Formerly the chief operating officer for Dig Communications, Bryan Specht has served as president of the Chicago-based public relations firm Olson Engage since 2012. In addition to his role with Olson Engage, Bryan Specht serves on the national board of directors for Prevent Child Abuse America. Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) has worked tirelessly to end child abuse in the United States through initiatives such as Healthy Families America. A voluntary program for new parents, Healthy Families America involves home visits from trained professionals who teach positive parenting skills and healthy child development. Providing empathetic parental support can help families create a strong foundation of love and trust. Healthy Families America staff can also connect families to community resources to help with anything from finding a pediatrician to acquiring a library card. According to research, participating in the Healthy Families America program correlates with lower rates of child abuse, as well as improved school performance and fewer behavioral problems.

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Bryan Specht

2. Introduction
Formerly the chief operating officer for Dig Communications, Bryan Specht has
served as president of the Chicago-based public relations firm Olson Engage since
2012. In addition to his role with Olson Engage, Bryan Specht serves on the national
board of directors for Prevent Child Abuse America.

3. Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) has worked tirelessly to end
child abuse in the United States through initiatives such as Healthy Families
America. A voluntary program for new parents, Healthy Families America involves
home visits from trained professionals who teach positive parenting skills and
healthy child development.

4. Providing empathetic parental support can help families create a strong
foundation of love and trust. Healthy Families America staff can also connect
families to community resources to help with anything from finding a pediatrician
to acquiring a library card. According to research, participating in the Healthy
Families America program correlates with lower rates of child abuse, as well as
improved school performance and fewer behavioral problems.