializes in supporting adolescent youth. Eric’s extensive expertise and compassionate approach make him a vital advocate for mental health and suicide prevention, profoundly impacting the lives of children and families while nurturing hope and resilience within our community. Outside of his professional life, Eric is happily married to his wife, Rachel, and is a devoted father to his three wonderful daughters and their Old English Sheepdog Jackson.

You will often spot Eric sitting courtside at a volleyball game or getting a tan at the softball fields during his free time.