Experience a day dedicated to strengthening children and adolescent behavioral health through community, compassion, and collaboration. The symposium will feature inspiring speakers, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with peers who are shaping the future of care. Coffee, lunch, snacks, and a closing happy hour are included to keep the conversation going throughout the day. Whether you attend one session or experience the entire program, you’ll walk away with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas.
WHEN: October 15, 2025: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: Behavioral Health Allies, 4400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130
Coffee, Lunch, Snacks, and Happy Hour are offered throughout the day.
Registration is Open!
We are aware that the day’s lineup is packed with valuable content. No need to worry, feel free to register for one or multiple speakers!
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FURNITURE EXPO OPEN Cortech, Stance, FomCore, MiEN, MooreCo, Smith System, Altro
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
WELCOME & COFFEE
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
KEYNOTE: Designing for the What If: Humanizing Behavioral Health in Schools and Beyond Kaleb Stoppel, Ed.D., Former School Administrator
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
PRESENTATION: Start Where You Sit: Everyday Leadership for Mental Wellbeing Shana Burgess, LMSW, Johnson County Mental Health
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
LUNCH PRESENTATION: No Shame in Being You Jennifer Savner Levinson, MS.Ed, Behavioral Health & Mental Wellness Educator
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: Behavioral Health Allies, Kansas City, MO Erin Wiercinski, M.Ed., CEO, Behavioral Health Allies; Krystal Gantz Fensky, NCIDQ, EDAC, IIDA, Director of Interior Design, ACI Boland Architects; and Kayla Smith, Interior Designer, ACI Boland Architects
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PANEL / Discover the Impact of Environment on Youth Mental Health Moderator: Rennie Shuler-McKinney MS, LCP, Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, Advent Health Panelists: Emily Snow, MHSA, LMSW, Behavioral Health Executive, Children's Mercy; Elaine Metcalf, Ed.D., Executive Director, Pro Deo Teen Center; and Becky Alfred, MD, Pediatrician and Parent Coach
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ALLIES GROUP TOURS
Presenters
Kaleb Stoppel, Ed.D.
Former School Administrator
Keynote Speaker
Shana Burgess, LMSW
Director of Prevention and Community Relations, Johnson County Mental Health Center
Speaker
Jennifer Savner Levinson, MS.Ed
Mental Health Advocate and Educator
Speaker
Erin Wiercinski, M.Ed.
CEO, Behavioral Health Allies
Project Highlight: Speaker
Krystal Gantz Fensky, NCIDQ, EDAC, IIDA
Director of Interior Design, ACI Boland Architects
Project Highlight: Speaker
Kayla Smith
Interior Designer, ACI Boland Architects
Project Highlight: Speaker
Rennie Schuler-McKinney, MS, LCP
Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Behavioral Health Panel: Moderator
Emily Snow, MHSA, LMSW
Behavioral Health Executive, Children's Mercy Kansas City
Behavioral Health Panel: Panelist
Elaine Metcalf, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Pro Deo Youth Center
Behavioral Health Panel: Panelist
Becky Alfred, MD
Pediatrician and Certified Parent Coach
Behavioral Health Panel: Panelist
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Special thanks to the companies serving as sponsors and supporters of Circadia's Behavior Health Symposium.
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