Unmute the Uncomfortable 2026 – Stark
Stark, Summit, and Portage Counties
May 21, 2026
7:30 Check-in/Resource Fair • 8:30 - 3:30 Program - Lunch Included
Embassy Suites Hotel
7883 Freedom Ave NW North Canton
The Human Algorithm: Connection in Crisis
Mental Health Awareness. Suicide Prevention.
Presented by Coleman Health Services in collaboration with Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery and Connect Well
“Examining how human experience meets the digital world, with an emphasis on integrating AI and social media platforms responsibly into environments that serve varied populations looking for support, connection and guidance.”
5.5 CEs available.
For sponsorships, resource tables, and program ads please contact Danielle Porrazzo-McCoy at Danielle.McCoy@colemanservices.org.
CEs are available for:
- Counselors/SW
- School Counselors
- Nursing
- Dept. of Developmental Disabilities
- Prevention
- CLE
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
Harvard physician, speaker & television correspondent
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard physician, speaker & television correspondent.
She was recently named “100 Women to Know in America” for her work in redefining stress, burnout and mental health. Before becoming a physician specializing in stress, Dr. Nerurkar was a stressed patient looking for answers. She is a conversational expert, offering compelling, cutting-edge science through a voice that’s approachable and compassionate. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Big Think and the popular podcasts Diary of a CEO and The Mel Robbins Podcast. Her published research can be found in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). She is also an on-air medical commentator on NBC News, ABC News and MSNBC. Her latest media project is a CNN digital series on stress and the brain. Dr. Nerurkar is an internationally-recognized Fortune 50 speaker who has delivered unforgettable keynotes at the Forbes 30 Under 30
Summit, the Harvard Business School Women’s Conference, IBM, Visa, Dell Technologies, and many more. Her bestselling book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body For Less Stress and More Resilience debuted at #1 on Amazon charts and is now available in 35 countries and 15 languages. Her next book, on AI and mental health, will be out in 2026. Dr. Nerurkar has a weekly Substack newsletter titled Mental Health-ish.
Agenda
Morning Session:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast/Resource Fair
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome/Introductions
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. The Digital Mirror – Reality or Distortion?
- Judge Carla Baldwin
- Kyle Stone
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Inside the Algorithm: AI, Mental Health, and the Future of Human Connection
Go inside the “black box” of AI to understand how algorithms are shaping mental health, both for better and for worse. This session highlights real-world implications and offers practical takeaways for preparing for what’s next.
- Dr. Stevie Chancellor, University of Minnesota, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Youth Mental Health in the Age of AI: Policy, Protection, and Possibility
Explores the intersection of youth mental health, emerging AI technologies, and the need for thoughtful policy reform. Highlights both the opportunities and risks of AI, with a focus on advancing ethical, youth-centered approaches that support safety, access, and well-being.
- Dr. Okolo, The Jed Foundation
11:00 – 11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Ohio’s Behavioral Health Crisis System Updates
Focuses on the importance of promoting real-world connections and encouraging individuals to reach out for support, particularly as AI-driven interactions can increase isolation during a crisis.
- Hattie Tracy, Coleman Health Services
11:30 – 12:15 p.m. Lunch
Afternoon Session:
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Peer Connect
Small group discussions focused on sharing insights, exploring challenges, and identifying practical strategies with peers
- Moderated by Kyle Stone, Stark County Prosecutor
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Human Are the Loop: Responsible AI and the Future of Connection in the Social Sector
Examine how AI is used in community systems, focusing on identifying invisible bias and applying human-guided approaches to decision-making.
- Dr. Randal Pinkett, BCT Partners
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30- 3:30 p.m. Keynote – Bot Brain: How to Stay Human in an AI World
How artificial intelligence is reshaping mental health and the human experience, and how to navigate that shift while preserving human agency and well-being
- Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, Harvard Medical School
3:30 p.m. Closing
Sponsorship Levels
$15,000
Title Sponsor
One Available
- Large logo on all promotional pieces including emails and social media
- Opportunity to speak at beginning of program
- Full-page ad in program
- Prominent mention in all media press releases
- Picture with Keynote and sponsor
- Two sponsored tables for event (16 tickets)
- Recognition by emcee
- Sponsor commercial on social media and played at event
- Sponsor company pens/notepads/other on all tables (provided by sponsor)
- Large logo on Resource Fair bags
- Resource Fair Table
$10,000
Keynote Speaker Sponsor
One Available
- Large logo on all promotional pieces including emails and social media
- :60 video before Keynote Speaker
- Full-page ad in program
- Company pictures for social media
- Prominent mention in all media press releases
- Two sponsored tables for event (16 tickets)
- Recognition by emcee
- Sponsor company pens/notepads/other on all tables (provided by sponsor)
- Resource Fair Table
$7,500
Impact Maker – Speakers Sponsor
Three Available
- Large logo on all promotional pieces, emails and social media
- :30 video intro before speaker
- Full-page ad in program
- Mention in all media press releases
- One sponsored table for the event (8 tickets)
- Recognition by Emcee
- Logo and link on event website
- Resource Fair Table
$5,000
Meet & Greet Sponsor
One Available
- Medium logo on all promotional pieces, website, emails and social media
- Signage at Meet and Greet
- Full-page ad in program
- Mention in all media press releases
- One sponsored table for the event (8 tickets)
- Recognition by Emcee
- Resource Fair Table
$5,000
Resource Fair Sponsor
One Available
- Medium logo on all promotional pieces, website, and social media
- Prominent signage around Resource Fair
- Half-page ad in program
- Mention in all media press releases
- One sponsored table for the event (8 tickets)
- Recognition by Emcee
- Signage/Pop Up at Resource Fair area
- Medium size Logo on Resource bags for info and swag
- Resource Fair Table
$2,500
Future Leaders Sponsor
Multiple Available
- Small logo on all promotional pieces, website, and social media
- Half-page ad in program
- Mention in all media press releases
- Two sponsored table for the event (8 tickets for sponsor and 8 tickets for students)
- Recognition by Emcee
- Resource Fair Table
$1,500
Inspiring Change Sponsor
Multiple Available
- Listed in the Event Program
- Four tickets for event
- Recognition by Emcee
- Logo on event website
- Resource Fair Table
*A portion of each sponsorship level is tax deductible. Please contact HowToHelp@ColemanServices.org for details.
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