Speakers - Upcoming
Our speaker for Jun 17, 2026 will be Dr. Steven Ross speaking on "Optimizing Aging"
Steven Ross, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist with decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, and life transitions. He taught Psychopathology, Stress and Coping, Theories of Personality, and Counseling Skills at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at California State University, East Bay, where he recently retired with Emeritus status. Dr. Ross also leads workshops for graduate programs, counseling centers, school districts, and medical organizations, and he mentors students and early-career clinicians. In this presentation, he will explore key principles of thriving across the lifespan and offer practical strategies to support healthy aging and overall well-being.
Our speaker for July 15, 2026 will be Sharon Smith, The California Department of Insurance
Sharon Smith has been an Outreach Analyst for the California Department of Insurance since 2023. She oversees the East Bay region educating consumers on community programs and initiatives created by the Department. She holds a Bachelors Degree in International Business from San Diego State. Sharon is also a graduate student at UC Berkeley, focusing on climate solutions with a specific emphasis on the intersection of climate and insurance.