Real Lives. Real Systems. Real Solutions.

Date: May 08, 2026
Place: Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster Oh 44691, Wooster, OH, 44691
Real Lives. Real Systems. Real Solutions. is a full‑day interdisciplinary training exploring trauma, addiction, crisis response, family systems, and the long‑term impact of loss. The conference offers two parallel tracks: a Professional Track with CEU‑eligible sessions and a Student Track focused on foundational learning.  Both tracks strengthen cross‑system collaboration to improve safety, communication, and outcomes for individuals and families across Wayne and Holmes Counties.

Two Tracks. One Community. One Powerful Day.

Featured Speakers

Jen Grim
Jen Grim
Executive Director, NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties
Adam Keating, MD
Adam Keating, MD
Primary care Pediatrician
Rachel Wells, MSSA, LISW-S
Rachel Wells, MSSA, LISW-S
Regional Clinical Director of MRSS
Michael Beam
Michael Beam
Parent, advocate
Sly Slaughter
Sly Slaughter
Principal & Varsity Basketball Coach, Orrville City Schools
Carissa Timko, M.Ed., LPC
Carissa Timko, M.Ed., LPC
School Counselor, Triway Local Schools
Rhiannon Whalen-Harris, M.Ed
Rhiannon Whalen-Harris, M.Ed
Director of Community, Prevention, & Victim Services
Joe Rubino
Joe Rubino
Director of Student Services, Orrville City Schools
Judge Corey Spitler
Judge Corey Spitler
Judge, Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Maggie Summers
Maggie Summers
Teacher & Coach, Orrville City Schools
Mark Woods, LISW-S
Mark Woods, LISW-S
Executive Director, Anazao Community Partners
Dr. Nicole T. Labor, DO, BCFP, BCABAM, FASAM
Dr. Nicole T. Labor, DO, BCFP, BCABAM, FASAM
Addiction Medicine Physician & ASAM Board Member
Tina Reed,  LISW-S
Tina Reed, LISW-S
Director of Crisis Services
Sheryl Villegas, LPC
Sheryl Villegas, LPC
Catholic Charities Director for Ashland and Wayne Counties
Michelle, Volpe, LPC
Michelle, Volpe, LPC
Licensed Clinician Specializing in First Responder Mental Health
Misty Hanson
Misty Hanson
Chief Probation Officer, Wayne County Juvenile Court
Josh Hunt
Josh Hunt
Director, Medway Drug Enforcement Agency
Andre Johnson
Andre Johnson
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Community Leader
April Dreher
April Dreher
Kinship Support Specialist Caseworker, Wayne County Children Services
Scott Rotolo
Scott Rotolo
Assistant Chief of Police, City of Wooster
Josh Timko
Josh Timko
Agent, Medway Drug Enforcement Agency
Rachel Workinger
Rachel Workinger
Child Welfare Professional/Adoption Assessor
Courtney Burnett
Courtney Burnett
Senior Probation Officer, Wayne County Common Pleas
Brooke Hider
Brooke Hider
Child Welfare Specialist
Randy Rice
Randy Rice
Child Welfare Professional, Adoption Assessor
Thomas Sereika
Thomas Sereika
Law Enforcement
Harold McCumbers
Harold McCumbers
School Resource Officer, Orrville
Sara Reith, Ed.S, NCSP
Sara Reith, Ed.S, NCSP
OHuddle Executive Director

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