Rita S. Fierro and Dominika Staniewicz to Speak at Day 2 of the Mental Health Matters Summit 2024

WASHINGTON - May 6, 2024 - PRLog -- WORxK Solutions is excited to announce two prominent speakers to complete the speakers lineup for Day 2 of the highly anticipated Mental Health Matters Summit 2024.

This second day, on May 11th, focuses on creating a supportive work environment for mental wellbeing. From 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST, attendees will gain valuable insights from experts in mental health advocacy and fostering psychologically safe workplaces.

The Featured Speakers:

• Rita S. Fierro, Ph.D: Dr. Rita Fierro, an author and social justice consultant, equips leaders to driven successful social justice initiatives for systems change. With over 20 years of consensus-building experience, she has evaluated $95 million in funding, trained about 1000 individuals, and coached 200. In 2017, Dr. Rita's expertise played a key role in the creation of a community-police vision in Newark, NJ to end police brutality. This collaboration helped there be no police shootings or deaths in the city in 2020. Her book, "Digging Up the Seeds of white Supremacy," exposes persistent mechanisms of class and race inequality entrenched in our politics. Dr. Rita holds a Ph.D. in African American Studies from Temple University and a Master's in Sociology from the University of Rome. Fierro Consulting, LLC has increased the effectiveness of organizations combating racism and sexism internationally.
• Dominika Staniewicz: Meet M.S. Dominika Staniewicz, Elite Neuroencoding specialist, Brain Health Coach, and author of "The Magic of Dreaming Big, Acting Small, and Achieving Success." Coach D blends firecracker charisma with scientific wisdom, advising top leaders and playing pivotal roles in national negotiations. With 5000+ hours of corporate training and a decade in academia, her expertise shines. A catalyst for change, she navigates mental well-being complexities with precision, advocating for holistic happiness. Whether as trainer, coach, or speaker, Dominika Staniewicz exemplifies resilience, turning life's obstacles into stepping stones toward dreams.

About the Session: Mental Health Advocacy and Psychologically Safe Workplaces
This critical session will explore the importance of mental health advocacy in the workplace.  Attendees will learn:

• Strategies for promoting open conversations about mental health.
• Effective methods for building a culture of empathy and support.
• Practical steps to create a psychologically safe work environment where employees feel comfortable seeking help when needed.

Registration is Open
Join us for this insightful and empowering summit! Register now to secure your spot and gain the knowledge to create a workplace that prioritizes mental wellbeing. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-may-events-men....