Community Relations and Engagement Forums
2021 Past Forum Events
Connecting with the Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During this time where physical distancing and remote education has become necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19, social connection is more important than ever. Our distinguished guests will discuss balancing their own organizations and their benefits to society and the environment during this unprecedented situation.
Our panelists know how crucial it is to feel connected to a supportive community and to help support well-being. A strong sense of connection is necessary to creating positive social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes. We also know that creating and maintaining these relationships, via remote learning, is a new challenge for educators, students and staff to meet.
Location:
This is a virtual forum being held online through Zoom.
Time:
5:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Moderator:
C. Ron Allen
President/CEO KOP
Mentoring Network
Speaker:
Dr. Suzanne Duff
PBSC Professor II
Panelists:
Patrice Schroeder
Community Relations Specialist
211 HelpLine
Gregory Hazle
Executive Director
Boca Helping Hands
Wayne Barton
CEO & Founder of the Wayne
Barton Study Center
More Information:
Robin Johnson-Blake
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
Let’s Talk... Roundtable Session with Faith Leaders
Join us as we explore how diverse faith communities come together in UNITY during trying times for the betterment of their congregations and the communities they serve.
Location:
This is a virtual forum being held online through Zoom.
Time:
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Moderator:
Rev. Jordan Smith
Speaker:
Rev. Dr. J.R. Thicklin
Panelists:
Rabbi Rosenkranz
Rev. Evens Jules
Pastor Wynsome Simantha Mclean
Imam Mohammad Ismail
More Information:
Robin Johnson-Blake
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
2020 Past Forum Events
How to Use Your Tax Refund to Start a Business
Event Flyer
Location:
Belle Glade Campus
Dolly Hand Theatre
1977 College Drive
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Directions | Campus Maps
Time:
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Workshop Topics:
- Investing Your Tax Refund Wisely
- 5 Types of Businesses You Can Start with Your Tax Refund
- Getting Your Business Started
- Strategies to Growing Your Current Business
- Resources to Help Sustain Your Business
Partners:
- Debthelper.com
- Grassroots Consulting
- Palm Beach State College
- Community Action Program
More Information:
James Green
Phone: 561-355-4702
Email: jgreen1@pbcgov.org
Location:
Loxahatchee Groves Campus
Lecture Hall - LGA 139
15845 Southern Boulevard
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Directions | Campus Maps | Event Flyer
Time:
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Moderator:
- Michelle McGovern - Director, Government & Community Relations, Baptist Health South Florida
Speakers:
- Jordan Ray - CEO & President, Limitless Medical Logs
- Matt Willhite - Florida House of Representatives
Panelist:
- Kate Watt - Executive Director, Susan G. Komen Florida
- Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD - President & Founder of American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY)
- Gwenesia Collins, PharmD, CPh - Executive Director of Clinical Ancillary Services Pharmacy, Laboratory and Respiratory
- Jennifer Schosheim, MSW, LCSW - Clinical Worker Specializing in Chronic Illness
- Seneca Harberger, MD, Family Physician, C. L. Brumback Clinic, Belle Glade
FREE Mobile Clinic on campus
9 am - 4 pm
Health Care District of Palm Beach County Mobile Clinic will be available for PBSC students and community members. Walk-ins welcome!
For More Information:
Robin Johnson-Blake
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
Join our open forum on voting rules and requirements
The Palm Beach State College #VoterReady Forum will provide current information and updates on Palm Beach County voter rules, regulations and general requirements:
- Signature verification
- Voter restoration
- Citizenship and ID requirements
Location:
This is a virtual forum being held online through Zoom. This Zoom event is open to
the first 300 participants and will be recorded.
Time:
10:00 - 11:30 am
Moderator:
- Dr. Shari MacLachlan, Professor at Palm Beach State College
Speaker:
- Wendy S. Link, PBC Supervisor of Elections
Panelist:
- Wendy S. Link, PBC Supervisor of Elections
- Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator
- Rev. Gerald Kisner, Pastor Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
- Pamela Maldonado, Chair, Voter Services, League of Women Voters
Your vote is your voice. Don’t silence your say in America’s future. Be heard. Vote.
The Voter Ready Forum educates voters and unregistered voters on how to register to vote, the different voting options, the importance of voting, and the power of their vote in making a difference.
The 2020 election issues being discussed*:
- Environment/Climate Change
- Health Care Access/Affordability
- Racial Justice
*Source: CIRCLE/Tisch College 2020 Pre-Election Youth Poll
Location:
This is a virtual forum being held online through Zoom.
Time:
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Open To:
Students, faculty, staff & the community
Moderator:
- Shari MacLachlan, Ph.D.
Professor III, Political Science
Speaker:
- Brendan Rodriguez
Palm Beach Gardens Campus
SGA President
Panelists:
- Ashley Cacicedo
Chair of the Young Leaguers Committee,
League of Women Voters - Raphael A. Gutierrez
Lake Worth Campus
SGA President - Geanine Wester
President/Founder EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches and organizer for “When We All Vote” Palm Beach County Voting Squad
Special Guests:
State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr.
D - District 30
State Representative Mike Caruso
R - District 89
For More Information:
Robin Johnson-Blake
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
Affordable Housing in the Glades Forum: Building a resilient post COVID-19 Community
Join us on October 29, 2020, at 2:00 pm ET for an insightful virtual conversation on the current affordable housing crisis and local government response measures.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and expert panelists will share their views on the pandemic’s effect on affordable housing in the Glades and present information on how the local government responds through different programs and resources to increase access to affordable housing opportunities. Additionally, an update on housing projects that are currently in the pipeline will also be provided.
Location:
This is a virtual forum being held online through Zoom.
Time:
2:00 p.m. ET
For More Information:
Robin Johnson-Blake
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
Identity Theft Preventive Measures
Learn ways to protect your identity from attacks. Meet the representatives in cybersecurity, banking, victim services, compliance architect, and legal shield that can offer various resources to help keep your data safe.
Location:
This is a virtual forum being held online through Zoom.
Time:
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
More Information:
Robin Johnson-Blake
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
2019 Forum Events
Location:
South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Directions
Presented by:
Former State Senator Maria Sachs, a champion of veterans, and Palm Beach State College.
Come & Meet:
- Military-friendly businesses/ employers
- Nonprofit veterans organizations
- Government agencies
Strengthening Communities for the Future: Economic Development of the Glades Area
Forum
Event Flyer
Location:
Belle Glade Campus
Dolly Hand Theatre
1977 College Drive
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Directions | Campus Maps
Hear from panelists on topics including:
- Initiatives being implemented to continue the positive Glades school grades.
- After school enrichment programs coming to the Glades area.
- The economic development and marketing of Florida's Heartland including the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay and Hendry County.
Moderator:
- Shereena Coleman - VP, Business Facilitation & The Glades Region
Panelists:
- Angela Avery Moore - School District of Palm Beach County
- Charles Duval - CareerSource of Palm Beach County
- Steven Cornette - Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
- Terry Burroughs - FHERO (Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity)
- Janet Moreland - Hospital Administrator, Lakeside Medical Center
Open To: Faculty, staff, students and the community
For More Information:
Robin Johnson-Blake
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
Shereena Coleman
Steven Cornette
Janet Moreland
Angela Avery-Moore
Terry Burroughs
Charles Duval
Immigration Reform and Civil Liberties Forum
Event Flyer
Location:
Lake Worth Campus
Public Safety Training Center
Room PSD 108
4200 Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Directions | Campus Maps
At the forum, you’ll learn about…
- the rights of immigrants in this country
- types of resources available to
- immigrants in Palm Beach County
- the Immigrant Support Plan from the School District of Palm Beach County
- the state of our Immigration System
Time:
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Moderator:
- Prof. Luis Fleischman – Palm Beach State College
Speakers:
- Aileen Josephs, Law Offices of Aileen Josephs, P.A.
- Javier Ortolaza, Guidance Services Specialist – Palm Beach County School District (PBCSD)
Panelists:
- Lourdes Maria Casanova – Casanova Law, P.A.
- Nadilia Charles – Specialist Instructional Department of Multicultural Education for PBCSD
- Claudel Trajan, Esq. - The Law Office of Claudel Trajan
Open To:
PBSC faculty, staff, students and the public
More Information:
Phone: 561-868-3377
Email: communityrelations
Javier Ortolaza, Guidance Services Specialist – Palm Beach County School District
Javier Ortolaza, Aileen Josephs, Nadilia Charles, Lourdes M. Casanova, Claudel Tranjan, Esq., Capt. Pedro Palenzuela, and Pro. Luis Fleischman (moderator)
Claudel Tranjan
Nadilia Charles, Lourdes M. Casanova, Claudel Tranjan, Esq
Capt. Pedro Palenzuela
Nadilia Charles
