BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Current - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20241104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T144500 DTSTAMP:20260414T124730 CREATED:20240703T184751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T201826Z UID:10000411-1730728800-1730731500@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Social Current Solutions DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join this webinar to learn more about Social Current’s areas of expertise and solutions\, which support the full range of human and social services organizations. We strengthen and amplify the work of the social sector in six core integrated impact areas. \nSocial Current translates our expertise\, the latest research\, and the knowledge and experience of the field into a range of innovative solutions that address challenges facing our sector and society. These solutions include COA Accreditation\, consultation\, networking\, research support and learning\, and federal public policy advocacy and mobilization. \nAll are invited to learn more about how Social Current can support your organization’s goals. We welcome questions and look forward to connecting with you. \nTakeaways\n\nOverview of Social Current and about our network\nOur areas of expertise and impact\nAbout our solutions and how to work with us\nTime for Q&A\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives and directors of community-based organizations and other nonprofits\nStaff looking to improve equity\, diversity\, and inclusion and staff resilience and engagement\nStaff looking to support continuous learning and best practice through COA Accreditation and more\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Katy Lederer\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement Specialist\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Seoane\n \n Senior Director of Network Engagement & Growth\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-social-current-3/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-Template-Webinar-Catalog-Image-Background-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T124730 CREATED:20240503T202430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T165241Z UID:10000390-1730894400-1730905200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing Equity Workshop: Fundamentals to Support Your Journey (November Session) DESCRIPTION:Impact Partners and/or COA Accredited Organizations: $800 \nOther Organizations: $1\,000 \n \n\n \n Register \n \n Session Dates: Nov. 6\, 13\, and 20 from noon-3 p.m. ET. \nUnderstanding how to build an inclusive and equitable culture is the job of every leader within an organization. Creating an inclusive culture connected to the meeting mission in co-creating with communities across the country is essential in building a perfect union. \nAs some voices push against a ‘woke culture\,’ there is an ever-increasing need to continue to raise the banner for social justice on every front and building organizational capacity for advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). The need for leaders\, especially within social sector organizations\, to engage in building an equitable society for all. \nDuring this three-part virtual workshop\, participants will learn and engage in a safe environment\, where they can ask questions and share reflections with their peers. Using Social Current’s three-prong approach to EDI (Person\, Organization and Systems)\, the presenters will encourage participants to develop a deeper personal EDI journey\, to build an inclusive work culture\, and to become more aware of the systems that impact us all. \nSession Objectives\nSession One: Connecting Our Past to the Present (Nov. 6 from noon – 3 p.m. ET) \n\nConnecting the past to the present; the history of systemic racism and its current impact\nLearning the steps for personal EDI growth\n\nSession Two: Moving Towards a More Perfect Union (Nov. 13 from noon – 3 p.m. ET) \n\nCultural humility\nPsychological safety\n\nSession Three: Supporting Your Organization’s EDI Journey (Nov. 20 from noon – 3 p.m. ET) \n\nLearn the phases of organizational growth in EDI\nDiscuss the essential components of an effective EDI plan\nDiscuss the challenges and opportunities for organizations as they implement EDI plans\n\nWorkshop Goals\n\nExplore relationships with EDI in a safe environment\nIncrease understanding of how to build an equitable and inclusive workplace culture\nWhy and how to build psychological safety among teams\, identify individual biases\, and understand the role of inequitable systems\nPhases of organizational growth in EDI and the essential components of a successful EDI plan\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nSenior Leadership\nDirectors and Managers\nEDI Practitioners\n\nInstruction Methods\nThe workshop will include webinar presentations of core concepts\, facilitated discussions\, and reflection opportunities. Organizations are encouraged to send multiple employees for collaborative learning and to build agency knowledge. \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 Jerica Broeckling\n \n EDI Consultant\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Senior Program 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 Romero Davis\n Senior Program Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Romero Davis is a director of practice excellence at Social Current. A mentor for professional development and community justice champion\, Davis has worked nationally with agencies in areas such as poly-victimization; trauma in families; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; juvenile justice; and domestic violence. He is a member of the technical assistance team for Child Safety Forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\n \n Vice President of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\n Vice President of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n Undraye Howard currently serves as vice president of equity\, diversity\, and inclusion at Social Current. In his roles over the years\, he has provided invaluable consultation to community-based organizations. In his current role\, he leads Social Current’s efforts in providing strategy\, solutions\, and support for the development of leaders in the social sector\, with an emphasis on equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). Through his strategic leadership and direction\, he and a team of network leaders have co-created helpful resources\, consultation\, and workshops that uplift and disseminate best practices to help community-based organizations advance their EDI journeys. \nIn addition\, Dr. Howard was instrumental in developing Social Current’s leadership development model\, the rEvolutionary Model\, which helps develop the skills of change leaders to drive toward system and population-level results. Dr. Howard also leads the annual Executive Leadership Institute\, which is held in partnership with Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business. This transformational experience equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to create greater systems change. \nDr. Howard also has a deep appreciation and connection to the greater Milwaukee community. He sits on the board of AD2LUV Senior Housing (2006-present)\, Father Hood Initiative (2012-present)\, and the board of Holy Cathedral (1999-present)\, where he also led as youth director and deacon. He also served as a member on the State of Wisconsin Strengthening Families and Children. \nDr. Howard holds a doctorate in business from Bellevue University. He received his master’s in communication and bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phyllis Richards\n \n Director of EDI and Research\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PsyD\n \n Cultural Psychologist\, OD Practitioner & Leadership Coach \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PsyD\n Cultural Psychologist\, OD Practitioner & Leadership Coach \n \n Dr. Sheryl White\, a cultural psychologist and organization development practitioner\, brings over 25 years of experience facilitating ethical\, strategic\, and critical decision-making; inspiring compassionate leadership; advancing equity\, inclusion and belonging; and fostering positive culture transformation for optimal performance and impact. Dr. White started her post-college career as a preschool teacher and assistant site supervisor on a military installation\, and then transitioned to working as a rehabilitation counselor and consultant in the public and private sector. Prior to spending 20 years as an organization development consultant\, she served as area manager of San Diego and El Centro\, California for a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual and as an organization effectiveness specialist with the City of San Diego\, California’s second largest city government. \n Since 1999\, Dr. White has served as a leadership coach and small group facilitator with the Center for Creative Leadership and a core adjunct professor at National University. She has provided leadership coaching to mid-level\, senior and executive leaders from around the globe and across sectors from nonprofits\, municipalities\, education\, and healthcare organizations to startups and Fortune 100 companies. In 2008\, Dr. White joined the executive leadership team of the Neighborhood House Association one of San Diego county’s largest multi-purpose human services agencies\, where she currently serves as Senior Vice President of Training and Organization Development and General Manager of InnoVisions\, the agency’s social enterprise. Since 2009\, Dr. White has been the host of Leadership Matters\, an Internet radio show and podcast that airs on Voice America’s Business Channel. \n Dr. White holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Grambling State University\, a master’s degree in counseling from Louisiana Tech University\, and a master’s and Doctor of Psychology degree in culture and human behavior from Alliant International University in San Diego\, CA. She is a recognized Board Certified Coach (BCC) with the Center for Credentialing and Education\, Inc. \nDr. White is a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc public service organization and has received countless honors and awards for her service. She is passionate about inspiring compassion and helping people work better\, and better together\, for the betterment of humanity. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-equity-workshop-fundamentals-to-support-your-journey-november-session/ CATEGORIES:Training,EDI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nov-2024-Session.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T144500 DTSTAMP:20260414T124730 CREATED:20240709T140725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T190510Z UID:10000413-1731074400-1731077100@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Impact Partnership Spotlight: Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) equips senior-level managers and executives with the knowledge and skills to oversee day-to-day operations and prepare for the future and greater systems change. Social Current partners with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business to offer access to first-class faculty and specialized expertise. \nJoin this webinar to learn about the institute and its return on investment for students and organizations. It features 70 hours of content\, where students learn through interactive presentations\, small-group discussions\, experiential learning tours of community-based organizations\, personal reflection and journaling\, and more. To help students reinforce and apply their learning\, they also complete self-designed projects that addresses an organizational challenge. \nAn additional benefit of the program is that students receive mentoring from ELI alumni. Mentors and mentees are matched according to personal and professional leadership attributes. Hundreds of students have graduated from the institute and they continue to engage through alumni opportunities. \nImpact Partnership Spotlight Series\nJoin us to learn about the benefits of becoming a Social Current Impact Partner and the exciting opportunities to connect with colleagues across the network. All staff at organizations interested in learning more about the benefits of Social Current Impact Partnerships are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the session’s spotlighted topic\, we will give an overview of Impact Partnerships and preview upcoming engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the partnership experience for your organization and colleagues. \nTakeaways\n\nShare the updates to the ELI Program\nShare the value of the ELI program\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff at Impact Partner organizations\nStaff interested in learning more about becoming an Impact Partner\n\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 Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement Specialist\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Robena Spangler\n \n Senior Director of Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence \nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/impact-partnership-spotlight-executive-leadership-institute/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence 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:20241114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T124730 CREATED:20241001T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T155227Z UID:10000435-1731589200-1731592800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Applying Trauma-Informed Principles for Quality Improvement Buy-In DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Ask a room of human services professionals if data is important\, and everyone will raise their hand. Ask that same room to sit down and analyze the data while brainstorming ways to improve\, and you’ll likely get a less enthusiastic response. \nThat’s because most of us have been scarred by data’s punitive consequences and people who have weaponized it to advance their own agenda. \nThis session with Social Current Strategic Industry Partner CCNY Inc.\, will focus on the obstacles to data-driven culture and how your quality improvement teams can use trauma-informed principles to turn the tide. Harnessing the concepts of safety\, choice\, collaboration\, trustworthiness\, and empowerment will turn your quality improvement teams from “the scary data people” to “the best friends who help drive better outcomes.” \nThis session will cover the reasons trauma-informed principles will be effective\, how to put those principles into action\, and how to maintain steady progress. You’ll hear from both perspectives of the quality improvement team as well as clinical management. \nTakeaways\n\nThe challenges that keep quality improvement teams from thriving\nThe importance of applying trauma-informed tactics to data and quality improvement\nPractical scenarios to apply trauma-informed principles for effectiveness\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone responsible for organizational outcomes in quality \n  \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tristan Keelan\n \n Director of Business Development\nCCNY Inc. \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tristan Keelan\n Director of Business Development\nCCNY Inc. \n \n Tristan Keelan has had an extensive career in multiple areas of the behavioral health care system. He spent many years working in electronic health records where he learned the various processes for mental health and substance abuse treatment for both inpatient and outpatient settings\, and child welfare programs. \nSubsequent to that\, he spent time as the Quality improvement director of multiple nonprofit human services organizations. Here he used his technical skills and trauma informed approach to quality improvement to drive projects that created lasting improvements on a dozens of programs. \nTristan has a bachelor’s in English literature from Elmira College\, a master’s in business administration from St. Bonaventure University\, and he is an AmeriCorps alum. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/applying-trauma-informed-principles-for-quality-improvement-buy-in/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Org-Excellence_Data_3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR