AUSA Noon Report - Army Integrated Prevention System with Dr. James A. Helis

AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army.

AUSA’s Noon Report Webinar series invites you to join us on Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 12:00–1:00 PM EST, to hear a presentation by Dr. James A. Helis, Director of the Army Resilience Directorate, on the Army’s Integrated Prevention System. Informed by the findings of the DoD 90-Day Independent Review Commission’s recommendations, Dr. Helis will discuss the Army’s efforts to develop and implement an integrated prevention system to address harmful behaviors such as suicide, sexual assault, sexual harassment and substance abuse. This will include hiring a dedicated integrated prevention workforce, at echelon, that will implement cross-cutting, evidence-based prevention activities to bolster a climate of dignity, respect, inclusion and connectedness.

Agenda:

1145-1200: Log-on
1200: Opening remarks by LTG Guy Swan, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA Vice President, Education
1210-1225: Fireside chat with Dr. James Helis and CW5 Phyllis Wilson, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA Senior Fellow
1225-1245: Q&A Session
1250: Closing remarks by LTG Guy Swan, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA Vice President, Education

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dr. James Helis

Director of the Army Resilience Directorate

Dr. Helis was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in July 2012. He is currently serving as the Director of the Army Resilience Directorate. In this capacity, he establishes effective strategies, develops plans, and formulates policies for continued improvement of ARD programs. Dr. Helis works with Army and Department of Defense Senior Leaders to develop and execute short-term strategies and long-term initiatives to satisfy changing needs in a dynamic, evolving environment supporting Soldiers and Army Families. Prior to this assignment, he served as the National Security Counselor to the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Washington, DC. In this capacity he advised the Assistant Secretary on the role of the Department of Transportation pertaining to national security objectives Additionally, Dr. Helis served as the Superintendent to the United States Merchant Marine Academy for six years. As the Chief Executive Officer for one of America’s finest academies, he was responsible for the effective execution of a comprehensive four-year leadership program for cadets’ commission as an officer in one of the US Armed Forces.

LTG Guy Swan, U.S. Army Retired

Vice President, Education, AUSA

CW5 Phyllis Wilson, U.S. Army Retired

AUSA Senior Fellow

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