Sheridan, USA October 08, 2025 Innovation Times Senior Correspondent
In the ongoing pursuit to build a world where compassion, service, and leadership intersect, the Global Leadership Mental Health Summit 2025 is proud to announce the participation of Launa Carbonell, MBA, the Executive Director of Seafarers House Port Everglades. Her presence adds a powerful voice to this year’s discussions on mental health, leadership, and human dignity.
Launa Carbonell is a seasoned business management professional with a distinguished record across diverse sectors, including aviation, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and government. Over the years, she has cultivated a reputation for excellence in strategic planning, organizational leadership, project management, and training development. Her career reflects a deep commitment to creating environments of trust, cooperation, and positive transformation.
With more than a decade of legislative administrative experience, Carbonell’s leadership philosophy is grounded in collaboration and accountability. She has proven her ability to build effective teams, foster cross-sector partnerships, and maintain a steadfast focus on human well-being. These qualities align perfectly with the mission of the Global Leadership Mental Health Summit to nurture leaders who prioritize empathy and mental wellness in every sphere of influence.
As Executive Director of Seafarers House, Carbonell leads one of the most impactful nonprofit organizations in the maritime world. Founded in 1989 at Port Everglades, Seafarers House has grown into a trusted refuge for mariners and port workers from more than 80 countries. It provides both practical care and spiritual support to those who often endure long months at sea, separated from family and community.
Every year, Seafarers House welcomes close to 150,000 crew members, making it the most visited seafarers’ service center in North America. Within its 42,000-square-foot facility, mariners find a haven equipped with essential services that meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. From a chapel and multi-faith chaplaincy to free Wi-Fi, international money transfer services, and a global convenience store, the organization stands as a beacon of care and belonging for the world’s maritime community.
At the heart of Seafarers House lies a profound belief: every mariner deserves dignity, compassion, and support. These men and women are responsible for transporting over 90 percent of the world’s goods, yet their work often takes them away from family, safety, and stability. The isolation, fatigue, and risks associated with life at sea make the mission of Seafarers House an essential one. Under Carbonell’s leadership, the organization continues to affirm that behind every shipment and cargo container is a human life deserving of recognition and respect.
The foundation of Seafarers House is as remarkable as its ongoing mission. It was established through the shared vision of a Spanish seminary intern, the Episcopal Bishop of Southeast Florida, and a Coral Gables attorney individuals united by a common calling to care for seafarers’ mental, spiritual, and physical welfare. That spirit of unity and compassion continues to guide the organization today.
Its chaplains and volunteers represent a wide range of faith traditions, ensuring that care is inclusive and respectful of each individual’s beliefs. This approach mirrors the values celebrated at the Global Leadership Mental Health Summit, where faith-based leadership meets social responsibility to create sustainable change.
The Global Leadership Mental Health Summit 2025 is convened by New Dimensions Global, a faith-based mental health advocacy organization committed to empowering leaders to address mental health challenges with courage and compassion. The summit’s overarching theme, “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” aligns closely with the humanitarian work that Launa Carbonell and her team undertake daily.
This year’s summit focuses on resilience, self-care, and access to mental health support in times of crisis. As the world faces ongoing social, economic, and environmental upheavals, leaders like Carbonell remind us that service and empathy are not abstract ideals but living commitments that change lives.
Participants at this global gathering will gain rare insights into how effective leadership can nurture both mental strength and emotional balance in times of uncertainty. Carbonell’s voice, rooted in her experience at Seafarers House, brings a perspective that bridges corporate discipline with humanitarian compassion.
Through her work, she continues to exemplify the transformative power of leadership guided by empathy. Her advocacy for the world’s maritime community embodies the summit’s message that true leadership begins with service to others.
The inclusion of Carbonell in this year’s speaker lineup also highlights the growing recognition of workplace mental health across diverse industries. Her professional background in business management and her role in leading one of the most inclusive humanitarian organizations in North America underscore her capacity to inspire meaningful conversations about leadership and well-being.
For New Dimensions Global, welcoming Launa Carbonell to the Global Leadership Mental Health Summit 2025 signifies more than collaboration. It represents a shared belief in the inherent worth of every person and the importance of mental health in sustaining global progress.
This year’s summit will feature a diverse assembly of thought leaders, faith-based advocates, psychologists, educators, and global change-makers, all committed to advancing mental wellness in a world that continues to face complex challenges. It promises to be a space for learning, reflection, and transformation, one that encourages participants to think beyond policy and toward people.
The event’s conversations will explore how access to care can be expanded in crises and how leadership rooted in integrity and compassion can foster healing across communities. For those who lead in business, faith, healthcare, or government, it will offer practical insights into how to support the emotional and mental resilience of teams and individuals.
As the global community observes World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2025, this summit provides an opportunity to connect with leaders who are redefining what it means to lead with heart and vision.
To join the event and be part of this transformative dialogue, participants are encouraged to register through the official link:
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At a time when the world urgently needs compassion-driven leadership, the presence of Launa Carbonell at the Global Leadership Mental Health Summit serves as a reminder that leadership is not only about influence but about impact — the kind that restores dignity, uplifts communities, and changes the world one act of kindness at a time.
