In the March "From the Desk of the Executive Director" message, ICUDDR’s Executive Director, Laurie Krom, reflected on the reality that many of us are carrying significant personal and professional pressures while continuing to show up for our students, colleagues, institutions, and communities. The response from members around the world was both humbling and affirming. Many shared that the message resonated deeply and reflected conversations they were already having within their own organizations and networks.

As promised, ICUDDR is creating opportunities for members to come together around these themes of leadership, resilience, connection, and sustaining ourselves in challenging times.

This summer, we are pleased to offer a free, two-part facilitated conversation series led by Maxine Henry, MSW, MBA, an experienced facilitator whose work focuses on organizational wellness, leadership development, workforce resilience, and helping individuals and teams navigate complexity and change.

While the sessions are connected, each can stand on its own and participants are welcome to attend one or both.

Session 2: From Support to Partnership: Building Systems That Sustain People

July 1, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here. 

While individual well-being is important, sustainable organizations and communities require more than self-care alone. Building on themes explored in Session 1, this conversation shifts from sustaining ourselves to creating the conditions that help others thrive. Participants will explore how mentorship, coaching, shared leadership, and intentional community-building can create environments where people and organizations are better able to sustain meaningful work over time. Attendance at Session 1 is not required.

Session 1: Sustaining Yourself While Leading in Complex Times

June 17, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here. 

Across higher education, workforce development, research, and community engagement, many professionals are continuing to lead, teach, mentor, and support others while navigating significant uncertainty and ongoing challenges. This interactive session will provide space for reflection, connection, and renewal as participants explore practical approaches for sustaining themselves and their work while remaining grounded in purpose and community.

In the March "From the Desk of the Executive Director" message, ICUDDR’s Executive Director, Laurie Krom, reflected on the reality that many of us are carrying significant personal and professional pressures while continuing to show up for our students, colleagues, institutions, and communities. The response from members around the world was both humbling and affirming. Many shared that the message resonated deeply and reflected conversations they were already having within their own organizations and networks.

As promised, ICUDDR is creating opportunities for members to come together around these themes of leadership, resilience, connection, and sustaining ourselves in challenging times.

This summer, we are pleased to offer a free, two-part facilitated conversation series led by Maxine Henry, MSW, MBA, an experienced facilitator whose work focuses on organizational wellness, leadership development, workforce resilience, and helping individuals and teams navigate complexity and change.

While the sessions are connected, each can stand on its own and participants are welcome to attend one or both.

Session 1: Sustaining Yourself While Leading in Complex Times

June 17, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here. 

Across higher education, workforce development, research, and community engagement, many professionals are continuing to lead, teach, mentor, and support others while navigating significant uncertainty and ongoing challenges. This interactive session will provide space for reflection, connection, and renewal as participants explore practical approaches for sustaining themselves and their work while remaining grounded in purpose and community.

Session 2: From Support to Partnership: Building Systems That Sustain People

July 1, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here. 

While individual well-being is important, sustainable organizations and communities require more than self-care alone. Building on themes explored in Session 1, this conversation shifts from sustaining ourselves to creating the conditions that help others thrive. Participants will explore how mentorship, coaching, shared leadership, and intentional community-building can create environments where people and organizations are better able to sustain meaningful work over time. Attendance at Session 1 is not required.

This dedicated webinar will provide information and guidance on the ICAP credentialing and exam administration process for individuals attending, or interested in attending, the INEBRIA/ICUDDR Thematic Meeting on Barriers and Opportunities to Implementing SBIRT in Africa, taking place on 16–17 April 2026.

The ICAP exam will be administered on 15 April 2026, prior to the conference.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 8:00 am US EST (1:00 pm UTC)

Presenters: Center for Credentialing & Accreditation Team (Dr. Carmel Clancy, Samitha Gunasakera, and Sungjoo Park)

Addiction Prevention: Keys to Quality and Sustainability

¡Un seminario web del ICUDDR en español!

El seminario aborda cómo lograr una prevención de adicciones que sea a la vez eficaz y sostenible, insistiendo en cerrar la brecha entre la evidencia disponible y lo que realmente se pone en marcha. Se propone un “cómo hacer” prevención basada en diagnóstico de necesidades y activos, selección de programas basados en la evidencia, buena formación y supervisión, evaluación continua y una estrategia clara de sostenibilidad. Además, se advierte contra acciones aisladas y programas sin evidencia, y se subraya que solo la combinación de calidad y sostenibilidad garantiza un impacto real.

Fecha: miércoles, 4 de Febrero de 2026

Hora: 13:30-15:00 h en central europea (7:30 am EST)

Presentador: Dr. Víctor José Villanueva Blasco