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ABOUT THE EVENT
The Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit brings thousands of partners and stakeholders together to network, learn about new tools and best practices, and participate in breakout sessions. Leaders from every sector come together to participate in efforts to advance our shared vision of a healthy, safe, and thriving San Diego region.
The Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit is brought to you by the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Office of Education, in partnership with Alliance Healthcare Foundation.
LET'S ADVANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TOGETHER!
The County of San Diego is engaging partners all year long by building upon important Live Well Advance session topics and creating opportunities to develop powerful partnerships – from webinars to in-person Recognized Partner networking events!
The 2024 Live Well Advance Recap:
2000+ attendees, 38 engaging sessions, and 60 Exhibitors!
All presentations from the Breakout Sessions are now available.
This conference was more than just an event. It was a celebration of regional partnerships, connections, and shared achievements. Your engagement, insights, and enthusiasm brought the energy and collaboration that set the tone for the 2024 Live Well Advance.
Continue the Discussion with Others on the Virtual Connection Hub
Share your thoughts and help shape smartphone use in schools!
Share the Experience
A big thank you to everyone who interacted with our event social media wall! All the real-time posts, photos, and messages transformed the space into a vibrant hub of connection, celebration, and shared experiences.
See More Photos on our Facebook Album!
2024 KEYNOTE SESSION
Our Keynote session delved into the role that each of us plays in rolling back phone-based childhood, helping our children regain more independence in the real world, and providing a foundation for a healthier kind of childhood in the digital age.
The session started with our Keynote, Zach Rausch, who presented his research around these issues, followed by a panel discussion on the topic with local experts.
Zach Rausch is an Associate Research Scientist at NYU-Stern School of Business, lead researcher to Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZachMRausch
- Newsletter: After Babel
- Website: https://zach-rausch.com/
Zach’s research and writing have been featured and cited internationally, in outlets such as The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Times, The After Babel Substack, The Free Press, Axios, Politiken, Zeit, and more. He has also given expert testimony to multiple state legislatures on the impact of social media on adolescent mental health.
PANEL MEMBERS:
- Zach Rausch, Associate Research Scientist, NYU-Stern School of Business
- Mara Madrigal- Weiss, Executive Director, Student Wellness and School Culture, San Diego County Office of Education
- Willough Jenkins, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Rady Children’s Hospital
- Ananya Kshirsagar, Vice President Bring Change to Mind Club, San Marcos High School
- Facilitated by: Sarah Lyman, Executive Director, Alliance Healthcare Foundation
Take Action
Want to help Free The Anxious Generation?
We all have a role to play in rolling back phone-based childhood and helping our children regain more independence in the real world. If we act together, we can turn the tide.
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PRESENTING PARTNERS
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Superintendents' Breakfast Sponsor:
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is an independent licensee of the Blue Shield Association.