MIX: Innovation in Mental Health
Inviting all innovators, changemakers, artists, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, community leaders, educators, and neighbors to join us at our May MIX - the Monthly Innovation eXchange!
May Topic: Innovation in Mental Health
Mental health is shaped as much by our environments, communities, and experiences as it is by clinical care, and innovation is happening in all of those spaces. In Baltimore, a growing ecosystem of leaders is rethinking how we understand, treat, and support mental health in ways that are more accessible, culturally grounded, and responsive to real life.
This session brings together voices across sectors - from research and clinical care to community-based healing, creative expression, and entrepreneurship - to explore what innovation in mental health truly looks like. Together, we’ll examine how different approaches can complement one another, where gaps still exist, and how Baltimore can continue to lead in building more holistic, inclusive systems of care.
MIX isn’t a panel; it’s an active space for conversation, imagination, and new connections.
Featured Innovators:
Sabriya Linton - Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
Glenda Lezeau - Rising From Bipolar, LLC
Kevin Shird - A Life For A Life Foundation
Brittany Williams - Eudemonia Herbs
Kondwani Fidel - Poet, Writer
Anthony Sartori - Evolving Minds
5:00 – 5:45 PM | Arrival & Open Networking
5:45 – 6:15 PM | Innovator Lightning Talks
6:15 – 6:50 PM | Rotating Discussions with Innovators
6:50 – 7:00 PM | Reflections & Wrap-Up
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Open Networking
If you would like to arrive early, our Civic Lounge, located on the 1st floor of 4MLK is a great space to have a quick chat, get some work done, or grab a cup of coffee.
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What is MIX?
MIX, the Monthly Innovation eXchange is a monthly gathering designed to spark collaboration, share ideas, and strengthen our innovation community. People from startups, industry, nonprofits, academia, government, creatives, entrepreneurs, researchers, civic leaders, and ecosystem partners come together to explore a rotating theme through lightning talks, small-group conversations, and informal networking. Whether you're launching a new venture, driving scientific discovery, or building community infrastructure, MIX is a space to connect, learn, and grow - together. Enjoy happy hour bites, meaningful dialogue, and the chance to get inspired by others shaping the future in and around our region.
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