Mimi Walters
Republican, Former US House of Representatives (CA 45)

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Seminar Series
U.S. Mental Health Crises and Putting out the Fire
In this series of seminars, we will examine the history of mental health, the causes, and the potential solutions for this crisis facing the United States and the world. Research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment.

Together we will discuss the history, causes and potential solutions available and the ways in which we can find consensus on this important health issue.

Dates & Times (EST)

  1. February 21 | 4PM- Overview of the Mental Health Crises in America
  2. March 7 | 4PM- How to Solve the Mental Health Crises
  3. March 28 | 4PM- Psychedelics: Potential Solution?
  4. April 18 | 4PM- Career Conversation

About Mimi Walters

Former U. S. Representative Mimi Walters represented California's 45th Congressional district in Orange County from January 2015 to January 2019. Ms. Walters served as the Freshman and Sophomore Representative to the Republican Elected Leadership Committee for the 114th and 115th Congress. As a member of the House leadership team, Walters served alongside Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy working on key issues ranging from legislation, policy, and messaging for House Republicans.

Serving on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee she was able to gain insight to issues facing the Technology, Healthcare, Energy and Environmental sectors.

Prior to her election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Ms. Walters served on the Laguna Niguel City Council and subsequently served in both the California State Assembly and the California State Senate.

Ms. Walters possesses a background in business, finance, and government. Her professional career included time serving as an investment executive at Drexel Burnham Lambert and Kidder, Peabody & Co.

Currently, Ms. Walters serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Leading Edge Power Solutions, LLC, is a member of the Board of Directors of B. Riley Financial, Inc. and EOS Energy Enterprises, Inc. In addition, she is Chairwoman of Apollo Pact, a leading patient advocacy nonprofit focused on advancing psychedelic research to address the mental health epidemic.

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