The panel began with an introduction to the newly appointed interim Special Master, August Flentje. Stefanie Langsam provided an update on the VCF case status, followed by a panel discussion by the dedicated attorneys addressing client needs.

Matt McCauley (Moderator) – Partner, Turken, Heath & McCauley

August Flentje – Special Master, September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Michael Barasch – Partner, Barasch, McGarry, Salzman & Penson

Joseph Cavalcante – NYS Workers’ Compensation Board

John Dearie – Managing Attorney, The Dearie Law Firm

John Feal – Founder, The FealGood Foundation

Noah Kushlefsky – Managing Partner, Kreindler & Kreindler

Stefanie Langsam – VCF Deputy Special Master

 

 

 

The panel of experienced clinicians discusses mental health considerations – including loss and grief, the experience of trauma, PTSD, and suicide ideation- addressing stigma related to mental health conditions and establishing effective coping skills.

Virginia Dwyer-Aoyama (Moderator) – Voices Center for Resilience

Jane Webber – Doctoral Program Committee Chair, Kean University

Richard Beck – President, IAGP

Leo Leiderman – Seasoned Clinical Psychologist

 

 

 

Victims’ family members, responders, and survivors share their stories – demonstrate the challenges they have faced and the strength and resilience that led to personal growth.

Deborah Garcia - 9/11 Family Member

Philippe Vansteenkiste - Director, V-Europe Association

Evelyn Tesoriero - FDNY Family Assistance

Anne-Marie Principe - 9/11 Survivor

 

 

 

 

 

 

The September 10 Symposium began with VOICES traditional Candlelighting Ceremony. 9/11 Community members, Mark O’Grady and Dominique Joseph simultaneously lit candles as passages were read by family members, survivors, and responders. VOICES Board Chair, Bonnie McNamara and Frank Fetchet welcomed attendees and provided poignant opening remarks.

Frank Fetchet - Vice President, VOICES

Bonnie McEneaney McNamara - Board Chair, VOICES

 

 

 

This panel discusses the 9/11 Commission, and highlights of Are We Safer Today? - a documentary chronicling the memories and observations of the 9/11 Commissioners on the largest investigation in US history that led to sweeping intelligence reforms. The conversation includes Governor Thomas Kean, Chair of the 9/11 Commission, and other key stakeholders as they reflect on our Nation’s progress towards implementing their recommendations and commemorate twenty years since their formation.

Thomas H Kean – Former Governor of NJ, Chairman of 9/11 Commission

Philip Zelikow – White Burkett Miller Professor of History, University of VA

Barbara A. Grewe – Senior Principal, International Strategy & Policy, MITRE

Robert Massie – Senior Principal, International Strategy & Policy, MITRE

Mary Fetchet – Founding Director, Voices Center for Resilience

 

 

 

Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security addresses VOICES Symposium audience about the status of our Nation’s security in 2022.

Alejandro Mayorkas – Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

 

 

 

Leadership is critical in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this session panelists share lessons learned in the aftermath of the shootings in Newtown, Las Vegas and other tragedies. The discussion provides today’s leaders with important considerations to help prepare them to face new challenges.

Heather Cartwright (Moderator) – Director, DOJ/OVT (Ret.)

Colonel Dan Stebbins – Colonel Connecticut State Police (Ret.)

Dean Haydon – Senior Coordinator, UK Counter Terrorism Policing (Ret.)

Kevin McMahill – Incoming Clark County Sheriff, LVMPD Undersheriff