Our Mission and Focus

WEBINAR: September 23, 2025

11:30am - Noon PST

Misinformation spreads fast — but trust has to spread faster. In this opening session, we’ll share why Boost Oregon’s work is more critical than ever and how we address misinformation through culturally responsive motivational interviewing (MI).  By equipping providers and community leaders with proven tools for compassionate dialogue, we empower families to make confident, science-based health decisions.

WEBINAR: October 7, 2025

Noon - 1pm PST

Vaccine hesitancy is often connected to cultural identity, and can be rooted in a wide range of factors, including historical trauma, religious practices, and/or political beliefs. 

In this one-hour virtual session session, Caroline Ticarro,  Executive Director, and Carrie Bader, Training Director,  will review specific examples of culture-based reasons for vaccine hesitancy, how to broach this topic in a respectful manner, and how to use skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to promote vaccination in a culturally-sensitive manner. 

WEBINAR: October 21, 2025

11:30am - Noon PST

Learn how science and cultural responsiveness build lasting trust, as local leaders bridge cultural divides and make science accessible for all. Hear real stories of transformation that highlight Boost Oregon’s impact across communities.

WEBINAR: November 18, 2025

11:30am - Noon PST

Discover how Boost Oregon equips providers and families to turn uncertainty into empowerment. Using motivational interviewing and compassionate communication, we show how science and trust can move people from hesitation to confidence.

WEBINAR: December 9, 2025

11:30am - Noon PST

Science matters — but how we communicate it matters just as much. This session shows how Boost Oregon translates complex information into clear, compassionate conversations that empower confident health choices. We’ll also share our vision for a future where science and trust guide decision-making nationwide.

WEBINAR: December 9, 2025

Noon - 1pm PST

This one-hour virtual webinar will provide an introduction to the underlying philosophy and core skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) as they apply to vaccine conversations. Participants will learn how the use of open questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and recognizing autonomy can foster trust and collaboration. This session will also cover the use of the Ask - Offer - Ask framework for sharing vaccine information in a way that respects choice and encourages meaningful dialogue.

Thanks to a generous grant from Oregon Health Authority, our webinars are fully funded, allowing us to offer it to you at no cost. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect—register today!