Back to All Events
June 4th, 2026
Population Health Innovations Health Summits - New York State Technology
Panel: From Isolation to Infrastructure: How Systems Create Connection
Greg Olsen, New York State Office For Aging
Tanya Henderson, Ed.D., Our Village Services and 1st Step Mental Health Counseling
Greg Mruk, NY FarmNet
Alli Lidie, New York State Network for Youth Success
Although loneliness is experienced individually, its roots and solutions are systemic. This panel explores how connections are formed not just through personal relationships but also through the policies, networks, and environments that structure our daily lives. Panelists will explore how public policy, referral systems, and the very design of our physical spaces can either deepen isolation or strengthen belonging.