The Olivia-White Initiative

08/21/2026

💙MEET THE FOUNDER: Gerda Klein, M.Ed.

As we prepare for Dinner & Dialogue: Navigating Youth Mental Health Services, we’re honored to recognize Gerda Klein, M.Ed., a founding force behind the Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee.

After losing her son, Gerda transformed personal grief into community action by helping to create a movement focused on breaking the stigma of mental illness, increasing education, and connecting families to support.

Join us along with Pathways To Prosperity - P2P as we honor her legacy and continue the conversation she helped begin.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 6–8:30 PM
📍 Carolyn Sims Center, Boynton Beach
CONNECT. SHARE. SUPPORT. 💬

08/17/2026

This is a night you won’t want to miss! Remember, dinner is on us!

✨ MEET THE MODERATOR! ✨

We’re excited to introduce Dr-Lorii Nikkol, Ed.D., BCBA-D as the moderator for the upcoming Dinner & Dialogue: Navigating Youth Mental Health Services.

Join Dr. Lori and our panel of community experts for an evening of real conversation, practical resources, and meaningful connection centered on supporting the mental health and well-being of our youth.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Carolyn Sims Center | Boynton Beach
💙 CONNECT. SHARE. SUPPORT.

Together, we can turn conversation into action.

08/13/2026

Thanks to our partnership with The Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee, The Olivia White Initiative is proud to announce our comprehensive panel for our Inaugural “Dinner & Dialogue” series on August 27th at 6pm at the Carolyn Sims Center in Boynton Beach. Check comments to register. Remember, dinner is on us!

08/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome another expert to our panel…Not all heroes wear capes!

We’re excited to welcome **Darius Murray, Ed.S., LMHC, CRC** as a panelist for our upcoming **Dinner & Dialogue: Navigating Youth Mental Health Services**! 💙

Darius brings a passion for helping individuals and families feel supported, empowered, and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges. We’re looking forward to the perspective and insight he’ll bring to this important community conversation.

💬 **Real Conversations. Stronger Communities.**
🍽️ **CONNECT. SHARE. SUPPORT.**

Join us in welcoming Darius to the panel! 👏🏾

08/07/2026

We have put together a comprehensive panel for our inaugural Dinner & Dialogue series and we can’t wait to share it with the community! Register today!

📣 Meet Our Panelist!

We're excited to welcome Clermond J. Cemoin as a featured panelist for Dinner & Dialogue: Navigating Youth Mental Health Services!
As a Leadership Development Coach and Mentor, Clermond is passionate about helping people recognize their potential, build resilience, and lead with purpose. Through his work with schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, he empowers individuals to grow in confidence, strengthen relationships, and create positive change in their communities.

Join us as Clermond shares practical insights on youth development, resilience, leadership, and the importance of investing in the next generation.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Carolyn Sims Center | Boynton Beach
💙 Free community dinner • Expert panel • Resource connections • Live Q&A

Bring your questions, connect with local leaders, and be part of an evening dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of our youth.

08/05/2026

We are excited to announce that Claudia Higgins, mental health clinician, will be joining our expert panel for the Dinner & Dialogue series on “Navigating Youth Mental Health Services”. Join us for free dinner and discussions with local mental health organizations and experts to explore the resources available in our community.
Check comments to register for the event!

📣 Meet Our Panelist!

💙We're excited to welcome Claudia Higgins, Founder & Clinical Director of Higgins Counseling Services LLC, as a featured panelist for Dinner & Dialogue: Navigating Youth Mental Health Services!

🖤With more than a decade of clinical experience, Claudia is passionate about helping individuals and families build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and find hope through life's challenges. Her client-centered, evidence-based approach creates a safe space for healing and lasting growth.

💙Join us as Claudia shares her expertise and practical insights to help our community better understand mental health and the supports available for youth and families.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Carolyn Sims Center | Boynton Beach
✨ Free community dinner • Expert panel • Resources • Q&A

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/04/2026

We are thrilled to have Dr. Mucenic on our panel for the Dinner & Dialogue series “Navigating Youth Mental Health Services” !

📣 Meet Our Panelist!

We're excited to welcome Dr. Mary Claire Mucenic, S.S.P., Ph.D., Director of Behavioral and Mental Health for the School District of Palm Beach County, to Dinner & Dialogue: Navigating Youth Mental Health Services.

Join Dr. Mucenic as she shares insights on student mental health, school-based supports, and resources available to help youth and families thrive.

📅 August 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Carolyn Sims Center | Boynton Beach
💙 Free community dinner, panel discussion, and Q&A.

08/03/2026

We've been getting this quest a lot...and the answer is "YES"! Dinner and Dialogue is for you too!

Join us for dinner and real talk on how to find and navigate mental health services for our youth.

07/30/2026

We are thrilled to partake in such an amazing event that is FREE to the community! Come out on August 27th to connect with local mental health experts over dinner while learning about the support that is available to our youth!

🚨Have you ever needed help for a young person but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you had questions but didn’t know who to ask.

‼️That’s exactly why we created Dinner & Dialogue.

📆On August 27, we’re bringing community professionals, families, educators, mentors, and youth together in one room to talk, eat, ask questions, and connect with community resources.

❓❓❓What’s one question you wish someone could answer about youth mental health services? Drop it in the comments. 👇