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2026 Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST

Wilmington University, 320 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States

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Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST

Wilmington University, 320 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States.

Join the Mental Health Association in Delaware on November 4th, 2026 for our 9th Annual UMatter2DE Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference, a statewide gathering dedicated to promoting mental health and preventing suicide among college students.

Whether you're a student, educator, staff member, or mental health advocate, you’ll gain tools, insights, and inspiration to support yourself and your campus community.

Together, we can foster awareness, break stigma, and build stronger networks of care.

General admission is open now! We hope to see you there!

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About Organizer

Mental Health Association in Delaware Organizer name

www.mentalhealthde.com

The Mental Health Association in Delaware strives to strengthen knowledge, resources and support around mental health and recovery. We envision creating an environment in which everyone feels supported throughout their mental health and recovery journey.

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Speakers

https://mindingyourmind.org/employee/jordan-burnham/
About Jordan Burnham
Director of Speaker Development & Training
Minding Your Mind
Nov 04, 2026
09:30 AM

Opening Remarks / Keynote Speaker

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM Main Conference Room

Natasha Mullen is a licensed mental health expert, clinical supervisor, and educator dedicated to helping individuals and communities thrive. With more than 25 years of experience in counseling, supervision, and program development, she has worked across schools, community agencies, and private practice to support children, adolescents, and adults in overcoming life’s challenges.

As the Founder and CEO of Milestones Consultants, LLC, Natasha provides individual, family, and group therapy, clinical supervision for emerging professionals, and training for schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. She is licensed as a Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) and Master Social Worker (LMSW), and holds the credential of Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Her clinical expertise includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Tele-Mental Health Counseling.

A lifelong advocate for change, Natasha is passionate about empowering individuals to build resilience and create lives they enjoy. She combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate, strengths-based approach that helps clients heal, grow, and become the best version of themselves. Her ability to connect deeply with clients, students, and audiences alike has made her a sought-after speaker on topics such as trauma-informed care, family systems, and school-based mental health.

Her career also includes leadership roles with the Delaware Department of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and Delaware Guidance Services, where she supervised clinical teams and expanded school-based mental health initiatives. In higher education, Natasha has served as an adjunct professor at Wilmington University, teaching counseling and psychology courses for nearly a decade. 

Natasha’s leadership extends beyond the therapy room. She founded Practice Makes Perfect, a professional resource network for private practitioners to collaborate on ethics, legal updates, business practices, and clinical trends. She has also facilitated statewide workshops and trainings to strengthen mental health systems and services.

Her work has earned recognition including the Compassionate Champion Award (Trauma Matters Delaware, 2022), the Gold Standard Award (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., 2019), and the Jefferson Award for Public Service (2016). She has been featured in Essen

About Natasha Mullen
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Milestones Consultants, LLC
Nov 04, 2026
10:25 AM

Breakout Session: Connection Through Understanding

10:25 AM - 11:05 AM Classroom 202
11:15 AM

Breakout Session: Connection Through Understanding

11:15 AM - 11:55 AM Classroom 202

https://www.udel.edu/students/health-wellbeing/about-us/staff-profile-b-wolgast/
About Brad Wolgast
Assistant Director of Training
University of Delaware
Nov 04, 2026
10:25 AM

Breakout Session: Sleep and Mental Health

10:25 AM - 11:05 AM Classroom 201
11:15 AM

Breakout Session: Sleep and Mental Health

11:15 AM - 11:55 AM Classroom 201

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About Erin Exelby
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Meadowwood Hospital
Nov 04, 2026
10:25 AM

Breakout Session: Life Planning and Constructing Resiliency

10:25 AM - 11:05 AM Classroom 203
11:15 AM

Breakout Session: Life Planning and Constructing Resiliency

11:15 AM - 11:55 AM Classroom 203

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About Ruby Zulkowski
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Shakti Yoga, LLC
Nov 04, 2026
10:25 AM

Breakout Session: Shakti Yoga

10:25 AM - 11:05 AM Main Conference Room
11:15 AM

Breakout Session: Shakti Yoga

11:15 AM - 11:55 AM Main Conference Room

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08:30 AM

Breakfast / Community Resource Fair

08:30 AM - 09:30 AMMain Conference Room
09:30 AM

Opening Remarks / Keynote Speaker

09:30 AM - 10:15 AMMain Conference Room
    speaker

    Jordan Burnham

    Director of Speaker Development & TrainingMinding Your Mind

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    10:25 AM

    Breakout Session: Sleep and Mental Health

    10:25 AM - 11:05 AMClassroom 201
      speaker

      Brad Wolgast

      Assistant Director of TrainingUniversity of Delaware
        speaker

        Natasha Mullen

        .Milestones Consultants, LLC

        Natasha Mullen is a licensed mental health expert, clinical supervisor, and educator dedicated to helping individuals and communities thrive. With more than 25 years of experience in counseling, supervision, and program development, she has worked across schools, community agencies, and private practice to support children, adolescents, and adults in overcoming life’s challenges.

        As the Founder and CEO of Milestones Consultants, LLC, Natasha provides individual, family, and group therapy, clinical supervision for emerging professionals, and training for schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. She is licensed as a Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) and Master Social Worker (LMSW), and holds the credential of Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Her clinical expertise includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Tele-Mental Health Counseling.

        A lifelong advocate for change, Natasha is passionate about empowering individuals to build resilience and create lives they enjoy. She combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate, strengths-based approach that helps clients heal, grow, and become the best version of themselves. Her ability to connect deeply with clients, students, and audiences alike has made her a sought-after speaker on topics such as trauma-informed care, family systems, and school-based mental health.

        Her career also includes leadership roles with the Delaware Department of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and Delaware Guidance Services, where she supervised clinical teams and expanded school-based mental health initiatives. In higher education, Natasha has served as an adjunct professor at Wilmington University, teaching counseling and psychology courses for nearly a decade. 

        Natasha’s leadership extends beyond the therapy room. She founded Practice Makes Perfect, a professional resource network for private practitioners to collaborate on ethics, legal updates, business practices, and clinical trends. She has also facilitated statewide workshops and trainings to strengthen mental health systems and services.

        Her work has earned recognition including the Compassionate Champion Award (Trauma Matters Delaware, 2022), the Gold Standard Award (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., 2019), and the Jefferson Award for Public Service (2016). She has been featured in Essen

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        Breakout Session: Shakti Yoga

        10:25 AM - 11:05 AMMain Conference Room
          speaker

          Ruby Zulkowski

          .Shakti Yoga, LLC

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            speaker

            Erin Exelby

            .Meadowwood Hospital

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            11:15 AM

            Breakout Session: Sleep and Mental Health

            11:15 AM - 11:55 AMClassroom 201
              speaker

              Brad Wolgast

              Assistant Director of TrainingUniversity of Delaware
                speaker

                Natasha Mullen

                .Milestones Consultants, LLC

                Natasha Mullen is a licensed mental health expert, clinical supervisor, and educator dedicated to helping individuals and communities thrive. With more than 25 years of experience in counseling, supervision, and program development, she has worked across schools, community agencies, and private practice to support children, adolescents, and adults in overcoming life’s challenges.

                As the Founder and CEO of Milestones Consultants, LLC, Natasha provides individual, family, and group therapy, clinical supervision for emerging professionals, and training for schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. She is licensed as a Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) and Master Social Worker (LMSW), and holds the credential of Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Her clinical expertise includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Tele-Mental Health Counseling.

                A lifelong advocate for change, Natasha is passionate about empowering individuals to build resilience and create lives they enjoy. She combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate, strengths-based approach that helps clients heal, grow, and become the best version of themselves. Her ability to connect deeply with clients, students, and audiences alike has made her a sought-after speaker on topics such as trauma-informed care, family systems, and school-based mental health.

                Her career also includes leadership roles with the Delaware Department of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and Delaware Guidance Services, where she supervised clinical teams and expanded school-based mental health initiatives. In higher education, Natasha has served as an adjunct professor at Wilmington University, teaching counseling and psychology courses for nearly a decade. 

                Natasha’s leadership extends beyond the therapy room. She founded Practice Makes Perfect, a professional resource network for private practitioners to collaborate on ethics, legal updates, business practices, and clinical trends. She has also facilitated statewide workshops and trainings to strengthen mental health systems and services.

                Her work has earned recognition including the Compassionate Champion Award (Trauma Matters Delaware, 2022), the Gold Standard Award (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., 2019), and the Jefferson Award for Public Service (2016). She has been featured in Essen

                SocialLink

                Breakout Session: Shakti Yoga

                11:15 AM - 11:55 AMMain Conference Room
                  speaker

                  Ruby Zulkowski

                  .Shakti Yoga, LLC

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                  SocialLink
                    speaker

                    Erin Exelby

                    .Meadowwood Hospital

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                    12:05 PM

                    Student Q&A Panel

                    12:05 PM - 12:50 PMMain Conference Room
                    12:50 PM

                    Closing Remarks

                    12:50 PM - 01:00 PMMain Conference Room