Session Learning Objectives:
1. Increase understanding of the impacts of racism and race-based stress on child well-being and development;
2. Identify models of implementing transformative, anti-racist healthcare systems;
3. Implement concrete strategies and tools to promote healthy development and mitigate the impacts of exposure to racism and racism-related stress.

Presenters:
Neena McConnico, PhD, LMHC
Executive Director, Child Witness to Violence Project
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Department of Pediatrics
Boston Medical Center 
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 

and

Carmen Rosa Norona, MsEd, LICSW, CEIS
Child Trauma Clinical Services & Training Lead
Boston Site Associate Director
Child Witness to Violence Project
Department of Pediatrics
Boston Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 

Dr. McConnico and Ms. Norona have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.