Presentation Summary: This interactive training explores the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), evidence-based resilience factors, and resilience-based communication tools that adults can use to support positive youth development. (These tools can be used as you interact with both youth and adults)!  Adolescence typically refers to the period of life between childhood and adulthood. While the exact age range can vary, it is generally considered to be from ages 10 to 19. This period is marked by significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes as individuals transition from childhood to adulthood. However, some definitions stretch this range to include young adulthood up to age 25, especially in terms of brain development and the continued maturation of social and emotional skills.

Speaker Bio: With over 30 years of nursing experience, Denise has had the privilege of caring for patients across a wide range of settings, including public health, home care, clinics, acute care, physical rehabilitation, and long-term care. Her career in public health spans work at the county, state, and federal levels, with her first and most cherished public health position at the Ross County District. After 27 years—and moves to Texas, Washington State, and back to Ohio—Denise is thrilled to return to the Ross County Health District as a Public Health Nurse 3. In addition to her nursing career, Denise is the owner and instructor at Explorer Yoga in Chillicothe, founded in 2016. Her husband, Bret, an archaeologist with the National Park Service, recently retired after playing a key role in helping Hopewell Culture National Historic Park achieve World Heritage status. Together, they enjoy traveling to other World Heritage sites, exploring the history and culture that make these places so significant. Outside of work, Denise is an avid nature enthusiast and enjoys gardening, hiking, bicycling, fishing, camping, and all things that connect her to the great outdoors.

Presentation Summary: When crucial moments are handled properly, leaders naturally see improvements in relationships and results.  This class focuses on progress over perfection in your team communications. Learn practical, proven skills that help leaders deliver tough messages even when the stakes are high, emotions are high, and team results are suffering.

Speaker Bio: Trevor Kendall, PHR, SHRM-CP is a seasoned HR leader with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations communicate more effectively—especially when it matters most. As Director of Human Resources for Petland, Inc. (2023 Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner) and former Executive Director of HR for Horizon Telcom (2011 Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner), Trevor has spent most of his career sharing strategic HR leadership insights that has helped him in both his personal and team interactions.

A certified trainer in Crucial Conversations, Trevor has trained hundreds of employees, HR leaders, and executives in classroom settings to drive results through high-impact communication while strengthening relationships.  His background also includes serving as Lead Negotiator for union matters during his tenure at Horizon Telcom.

Trevor currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce and the Advisory Committee for Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School’s Vet Assistant program. He has previously served on the boards of the United Way of Ross County and the South Central Ohio HR Council.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Trevor and his wife Amy are proud co-owners of ParkSide Ice Creamery, a family business rooted in their historic Chillicothe, Ohio community.

Passionate about leadership, connection, and continuous learning, Trevor draws from his own journey to equip others with practical, universal, and proven methods to build better relationships—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.