Sessions
Breakout Session 2A - Laura Kloosterman - Stronger Together - Inspiring change is a team effort
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Tue
My lived experience has taught me, hardships change us and these changes can help us in our journey. No one is alone. When we work as a team we become stronger in transforming the culture and inspiring change.
As a 32 year retired Police Officer I have invaluable lived experience, of being a First Responder. I have lived through my own mental health challenges which have afforded me personal growth, through transformation in my life journey. I am a a strong believer in building resiliency through gratitude for the hardships within my career. Everyone has a story. Everyone's journey is different. I believe telling our story inspires change one word at a time.
Policing was my first and only full time job. I was hired at 18 years old fresh out of High School. I have been witness to a cultural shift in how we view mental health. We have moved forward, and have a lot of work to do. HOPE GROWTH RECOVERY.
As the newly appointed Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada I am inspiring change in the organization through proactive restructuring. Through collaboration and networking, we are stronger in transforming the culture, creating and inspiring change.