Lisa Cushatt

Lisa Cushatt, LMSW, is the Executive Director for Iowa ACEs 360. ACEs 360 seeks to improve the health and well-being of all by empowering communities, organizations and people to take informed actions to prevent and mitigate the lifelong effects of childhood adversity. Lisa is responsible for the management of Iowa ACEs 360, including training, advocacy, and partner collaboration.

Title: Healing Iowa: Reshaping our systems and communities for Iowa’s children to thrive in response to ACEs
Presenter: Lisa Cushatt, LMSW, Executive Director, Iowa ACEs 360

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a basic understanding of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study and the Iowa specific data.
• Review the framework for how adverse experiences lead to later health outcomes and risky behaviors.
• Identify strategies to promote resilience for children and families.