Keynote Sessions

Colber Prosper, M.S., is the CEO of Prosper & Partners International Consulting Firm, LLC and authored the book title, No Entry Examining the Powers that Undermine our Full Potential. Colber is an expert in various areas like education, organizational development & transformation, community public health and prevention. However, all of this work is centered around building community and creating inclusive spaces for all. He is passionate about spirituality, social justice, humans and South Florida sport teams.

Prevention professionals are asked to build resilient communities while navigating complex systems, limited resources, emerging challenges, and the emotional weight of mission-driven work. But the future of prevention will not be built by exhausted professionals simply doing more. It will be built by grounded, empowered, and connected professionals who remember their purpose, trust the science, and move forward together. In this inspiring and strategy-centered keynote, Nicole M. Augustine draws from her work in primary prevention, workforce development, and principles of personal empowerment to invite prevention professionals into a deeper understanding of resilience. Resilience is not simply individual endurance; it is built when we are grounded in what works, including the disciplined practice of reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors, growing what sustains purpose and professional identity, and gathering in community so the work is shared and sustained. Through reflection, storytelling, prevention theory, and practical application, participants will explore how to reconnect with their professional power, align their energy with strategies that create impact, and build the collaborative relationships necessary to move prevention forward together.