Pennsylvania CASA Conference
Advocacy Matters: Igniting Hope for the Children We Serve Through Volunteer Advocacy
Schedule
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Indicate your interest for the sessions that you wish to attend on April 23 and April 24. We'll have your customized agenda printed and ready for you at check-in.
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| Time | Event | Workshop Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Conference Registration | ||
| 8-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet | ||
| 9-10 a.m. | Keynote Plenary Session | Embracing the Challenges: Reigniting Your Volunteer Fire and Uplifting Others When Your Energy Runs Low | Tahitia Timmons, Chief Lead, Conscious By Us, LLC |
| 10-10:15 a.m. | Break | ||
| 10:15-11:45 a.m. | Morning Breakout Session (choice of one) | ||
| Workshop A | Sustaining Volunteer Health and Avoiding Burnout: Strategies for CASA Volunteers | Tahitia Timmons, Chief Lead, Conscious By Us, LLC | |
| Workshop B | Unlocking Ambiguous Loss and Nurturing Grief Expression in Children/Teens | Beth Tyson, MA, Chilldhood Trauma Consultant | |
| Workshop C | Advocating For the Education Rights of Children in Foster Care: In the Courtroom and Beyond | Maura McInerney, Esq., Legal Director, Education Law Center | |
| Workshop D (AM only) | Centering Lived Experience: Enhancing Support for Older Youth in the CASA Network | Idelia Robinson-Confer, PA CASA, Impact Project Coordinator; Chloe Williams, Emerging Leaders Fellowship; Kie Walcott, Emerging Leaders Fellowship; Marshall Gruber, Emerging Leaders Fellowship | |
| Workshop E (AM only) – Data Track | Standards and Rules and Requirements, Oh My! | Robert Hahn, Co-Founder, Evinto Solutions | |
| Workshop F (AM only) – Governance Track | Ensuring Tomorrow: The Role of Insurance in Boardroom Leadership | Brett N. Benton, Esq., Partner, Richard M. Ochroch & Associates, P.C.; Andy Enders, Esq., President & General Counsel, Enders Insurance | |
| Workshop G – Media/Communications Track | Using Today’s Media to Deliver Your Message | Ryan Leckey, Ryan Leckey Media, Jillian Shields, Lead Content Producer, Grace McHale, Content Producer/Creative Liaison | |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Break | ||
| 12-1:30 pm | Networking Lunch and CASA Quizzo | CASA Quizzo emceed by Robert Hahn, Co-Founder, Evinto Solutions | |
| 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Break | ||
| 1:45-3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout Session (choice of one) | ||
| Workshop H | Sustaining Volunteer Health and Avoiding Burnout: Strategies for CASA Volunteers | Tahitia Timmons, Chief Lead, Conscious By Us, LLC | |
| Workshop I | Unlocking Ambiguous Loss and Nurturing Grief Expression in Children/Teens | Beth Tyson, MA, Chilldhood Trauma Consultant | |
| Workshop J | Advocating For the Education Rights of Children in Foster Care: In the Courtroom and Beyond | Maura McInerney, Esq., Legal Director, Education Law Center | |
| Workshop K (PM only) | Ditch Lazy Storytelling: Be an Ally in Amplifying Voices of Lived Experience | Keri Richmond, CEO, Keri Hope CO | |
| Workshop L (PM only) | Risky Business: How to Analyze, Assess and Anticipate Potential Pitfalls and Potential Challenges of Volunteer Recruiting and Volunteer Management | Sam Affinito, Sr. Director, Human Resources, Comcast/NBC Universal; Robert Hahn, Co-Founder, Evinto Solutions | |
| Workshop M – Media/Communications Track | Using Today’s Media to Deliver Your Message | Ryan Leckey, Ryan Leckey Media, Jillian Shields, Lead Content Producer, Grace McHale, Content Producer/Creative Liaison | |
| 3:15-3:30 p.m. | Break | ||
| 3:30-4:00 p.m. | Closing Session |