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Jane Stevens’ life, and the celebration of her life, were similar in that both were filled with stunning revelations and deep connections. Cast as a love letter to the intrepid science journalist who founded PACEs Connection in 2012, the Valentine’s Day event’s highlights included a recounting of some of Jane’s most incredible adventures: A trip in a research submersible to the deepest point in the ocean, the Mariana Trench (more people have walked on the moon than have visited the depths of...

(PACEs Connection leaders and supporters, l-r) Tom Bognanno of Alliance Practice ; Dr. Jamie Huysman, founder of the STAR Network ; Dr. Vincent J. Felitti , co-principal investigator of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) 1998; Dana Brown, volunteer co-director of PACEs Connection , longtime San Diego, CA, community organizer and pioneer with Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) ; and Craig Beswick, Vice President of School Development Division, Lifelong Learning...

PACEs Connection celebrates 62,000 members worldwide, announces new entrepreneurial partnerships, and calls on members to support the network’s continued growth through year-end giving. A Growing Movement for Healing and Resilience Great news for everyone who has been part of PACEs Connection ’s journey: As of November 10, 2025, our community has grown to 62,094 members strong! That’s more than 62,000 people — parents, educators, community leaders, health professionals, and advocates —...