She served as the state’s child wellness coordinator and was instrumental in implementing her care model for the State of Maine. In her capacity as director of Health and Human Services for the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Neptune created a model of holistic care which won both state and national recognition. She is nationally recognized for her skills in directing programs and facilitating change in health care and child welfare systems. Ms.Neptune operates her own consulting business, Neptune Advantage, which primarily provides technical assistance to Native American tribal programs across the country. Neptune has 37 years of experience in delivering innovative health and human services to native communities. Participants will review broad elements of cultural competency and culturally competent organizations, explore working with diverse populations, gain a greater understanding of the impact of trauma, and address issues of race, equity, and inclusion. In this workshop, Neptune will examine several elements of cultural competency including awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and assumptions, with significant emphasis on honoring diversity and cultural differences. at the Moore Community Center, 125 State Street Ellsworth in the fourth-floor theatre room. The free learning session, “Strengthening Relationships with Cultural Competency: Increasing Understanding of the Passamaquoddy Tribe,” will be held on Thursday, March 9 from 8 a.m. ELLSWORTH - Healthy Acadia invites community members to explore elements for building and enhancing their cultural competence with nationally-recognized facilitator Elizabeth Neptune.
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