Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Marian University Theatre
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association’s Go RED Talks event on April 17th from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Marian University Theatre.  Loosely based on the principals of Ted Talks, we’re bringing together Indianapolis-area leaders to give thought-provoking talks and spark conversations that matter.  

The Go Red Talks event will focus on social determinants of health, and the comprehensive approach that must be taken to break down the barriers to health.  We’ll zero in on accessibility and the local issues and opportunities related to workforce, healthcare and food access.  

Confirmed Topics & Speakers

• Social Determinants of Health in Indianapolis: Kathy Krusie, SVP, Community Physician Network Operations, Community Health Network; Indianapolis American Heart Association Board Chair
• State of Health: Impact of Indiana’s Health Rankings on Economic Growth and Prosperity: Mark Fisher, Chief Policy Officer, Indy Chamber
• Workforce Challenges Panel Discussion
• Facilitator: Mark Fisher, Chief Policy Officer, Indy Chamber
• Transportation & Logistics: Stephanie Christ, Manager of Admin, Accounting & HR, Adelta Logis
• Manufacturing: Cindy Farrer, Vice President Global Supply Management, Allegion
• Construction: Phil Kenney, President, F.A. Wilhelm Construction, AHA Board Member
• Technology: Dawn Lively, COO, FullStack PEO
• Pathways to Graduation: Dr. Shawn Smith, Superintendent, MSD Lawrence Township, AHA Board Chair-elect
• Case Study: Plainfield High School Healthcare Career Pathway: Cinda Kelley, President & CEO, Kelley & Associates; Melvin Siefert, Principal, Plainfield High School
• Healthy Food Access Panel Discussion
• Facilitator: Eric Halvorson, Manager of Corporate Affairs, The Kroger Co.
• Dr. Deanna Reinoso, Chief Executive Physician at Eskenazi Health Center Pecar
• Naima Gardner, Nutrition Coordinator with the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Indiana State Department of Health
• The Hypotenization of Agriculture: A Micro Global Approach to End Food Insecurity and give Access to Local, Healthy Food to Everyone: Jonathan Partlow, CEO, Aggressively Organic  
• Leadership and the Future of Work: Shelley Meador, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Allegion

If you’re in healthcare, tech, construction, manufacturing, transportation & logistics, human resources, finance or education, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to build impactful connections with other thought leaders in our community. 

PARKING & LOGISTICS
Click here to view map including directions to campus. Marian University Theatre is marked with red star, appropriate parking lots nearby are highlighted yellow. 

Visiting guests of Go Red Talks event are to park in the parking lots on the North end of Campus. Marian University Police Officers will not ticket vehicles that are not display parking permit. Visitors of Go Red Talks event should budget extra time to find a legal parking space to avoid receiving a ticket. If visitors are having difficulties finding a valid parking spot, please  call Marian University Police Department at 317-955-6789. Dispatchers and Officers will assist in finding a place to park on campus.

		Go Red Talks is Hosted by
		Also Sponsored by Life is Why Indianapolis

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship information please contact:
Jeannine Templeman
317.732.47028
jeannine.templeman@heart.org