Conference Highlights  

Speaker Highlights

Mindy Fullilove, M.D.

Dr. Fullilove is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Public Health at Columbia University and a Research Psychiatrist at New York Psychiatric Institute. Since 1986, Dr. Fullilove has studied the problems of HIV/AIDS in minority communities in the United States and the relationship between health risk and the psychology of place in inner city communities.

Ron Stall, Ph.D.

Currently with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Stall is an internationally recognized public health researcher. He is an active advocate for research, intervention and advocacy through research partnerships on HIV risk in same-sex relationships.

Virginia Boudreau

Currently with the Guysborough County Inshore Fisherman's Association in Nova Scotia, Ms. Boudreau works to develop working relations among Eastern Guysboroough County fishers and researchers at St. Francis Xavier University to develop projects conducive to sustaining traditional fisheries and assisting local communities and fisheries to remain economically viable.

Tom Kelly

A senior staff at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Kelly is the national evaluator for their Making Connections Initiative. He is a champion of action research as an approach to informed collective action, and has actively supported action research for youth and resident engagement at the Foundation.

Carmen Y. Reyes

Carmen Y. Reyes is the Executive Director at the North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Over the past 15 years, Ms. Reyes has worked with older adults in the North Center Connecticut Region to address the service and resource needs of this underserved population. She has collaborated on several community-based research projects related to health and mental health of older adults, using research data to help determine service needs, and to encourage and coordinate the involvement of consumers and service providers in developing effective plans to address issues faced by this population.

Workshops and Panel Discussions

Attendees will contribute to community-based collaborative research (CBCR) theory and methodology and learn new skills by interacting with each other and with leaders in the field through workshops, panel discussions, case study presentations, 'open space' discussions, experiential games, and arts-based programming. We are currently accepting applications for breakout session presentations. Go to Call for Proposals for more information about how to send in your proposal.

Poster Session Submissions

Do you have an interesting project that you would like to present? Sign up for our poster session to share your work with colleagues from around the country. We are currently accepting applications for poster presentations. Go to Call for Posters for submission information.

Student and Community Poster Awards

Posters on CBCR projects submitted by high school and undergraduate students and community members will be automatically entered into the ICR Student and Community Poster Awards competition. Prizes will be given for the top three student and top three community posters. Go to Student and Community Poster Awards for more information.

Compilation of CBCR Case Studies

ICR is collecting case examples of community-based collaborative research into a CBCR Case Studies book for dissemination widely following the conference. You can submit your information before the conference by going to Community-Based Research Case Studies, or bring your information to the conference and submit it while you're in Hartford.

Pre-Conference Tour of Hartford

Through a pre-conference tour of Hartford, attendees will learn about the issues facing the city and how community-based collaborative research is helping to solve some of the city's most pressing problems. Learn about the city's diverse ethnic communities and neighborhoods from Hartford residents and leaders! The tour is free to all conference attendees. To sign up, simply check your intention on the conference registration form by May 10, 2004.

Other Activities

Artists are a critical component of healthy communities. ICR's cultural development programs support community-based and heritage artists and arts organizations throughout the state of Connecticut. The conference will feature an arts exhibit that focuses on 'living spaces,' a concept that questions the meaning of living in virtual, emotional, social, physical and community spaces. Dance, drumming and musical performances will represent the diverse groups residing in the area. An Artists' Marketplace will feature the products and stories of Connecticut's many ethnic and national groups. An Open Mic on Friday night will introduce you to our state's emerging performing artists. Attendees are invited to participate.