11th Annual P.R.I.D.E. Conference - Supports & Solutions: The Transforming Power of Mentoring

11th Annual P.R.I.D.E. Conference - Supports & Solutions: The Transforming Power of Mentoring

📅 Date: Friday, March 21, 2025

📍 Location: ICONA Avalon, 7849 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202 (Parking Access on 78th Street)

⏰ Time: 8:15AM – 9:00AM | Breakfast & Networking | 9:00AM – 12:00PM | Program

Supports & Solutions: The Transforming Power of Mentoring

Join us for an interactive and insightful discussion with Brandon R. Brown, an expert mentor and trainer with over 25 years of experience. This session will explore effective mentoring strategies, the impact of youth engagement, and practical ways to foster meaningful relationships that lead to personal and community growth.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is designed for anyone working to support young people in their growth and development, including educators, coaches, counselors, therapists, law enforcement, parents, foster parents, and community leaders.

🎟 Registration Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025

🔗 Register Now: www.capeassist.org/events

📩 Questions? Contact Natalia at (609) 522-5960 or natalia@capeassist.org

About the Keynote Speaker:

Brandon R. Brown (He/Him/His) is a West Philadelphia native and an alumnus of Saint Joseph's Preparatory and Temple University. During his 25+-year career as a national consultant/trainer/facilitator, he has focused on challenging and strengthening individuals and communities and ensuring safe spaces for young people to flourish.

Some of his current and recent affiliations include working as a Trauma Specialist with Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine at the Center for Urban Bioethics, contributing to the Philadelphia Healthy and Safe Schools (PHASeS) initiative, a Certified Trauma Informed Practitioner and Facilitator with Lakeside Global Institute; and a Facilitator for Mentoring Independence Region. Additionally, Brandon serves as the Chair of the International Mental Health Committee for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. Also, he is currently in his 21st year as the Volunteer Lead Advisor for the Darryl L. Coates’ Sigma Beta Clubs of Philadelphia, working with young boys of color aged 8-18.

Brandon's extensive experience includes roles such as Co-Lead Trainer for SAMSHA, where he conducted trainings on engaging Men and Boys of Color and Substance Abuse, and a Facilitator with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). He has also served as the Interim Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Saint Joseph’s Prep and provided technical assistance and capacity-building support to the Achieving Reunification Center.

His past involvements include the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males, Philly Goes 2 College, the Philly Roots Fellowship Program, Black CAPS Philly, Project U-Turn, and the Greater Philadelphia Mentorship Partnership. Finally, he serves Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., locally, regionally, and internationally.

🔗 Learn more about Brandon R. Brown: www.about.me/brandonrbrown