New York State Community Action Association
13th Annual Symposium on Poverty & Economic Security
March 27-28 in Latham, NY
Overview
Now in its 13th year, the Symposium on Poverty and Economic Security continues to be a unique opportunity to bring together Community Action Agencies, weatherization providers, human service providers, academics, advocates, policy-makers, low-income residents and others to spotlight and engage in a dialogue about poverty and potential strategies for moving families toward greater economic security.
Agenda
See Conference Program Brochure for details including session descriptions, presenter bios, reliable resources and conference sponsors/exhibitors
Wednesday, March 27
Keynote Speakers
- ACEs, your clients, and you: An overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience, and Impact on Human Service Providers
Camela Hughes, Ph.D., Program Assessment & Effectiveness, Research Specialist, LaSalle School - The Role of Community Action Leaders in Today's Poverty Debate
Denise Harlow, CEO, Community Action Partnership
Panel Discussion
- Community Action Agencies and Census 2020 / Hard to Count Populations: What can we do?
Denise Harlow, CEO, Community Action Partnership
Jeff Wice, Fellow, Rockefeller Institute of Government
Breakout Sessions
- NYS Budget Update/Priorities and Strong Nonprofits Campaign
Ron Deutsch, Executive Director, Fiscal Policy Institute - Trauma Informed Care
Timothy Hathaway, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse New York
Jenn O’Connor, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Prevent Child Abuse New York
s - Advancing Energy Affordability and Access to Clean Energy in NYS
Chris Coll, Low- to Moderate-Income Strategy and Policy Development Team Lead, NYSERDA
Chris Rogers, Project Manager, NY-Sun, NYSERDA - CAAs and Rural Health: Opportunities for Partnership
Jack Salo, Rural Health Network of SCNY
Maureen Abbott, Tioga Opportunities, Inc
Thursday, March 28
Keynote Speaker
- Roadmap to Help Low-Income People Reach Economic Independence
Ruthie Liberman, Vice President of Public Policy, EMPath - Economic Mobilities Pathway
Breakout Sessions
- CAA Innovative Programs
Chari Jones, Director of Employment Services, Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP)
Laura Rossman, CEO, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.
Margie Lawlor, Director of Special Projects, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.
Patrick Waite, Senior Director of Program Services, Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. - Engaging the Whole Family
Sherry M. Cleary, Executive Director, New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, City University of New York (CUNY)