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Keynote Speaker

Kimberly Eaton has a Ph. D. in Clinical Social Work. She is a graduate of Hood College and the University of Maryland.  She is a licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania and Maryland.  Dr. Eaton entered the field of Social Work as a counselor in a domestic violence program.  She then served for 10 years as the residential director for several girls’ group homes and a treatment foster care program in Maryland. In 2005, Dr. Eaton was hired by Franklin County to design and direct a day reporting center which has been operating since April 2006.  The center uses evidence-based programming to reduce criminogenic behaviors in offenders who are ordered to attend. 

Dr. Eaton is active in many committees through the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.  She is currently serving as a co-chairperson for the newly developed reentry coalition named Franklin Together.  Dr. Eaton is the volunteer coordinator for the Waynesboro Youth Aid Panel.  Currently, she is helping to coordinate a Youth Court program in several area high schools.  A past adjunct professor for the Social Work department at Shippensburg University, Dr. Eaton currently teaches online courses on addiction and human services for the University of Phoenix. 

Her topic of how to find happiness will cover the many ways we can accomplish this throughout our lives.  Happiness is a state of well-being stemming from a life filled with meaning and satisfaction.  Research shows that happiness is not about being joyful all the time. Happiness arises from overcoming challenges while developing a sense of accomplishment.  Many things influence our happiness, but nothing more than our own thoughts.  Learn how to be happy in every situation and spread joy to others! 

Breakout Sessions

District Attorney, Matthew D. Fogal

Born and raised in Chambersburg, PA, DA Fogal graduated from from Shippensburg University, and then earned a law degree from the Dickinson School of Law.  He began his prosecutorial career in Franklin County as an Assistant District Attorney in 2002, was appointed Chief Deputy District Attorney in 2006, and in 2009, returned from consecutive military assignments to become District Attorney.  Since 2009, DA Fogal has worked steadfastly to promote the Feed the Good Wolf spirit and improve justice in Franklin County.

DCE, Helen McGarry

Background in private industry and performance and learning. Approved Covey instructor (The 7 Habits) and Zenger Miller/Achieve Global certified.  Helen is committed to facilitating meaningful and relevant sessions that address self-awareness and improved interpersonal relationships.

In this session, we will utilize self-assessment and discussion to recognize our own individual “hooks” and identify strategies/techniques to help us to manage our emotions.

Melody Jansen, RN, Community Health Nurse for PA Department of Health and works at the Adams County State Health Center

Melody Jansen is a Community Health Nurse who works with the public providing services related to tuberculosis, HIV/STDs, Immunizations, Lead case management, infectious disease surveillance and investigation, animal bites, and health prevention education. She is a member of various task forces in Adams County including Physical Health Task Force; Suicide Prevention, Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking. Other nursing experience includes working in Hospice, Area Office on Aging, surgical services and behavioral health.

Melody has a B.A. in Psychology/Philosophy; Nursing and is on track to complete a M.S. with concentration in Yoga Therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health July, 2018. She is a member of Yoga Alliance with 200 hours and 300 hours of teacher training.