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Dogs in Veteran Rehabilitation
06/02/2024
Dan Regester

Dan Regester explores the profound impact of service dogs on veteran well-being. He sheds light on the transformative power of the human-canine bond in aiding veterans' physical, emotional, and social rehabilitation. Mr. Regester is owner and founder of K9 Kavalry, a Washington State based organization serving U.S. veterans across the nation with service dog training.

The Plight of Migrant Seafarers
05/26/2024
Jessie Braverman and Cody Urban

Presentation by Jessie Braverman & Cody Urban at Friendly House about the invisible migrant workers at sea who carry the weight of the world economy on their backs. They discuss how to support their fight for dignity, rights, and welfare.Jessie is chairperson of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers. Cody is also a member of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers.

Braver Angels
05/19/2024
Michael Balter

Presentation by Michael Balter about Braver Angels, a grassroots civic movement dedicated to bringing Americans together to bridge partisan divides. We engage with those with whom we disagree, looking for common ground and ways to work together. We do not seek centrist compromise or try to change one another’s opinions on policy. Balter is a retired CEO at Boys & Girls Aid and adjunct professor at PSU. He has over 45 years of management experience in planning, policy development, fund raising, and board relations. He is frequently called upon to develop public policy within governmental organizations to enhance the public welfare.

The Complexity of Skin
05/12/2024
Helen Christians

Presentation by Helen Christians at Friendly House. She discusses skin anatomy and how skin reacts to injury as well as how wound healing occurs. She also reviews how skin conditions develop from such chronic conditions as diabetes and vascular disease. Helen graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1983 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She has worked at the Legacy Emanuel Oregon Burn Center. She was honored by the American Burn Association as Therapist of the Year in 2015. She currently serves as volunteer educator at Portland Street Medicine.

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