Teen Leadership Council event
The HealthPartners Teen Leadership Council that includes a group of diverse teens.

Building Teen Resilience: The Power of Supportive Adults

Join the HealthPartners Teen Leadership Council for an energizing and thought-provoking event exploring how intentional adult support can make all the difference in helping teens grow, thrive and lead.

During this event, you’ll gain insights from a panel of teens, including members of the Teen Leadership Council, about the program’s impact and what young people need most from the adults in their lives. Keynote speaker Gaelin Elmore will also share how belonging and support helps young people overcome trauma and unleash their potential.

The Teen Leadership Council is a dynamic group of teen leaders working to improve health and well-being in their schools and communities. If you’re a teen interested in joining the Teen Leadership Council, attending this event is a great way to come see what it’s all about, ask questions and learn how you can be part of it. Applications for the next group of teen leaders opens immediately after the event.

Event details

Whether you’re a parent, educator, youth worker, community leader or teen, this event is for you.

Date: Monday, May 12
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: HealthPartners Corporate Office
8170 31st Ave S.
Bloomington, MN 55425

Join us in person: HealthPartners Corporate Office, 8170 31st Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55425

Join us virtually: Meeting link will be sent upon registration

Event agenda

  • 6 p.m.: Welcome, poster presentations, light refreshments
  • 6:30 p.m.: Keynote speaker, Gaelin Elmore “Be the Difference: Belonging is the Support We Need”
  • 7:10 p.m.: Teen panel discussion with four Teen Leadership Council members
  • 7:55 p.m.: Closing remarks and networking
Headshot of Gaelin Elmore.

Keynote: Gaelin Elmore, Be the Difference: Belonging is the Support We Need

Gaelin Elmore is a dynamic and nationally sought-after keynote speaker, trainer and thought leader. He works with organizations and people to become belonging-informed to help children overcome trauma and unleash their potential.

Gaelin's passion and energy for his work stems from his heart for justice and his own lived experience. His own belonging journey has led Gaelin to the National Football League, and now stages, board rooms and organizations across the country. He aims to inspire, encourage and equip others to think differently about their work and its long-term impact on others.

Gaelin now lives in Burnsville, MN where he gets to experience the purest form of belonging as a husband to his wife Micaela and dad to their three children – Laniah, Tatum and Gideon.