Master of Ceremonies

Jon Mcleod

With a career spanning 10+ years, Jon has not only built a successful portfolio in real estate but has also become a well-respected public speaker and educator on mental health issues.

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Jon has spoken across the country, where he passionately advocates for improved mental health practices. The initiatives he’s been a part of have reached underserved communities, empowering individuals with essential knowledge and resources to foster better mental well-being.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Brandon Nappi

Brandon is the founder and executive director at Copper Beech Institute, a global mindfulness community and training center which has shared research-based, life-saving wellness practices with over 50,000 people from over 50 countries. .

He is currently a lecturer at Yale Divinity School and is the Executive Director of Leadership Programs at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale.

Comedian

Linda Belt

Linda Belt is a New Jersey native (a comedy routine in itself), and she moved to CT in 1987.

Her humor touches on the absurdities of modern life and explores marriage, sex, parenting and social mores, in other words: any subject she feels like discussing! 

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Linda has performed throughout the US and Canada and has been featured in a number of comedy festivals.  As a full-time working comic, she can be found at various local & national venues, fundraisers , private and corporate events.