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Join SACC and Open Houston for an informative Dinner and Discussion on Mental Health! This event aims to shine a light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of well-being in both personal and professional spheres.
The dinner will provide valuable insights into mental health awareness, strategies for maintaining mental wellness, and available support resources. Whether you're an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of business ownership or a professional seeking to optimize your work-life balance, this event is for you.
Our dinner will feature an engaging presentation from three distinguished speakers: Dr. Asim Shah, M.D., Professor & Executive Vice Chair at Baylor College of Medicine; Dr. Fahd Rawra, MD, Director at Alina Telehealth; and Joop Oranje, CEO & Principal Consultant at Soaring + Company.
Tickets for this event are priced at $35 for non-members and $20 for SACC members.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your mental wellness and connect with fellow professionals in the South Asian business community.
Register now to secure your spot! We look forward to welcoming you to this important discussion on mental health.
Agenda
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Speakers
Joop Oranje
CEO & Principal Consultant of Soaring + Company
Joop Oranje is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Soaring & Company, where he leverages his extensive expertise in human resources and organizational development to empower businesses to achieve their full potential. At Soaring & Company, Joop specializes in full-service HR consulting, training, and recruitment services, providing tailored solutions that align with each organization's unique goals and objectives. His work focuses on crafting strategic HR roadmaps, optimizing talent acquisition processes, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Through Soaring & Company, Joop continues to deliver unparalleled HR solutions that foster innovation and growth, helping organizations unlock their potential and reach new heights.
Prior to founding Soaring & Company, Joop led Human Resources for several firms, including LyondellBasell and Safespill, for over 15 years. At Safespill, he oversaw the design and implementation of people operations and communication initiatives, supporting the company's mission to transition the world to environmentally safe fire protection. At LyondellBasell, he managed human resources services for global departments, coaching leaders, facilitating successful human capital strategies, and driving organizational development. His contributions to talent management and HR governance significantly impacted the company's success.
Dr. Fahd Rawra is a highly experienced Psychiatry Specialist based in Riverstone, TX, with over two decades of expertise in mental health care. Graduating from Dow Medical College Karachi in 2003, Dr. Rawra completed his Internship and Residency at the University of Texas, Houston, before earning Board Certification in Psychiatry in 2012.
As Owner of Mikyle PLLC and Director of T-PSYCHIATRY and Alina TeleHealth, Dr. Rawra has been a driving force in expanding telemedicine services across the United States. Under his leadership, Alina TeleHealth has evolved into a comprehensive platform offering psychiatry, neurology, infectious diseases, and more, serving 48 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Dr. Rawra's compassionate approach to psychiatry and his commitment to excellence have made him a trusted resource for individuals seeking support on their mental health journey.
Dr. Asim
Shah, MD
Professor & Executive Vice Chair at Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Shah is the Executive Vice Chair and Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. He leads the Division of Community Psychiatry, is Chief of Psychiatry for Ben Taub Hospital/Harris Health System, and directs their Community Behavioral Health Program, which serves over 100,000 patients annually. Dr. Shah also heads the Mood Disorder Research Program and Psychotherapy Services at Ben Taub. Renowned for his expertise in mental health, he frequently speaks on topics such as depression and stress. He has received multiple awards, including the Fulbright and Jaworski Awards and Baylor's Rising Star Clinician Award. His research focuses on treatment-resistant depression and ketamine. Additionally, he has been recognized by Houstonia magazine and Castle Connolly as one of Houston's top doctors and serves on the board of Mental Health America.
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Open Houston
OPEN Houston is a platform encompassing entrepreneurs, investors, creators
https://www.openhouston.org/