Event Details

The Mental Health Imperative for Extraordinary Leaders: Prioritizing Self-Care and Building a Supportive Workplace Culture

Overview: Empower HR professionals and other leaders with comprehensive
knowledge, practical tools, and effective strategies to prioritize their own mental
well-being and create a supportive workplace culture, thereby enabling them to
assess, address, and proactively support mental health needs within their
organizations.
o Identify key components of mental health and its importance in the
workplace.
o Discuss definitions and examples (for instance) of joy, grief, and trauma.
o Use mindfulness and creative expression techniques to manage stress
and trauma.
o Apply assessment tools to evaluate workplace mental health.
o Analyze the impact of global events on workplace mental health.
o Evaluate the role of organizational leadership (including HR professionals)
in fostering a supportive workplace culture.
 

Design a comprehensive wellness plan for the workplace.
DATE: Thursday, April 24th, 2025 TIME: 5:30PM – 7:45PM

(Presentation starts at 6:00PM)
LOCATION: Dorian’s, 555 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
This location is reachable via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Newport stop, the PATH
Newport stop or there is a parking lot to the right of the restaurant on Mall Drive West.

PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED:
VENMO: @Jill-Rowland-33
EVENTBRITE LINK:

GATEWAY MEMBERS: $35.00 NON-GATEWAY MEMBERS: $40.00
IN-TRANSITION HR PROFESSIONALS: $20.00

PRESENTER: Deirdre Simmons, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, PHR, CDF, CEO of Alma, 

LLC and a transformative HR leader is renowned for her trauma-informed, people-
centered approach.
Tri-certified in HR, coaching, and facilitation, Deirdre also holds certifications in Mental
Health First Aid and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. Her extensive
experience spans human resources, teaching, operations, and leadership, enabling
her to drive meaningful changes in organizations and individuals alike.

Deirdre has delivered impactful presentations on various critical topics,
including:
I Remember Mama: A Journey with the Syrophoenician Woman (Grief)
Empowered Women, Empower Women" (Trauma)
Microaggressions Impacting a Womans Career
How to Be an Antiracist Organization 

Deirdres unique ability to uncover unspoken dreams, address limiting
beliefs, and navigate trauma obstacles stems from the inspiring legacy of
her mother, Alma Cash. She resides in Connecticut with her husband,
Reverend Chaplain Jerry Simmons, where she continues to inspire and
empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential.