Hello and Happy Monday, Jameson Fellows!
“Compassion is not a virtue — it is a commitment.” — Brené Brown
Thank you to Shaka and The Mob Museum for a very inspiring discussion! It was wonderful to see such a great turnout of fellows and prospective fellows. Shaka’s story is extraordinary, and his reflections on hope, compassion, and the power of human connection were truly inspiring.
He spoke about the “sparks of light” that helped him navigate one of the darkest chapters of his life, and how those small moments of hope eventually allowed him to see the light in its entirety. Such a beautiful reminder of the power we all have to be that light for someone else.
A few other powerful reflections from the evening:
✨ “Don’t let a 30-second decision become a lifetime consequence.”
✨ His realization that the prison he had built in his own mind existed long before he was ever physically incarcerated.
And perhaps most moving of all, how those sparks of light made him feel like the luckiest person in the unluckiest of places. 🫶🏼
What a remarkable and inspiring conversation about resilience, second chances, and the extraordinary impact of human kindness.
Upcoming Community Events
Professional Partners at WETC are offering Basic Life Support and Instructor Training. Please see the attached flyer for October 23. This Basic Life Support course will certify individuals who meet the prerequisites to become instructors. Financial assistance is available; please contact Stavan.Corbett@CSN.EDU with any questions or feedback.
Resources & Ways to Give Back
🚨Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is hiring for a Behavioral Health Administrator. This position provides and administers behavioral health services for city employees on work, personal, and family matters as needed and/or requested by employees or their management. This individual will provide support, assistance, information, training, and individual and peer guidance, and recommend community and professional support when appropriate.📝The preferred candidates will have prior direct experience working with Fire & Rescue, EMS, Military, or Law Enforcement. 🚒🚓🪖
2020 Jameson Fellow Anabel Chavva transitioned departments at UNLV and now oversees the Well Connect Program at the School of Medicine. The program is a free, remote resource navigation service that connects community members with health, social, and community resources. Their first- and second-year medical students work directly with clients to help them identify and access resources that meet their individual needs.
2026 Jameson Fellow Jennifer Moore is now offering outpatient services for children and their families starting at age 2 at Foundations Counseling Center!
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