Public Speaking and Consulting
Because of his duel background in health care and education, Chris offers a diverse set of skills for school districts, medical conferences, and corporations. His recent work and collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adds additional value in the areas of skill-based learning and problem solving pathways. Common requests for presentations and consulting advice are listed below:
- Resilience and mental health in young adults (ex: skill-based suicide prevention, impact of social media)
- Keynote presentations (leadership conferences, strategic planning, new faculty orientation)
- Educational redesign (evidence and implementation strategies)
- Medical concerns in the community (ex: COVID-19, opioid crisis, vaping epidemic)
- Skill-based lessons and planning (designing and implementing pathways or procedures in school districts)
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Upcoming Presentations:
Blue Valley School District - COVID-19 Task Force (April 2020 through December 2020)
Overland Park, KS
Role: Medical and public health consultant
Description: Under the direction of Blue Valley administration, provide evidence based public health information to decision makers as they apply local and state guidelines for school reopening in a thoughtful and safe manner. This in turn leads to protocols and practical safety measures based upon CDC and NIH data in an effort to minimize the impact of COVID-19.
Overland Park, KS
Role: Medical and public health consultant
Description: Under the direction of Blue Valley administration, provide evidence based public health information to decision makers as they apply local and state guidelines for school reopening in a thoughtful and safe manner. This in turn leads to protocols and practical safety measures based upon CDC and NIH data in an effort to minimize the impact of COVID-19.
COVID-19 - Blue Valley Podcast Season 2, Episode13 (May 2020)
Regional audience on iTunes
Role: Featured guest - Expert medical and educational opinion
Description: During this thirty minute episode, two superintendents, a district nurse coordinator, and a physician discuss the social and medical impacts of COVID-19 with young adults, and how this pandemic may impact our schools and families in the Fall. This conversation exposes the concerning truths of SARS-CoV2 and offers various strategies parents and community members can use for responsible intervention, minimizing risk. Please click here to listen!
Regional audience on iTunes
Role: Featured guest - Expert medical and educational opinion
Description: During this thirty minute episode, two superintendents, a district nurse coordinator, and a physician discuss the social and medical impacts of COVID-19 with young adults, and how this pandemic may impact our schools and families in the Fall. This conversation exposes the concerning truths of SARS-CoV2 and offers various strategies parents and community members can use for responsible intervention, minimizing risk. Please click here to listen!
Lee's Summit School District - Resilience and Student Wellness (Sept 2020)
Lee's Summit, MO
Role: Keynote speaker - Multiple presentations
Description: Informative review regarding the relevance and applicability of the Columbia Risk Assessment (and other suicide screens) in the midst of America's teen suicide crisis. Data driven metrics will be reviewed in terms of successful and inadequate intervention, allowing for improvements to be made when it comes to screening, supporting, and referring teens in the midst of a mental health crisis. Finally, evidence based arguments for why the need to correct social and problem solving skills in young adults is now the moral imperative.
Lee's Summit, MO
Role: Keynote speaker - Multiple presentations
Description: Informative review regarding the relevance and applicability of the Columbia Risk Assessment (and other suicide screens) in the midst of America's teen suicide crisis. Data driven metrics will be reviewed in terms of successful and inadequate intervention, allowing for improvements to be made when it comes to screening, supporting, and referring teens in the midst of a mental health crisis. Finally, evidence based arguments for why the need to correct social and problem solving skills in young adults is now the moral imperative.
Recent Presentations:
Highland Park Independent School District - Family Health and Wellness Series (February 2020)
Dallas, TX
Role: Keynote speaker and content expert - Multiple presentations
Description: Multi-day interactive sessions that provide impactful education and discussion, empowering participants with knowledge and skills that will help navigate three critical societal issues: 1) Anxiety and resilience 2) Vaping epidemic 3) Educational redesign. Both faculty and students will explore evidence based solutions that lead to meaningful improvements.
Dallas, TX
Role: Keynote speaker and content expert - Multiple presentations
Description: Multi-day interactive sessions that provide impactful education and discussion, empowering participants with knowledge and skills that will help navigate three critical societal issues: 1) Anxiety and resilience 2) Vaping epidemic 3) Educational redesign. Both faculty and students will explore evidence based solutions that lead to meaningful improvements.
Tri-County Mental Health Forum - Social and Health Challenges for 2020 (February 2020)
Kansas City, MO
Role: Featured presenter and medical consultant - "Medical marijuana: The high and low of medical highs"
Description: In depth explanation regarding the mechanism of action for THC and how it impacts the human body. Additionally, numerous uncertainties regarding medical marijuana will be addressed, such as: i) clinical impact ii) legislative parameters iii) connection to illicit activity iv) and potential long term addiction. Finally, evidence based algorithms will shape a discussion of which patients are the best candidates for medical marijuana therapy and what the future may hold for this type of patient care.
Kansas City, MO
Role: Featured presenter and medical consultant - "Medical marijuana: The high and low of medical highs"
Description: In depth explanation regarding the mechanism of action for THC and how it impacts the human body. Additionally, numerous uncertainties regarding medical marijuana will be addressed, such as: i) clinical impact ii) legislative parameters iii) connection to illicit activity iv) and potential long term addiction. Finally, evidence based algorithms will shape a discussion of which patients are the best candidates for medical marijuana therapy and what the future may hold for this type of patient care.
Lee's Summit School District - Vaping Panel Community Night (January 2020)
Lee's Summit, MO
Role: Keynote speaker - "The Smokeless Screen Behind Vaping"
Description: Informative discussion regarding medical and social impacts of e-cigarettes and the various forms of addiction they have created. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed along with an in depth exploration of vaping related lung injury. At the conclusion of the presentation, a panel of clinicians and advisors offer specific strategies for the following: i) chemical addiction to vaping ii) outpatient support and / or counseling iii) effective intervention from parents and trusted adults
Lee's Summit, MO
Role: Keynote speaker - "The Smokeless Screen Behind Vaping"
Description: Informative discussion regarding medical and social impacts of e-cigarettes and the various forms of addiction they have created. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed along with an in depth exploration of vaping related lung injury. At the conclusion of the presentation, a panel of clinicians and advisors offer specific strategies for the following: i) chemical addiction to vaping ii) outpatient support and / or counseling iii) effective intervention from parents and trusted adults
Ascension Catholic Church - Solutions to the Vaping Epidemic, Part 2 (January 2020)
Leawood, KS
Role: Featured Speaker - "Easy targets - America's youth in the vaping epidemic"
Description - Interactive discussion with middle school students regarding the dangers, dilemmas, and unavoidable disasters associated with e-cigarettes. Common myths and questions regarding nicotine and THC vapes will be addressed, while allowing for anonymous questions from students. At the end of this discussion, both strategies for deterring e-cigarette use and vaping cessation action will be explored in great detail.
Leawood, KS
Role: Featured Speaker - "Easy targets - America's youth in the vaping epidemic"
Description - Interactive discussion with middle school students regarding the dangers, dilemmas, and unavoidable disasters associated with e-cigarettes. Common myths and questions regarding nicotine and THC vapes will be addressed, while allowing for anonymous questions from students. At the end of this discussion, both strategies for deterring e-cigarette use and vaping cessation action will be explored in great detail.
Blue Valley School District - Vaping Panel Community Night (December 2019)
Overland Park, KS
Role: Keynote speaker and panel participant - "The Smokeless Screen Behind Vaping"
Description: Informative discussion regarding medical and social impacts of e-cigarettes and the various forms of addiction they have created. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed along with an in depth exploration of vaping related lung injury. At the conclusion of the presentation, a panel of clinicians and advisors offer specific strategies for the following: i) chemical addiction to vaping ii) outpatient support and / or counseling iii) effective intervention from parents and trusted adults
Overland Park, KS
Role: Keynote speaker and panel participant - "The Smokeless Screen Behind Vaping"
Description: Informative discussion regarding medical and social impacts of e-cigarettes and the various forms of addiction they have created. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed along with an in depth exploration of vaping related lung injury. At the conclusion of the presentation, a panel of clinicians and advisors offer specific strategies for the following: i) chemical addiction to vaping ii) outpatient support and / or counseling iii) effective intervention from parents and trusted adults
Ascension Catholic Church - Solutions to the Vaping Epidemic, Part 1 (November 2019)
Leawood, KS
Role: Featured speaker - "Solutions for the smokeless screen around vaping"
Description: Using exhaustive data from the CDC, National Institute of Health, and tobacco manufactures, this presentation examines the growing epidemic of e-cigarettes in young adults. Common concerns regarding both nicotine and THC containing vape devices will be investigated as well as a comprehensive understanding of vaping related lung injury. Participants will also explore several evidence based pathways for vaping cessation, allowing teens or adults to disengage from e-cigarettes and chemical addiction.
Leawood, KS
Role: Featured speaker - "Solutions for the smokeless screen around vaping"
Description: Using exhaustive data from the CDC, National Institute of Health, and tobacco manufactures, this presentation examines the growing epidemic of e-cigarettes in young adults. Common concerns regarding both nicotine and THC containing vape devices will be investigated as well as a comprehensive understanding of vaping related lung injury. Participants will also explore several evidence based pathways for vaping cessation, allowing teens or adults to disengage from e-cigarettes and chemical addiction.
The Northland Youth Leadership Summit - Social and Health Challenges for Young Adults (October 2019)
Kansas City, MO
Role: Keynote speaker and consultant - Multiple presentations
Description: Age focused keynote address that is data driven and explores the critical skills and emotional resilience needed to prevent teen suicide in today's modern society. Additional break out sessions will provide leadership and insight regarding the following: 1) What is the measured impact of social media upon metrics of self worth, locus of control, and personal relationships ii) Why are young adults being targeted so aggressively by e-cigarette manufactures in the midst of an epidemic?
Kansas City, MO
Role: Keynote speaker and consultant - Multiple presentations
Description: Age focused keynote address that is data driven and explores the critical skills and emotional resilience needed to prevent teen suicide in today's modern society. Additional break out sessions will provide leadership and insight regarding the following: 1) What is the measured impact of social media upon metrics of self worth, locus of control, and personal relationships ii) Why are young adults being targeted so aggressively by e-cigarette manufactures in the midst of an epidemic?
Louisburg School District - Solutions to the Vaping Epidemic (October 2019)
Louisburg, KS
Role: Featured speaker - "Standing in the crosshairs of a smokeless screen - America's vaping epidemic "
Description: Using exhaustive data from the CDC, National Institute of Health, and tobacco manufactures, this presentation examines the growing epidemic of e-cigarettes in young adults. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed, providing some clarity regarding the impact of e-cigarettes. At the conclusion of the discussion, both prevention and intervention strategies for educators, parents, and teenagers are offered.
Louisburg, KS
Role: Featured speaker - "Standing in the crosshairs of a smokeless screen - America's vaping epidemic "
Description: Using exhaustive data from the CDC, National Institute of Health, and tobacco manufactures, this presentation examines the growing epidemic of e-cigarettes in young adults. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed, providing some clarity regarding the impact of e-cigarettes. At the conclusion of the discussion, both prevention and intervention strategies for educators, parents, and teenagers are offered.
Bishop Gorman High School - Family Health and Wellness Series (September 2019)
Las Vegas, NV
Role: Keynote speaker and content expert - Multiple presentations
Description: Multi-day interactive sessions that provide impactful education and discussion, empowering participants with knowledge and skills that will help navigate three critical public health issues: 1) Vaping epidemic 2) Anxiety and resilience 3) Opioid crisis. Both faculty and parents will explore prevention and intervention strategies that lead to meaningful improvements.
Las Vegas, NV
Role: Keynote speaker and content expert - Multiple presentations
Description: Multi-day interactive sessions that provide impactful education and discussion, empowering participants with knowledge and skills that will help navigate three critical public health issues: 1) Vaping epidemic 2) Anxiety and resilience 3) Opioid crisis. Both faculty and parents will explore prevention and intervention strategies that lead to meaningful improvements.
Highland Park Independent School District - Educational Redesign and Public Health Concerns (August 2019)
Dallas, TX
Role: Featured speaker and consultant
Description: Using several data driven metrics, this discussion provides a critical examination of student performance in the corporate world along with several evidence based arguments for educational redesign. Various solutions to close the gap between student performance and corporate needs are investigated.
Dallas, TX
Role: Featured speaker and consultant
Description: Using several data driven metrics, this discussion provides a critical examination of student performance in the corporate world along with several evidence based arguments for educational redesign. Various solutions to close the gap between student performance and corporate needs are investigated.
Gardner Edgerton School District 231 - New Teacher Academy (August 2019)
Gardner, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "Not about you!"
Description: In depth reflection regarding the opportunities, challenges, and realities of education, including a light hearted assessment of the skills needed for an enjoyable career.
Gardner, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "Not about you!"
Description: In depth reflection regarding the opportunities, challenges, and realities of education, including a light hearted assessment of the skills needed for an enjoyable career.
Mariner Wealth Financial - Health and Wellness Podcast (July 2019)
Nationwide audience on iTunes
Role: Featured speaker - "Risky Rx: The Persistent Opioid Crisis in America"
Description: Summative analysis and explanation of the three tiered opioid crisis within the United States, including how it impacts corporate and family life. Additionally, evidence based strategies for prevention and intervention are discussed to curb opioid misuse and abuse. Click here to listen! (Episode 22)
Nationwide audience on iTunes
Role: Featured speaker - "Risky Rx: The Persistent Opioid Crisis in America"
Description: Summative analysis and explanation of the three tiered opioid crisis within the United States, including how it impacts corporate and family life. Additionally, evidence based strategies for prevention and intervention are discussed to curb opioid misuse and abuse. Click here to listen! (Episode 22)
Opioid Panel Discussion - Church of the Resurrection (May 2019)
Leawood, KS
Role: Featured presenter - Medical insight regarding the rapid addiction to opioids
Description: Comprehensive discussion regarding the scientific and social challenges of opioid addiction. This dialogue exposes how common procedures and prescriptions (even when appropriate) can foster addiction in unlikely patient populations. Additionally, prevention and intervention strategies will be shared with the audience.
Leawood, KS
Role: Featured presenter - Medical insight regarding the rapid addiction to opioids
Description: Comprehensive discussion regarding the scientific and social challenges of opioid addiction. This dialogue exposes how common procedures and prescriptions (even when appropriate) can foster addiction in unlikely patient populations. Additionally, prevention and intervention strategies will be shared with the audience.
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) - National Conference (April 2019)
St. Louis, MO
Role: Featured presenter - Skill-based learning ("At the Heart of the Matter")
Description: In depth discussion that explores how content can transition from the focus of instruction into a tool that develops critical soft skills and problem solving techniques. In order to illustrate this point, an authentic project, involving cardiac physiology and physics, is reviewed, demonstrated, and analyzed to see what skills were essential for a successful learning experience.
St. Louis, MO
Role: Featured presenter - Skill-based learning ("At the Heart of the Matter")
Description: In depth discussion that explores how content can transition from the focus of instruction into a tool that develops critical soft skills and problem solving techniques. In order to illustrate this point, an authentic project, involving cardiac physiology and physics, is reviewed, demonstrated, and analyzed to see what skills were essential for a successful learning experience.
The Vaping Epidemic - Podcast Episode 7 (April 2019)
Regional audience on iTunes
Role: Featured guest - Expert medical and educational opinion
Description: During this thirty minute episode, a superintendent, principal, and physician discuss the social and medical impacts of vaping with young adults, and how this epidemic impacts our schools and families. This conversation exposes the concerning truths of vaping and offers various strategies parents and community members can use for prevention and intervention. Please click here to listen!
Regional audience on iTunes
Role: Featured guest - Expert medical and educational opinion
Description: During this thirty minute episode, a superintendent, principal, and physician discuss the social and medical impacts of vaping with young adults, and how this epidemic impacts our schools and families. This conversation exposes the concerning truths of vaping and offers various strategies parents and community members can use for prevention and intervention. Please click here to listen!
Blue Valley School District - Vaping in the Valley (April 2019)
Overland Park, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "The Smokeless Screen Behind Vaping"
Description: Using exhaustive data from the CDC, National Institute of Health, and tobacco manufactures, this presentation examines the growing epidemic of e-cigarettes in young adults. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed, providing some clarity regarding the impact of e-cigarettes. At the conclusion of the discussion, both prevention and intervention strategies for educators, parents, and teenagers are offered.
Overland Park, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "The Smokeless Screen Behind Vaping"
Description: Using exhaustive data from the CDC, National Institute of Health, and tobacco manufactures, this presentation examines the growing epidemic of e-cigarettes in young adults. Common myths and rumors regarding vaping are addressed, providing some clarity regarding the impact of e-cigarettes. At the conclusion of the discussion, both prevention and intervention strategies for educators, parents, and teenagers are offered.
Blue Valley School District - Summer Leadership Conference (June 2018)
Overland Park, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "The Hardest Lesson"
Description: Using several data driven metrics, this discussion provides a critical examination of student performance in the corporate world along with several evidence based arguments for educational redesign. Various solutions to close the gap between student performance and corporate needs are discussed.
Kansas Infectious Disease Symposium (May 2018)
Olathe, KS
Role: Featured speaker - "Risky Rx: - The Opioid Crisis in America"
Description: Summative analysis and explanation of the three tiered opioid crisis within the United States and what prevention and intervention strategies are available to improve the situation.
CDC Regional Science Ambassador Conference (April 2018)
St. Louis, MO
Role: Consultant and guest presenter (Skill Based Learning)
Description: Using pandemic influenza as a mechanism for learning, participants were guided through an outbreak scenario by leveraging hypothetical resources and personnel to solve a complex problem. Participants learned about communication, styles of leadership, and action plan implementation.
Educators Rising Conference - MidAmerica Nazarene University (November 2017)
Olathe, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "Emotion in Motion!"
Description: Motivational discussion regarding the opportunities, excitement, and perils of a career in education.
CDC National Science Ambassador Conference (July 2017)
Atlanta, GA
Role: Team presenter - Scientific Method Lesson with Skills Based Learning (Using the Opioid Crisis as relevant content)
Description: Presented a three day lesson plan that allows students to learn and develop functional mastery of the scientific method while investigating a relevant hot topic, the opioid crisis.
Overland Park, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "The Hardest Lesson"
Description: Using several data driven metrics, this discussion provides a critical examination of student performance in the corporate world along with several evidence based arguments for educational redesign. Various solutions to close the gap between student performance and corporate needs are discussed.
Kansas Infectious Disease Symposium (May 2018)
Olathe, KS
Role: Featured speaker - "Risky Rx: - The Opioid Crisis in America"
Description: Summative analysis and explanation of the three tiered opioid crisis within the United States and what prevention and intervention strategies are available to improve the situation.
CDC Regional Science Ambassador Conference (April 2018)
St. Louis, MO
Role: Consultant and guest presenter (Skill Based Learning)
Description: Using pandemic influenza as a mechanism for learning, participants were guided through an outbreak scenario by leveraging hypothetical resources and personnel to solve a complex problem. Participants learned about communication, styles of leadership, and action plan implementation.
Educators Rising Conference - MidAmerica Nazarene University (November 2017)
Olathe, KS
Role: Keynote speaker - "Emotion in Motion!"
Description: Motivational discussion regarding the opportunities, excitement, and perils of a career in education.
CDC National Science Ambassador Conference (July 2017)
Atlanta, GA
Role: Team presenter - Scientific Method Lesson with Skills Based Learning (Using the Opioid Crisis as relevant content)
Description: Presented a three day lesson plan that allows students to learn and develop functional mastery of the scientific method while investigating a relevant hot topic, the opioid crisis.