NNLM Region 2 Member: Full Schedule

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8:15am EDT

Transportation to MUSC Campus LIMITED

Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:15am - 8:30am EDT

Shuttle Transportation: Courtyard Charleston Historic District to Colbert Library
Transportation between the Courtyard Charleston Historic District and the Colbert Education Center & Library Building will be provided by Charleston Black Cab Company.
The van will depart promptly at 8:15 AM each morning from the main entrance of the Courtyard to ensure on-time arrival for summit activities. Participants will be dropped off in the Horseshoe area in front of the Colbert Building. An NNLM Region 2 staff member will be stationed on the first floor of the Colbert Library to greet and assist attendees upon arrival.
Return transportation will be provided at the following times:

5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17
4:00 PM on Friday, April 18

Please plan to be ready a few minutes early for both morning and afternoon departures.

Speakers

Charleston Black Cab Company

Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:15am - 8:30am EDT
Courtyard Charleston Historic District 125 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

Transportation, Transportation

8:30am EDT

Welcome and Breakfast

Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

Room 424, Colbert Library

Moderators

Dana Gastaldi

Program Coordinator, NNLM Region 2

I perform administrative, financial, and staff support duties for the Region 2 Regional MedicalLibrary of the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Funded by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) through a cooperative agreement (2021-2026), the MUSC Libraries’ serve as the... Read More →

Angela Hayes

Grant Manager & Office Manager, NNLM Region 2

I manage and direct all the business affairs and related administrative activities for the Regional Medical Library for Region 2 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).  Funded by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) through a cooperative agreement (2021-2026), the MUSC Libraries’ serves as the headquarters for Region 2, one of seven regions in the NNLM Program.  Region 2 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Puerto R... Read More →

Fionia Washington

Technology and Innovation Strategist, NNLM Region 2

Fionia Washington is the Technology and Innovation Strategist for Region 2 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) headquartered at MUSC. In this role, Fionia assumes leadership for promoting the use and integration of digital tools and strategies into network activities... Read More →

Speakers

Shannon

Director of Libraries, Medical University of South Carolina Library

Dr. Shannon D. Jones (she/her) is the Director of Libraries for the Medical University of South Carolina Libraries in Charleston. Shannon is also the Director for Region 2 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Before she arrived at MUSC, Shannon worked as the Associate... Read More →

Christine Anderson

Executive Director, NNLM Region 2

Christine is the Executive Director of Region 2 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine, based at MUSC Libraries.Christine came to MUSC from Coastal Carolina University where she was the Lifelong Learning Coordinator. She was formerly the Director of Archives at the Native... Read More →

Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Room 424, Colbert Library 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

Refreshments/Meals, Breakfast

8:45am EDT

Staff Introductions & Review of Schedule LIMITED

Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:45am - 9:15am EDT

Room 424, Colbert Library

Moderators

Fionia Washington

Technology and Innovation Strategist, NNLM Region 2

Speakers

Shanna Hastie

Community-Engagement and Outreach Strategist, NNLM Region 2

Shanna Hastie is the Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist for Region 2 in the NNLM program. Region 2 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In her current role, Shanna uses... Read More →

Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:45am - 9:15am EDT
Room 424, Colbert Library 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

MHFA, Education

9:15am EDT

Mental Health First Aid Training LIMITED

Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:15am - 12:30pm EDT

Room 424, Colbert Library

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. This training provides essential skills to support mental wellness on campuses and in communities.

TimeActivitySpeaker07:30 AM – 08:30 AMBreakfast 08:30 AM – 08:45 AMWelcomeDr. Shannon Jones & Christine Andresen08:45 AM – 09:00 AMStaff Introductions & Review of ScheduleNick Vera09:00 AM – 10:15 AMMental Health First Aid TrainingErica Bligen, Sarah Johnson, & Donna Lee Williams10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMMental Health First Aid TrainingErica Bligen, Sarah Johnson, & Donna Lee Williams12:30 PM – 01:15 PMLunch01:15 PM – 03:25 PMMental Health First Aid TrainingErica Bligen, Sarah Johnson, & Donna Lee Williams03:25 PM – 03:40 PMBreak03:40 PM – 04:00 PMReflections & Wrap-Up DiscussionErica Bligen, Sarah Johnson, & Donna Lee Williams

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