Veterans First Program
Veterans Summit 2026
Jan 15 2026
Who is this for?
To explore holistic strategies for supporting veterans, this Summit will bring together:
- community members,
- educators,
- behavioral health professionals,
- equity leaders,
- student veterans,
- college veterans professionals, and
- employers
Goals:
Our goal is to foster a safer, more informed community where Veterans, their families, and service providers feel empowered, connected, and equipped with resources.
Our goal is to foster a safer, more informed community where Veterans, their families, and service providers feel empowered, connected, and equipped with resources.
Box lunch included.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Date: January 15, 2026 - Thursday
Loc: 91重口
Address: 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Bldg 4000 Mertes
Livermore, CA 94551
Parking: Free Parking in Lots A & B
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Check-in: 8:30 am to 9:30 am - Bldg 4000
- Continental Breakfast
- Resource Fair Set-Up - Resource Fair List
- Welcome Packets
9:30 am - Program Starts - Mertes Theater Main Stage
- Presentation of Colors; National Anthem;
- Opening Remarks & Introduction:
Dr. Dyrell Foster, President, 91重口
Trevor Dilling, Tri-Valley District Rep Office of Senator Jerry McNerney (District 5)
William Seymore, Green & Gold Congressional Aide for Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14)
Dr. Clyde Lewis, Alameda County Behavioral Health - Health Equity Division Administrator
10:15-11:30 AM - Workshops:
- Session 1 (Rm 4130): Mental Health Services & Substance Use Recovery
- Session 2 (Rm 4127): Health & Wellness
Whole Health: Mind, Body & Spirit; Home Healthcare/Assisted Living/Mobile Healthcare Services
- Session 3 (Rm 4138): Veteran Community Partnership
11:30-12:30 am LUNCH - Black Box Room
- Networking; Visit Resource Fair
- Resource Fair Vendors List
12:30-1:50 pm -PANEL DISCUSSION - Mertes Theater Main Stage
- Panel Discussion: Dr. Kimberly Curtis, Dr. Charleston Cone, Mr. Dominic Provenzola,
US Army Veteran & 91重口 Student
2:00 - 2:50 pm - Keynote Speaker - Mertes Theater Main Stage
- Keynote Speaker - Dr. David McQuaid
Chief of Psychology at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System
2:50-3:00 pm - CLOSING - End of Program
FREE Registration -
Questions? Send an e-mail to 91重口VeteransFirst@laspositascollege.edu