Redefine Strong - Black Women’s Mental Health Conference

The Redefine Strong - Black Women’s Mental Health Conference aims to address the mental health challenges faced by Black women and girls, focusing on reducing barriers to professional treatment. The conference will explore topics such as cultural humility, health disparities, and social justice, with discussions on legislative policy recommendations and practice models. Attendees can expect a range of presentations and workshops led by experts in the field, offering insights into culturally competent care and systemic change. The agenda includes keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, with a focus on creating inclusive and accessible spaces for all participants.

NYU Silver School of Social Work

The NYU Silver School of Social Work provides education and training in social work, focusing on mental health, social justice, and community service.

Email: silver.continuingeducation@nyu.edu

Phone: 212.998.5973

Cost	Type	Notes
$270.00	Early Bird Special	In-person registration through 1/15/26
$11.25	Students	In-person registration with limited seats
$375.00	General Admission	In-person registration after 1/16/26
$200.00	Early Bird Special	Virtual registration through 1/15/26
$250.00	General Admission	Virtual registration after 1/16/26
$0.00	Students	Virtual registration

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

The conference will take place on May 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM for in-person attendees and 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM for virtual attendees. The agenda includes keynote sessions, panel discussions, and workshops focusing on mental health challenges and solutions for Black women and girls.

Tracy Gantlin-Monroy

Tracy Gantlin-Monroy, MDiv, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor and the first Black woman certified as a Brainspotting Trainer. She is the founder of Grace Community Counseling & Social Services in Atlanta, Georgia.

Char'dae C. Bell

Dr. Char'dae C. Bell is a PhD candidate in Couple and Family Therapy at Kansas State University, focusing on African American Vernacular English in mental health diagnosis and communication.

KáLyn Coghill

Dr. KáLyn Coghill is an educator and activist focusing on digital misogynoir and gender-based violence. They are the Community Safety and Support Steward for Blacksky Algorithms.

Jordan Gaines

Jordan Gaines, LMFT, specializes in working with individuals and families experiencing racialized trauma and gender-based violence.

Monyae Kerney

Monyae Kerney, MA, is a counseling psychology PhD student researching Afro-indigenous healing approaches and is a registered yoga teacher.

Jolene Lespes

Dr. Jolene Lespes is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and intimate partner violence, offering culturally responsive therapy.

Natalie Malone

Natalie Malone, MS, is a doctoral-level counseling psychologist trainee and yoga instructor focusing on Black women's wellness.

Haileigh Nelson

Haileigh Nelson, LMSW, is the Director of Care Coordination at the Institute for Family Health in the Bronx, focusing on racial equity in public health.

The conference is NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 6 Continuing Education Contact Hours, offering credits for social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychoanalysts, and psychologists.