Wellness Conference – Napa Valley Education Foundation

Join us In 2027!

Napa Valley Wellness Conference

March 4th-5th, 2027 at NVEF Discovery Campus

Conference Agenda

Day 1: March 4th, 2027

8am – Registration & Breakfast Refreshments
9am – 1st Breakout Session
10:15am – 2nd Breakout Session
11:30am – Lunch & Keynote
1:30pm – 3rd Breakout Session
2:45pm – 4th Breakout Session
4pm – Wine Reception
6pm – Superintendent Dinner

Day 2: March 5th, 2027

Tickets Now On Sale!

Early Bird General Admission: $475 | General Admission: $550

New Venue:

Downtown Napa

Since the Napa Valley Education Foundation moved to Downtown Napa last May, we have dreamed of bringing our Wellness Conference to this incredible space. Recently renovated and conveniently located along the Napa River, the venue provides the perfect setting for learning and inspiration. We are thrilled to finally welcome you here!

Venue & Hotel Accomodations

Pre-Conference Workshop

Napa Wellness Center Tours

On March 4th, join us for a full day of tours and learning from Napa Valley Unified School District’s Wellness Team, including tours of NVUSD’s school-based wellness centers. A limited number of spaces are available. $75 per person.

Building a Culture of wellness

Inspiring Change

The 8th Annual Napa Valley Wellness Conference brings together educators, administrators, and practitioners for a comprehensive professional development experience that elevates school-based mental health programs while promoting youth voice. Napa County is known for exceptional youth-driven wellness strategies, including wellness centers, universal mental health screenings, school-based community provider services, and work supporting student voice to combat mental health stigmas.

Learn about mental health stigma and best practices to include youth voice in order to increase mental health service usage.
Hear updates from experts about how to strategically build a sustainable wellness program and maintain school-based wellness programs.
Learn about best practices in addressing systemic inequities in school-based mental health programming.
Share inspiring time with like-minded educators, administrators, practitioners, and youth leaders to leave you inspired to lead with love.

Who attends:

About Our Attendees

The Napa Valley Wellness Conference convenes a highly engaged and influential audience of education and community leaders. Attendees include school site administrators, counselors, district-level decision-makers, and frontline professionals from community organizations focused on mental health and student support. For sponsors, this conference offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with the key voices leading wellness efforts.

School Site Administrators
Counselors
Non-profit Providers
District Admin
Educators

Sponsorships:

Become a Sponsor!

Your partnership is vital to our mission. As a sponsor, you help us expand access to wellness resources and empower school communities to thrive. In return, we offer meaningful brand exposure, thought-leadership opportunities, and a chance to be part of something truly impactful.

Share your expertise:

Call for Presenters

We invite you to share your insights, innovations, and expertise at the 8th Annual Napa Valley Wellness Conference. We welcome proposals addressing a wide range of topics that advance student and school community wellness, including but not limited to:

Building & Sustaining School Wellness Programs
Student-Led Mental Health & Stigma Reduction
Equity, Belonging & Racial Trauma
Boys’ & Young Men’s Mental Health & Well-Being
LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health & Well-Being

Onsite Accommodations:

Stay at the Venue!

Enjoy a convenient stay at the NVEF Discovery Campus during the Wellness Conference! Located along the Napa River and just steps from Downtown Napa, our comfortable accommodations offer easy access to conference sessions and everything Downtown Napa has to offer. To learn more, reach out to us at rentals@nvef.org!

Partner hotel Accommodations:

Stay Nearby!

Enjoy a discounted stay at the Napa River Inn during the Wellness Conference! Located in the heart of Downtown Napa, this charming hotel offers convenient access to the conference, complimentary pastries delivered to your room, free parking, and no resort fees. Book through the button below or call the hotel and mention booking code b445528 to receive the discounted rate!

Keynote Speaker

Laura Mooiman

Laura Mooiman, LCSW, is an internationally recognized consultant with over 20 years of experience in school wellness, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and school safety.

Formerly the Project Director for Wellness and PBIS at Napa Valley Unified School District, Laura is also an adjunct faculty member at Saint Mary’s College of California. She specializes in helping administrators and teachers implement school-wide restorative practices, including community-building circles, conflict resolution circles, and bullying interventions.

Now based in the Netherlands, Laura provides professional development, coaching, and consultation to schools internationally. She is a certified trainer with the International Institute for Restorative Practices and received U.S. Congressional recognition for Outstanding Service to the Community in both 2007 and 2015.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Tania Israel | March 6, 2026

Chasm and Connection: A Guide to Navigating Turbulent Times.

Tania Israel, Ph.D. is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She brings deep expertise in educational programs and has led dialogues on topics including abortion, law enforcement, religion, and sexual orientation.

This keynote will cover how, in politically divisive times, therapists may encounter significant client distress about societal divisions while also contending with discord in their own personal and professional lives. It will explore how mental health professionals can support clients, manage their own responses to ideological differences, and contribute to healing interpersonal and societal ruptures. Drawing on psychological science and practical skills, Dr. Israel will offer a vision and strategies to help therapists meet the challenges of this moment. The program will leave participants informed, hopeful, and empowered to take action.