Speakers Bureau

Speakers Bureau

Quality Speakers for Groups of  Youth and Parents

Kari Lyn S. Wampler, MA, LMFT

LAYSB’s Youth & Family Therapist

 

Kari Lyn has been working with adolescents and their families for nearly 25 years.  Serving primarily in a program role, she desired to make a greater and more long lasting impact on the lives of youth, which is what led her to Family Therapy in the fall of 2003.  She is an international speaker, teacher, author and an associate of the Youth and Family Institute.

Subjects: Adolescent Mental Health, Adolescent Life Stage, Parenting, Raising Girls, Healthy Sexuality, Each Life Affects Another

 

Matt Howard, CPP

LAYSB’s Community Justice Program Manager

 

Matt is a licensed school teacher with three years of teaching experience and ten years of experience working with youth involved in LAYSB’s Community Justice/Intervention Program.  As Manager, Matt is responsible for conducting intakes with clients, facilitating classes and supervising the other program components.  He is the facilitator of the Chemical Awareness class and the supervisor of the Teen Intervene program that works with youth that are at risk for chemical abuse/dependency.

Subjects: Chemical Awareness with Emphasis in Alcohol and Marijuana, Tobacco Awareness with Emphasis on Addiction and Quitting, The Teenage Brain and Working with Difficult Teens

 

Jackie Hays, LSW

LAYSB’s Parent Education Coordinator

 

Jackie is a licensed social worker who has worked with teens and families since 1975.  During 18 years with the Wilder Foundation, she directed an aftercare and family program for teens who were placed in a residential program through juvenile court.  At LAYSB, she works to provide different types of support and education for today’s busy parents.  She has three grown children and raised her young adult granddaughter.

Subjects: Improving Communication Within Our Family, Second Time Around: Challenges of Raising Your Grandchildren, Parenting a Struggling Teen

Our speakers are a great resource for Youth Events, Workshops, Retreats, Special Events and Classes.  Fees are based on presentation and availability.  We are flexible and can work with you to meet your specific needs.  Contact LAYSB to schedule one of our speakers for your next event.  651.464.3685 or karilyn.wampler@ysblakesarea.org.