Theme: Community & Mental Wellness
đź“Ť Ruby Hill Golf Club, Pleasanton
🗓 May 31 | 🕑 2:00 – 5:00 PM
A curated gathering for real conversations and meaningful connections. Meaningful conversations. Meet like minded people.
Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversations focused on mental wellness, emotional wellbeing, resilience, personal growth, and stronger community connections.
This intimate gathering brings together educators, nonprofit leaders, wellness advocates, mental health professionals, and community members for thoughtful discussion and authentic connection.
Light refreshments will be available.
Event Schedule
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Arrival & Networking
Meet fellow attendees and connect with local community members.
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM
Welcome Remarks
Sanj Narang
Founder, Sanj Talks and Thank Studios
Introduction to the Sanj Talks Conversations & Connections Series and the Community & Mental Wellness theme.
Featured Panel Discussion
Moderator
Sanj Narang | Founder, Sanj Talks and Thank Studios
Founder of Sanj Talks and Thank Studios, reaching over one million subscribers and featuring 200+ local, national, and Bollywood interviews.
Panelists
Dr. Shilpa Kapoor | Mind-Body Care
Founder, psychologist, trauma specialist, and relationship expert at Mind body Care
Megan Shinkle | Mental Health Connections
Steve Kimmo | Z Cares
Steve Nimmo is Co Founder of Z-Cares Foundation along with Mannie and Samantha Nimmo. Steve has been a resident of the Tri-Valley since 1998. In addition to working in technology across the Bay Area Steve’s passion is with Z-Cares Foundation with the mission to open up conversations around youth mental health.Â
Topics include:
- Building emotional resilience
- Mental wellness in everyday life
- Community support systems
- Reducing stigma around mental health
- Practical resources for individuals and families
- Creating healthier and stronger communities
Audience Questions & Discussion
Community Voices
Brief community perspectives from:
Cheryl Cook-Kallio | Veteran Educator and Community Leader
Rakhi Israni | Founder, Excel Test Prep and Academic Coach
Xiaofang Chen | Alan Hu Foundation
Kim Wade | Mental Health Connections
Sky Shubat
Mental Health Connections
Networking & Community Connections
Continue conversations with fellow attendees, speakers, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders.
Speakers & Panelists
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the panel and share perspectives.
Community Sponsors & Participants
We thank our participating organizations for helping support meaningful community conversations and stronger communities.
About the Sanj Talks Community Events Series
The Sanj Talks Community Events Series brings people together through meaningful conversations around wellness, leadership, health, human connection, and stronger communities.
After covering event-related expenses, net proceeds from the event series are intended to support local charitable initiatives and nonprofit organizations within the community.
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