Name: Teen dialogue across difference
Start: 2026-05-01T14:00:00-0400
End: 2026-05-01T15:30:00-0400

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Teen dialogue across difference

Friday May 1, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Governor Ballroom E

In our highly polarized times, we will use this session to train participants in facilitating teen dialogue across difference. Using the evidence-based teen antiracism facilitator's guide we developed, and looping for feedback practice, we will offer concrete tools that can productively transform conflict and bridge difference.

Moderators

Sarah Hansen

Education & Training Specialist, Child Care Resource Network

Presenters

Melanie Forstrom

Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County

Melanie's interest in working across difference has led her to various international exchanges, work with unhoused migrant youth in DC, work in NYC public schools, and a MA in Intercultural Management and Conflict Transformation. In her current org, she has worked to extend 4-H to... Read More →

Malinda Ware

Program and Organizational Sustainability Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension, statewide and Sullivan County

Malinda Ware is a CCE Administration Strategic Engagement Specialist. She has been employed at CCESC since 2017 while working briefly with CCEOC. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and relationship-building which is responsible for developing and executing strategies... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Governor Ballroom E Governor Ballroom E

Session, BOOST Track

Empower Youth Success 2026

Sarah Hansen

Melanie Forstrom

Malinda Ware

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