Refresh Pre-Conference Speakers

Ira J. Chasnoff M.D. Making A Difference: Drug, Alcohol, Pregnancy and Vulnerable Children

Ira J. Chasnoff, M.D., an award-winning author, researcher and lecturer, is president of NTI Upstream and a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He is one of the nation's leading researchers in the field of child development and the effects of maternal alcohol and drug use on the newborn infant and child. Dr. Chasnoff received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has authored eleven books; his most recent book, The Mystery of Risk, explores the biological and environmental factors that impact the ultimate development of alcohol- and drug-exposed children and presents practical strategies for helping children reach their full potential at home and in the classroom.

$45.00 Thursday March 14, 2019 9:00AM-5:00PM


Doug Fields Adventure in Marriage

Doug Fields is the senior director of HomeWord Center for Youth and Family. Doug speaks to thousands of leaders, teenagers and parents each year. He’s also the author/co-author of 50+ books including: Fresh Start: an invitation to a loving God; What Matters Most—when “no” is better than “yes”; and, Refuel: an uncomplicated guide to connecting with God. In addition to Doug’s speaking and writing, he also writes a daily blog at www.DownloadYouthMinistry.com and consults for Youth Specialties—a global organization committed to training those who work with teenagers. Doug has been married for 28 years to his wonderful wife Cathy and they live with their 3 children in Southern California. You can read more about him here: http://www.DougFields.com.

$20.00 Thursday March 14, 2019 6:30PM-9:30PM.


Brandi Lea Soul Care

Brandi Lea is a single mama of 3, living and loving life in the mountains of Colorado. Through the adventures and misadventures of African adoption, divorce and parenting children of trauma, Brandi has developed a passion for healing that starts with ourselves and extends throughout the world.

She is the founder of Beauty For Ashes Worldwide. Their two projects include Beauty for Ashes Uganda (working toward sustainable development and deep healing for 1,200 single mamas and widows in rural Uganda) and SoulCare (providing retreats and a sisterhood of understanding for nonprofit leaders doing hard and holy work around the world).

$25.00 Thursday March 14, 2019 10:00am-4:00PM

*Lunch Included*


Location Information

  • Overlake Christian Church
  • 9900 Willows Road, Redmond, WA, 98052 US

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