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Elevate 2021

Building the future of mental health in the workplace

September 14 & 15, 2021 — Virtual Event

Mental health support matters more than ever before. We’re bringing together the nation’s experts to destigmatize mental health and to define the future of the industry.

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Arianna Huffington
Venus Williams
Dhani Jones

about elevate 2021

Let's reframe the conversation around mental health to be more open, visible,
and positive.

2
days
25
sessions
50+
Speakers
1,000+
ATTENDEES

In today’s changing landscape, mental health is front and center. Join us for two action-packed days featuring keynote presentations with well-renowned speakers, practical stress-relieving
workshops, and panel discussions with leading experts, interactive Q&As, and exclusive industry research.

We will highlight evolving workforce wellness strategies, the future role of mental health in the workplace, culturally centered care, and applying technology to drive value with new care options.

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speakers

Meet our Speakers

Jared Leto

Academy Award-Winning
Actor & Musician

Mamoon Hamid

Partner
Kleiner Perkins

Katrina Lake

Founder & Executive Chairperson
Stitch Fix

Alyson Watson

Founder & CEO
Modern Health

Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founder
The Black Girl Doctor

Darren Murph

Head of Remote
GitLab

Dr. Jessica Jackson

Global DEIB Care Lead
Modern Health

Lars Schmidt

Founder & Community Catalyst
Redefining HR Accelerator

Dr. Myra Altman

VP of Clinical Care
Modern Health

Dr. Cynthia Castro Sweet

Sr. Director of Clinical Research
Modern Health

Tammy Sun

Co-Founder & CEO
Carrot Fertility

Jonathan Roberts

Analyst
Forrester

Michael Pollan

Best Selling Author & Sustainable Food Advocate

Dhani Jones

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist,NFL Linebacker, Author and Host

Whitney Wolfe Herd

Founder & CEO
Bumble

David Hanrahan

CHRO
Eventbrite

Lorna Henri

VP of Customer Success
Modern Health

Steve Blumenfield

Head of Strategy and Innovation, Health and Benefits, NA
Willis Towers Watson

Sarahjane Sacchetti

CEO
Cleo

Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson

Psychologist
The Black Girl Doctor

Jacqueline Toboni

Actor

Katie Burke

CPO
HubSpot

Diana Liao

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Kevin Leggio

Sr. Manager of People Development
Modern Health

Leticia Vaca

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Urban Health Group

Ainhoa Campo

Psychologist and Coach

Bryan Vercler

Director of Partnerships
Modern Health

Dr. Crystal Jones

Modern Health Coach

Jen Bergman

Global Benefits & Well-Being Program Manager
Zendesk

Kana Enomoto

Senior Expert
McKinsey & Company

Jason Averbook

CEO & Co-Founder
Leapgen

Dr. Julia Corcoran

Director of Clinical Care
Modern Health

Dr. Erica Simon

Human-Centered Design Advocate, Burnout Specialist, and Clinical Consultant

Steve Cadigan

Talent Hacker & Advisor

Peter Jeffrey

Chief of Staff
Modern Health

Erin Souza

Head of Employee Experiences
Sonos

Gyre Renwick

Chief Operations Officer
Modern Health

Sandra Kuhn

Partner, National Leader Behavioral Health Consulting Group at Mercer

Stacie Dooreck

Certified Yoga Instructor & Founder
SunLight Yoga

Teresa Clark

GM of Healthcare Commercialization
Walgreens Boots Alliance

Agenda

2021 Theme:
Building the future of mental health in the workplace

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Available on demand
until October 14
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Pacific Time (PDT)

Welcome & Opening Keynote

Join Venus Williams, Legendary Tennis Champion, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, in a fireside chat as she shares insights on her mental health journey, discussing why well-being is pivotal to success and sharing her opinions and learnings on building a culture of excellence whilst balancing the physical and mental pressures of being a world-class athlete. We will close with a 5-minute intention-setting exercise to prepare us for the day ahead led by Dr. Myra Altman, VP of Clinical Care at Modern Health.

Alyson Watson
Founder & CEO, Modern Health
Venus Williams
Tennis Champion, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

New Research: Workforce Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic World

A first look at ​a new ​commissioned ​study conducted by Forrester Consulting reveals shared goals and contrasts between employees and leadership when it comes to mental health benefits offered in the workplace. Get a first-hand glimpse at what business leaders, HR managers, and employees had to say about whether COVID-19 was a forcing function, a lasting awakening, or a short-term deviation in how companies perceive and plan for mental health benefits, and what’s in store for the future.

Dr. Cynthia Castro Sweet
Sr. Director of Clinical Research, Modern Health
Jonathan Roberts
Analyst, Forrester
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Pacific Time (PDT)

Break

Stacie Dooreck
Certified Yoga Instructor & Founder, SunLight Yoga

The Shift Toward Destigmatizing Mental Health

Join this panel with Jared Leto, Academy award-winner and musician, and Mamoon Hamid, Partner at Kleiner Perkins, moderated by Alyson Watson, Founder and CEO of Modern Health. This session will focus around technology, creativity, and mental health.

Alyson Watson
Founder & CEO, Modern Health
Mamoon Hamid
Partner, Kleiner Perkins
Jared Leto
Academy-Award Winning Actor & Musician

Guided Meditation

Unsure of meditation? Hesitant to try it out? This guided meditation will walk you through what meditation is, how to get into it, and lead you through a short guided meditation to set your intentions for the day.

Ainhoa Campo
Psychologist and Coach

Circles Session: Stress & Burnout

Participate in a therapist-led group session and discover how to acknowledge stress, identify burnout, and learn strategies for preventing and addressing burnout. Circles utilize new modalities of care to manage stress and anxiety at the corporate level.

Diana Liao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Welcome & Keynote

Join Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO of Thrive Global, as she shares insights on how to thrive in the post-pandemic workplace. A special guest will guide us through a 5 minute meditation to settle our thoughts and focus us for the day ahead.

Alyson Watson
Founder & CEO, Modern Health
Arianna Huffington
Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

Modern Belonging: Why Belonging is the Missing Piece in your DEI & Mental Health Strategies

2020 catalyzed employers across the globe to commit to greater action around both DEIB and mental health. But are these well-intentioned efforts yielding true cultural change? In this session, Dr. Jessica Jackson, Clinical Psychologist and Global DEIB Care Lead at Modern Health shares integrative, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful impact to promote employee well-being, inclusion, and belonging.

Dr. Jessica Jackson
Global DEIB Care Lead, Modern Health
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Pacific Time (PDT)

Break

Stacie Dooreck
Certified Yoga Instructor & Founder, SunLight Yoga

How To Take Care of Yourself So You Can Take Care of Your Teams

Burnout can uniquely set in over time for HR and Benefits Leaders, as you absorb the experiences, stressors, and challenges of supporting your employees day-to-day. Learn evidence-based self-care strategies to identify and tackle this compassion fatigue, allowing you to take care of yourself so you can take care of others.

Dr. Erica Simon
Human-Centered Design Advocate, Burnout Specialist, and Clinical Consultant
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Frequently Asked Question

General Questions

When is Elevate 2021?

Tuesday, September 14 - Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 9:00 - 3:00 pm PDT each day.

What is Elevate?

Elevate is Modern Health’s inaugural mental health industry event. We’re bringing together the nation’s experts to destigmatize mental health and to define the future of the industry. These two action-packed days will feature:

  • Keynote presentations with well-renowned speakers
  • Practical stress-relieving workshops
  • Panel discussions with leading experts
  • Interactive Q&As
  • Exclusive industry research

Who should attend Elevate?

HR leaders, healthcare brokerage consultants, and mental healthcare providers should join this event. The content at Elevate is valuable to everyone, regardless of the mental health solution you may be using.

Is there a limit to how many people can attend?

There is no capacity limit. We strongly encourage you to invite your colleagues and friends, as we would love to see as many people joining the conversation around mental health and well-being.

What is the social hashtag?

#Elevate2021

Are you offering SHRM or HRCI credits?

Elevate is currently eligible for SHRM credits (up to 10.5 PDCs) and we are waiting on approval to offer HRCI credits. Once Elevate is over, we will email attendees the activity code to submit to SHRM and HRCI (if approved).

HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Modern Health meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

Who can I reach out to if I have additional questions?

Please email our concierge at elevate@modernhealth.com

Registration

How do you register for Elevate?

You can register for Elevate using this link.

Is Elevate free to attend?

Yes! Elevate is 100% free to all attendees.

Are there different types of passes?

All registrations will grant the same access regardless of “Attendee Type”. During registration there is an “Attendee Type” question that asks registrants to identify as one of the following: 

  • Modern Health Customer
  • HR or Benefits Professional
  • Consultant / Broker
  • Provider
  • Press / Media

I’m having trouble locating my confirmation. What email would the confirmation have come from?

Check your inbox for an email from no-reply@goldcast.io with a subject line: You are registered for Elevate 2021

Sessions & Speakers

Will the sessions be available on demand?

All sessions will be available for 30 days after Elevate within the Goldcast platform. To ensure access to the recordings, you’ll need to register for the event!

Will slides be shared after a session?

We are working with the speakers to share slides after the presentation. Some speakers have asked that we not share slides, so for these sessions, a speaker will mention this at the beginning of the session. All live session viewers will receive an email containing key takeaways, slides or resources from the session, and a link to the post-session survey.

Do I need to register for each session?

Nope! Once you are registered for Elevate, you’ll be able to access all the sessions within the platform. You do have the option within Goldcast to add each session to your calendar, yet this is not required to enter the session.

Do you have a call for speakers?

Our agenda is finalized for this year and we are not accepting any additional speakers. However, we will be launching a call for speakers for Elevate 2022 in the new year.

SHRM & HRCI Credits

Is Elevate eligible for SHRM or HRCI credits?

This program has been approved for 10.5 PDCs for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. Modern Health is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.


This program has been approved for 10.5 (HR (General)) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute. HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Modern Health meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

You say up to a certain amount of credits. How can I ensure I earn them all?

You can earn all credits by watching all the sessions live each day. The only sessions not available for credits are the 2 15-minute breaks and the closing remarks and meditations each day. All credits available are noted on the event agenda.

How will I receive these credits?

After Elevate, we will send all live session viewers an email containing the SHRM and HRCI activity codes for you to submit. This email will also contain key takeaways, slides or resources from the session, and a link to the post-session survey. 

Will these credits be available for on-demand viewing?

Only live session attendees are eligible to receive SHRM and HRCI credits.

Using Goldcast

Having trouble locating the confirmation. What email would the confirmation have come from?

Check your inbox for an email from no-reply@goldcast.io with a subject line: You are registered for Elevate 2021

Having trouble locating my username and password. Can you help?

The Goldcast virtual event platform uses a tokenized “magic” link to grant registrants access to the platform instead of a username and password. If you’re having trouble finding the email with your unique magic link, click here and enter the email address you registered with. This will re-send you an email with your magic link.

Which Browsers are Compatible with Goldcast?

For the best experience, access Goldcast using either Chrome or Safari browsers and pause VPN and ad-blockers. Firefox is okay, yet not preferred. Viewing may not work on a mobile phone or tablet device.

Elevate 2022

When is Elevate 2022?

This is yet to be determined. Stay tuned!

Will Elevate 2022 be virtual?

This is yet to be determined. Stay tuned!

Elevate 2021

Building the future of mental health in the workplace

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