Men’s Mental Health & COVID-19 Webinar - 2021 Congressional Briefing
Men’s Health Network & Men’s Health Caucus
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Agenda
Thursday, June 24, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (EST)
Moderator
Armin Brott, MBA
MrDad.com
Nationally Syndicated Newspaper Columnist: Healthy Men and Ask Mr. Dad
11:00 am – 11:05 am Introductory Remarks
The Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr.
U.S. Representative
New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District
11:05 am – 11:15 am Gender Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
What’s With The Guys?
Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., PharmD
Chair Emeritus, Men’s Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association
Senior Science Advisor
Men’s Health Network
11:15 am – 11:25 am Insights from PCORI’s Behavioral Health Portfolio & COVID-19 Response
Adam Bloom-Paicopolos, MPP
Public Policy & Government Relations
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
11:25 am – 11:35 am Men’s Health Congressional Testimony
Michael Thompson
President & CEO
National Alliance of Healthcare
Purchaser Coalitions
11:35 am – 11:45 am Men’s Mental Health and COVID-19
Darryl Davidson
Community Engagement Director
City of Milwaukee
11:45 am – 11:55 am Question & Answer Session Participants & Panelists
Moderated by Armin Brott
11:55 am – 12:00 noon Closing Remarks Armin Brott
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Speaker Bios
The Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr.
U.S. Representative
New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District
U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. is a Democratic congressman representing New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, which covers portions of Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. A Newark, New Jersey native, he has served the people of the 10th Congressional District since 2012. Rep. Payne, Jr. is a tireless fighter for New Jersey families, working to create jobs and grow the economy, protect and invest in our children, and ensure the health and safety of our communities.
In 2021, Rep. Payne, Jr. was voted to be Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials in the powerful House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Committee has jurisdiction over national infrastructure and all modes of transportation, including aviation and mass transit. In 2017, Rep. Payne, Jr. fought for a $900 million appropriation to fund the Gateway Project, a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar project to rebuild transportation infrastructure between New Jersey and New York. He has continued to fight for Gateway and transportation infrastructure projects that benefit the American People. He led the Build America series of convenings to bring together government, industry leaders, small businesses, and women- and minority-owned businesses to increase diversity in federal government contracting projects.
As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, Rep. Payne, Jr. has built a record of achievement in a divided Congress. He introduced two bills that were signed into Public Law by President Barack Obama, including the Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act of 2015, which ensures that DHS personnel can reliably communicate during emergencies. Rep. Payne, Jr. also introduced a bill to secure public areas of transportation facilities, such as airports. His bill was incorporated into the FAA Reauthorization Act and signed into law in October of 2018.
Rep. Payne, Jr. is a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act, which provides thousands of New Jerseyans with access to high-quality, affordable health care. He has been a strong advocate for investing in and protecting the health of our children and introduced the TEST for Lead Act to protect children from lead-contaminated drinking water in schools. Rep. Payne, Jr. also is a vocal advocate for cancer prevention, introducing the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Resolution to raise awareness about the need for regular cancer screenings. In the wake of Hurricane Maria’s devastation in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Rep. Payne, Jr. repeatedly took to the House floor to advocate for better federal emergency response. He is a leader on gun violence prevention and introduced the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2019, which aims to incentivize people to trade in their firearms for prepaid cards.
Rep. Payne, Jr. began his long career in public service when he founded Newark South Ward Junior Democrats, becoming its first president. He also served as an adviser to the YMCA Youth in Government program. He attended Kean College (now Kean University), where he studied graphic arts. He lives in Newark with his wife Beatrice and their triplets, Donald III, Jack, and Yvonne.
Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., PharmD
Chair Emeritus, Men's Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association
Senior Science Advisor
Men’s Health Network
Dr. Giorgianni received his Doctor and Bachelor of Pharmacy degrees from Columbia University in The City Of New York. He has extensive experience in all aspects of the practice of pharmacy and has had held faculty appointments at Columbia and Belmont Universities. He has completed a clinical practice residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Dr. Giorgianni is a licensed pharmacist in his home state of New York and in Florida and holds both a general and consultant pharmacist license. In addition to his general and specialist studies in pharmacy he has completed formal training in pharmacognosy and the preparation and use of natural botanicals as well as pharmacogenomics and pharmaceutical compounding and medication therapy management. He has extensive executive experience at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in areas including medical, regulatory affairs, public policy and strategic planning.
He currently is Senior Science Advisor to the national Men’s Health Network, President of Griffon Consulting Group, Inc. and co-founder and Chair-Emeritus of the American Public Health Association caucus section on men’s health and former board member of the Columbia University School of Public Health Alumni Association, the American Osteopathic Foundation and the National Association For Continence He is author of over 110 peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations and is an editor/reviewer for the American Journal of Men’s Health. He is a recognized expert in comprehensive men’s health, the effect of culture, advertising and socialization on male perceptions of health and wellness and is a frequent speaker on this topic.
Adam Bloom-Paicopolos, MPP
Public Policy & Government Relations
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Adam Bloom-Paicopolos, MPP is a member of PCORI’s Public Policy & Government Relations team. He is responsible for engaging with policymakers and key stakeholders to increase their understanding and support of PCORI’s research, mission, and strategic goals. Bloom-Paicopolos manages the policy side of several PCORI portfolio areas, including behavioral health, opioids and substance abuse, COVID-19, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bloom-Paicopolos also spent a year on Capitol Hill, holding internships with Representatives Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Mike Capuano (D-MA).
Bloom-Paicopolos earned both his BA in government & politics and MPP from the University of Maryland
Michael Thompson
President and CEO
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Michael Thompson is the President and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance). The National Alliance is the only nonprofit, purchaser-led organization with a national and regional structure dedicated to driving health, equity and healthcare value across the country. Collectively, it represents over 45 million Americans, spending over $300 billion annually on healthcare including a broad cross-section of private sector and public sector employers as well as union organizations. Thompson is a nationally recognized thought leader for business health strategies and health system reform.
Prior to joining the National Alliance, Mike was a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for 20 years where he worked as an advisor to employers, health plans, providers, and other healthcare stakeholders. Prior to PwC, Mike served as an executive with diverse roles with Prudential Healthcare for over 17 years. Mike is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, serving on the Health Practice Council, and chairs the Medicare Sub-Committee of the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA). He is also widely recognized as a leading national advocate for mental health and wellbeing and is a Past President of the New York City chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).
Darryl Davidson, M.S., CPM
Director of the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative
City of Milwaukee
Darryl Davidson M.S., CPM is Director of the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, launched and promoted by Mayor Tom Barrett to improve the life outcomes of families though responsible fatherhood and father focused interventions. He oversees city wide collaborative outreach activities focused on promoting racial equity and inclusion in education, business, and economics and guides the work of the Milwaukee Men’ Health Referral Network.
With over 20 years of public health experience, he leads best practice based social service delivery and research projects related to adult and teen male well-being, physical, behavioral and mental health; serves as a program developer and evaluator for a variety of men’s health programs; founded a one stop shop men’s health center and represents his organization in a local, state, and federal initiatives.
He maintains membership with the American Society for Public Administration, the Men’s Health Network, the American Heart Association, the National Fatherhood Initiative, and the American Public Health Association’s Men’s Health Caucus. He is the planning chair with the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative’s annual Fatherhood Summit. He received degrees and professional certifications from Howard University, Southern Illinois University, and Emory University. He is a past National Faculty Member and Curriculum Developer for the Disease Prevention Education Unit of the National American Red Cross.
Armin Brott, MBA
MrDad.com
Nationally Syndicated Newspaper Columnist Healthy Men and Ask Mr. Dad
Hailed by Time Magazine as "the superdad's superdad," Armin Brott has been building better fathers for more than a decade. As the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, he's helped millions of men around the world become the fathers they want to be—and that their children need them to be. His most recent book is The Military Father, which gives deployed dads and their families the tools they need to maintain strong relationships before, during, and after deployment.
He has written for The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, American Baby, Parenting, Child, Men's Health, The Washington Post, and dozens of other major publications and websites.
Armin has been a guest on hundreds of radio and television shows, including Today, CBS Overnight, Fox News, and Politically Incorrect, and his work on fatherhood has been featured in such places as Glamour, Time, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and many others.
Armin is the host of "Positive Parenting," a weekly radio program which airs on the American Forces Network and reaches more than 2 million service members worldwide. He also writes the nationally syndicated newspaper columns, “Healthy Men” and "Ask Mr. Dad" and also edits the popular Talking About Men's Health blog. As a trusted spokesperson, Armin speaks on fatherhood around the country and teaches classes for expectant and new dads. He lives with his family in Oakland, California.
