Equity & Mentoring Speaker Series

The Equity & Mentoring workgroup is proud to present our speaker series, led by engaging and informative experts across Southern Arizona. Speakers will answer any of the following questions:

What work are you doing on campus around mentoring and equity?
Can you share how your research helps women at the university?
Can you provide any insight related to mentoring across differences, with concerns to gender, and/or minoritized identities?

Upcoming Speakers

September

Date: September 24, 2025 3-4pm (Zoom)

Register: https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q1C26Qg6T_amxiQfOswcMg

Speaker: Janay Young, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Teaching for Resilience: The Science of Stress, Wellbeing & Learning

Teaching challenging topics can be tough! In this talk, Dr. Janay Young explores:

The biology of stress: what happens in the brain, nervous system, and the rest of the body when we experience hardship or trauma.
How physiology affects wellbeing and learning: including its impact on creativity, problem solving, and engagement.
Integrative modalities: such as grounding techniques, breathwork, writing, movement, music, and mindfulness that can help educators and students regulate their nervous systems, process difficult topics, and remain engaged and effective despite adversity.

Using a mix of science, practical teaching methods, and experiential learning, this presentation offers healing-oriented, evidence-based tools to strengthen your teaching and deepen your connections with students.