Date and Location
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Valet & Self-Parking
Complimentary valet is limited. Self-parking is available. Car Service and ride-sharing are strongly encouraged.
Attire
Business Attire Requested
Afternoon Itinerary
| 10:30 a.m. | Event Check In Reception Wellness Village |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch and Discussion |
| Opening Remarks | |
| Sarah J. McElroy CHOC Let’s Talk Committee Chair |
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| Stephanie Angelos CHOC Let’s Talk Committee Co-Chair |
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| Guiding Our Kids to Wellness and Connection | |
| Kimberly C. Cripe & Dr. Patrick Frias Co-Presidents and CEO Rady Children’s Health |
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| DIGITAL MEDIA: SEEN AND UNSEEN STRUGGLES Mission Moment presented by Mike Shumard Featuring students from the Acting Conservatory of Orange County School of the Arts |
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| Dr. Heather Huszti Chair, Division of Pediatric Psychology, Chief Psychologist |
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| Christopher Min Pediatric Psychologist Manager, Integrated Primary Care & School-Based Mental Health |
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| Special Guest Speaker | |
| Derek Hough | |
| Six-time Dancing with the Stars Champion and judge, NBC’s World Of Dance Speaker, Actor, Producer, Director, and Bestselling Author with Guest Moderator Henry DiCarlo |
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| Closing | |
| Jessica Miley Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer CHOC Foundation |
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| 2:00 p.m. | Event Concludes |
CHOC Let’s Talk: Wellness Village
Presented by the Stephen G. and Regina Oswald Foundation
Join us inside our inaugural Wellness Village, a dedicated space for mental health education, local resources, and activities geared towards children’s wellness.
BALM Wellness by Jana Hungate
Let’s Reset – Breathe, Calm Nervous System, Detox Brain, Prevent Burnout. Providing holistic wellness education on brain health and detox for all ages, family nervous system reset, and information on wellness products.
CHOC Mental Health Education Program
Providing education and prevention-based resources focused on digital media. Learn more about conversation starters with your kids, sign up for CHOC’s Mental Health e-newsletter, and bring home sensory giveaways.
Pretend City Children’s Museum
Learn more about Pretend City Children’s Museum education programs for kids and families, event calendar, and giveaway of kids’ bubbles.
CHOC GI Integrative Health and Culinary Medicine
Create your own stress relief kit and learn more about the gut–brain axis.
Sherman Library & Gardens
Learn more about Sherman Library & Gardens’ family and child-centered programming, membership benefits, and take-home gardening seeds and guest passes.
CHOC Clinical Nutrition & Lactation
Learn more about a well-balanced diet and the importance of breakfast – “Brain Fuel: Smart Eating Starts with Breakfast”. Providing healthy snack samples, nutrition myth busters, and fun accessible recipes for the whole family.
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Connect with the Muckenthaler Education department, learning more about the dynamic programs and classes offered starting at age 2 for kids that are designed to spark creativity and lifelong learning. Share in an art demo of Sumanagashi (Japanese paper marbling).
Discussions held at the CHOC Let’s Talk: Mental Health Luncheon may touch upon sensitive and potentially triggering topics, including but not limited to trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and difficult life experiences. We believe in the power of open dialogue to raise awareness and foster understanding and are committed to providing a safe space for everyone. If you or someone you know is at risk of hurting themselves or others, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Featuring Guest Speaker Derek Hough
Six-time Dancing With the Stars champion and judge, NBC’s World of Dance
Derek Hough is a three-time Emmy Award-winning choreographer, a multitalented entertainer, a New York Times best-selling author and the only six-time champion in “Dancing with the Stars” history.
On stage, Hough illustrates how his experiences taught him to embrace a positive outlook, channel his creativity and confront his fears. He recounts his early training in London, which began at age 12, and discusses his transformative journey of overcoming childhood bullying to become an accomplished performer and coach.
Hough is uniquely positioned to address important issues related to physical wellness and mental health. He speaks with honesty and insight about his personal story, inspiring audiences to take charge of their goals, overcome obstacles and achieve success, not just on the dance floor, but in life.
Featuring Guest Moderator Henry DiCarlo
Emmy award-winning AMS meteorologist and sportscaster
Henry DiCarlo is an Emmy award-winning AMS meteorologist and sportscaster for the KTLA 5 Morning News. A Television Meteorologist for over 25 years, Henry has worked in Palm Springs, CA, Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles. A four-time Emmy winner, Henry has won an Emmy for Weather, Sports, and Reporting.
Henry is a proud native of Southern California. Born and raised in the city of Orange, Henry attended Villa Park High School and graduated with a degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton. He later went on to earn his degree in Meteorology from Mississippi State University and earned his AMS seal in 2002. Henry has become one of the leading Weather Experts in the country, serving as a professional witness in dozens of court cases nationwide.
Currently, Henry and his wife, Lisa, live in Yorba Linda with their two sons, Henry III and Jack, and three dogs, LeRoy, Otis, and Lucy. As a family, they enjoy traveling, sports, and cooking as well as serving as advocates for pet, children, and veteran-related causes.
