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D1: The Masks That We Wear: Confessions of a Human Employee
Speaker | Kris Marks
“The Masks That We Wear” is an immersive and interactive visual presentation that reveals how the invisible challenges and experiences we face as human beings intersect with our workplace personas and personal lives. As told through the lens and lived experiences of an Alberta tradesperson, facilitator Kris Marks reveals the invisible challenges he personally faced during his 14-year tenure as a journeyman machinist living with mental illness.
Attendees will be granted access to the personal and professional life of an Alberta oil and gas worker and will be invited to share their perspectives as they evolve throughout the presentation. As the intersection of our collective roles as employees, coworkers, partners, family members, and friends is revealed, learning objectives will culminate in a display of innovative solutions related to resiliency, relationship building, personal growth, navigating mental health challenges, overcoming communication barriers, and personal health.
Speaker Biography
Kris Marks
Kris Marks is the founder of VIV Mental Health, an initiative dedicated to innovating how workplaces, communities, and classrooms deliver mental health training and education. Kris is a frequent keynote speaker, harm-reduction and outreach volunteer, and a passionate advocate for suicide survivors and survivors of suicide loss.