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Richard Kennedy
On September 19th, The Phoenix Club of Nashville hosted a panel discussion on the topic of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), with a specific focus on their relevance in the workplace.
The event, which attracted over 100 attendees, was hosted by Baker Donelson and moderated by Richard Kennedy, executive director of the TN Commission on Children & Youth. Panelists included Judge Sheila Calloway, Juvenile Court of Metro Nashville & Davidson County; Brad Palmertree, director of advocacy and trauma-informed care at The Family Center; and Dr. Seth Scholer, professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
ACEs are potentially traumatic events experienced as a child that can have negative, lasting effects on one’s health and well-being. Such experiences may include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; parental divorce; household mental illness; or incarceration of a parent/guardian.
The panelists outlined many ways in which companies can incorporate ACEs work in support of employees and their families.
Noting that people are molded by their experiences, Judge Calloway explained, “It is critical that we change the narrative from ‘What is wrong with this person?’ to ‘What has happened to this person?’”
Brad Palmertree underlined the critical importance of family and medical leave, the positive effects of on-site childcare, and the opportunity to train human resources professionals in ACEs principles. Dr. Seth Scholer highlighted a new screening algorithm that Vanderbilt is testing in pediatric primary care, funded by the State of Tennessee Department of Health, that could be adopted for use in corporate and other settings.
Following the panel discussion, Phoenix Club members Scott Matthews and Ben Madonia presented a grant to Hank Clay, CEO of Communities in Schools of Tennessee, in support of their ongoing effort to combat chronic absenteeism in schools.
Through its panel discussions on relevant issues impacting youth in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, The Phoenix Club seeks to foster discussion, promote thought leadership, and enhance the most promising philanthropic work taking place within our community.