Multicultural Mentoring Program: Certified Peer Recovery Specialists
Come join NAMI Minnesota's Multicultural Young Adult Board (MYAB) Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Panel -- featuring surprise guests with lived experience, wisdom, and inspo to share. Snacks and refreshments provided. Attendees will be entered to win $10, $20, or even $50 Visa gift cards! Don't miss your chance to learn, connect, and potentially leave with a prize!
SPEAKERS & BIOS
Bobby Yang (he/him) Recovery Cafe Frogtown
My professional background is rooted in community engagement, mental health services, and nonprofit programming, where I’ve had the privilege of leading initiatives that foster connection and empowerment for individuals on their recovery journeys. I’m passionate about equity and wellness, and I believe in creating inclusive spaces that support healing and growth for underserved communities. My work has focused on substance use prevention, youth education, and building stronger, more connected communities. I am committed to ensuring survivors of trauma and systemic inequities have access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy helping others, diving into topics like psychology and spirituality, and engaging in conversations that inspire and challenge me. I believe that community and connection are the keys to creating lasting change, and I strive to embody that in all that I do.
Cortez Riley (he/him) Summit Integrated Services
Cortez Riley is an award-winning, impassioned community leader (Click here!) who seeks to empower people to be the best version of themselves! He is passionate about teaching children and adults about building strong financial homes. He is the recipient of the 2019 Stephanie Dillion Most Inspirational Award (The Sanneh Foundation) and 2018 Changemakers' Award (St. Cloud Times/St. Cloud Federal Union). He is the Founder and Coordinator of Cortez's Birthday Loving Thy Neighbor Extravaganza--his annual service-oriented birthday celebration. He is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, wherein he majored in African American & African Studies, and minored in Political Science and Communications. As a grateful recovering addict in long-term recovery, he yearns to share his experience, strength, and hope that he continues to amass one day at time via working a 12-step program of recovery. Overall, he believes that his Higher Power's purpose for his life is to love his neighbor as himself!
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Questions? Contact: Kabao Yang at mcoutreach@namimn.org
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NAMI Minnesota thank you for registering to attend one of our classes. We understand that unforeseen situations arise and you may need to cancel your registration. If you are unable to attend, a substitute individual is welcome to attend in your place, but NAMI Minnesota must be notified in writing (e-mail is acceptable) with the name and contact information of the person who will be attending. NAMI Minnesota reserves the right to cancel any event, conference, or class due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If there is a cancellation, participants will be notified by telephone and/or email as soon as possible. We will make reasonable efforts to reschedule.
