NEW ORLEANS, LA

Saturday, MAY 3, 2025

10 AM - 2 PM

Norfolk State University

Nursing & General Education Building

700 Park Avenue – Suite 205

Norfolk, VA 23504

Join us for a day packed with valuable health resources, expert advice, and uplifting moments that will empower you to take control of your health—and share that knowledge with your community.

OUR SPEAKERS & PRESENTERS

Program Agenda – NORFOLK, VA

Registration

9:00 AM

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Opening Program 

10:00 AM

Welcome & Introduction of host

Dr. Pernessa Seele

Founder & CEO

The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

HOST

Rev. Dr. Jamal H. Bryant 

Senior Pastor

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

Panel Discussion
Local Health Priorities 

10:30 AM

Dr. Felicia Mebane

Associate Dean for Community Engagement

and Outreach

Joint School of Public Health at ODU and NSU

Summer Atseye, MSCH

Community & Population Health Improvement Manager | Norfolk Health District

Virginia Department of Health

Dr. Kirk T. Houston

Senior Pastor 

Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church 

Dr. Keith H. Newby

Cardiologist

Bon Secours Cardiology Medical Group

Sponsor Fireside Chat

11:15 AM

Johnson & Johnson

Sponsor Fireside Chat

11:45 AM

Bristol Myers Squibb

Sponsor Fireside Chat

12:15 AM

Vertex

Break

12:45 AM

Session 1

 “Alzheimer’s Panel” 

12:50 PM

Facilitator:

Pamela Price

Deputy Director

The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

George Worthington

Dementia Services Director,
Division for Aging Services

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

Veronica Crosby, MAMH, MS

Virginia Partners in Prayer and Prevention (VAP3) Program Manager

Virginia Department of Health

Eleanor S. Jones, M.Ed.

Director

Honoring Choices, Virginia

Session 2

“Future of Black Health:

An Emerging Leaders Think Tank”

An opportunity to engage emerging leaders deeply at the intersection of

Black health, leadership, and community wellness; with an emphasis on sexual health and mental and emotional wellness. 

1:15 PM

Moderator:

JT Logan

Founder & CEO

FOURDEEP

Panelists: 

Zakiya Minggia

Graduating Senior,
Health Services Management 

Norfolk State University

Byron L. Edwards

Founder

Wellness for Creatives

Closing Program Recap

Networking Lunch

Dr. Pernessa Seele

Founder & CEO

The Balm In Gilead, Inc. 

Cary Goodman 

Program Consultant

The Balm In Gilead, Inc.