Dr. Flojaune Cofer on ACEs, Race, and Health Equity:
Understanding and addressing the role of race and racism in ACEs exposure and healing
In collaboration with Napa Valley College, Office of Equity and Inclusivity, Office of Student Life
Wednesday, February 20th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Napa Valley College "Little Theater" (1200 building),
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa
Tickets: FREE! But registration is required. Register HERE.
Join us for a dynamic evening addressing topics of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on Trauma within marginalized communities. A screening of the one-hour documentary RESILIENCE will be followed by a talk by Flojaune Cofer.
Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope
Resilience chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cut- ting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease.
Epidemiologist and Senior Director of Policy at Public Health Advocates
Flojaune Griffin Cofer is an epidemiologist who serves as the Senior Director of Policy for Public Health Advocates. She oversees the state policy efforts and the All Children Thrive- CA local trauma policy initiative. Her professional interest is addressing emerging and persistent public health challenges through research and policy. Her work primarily focuses on metabolic disease prevention, restorative justice, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
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