BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Current - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Social Current X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.social-current.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Social Current REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20231212T200158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T193958Z UID:10000346-1711965600-1711976400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) -- SOLD-OUT DESCRIPTION:This session has sold-out. Please visit our COA Accreditation Trainings page to view and register for future sessions.  \nThe Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\,\nand the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Woodliff\n \n Director of Volunteer Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Additional 2023 COA Accreditation Trainings \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-6/ CATEGORIES:Training,COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20231212T201216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T221601Z UID:10000349-1711978200-1711989000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This performance and quality improvement (PQI) training is designed to help organizations pursuing COA Accreditation develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance an efficient and effective service delivery system and enhance organizational capacity to deliver quality services. This training will demonstrate how quality improvement is a catalyst for successful achievement of strategic goals and program outcomes. \nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat it means to be outcomes focused\nHow to develop strong outcome statements\nHow to use logic models to outline program goals and client outcomes\nMain components of a PQI process\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Woodliff\n \n Director of Volunteer Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Additional 2023 COA Accreditation Trainings \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/performance-and-quality-improvement-pqi-5/ CATEGORIES:Training,COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20240215T150108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T133135Z UID:10000368-1712066400-1712070000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Insurance Carrier Expectations Concerning Abuse Prevention Programs DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Abuse allegations are on the rise for public human service agencies and community-based organizations due to reviver legislation across the country. Settlements are staggering. The damage to an organization’s reputation can be irreparable. Many insurers and reinsurers are beginning to withdrawal from the abuse insurance market completely\, while others are taking a closer look at their insureds’ abuse prevention methods. \nThis presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the abuse market conditions and what to expect at the next renewal. Social Current’s Strategic Industry Partner Brown & Brown Insurance will share the knowledge needed to avoid a non-renewal situation by walking participants through the required abuse prevention program elements. \nTakeaways\n\nReviver legislation\, nuclear verdicts\, sympathetic juries\, and the rising number of abuse allegations are driving carriers to legislate their own changes in the form of non-renewals\, premium or retention increases\, and reduced limits.\nBefore carriers extend abuse coverage to organizations\, they want to know the organization has taken appropriate actions to protect their vulnerable population.\nMost carriers request information about an organization’s written abuse prevention procedures\, screening and selection process\, training\, and reporting procedures.\nAbuse is preventable. Organizations should audit their current abuse prevention program to ensure it contains all the required elements.\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCEOs\, Executive Directors\, COOs\, and CFOs at agencies and organizations serving children\, vulnerable adults\, or seniors (children’s homes\, addiction treatment/recovery centers\, behavioral counseling clinics\, senior or assisted living\, residential group homes\, camps\, religious institutions\, schools\, day care centers\, after school care programs\, YMCA/YWCA\, etc.).\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiffany Vrabel\, MBA\, CIC\, ARM\n \n Senior Vice President\nBrown & Brown \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiffany Vrabel\, MBA\, CIC\, ARM\n Senior Vice President\nBrown & Brown \n \n Tiffany is a Vice President for Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley. Tiffany joined Brown & Brown in 2009 and creates and adapts insurance programs for organizations across the country. Her responsibilities include strategic direction on insurance coverage design\, negotiation\, placement\, and implementation\, with a focus on the highest quality protection at the lowest possible cost. She makes it a priority to help her clients understand all new and existing risks their organizations face and what they can do to protect themselves. \nTiffany holds a Bachelor of Science degree from East Stroudsburg University in business management\, finance. In 2011\, she earned her associate in risk management (ARM) designation and her Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2014. She also received her master’s in business administration from Moravian University in 2013. \nTiffany resides with her husband and three children in Easton\, Pennsylvania. She enjoys spending time with her family\, as well as staying active and participating in fundraising events with her clients. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa A. Bellis\, MBA\, ARM\, CSM\, CPG\, AIS\, CIC\, CRIS\n \n Senior Vice President\, Risk Management & Loss Control \nBrown & Brown \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa A. Bellis\, MBA\, ARM\, CSM\, CPG\, AIS\, CIC\, CRIS\n Senior Vice President\, Risk Management & Loss Control \nBrown & Brown \n \n Lisa comes to Brown & Brown with over 35 years’ experience in commercial property/casualty insurance. She maintains a deep commitment to reducing the effects of loss and increasing an organization’s overall profitability through effectively analyzing exposures and implementing sound risk management practices. Her enthusiasm to confront challenges with a positive and constructive attitude helps her to succeed in resolving difficult issues. She provides a multitude of resources to facilitate and implement effective best practices in organizations. \nHer extensive knowledge in reviewing and modifying hold harmless & indemnification agreements\, as well as insurance contracts\, has helped to improve the financial and legal position of her clients. Lisa has a proven track record for effectively and aggressively negotiating the reduction/closing of claims. She is uncompromising when it comes to attacking fraudulent claims. Lisa has extensive experience in working with insurance captives\, regional purchasing groups\, and self-insured organizations. \nLisa was awarded a master’s in business administration from Moravian University and a bachelor’s degree of science in Business Administration through Albright College\, where she achieved “highest honors.” In 2000\, she earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor and went on to achieve the associate in risk management designation from the Insurance Institute of America in 2003. She is certified by the State of New York to conduct Workplace Safety Certifications under ICR 59 and ICR 60. Lisa was also inducted as a Certified Praesidium Guardian for Abuse Prevention in 2021\, and has since founded\, RAAMP It Up!™ which is an assessment for abuse prevention programs. \nLisa serves on the Board of Directors at The Children’s Home of Easton. She resides in Bethlehem with her daughter and enjoys participating in various client fundraising events. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/insurance-carrier-expectations-concerning-abuse-prevention-programs/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Safety-Resilience_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20240205T143952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T143957Z UID:10000363-1712145600-1712147400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-27/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20240226T211838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T161227Z UID:10000328-1713139200-1713225599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NatCon24 DESCRIPTION:Meet Us in St. Louis.\n \n Join us in St. Louis at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing NatCon24 on April 15-17. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by Booth 1321 in the exhibit hall at the America’s Center Convention Complex (ACCC) and say hello to Joe Perrow\, network growth manager\, along with other members of the Social Current team. Karen Johnson\, senior director of Change in Mind and Kelly Martin\, director of practice excellence\, will be presenting workshop B14 – Transformational Change in Texas: Impacts of the Texas Change in Mind Learning Collaborative in Room 104/105\, Level 1 of the ACCC at 4:15-5:15 p.m. on Monday\, April 15. On Tuesday\, April 16\, Joe Perrow will be on the panel for C4 – What Makes Accreditation Worth the Effort? in Room 276\, Level 2 of the ACCC at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe largest conference in mental health and substance use treatment is renowned for its sought-after speakers and best-in-class curriculum\, NatCon24 offers three days of learning\, networking and access to experts. Learn more about the conference and register today! URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-natcon24/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20240226T203111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T164934Z UID:10000327-1713312000-1713398399@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: CWLA 2024 National Conference DESCRIPTION:Creating Meaningful Change\n \n Join us in Washington\, D.C. at the Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) 2024 National Conference on April 17-19. \nAre you attending this event? Come say hello to Amy Templeman\, senior director of child\, family\, and community well-being and Romero Davis\, director of practice excellence at the Social Current booth in the exhibit hall. Amy and Romero will also be presenting with Angela Pharris from the Hope Research Center in session F12 – The Science of Hope and Barriers to Belongingness on Friday\, April 19 at 9:15 am – 10:30 am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nCWLA’s conference will bring together solutions from all sectors of child welfare and its related systems\, furthering the shift toward an integrated\, accessible\, culturally responsive services continuum that advances family and community well-being. Learn more about the conference and register today! URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-cwla/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20240402T170827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T173802Z UID:10000379-1713362400-1713366000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Impact Partnerships DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Social Current has launched an updated solution—Impact Partnerships\, formerly known as Engagement Packages. Impact Partnerships offer resources to support organizational excellence\, including new convenings and networking opportunities\, participation in our workforce resilience virtual learning series\, continued access to the online resource library\, and more. \nThis new name\, revised benefits\, and updated fee schedule are based largely on the feedback from our network organizations. Impact Partnerships are a great opportunity to equip you and your staff with the resources needed for continued excellence and impact. \nTakeaways\n\nAbout Impact Partnerships\nIncluded benefits\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives and directors who are interested in gaining additional resources and tools for their organizations\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement & Growth Specialist\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/information-session-impact-partnerships/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T151500 DTSTAMP:20260415T025335 CREATED:20240314T183603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T163553Z UID:10000372-1713880800-1713885300@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a Resilient Workforce Learning Series DESCRIPTION:Four-part virtual learning series: April 23\, May 21\, June 17\, and July 23 from 2-3:15 p.m. \nPricing: \n\nImpact Partners (Formerly Engagement Packages):\n\nUp to two staff members are eligible for free registration\n$200 for additional staff members\n\n\nOrganizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation and Other Organizations:\n\nEarly Bird: $200\nAfter March 27: $235\n\n\n\nSocial Current Impact Partners can contact us for the free registration code. Learn more about Impact Partnerships online. \n \n\n \n Register \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n As workforce challenges continue to challenge human services organizations\, leaders are searching for concrete action steps to support staff who are emotionally and physically exhausted. Though staff often enter the field excited to make a difference\, it can be difficult to keep them connected to the vision and mission of the organization. \nThis four-part webinar series will delve into core strategies and tactics for supporting staff\, such as increasing accountability\, managing conflict\, nurturing relationships\, embracing equity\, and achieving excellence. \nSessions in this Series\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Create Brain-Friendly Environments \n \n \n \n \n \n April 23\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nThe human services field has made strides in raising awareness around the urgency of building healthy brains in new babies and young children. However\, the field has been slow to translate emerging brain science into learnings and practices with adults and our workforce. \nTo be well at work\, especially in complex and stressful settings\, we need to understand basic brain concepts and embrace practices and behaviors that support optimal brain functioning. Stress\, distress\, and trauma interrupt our ability to access our “thinking brain” and\, without intervention\, keep us in our survival or lower brain\, where we struggle to think\, problem solve\, focus\, or manage conflict. \nThe first session in this series\, focuses on the importance of embracing brain science awareness in our work settings. We explore the neurobiology of stress\, distress and trauma\, the arousal continuum\, and strategies for practicing daily regulation activities at work and building a brain friendly culture that leads to resilience and success. \nLearning Objectives\n\nBrain science concepts and strategies to increase resilience in the workplace\nState dependent functioning and the arousal continuum\, and their application to daily work\nPractical tools and strategies for increasing regulation\nStrategies for building a brain friendly culture that enhances our optimal functioning at work\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Build Psychological Safety \n \n \n \n \n \n May 21\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nDirect service staff face pressure from many different people and are often afraid of making a mistake that might harm those they serve\, negatively impact others’ perception of them\, or disappoint their supervisors or colleagues. \nTo alleviate this worry and ensure our staff can speak and act freely\, it is critical to prioritize psychological safety. Popularized by Amy Edmondson\, psychological safety is the belief that the work environment is safe for interpersonal risk taking and employees can speak candidly without the fear of retribution. It leads to authentic conversations critical to building equity\, diversity\, and inclusion practices; problem solving; innovation; connection; trust; and growth. \nThe second session in this series explores courage and vulnerability in the workplace and the critical skills involved in building a psychologically safe staff culture. It will discuss strategies for leaders to respond to staff challenges by modeling authenticity\, accountability\, and compassion\, all which promote safe risk taking at work and strengthen our resilience. \nLearning Objectives\n\nComponents of psychological safety and the critical need to build it at work\nThe impact of courage and vulnerability in the workplace\nLeadership strategies for increasing psychological safety in the workplace\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Prioritize Positive Staff Culture \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nYou’ve heard the adage\, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s true. If our organizational culture is unhealthy\, we will struggle to get our work done. So\, we must intentionally build a positive staff culture that reflects our organization’s stated values and beliefs and aligns with our strategy. \nThe third session in this series explores the ingredients of a positive staff culture\, and the steps needed to achieve it. Learn strategies for bringing our organizational values into daily interactions\, achieving clear and realistic boundaries and expectations\, and aligning our culture and strategy to build resilience and success. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDefine organizational culture\nHow to realize organizational values in daily interactions\nHow to promote boundaries and expectations that support attitudes and behaviors critical to the agency mission and staff well-being\nSteps for aligning organizational culture and strategy\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Integrate Connection and Community \n \n \n \n \n \n July 23\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nResearch from O.C. Tanner Institute notes that\, now more than ever\, employees are looking for a sense of community at work. People are social animals—we crave a sense of belonging\, and to be seen\, heard\, and valued. An organization is 12 times more likely to thrive when employees feel connected. In essence\, a strong work community holds an organization together\, especially during challenging times. Our brains are hardwired for connection. When we build healthy connections with people at work\, we are more equipped to tolerate uncomfortable feelings\, actively listen\, demonstrate empathy\, have difficult conversations\, and thrive while facing complex work tasks and constant change. \nThe third session in this series\, explores the components of healthy connections in the work setting\, and strategies for intentionally integrating connection and community across the range of experiences of our employees. \nLearning Objectives\n\nHow connection is critical to feeling calm and regulated\nStrategies for increasing connection in the virtual and hybrid workplace\nStrategies for building community among employees with a range of experiences and preferences for ways to connect\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \nInstruction Methods\nThese webinars will be a blend of short lectures\, facilitated discussions\, brief videos\, peer-to-peer sharing in small groups\, and optional reading/viewing assignments in between sessions. \nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutive and senior leaders\nMiddle managers\nHuman resource staff\nStaff with responsibility for equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\n\nIndividuals who are champions for strengthening the workforce culture\, regardless of their title\, will also benefit. This guidance is relevant for all workforces across the human services ecosystem\, including at the community\, systems\, government\, and policy levels. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Johnson\n \n Senior Director\, Change in Mind Institute \nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Johnson\n Senior Director\, Change in Mind Institute \nSocial Current \n \n Karen Johnson brings knowledge of the advancing science around resilience\, brain development\, adversity\, toxic stress\, equity\, and trauma-informed approaches to the complex challenges we face. This expertise\, coupled with her 28 years of experience in child welfare\, behavioral health\, and community services\, enables her to successfully partner with leaders\, staff\, community members\, and participants across numerous settings to promote individual and organizational resilience. \nJohnson leads the development of Social Current’s Change in Mind Institute\, leveraging the latest advances in neurosciences and trauma-informed approaches across sectors and at the practice\, policy\, and systems levels. She oversees the Texas Change in Mind Learning Collaborative\, through which 10 organizations from multiple sectors across Southeast Texas are working to embed brain science and equity principles with the goal of improving outcomes for children and families\, as well as their organizational cultures and ability to collaborate with partners. \nDuring her five-and-a-half years on the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s trauma-informed services team\, and year-and-a-half as an independent consultant\, Johnson trained and consulted with organizations\, systems\, and communities striving to strengthen their workforce and advance trauma-informed\, resilience-oriented approaches. She worked in various roles in the treatment foster care department and led and developed community-based programs during her 19 years at Wellpoint Care Network in Milwaukee. Johnson combines the newest advances around adversity\, relational health\, and resilience to infuse hope and connection into our work. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n \n Director\, Practice Excellence \nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n Director\, Practice Excellence \nSocial Current \n \n Kelly Martin is the director of practice excellence at Social Current\, with an emphasis on applied developmental psychology\, healing-centered approaches\, educational success\, antiracism\, workforce well-being\, policy\, and advocacy. In this role\, she collaborates with stakeholders across the network to advance systems change through policy and advocacy efforts\, and to build the capacities of leaders through networking\, knowledge\, and solutions. She has experience facilitating design sessions and learning opportunities with a wide variety of human service and education stakeholders which includes classroom teachers to frontline staff to executive leaders. \nPrior to this role\, Kelly was with the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities (Alliance)\, supporting internal and external efforts to advance equity\, leading evaluation and research projects\, and working closely with educational success stakeholders. Before joining the Alliance in 2016\, Kelly was a researcher in the Developmental and Educational Psychology Departments at the University of Pittsburgh. She spent her time connecting with young people\, families\, and educators across the city of Pittsburgh\, as well as collaborating with multi-sector leaders to infuse developmental theory\, research\, and best practices into local and state initiatives.  She was an adjunct instructor during her years at Pitt\, teaching a graduate course in developmental psychology. \nKelly holds a master’s in applied developmental psychology\, and a bachelor’s in psychology and sociology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently working toward the completion of Yoga Roots on Location® Certified Yoga Teacher Training\, an anti-racist and social justice Raja Yoga teacher training offered through the Yoga Alliance’s 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Certification. 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