An Afternoon with Benjamin Perks on September 9, 2025
Join us at The Breakers for an inspiring afternoon with Benjamin Perks, a leading global voice in the movement to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Hosted by Kathy Leone, this high-impact event will feature powerful dialogue, meaningful networking, and a shared commitment to advancing trauma-informed action and resilience-building in Palm Beach County.
Hybrid Event | Virtual Attendance via Zoom Available
Benjamin Perks, UNICEF Head of Campaigns & Advocacy
Benjamin Perks works for the UN in New York, Campaigning on human rights and child development. He is a leading global advocate on issues related to child poverty, education, mental health, early childhood development, and prevention of violence against children.
A renowned voice on ACEs, healing, and resilient systems, Benjamin engages audiences worldwide through keynotes, blogs, and media appearances. Notably, he delivered the keynote at our 2022 virtual Lead the Fight event—“Giving Children with Trauma a Voice”—uplifting leaders across 23 states and 11 countries with his vision of connection as the “vaccine against ACEs.” He is the author of the newly released book, Trauma Proof: Healing, Attachment, and the Science of Prevention—a powerful exploration of how connection and care can break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
Joel Lopez, WPTV
Joel Lopez, an award-winning journalist for WPTV 5. Over the last five years, Lopez has spotlighted various initiatives by the Center for Child Counseling in their efforts to prevent and heal the effects of adverse childhood experiences and provide HOPE to children and families in our community.
