In-Person

WED, OCT 11 & THURS, OCT 12

at the Highlands
Conference Center
Mitchell, SD

Hosted by: South Dakota Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

South Dakota Chronic Disease Partners Annual Meeting

Wednesday, October 11, 12:30-5:00 PM CST

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Liz Ruth & Jeanne Alongi, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

Liz Ruth, MPP is NACDD’s Director of Policy. She is responsible for working with NACDD members to develop policy approaches and documents to advance chronic disease prevention and control. Prior to joining NACDD, Liz spent two years as a research fellow in CDC’s Office of the Associate Director for Policy and Strategy where she provided subject matter expertise on communicating with policymakers. Before CDC, Liz spent nine years in Washington, D.C. in a variety of policy roles.

Jeanne Alongi, DrPH, MPH is the Vice President for Public Health Leadership at the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) and directs NACDD’s Center for Public Health Leadership. Dr. Alongi’s experience spans academic, national, state, and local practice settings. She is the recipient of the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Thursday, October 12, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM CST

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Tracy Palecek, LPC – MH, QMHP

Tracy Palecek, LPC – MH, QMHP is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Human Services professional who has a passion for supporting and encouraging those brave souls in the helping professions. She understands that working with people means dealing with complex
problems and complex emotions. Tracy has many years of experience working with trauma and is also an Adverse Childhood Experiences Master Trainer and Fellow. She is passionate about helping people overcome tough circumstances on their journey to healing.

PLUS…AWARDS!

  • Chronic Disease Partner of the Year
  • Healthy HometownSM Powered by Wellmark
  • Better Choices, Better Health SD Champion Awards

2023 Presentations

Registration

Questions?

Contact Kayla Townsend for more information

Kayla Townsend, BS

HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR | SD DOH Contractor
Main: 605.394.1876 | Direct: 605.721.4584
1925 Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC)
Better Learning · Better Lives

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