Thursday, September 17, 2026
About the Event
This year’s Child Mind Institute annual Fall Luncheon features bestselling author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart for a timely exploration of one of today’s most relevant topics – The Power of Connection: Parenting in the Digital Age.
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart will engage in an insightful conversation with Dr. Omar Gudiño of the Child Mind Institute. Together, they will discuss the power of connection in modern parenting, offering practical guidance for nurturing strong relationships with children amid today’s evolving digital landscape.
Your Gift Can Make a Difference
All donations raised through the 2026 Fall Luncheon will support the Child Mind Institute’s efforts to improve the mental health of children and families through clinical care, science, and public education.
$25,000 - Leader Table
VIP seating for 10; Additionally, covers the cost of attendance for 5 educators, students, and/or Child Mind Institute friends.
Delivers an 8-week mental health curriculum to 125 students in under-resourced schools, helping them build mental health fitness skills.
$15,000 - Sponsor Table
Premium seating for 10
Provides comprehensive mental health and learning evaluations for two children through our Healthy Brain Network study, including information required to request an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at school.
$10,000 - Supporter Table
Preferred seating for 10
Supports five children’s participation in our summer program for ADHD and behavioral, learning, or social issues.
$5,000 - Friend Table
Seating for 10
Supports two children’s participation in our Social Anxiety Groups, where they learn coping skills to manage anxiety and practice interacting in a group setting.
$1,000 - Leader Ticket
Premium seating for 1
Supports the development of children’s mental health resources for educators and families, available for free in English and Spanish on childmind.org.
$500 - Supporter Ticket
Preferred seating for 1
Helps maintain trustworthy, accessible tools for parents, like our free online Symptom Checker.
$300 - Friend Ticket
Seating for 1
Provides four educators with workshops that strengthen their own well-being and equip them with tools to support their students’ mental health.
OR
Make a donation of any amount to support the life-changing work of the Child Mind Institute.
Questions?
Please contact Betsabeth Oropeza at [email protected] or 928.320.3962 with questions or for information on how to pay by check or wire.
Space
West Coast Advisory Council
Stacy Denman, Co-Chair
Kristin Noto, Co-Chair
Megan and Harris Barton • Cori Bates • Ashlie Beringer • Lisa Domenico Brooke • Abby Durban • Liz Laffont • Ronnie Lott • Andrea McTamaney • Linnea Roberts • Jennifer Sills • Christine Tanona • Angelique Wilson
President
Harold S. Koplewicz, MD
Board of Directors
Devon Briger, Co-Chair
Guy Metcalfe, Co-Chair
Linnea Roberts, Vice Chair
Arthur G. Altschul, Jr. • Megan Jones Bell • Lisa Domenico Brooke • Randolph Cōwen • Mark Dowley • Phyllis Green • Margaret Grieve • Joseph Healey • Ross Jaffe • Ellen Katz • Preethi Krishna • Rob Lewin • Christine Mack • Richard Mack • Anne Welsh McNulty • Christina Minnis • Brooke Garber Neidich, Co-Founder • Daniel Neidich • Kristin Noto • Zibby Owens • Debra G. Perelman, Co-Founder • Josh Resnick • Jane Rosenthal • Andy Saperstein • Jil Schaps • Jordan Schaps • David Shapiro • Alex Slusky • Ehren Stenzler • Emma Stone • Ram Sundaram • Arielle Tepper • Ashwin Vasan
Emeriti
Elizabeth Fascitelli • Michael Fascitelli • Julie Minskoff
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