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Date

Thursday, November 5, 2026
9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Location

Lipa Green Centre
4600 Bathurst Street

Here for Youth is an initiative for professionals who support youth mental health and well-being across schools, camps, and community organizations. It’s a meaningful opportunity to connect, share resources, and learn from one another.

 

This free in-person series will launch in two parts that focus on friendship dynamics, social conflict, belonging, bullying, and responsible AI use. 

 

In the first part, psychologist Izzy Kalman will lead an interactive conversation on practical, empowering ways to address friendship conflict and bullying. Izzy will join virtually while participants attend in person.

 

In the second part, Marli Lichtman of The AI Tutor will lead a hands-on workshop for school and camp student-support teams and other professionals who work with youth.

 

A light brunch will be served | Kashrut observed

FEAUTURED PROFESSIONALS

Izzy Kalman

Israel “Izzy” Kalman is an international authority on bullying. During four decades of exhaustive research and field work, he has been changing the way bullying is understood and neutralized. While exposing problems with the conventional, legalistic approach to bullying, Izzy has pioneered a pragmatic, more psychologically sound approach.

Marli Lichtman

Marli Lichtman is the founder of The AI Tutor, an AI education and advisory practice that helps leaders and teams apply AI in practical, responsible, and effective ways. She brings more than 15 years of experience in strategy, transformation, and financial services, having supported senior leaders at major North American financial institutions in turning complex ideas into actionable outcomes. That experience shapes her approach to AI: helping clients move beyond the hype and focus on what is useful in their day-to-day work. Marli holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School, is a CFA charter holder, and holds certifications from the Schulich School of Business and AI Build Labs.