Speaker Series

Community. Commitment. Collaboration.

Meridian’s Speaker Series was developed to bring community leaders, professionals, educators, and the general public together to discuss and identify issues surrounding community health. Through poignant guest speakers immersed in experiences related to identified topics and a discussion panel following, we enable and engage conversation and discuss potential collaborative opportunities where people within the community can work together to build healthier outcomes for those in need.

This year’s Speaker Series will feature Ryan Leaf on October 20 in Lafayette and October 21 in Richmond. Guest speaker and information for the Muncie location will be announced soon!

Guest Speakers

Ryan Leaf

Ryan Leaf is a former NFL QB whose career was full of expectations he didn’t live up to. That failure accompanied with his inability to live life on life’s terms found him in a prison cell both literally and emotionally. Ryan has become a symbol of peace and inspiration for those who struggle with substance abuse and mental illness. Ryan currently is the Program Ambassador for Transcend Recovery Community as well as a College Football and NFL Analyst for ESPN & SiriusXM.