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1 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM THE PRESIDENT

It is an honor and a pleasure to invite NFBPA members I applaud the planning committee for choosing the theme and guests to our “Virtual Winter Summit 2021”, for this year’s Summit, “Building Blocks for a Better February 24-26, 2021. To prioritize the well-being and Future.” During our country’s upcoming transition, it is safety of members, sponsors, exhibitors and partners, our important that local government leaders are effective in organization is hosting this virtual summit during the navigating today’s challenges while also, building the month of February. This symposium will allow Public foundation for the leaders of tomorrow. NFBPA, along Administrators from across the country to connect, share with its partners, have assembled an excellent group of knowledge, and learn about the latest public policy thought leaders, local government executives, association developments and government innovations. leaders, and consultants to share best practices and resources necessary to succeed in this new normal. This It feels like yesterday we were all together virtually in Summit will provide you with the opportunity to learn October for FORUM 2020! COVID-19 has prevented from their experiences and evaluate how their messages many of us from gathering and networking “in-person” may resonate within your own organizations. since FORUM 2019. The National Forum for Black Public ANTHONY Administrators is known for its “family” environment, but J. SNIPES Through this 3-day virtual experience, NFBPA is more importantly, providing substantive training and President demonstrating its strong connection and commitment to development for its members and community leaders National Forum the development of public sector professionals. Be sure throughout the world. We believe “Virtual Winter Summit for Black Public to listen, to support public policy, connect with colleagues 2021: Building Blocks for a Better Future” achieves all Administrators virtually, and add to your professional development these objectives and more. (NFBPA) toolkit.

Our members and communities still face unprecedented times and we hope our partners around the world continue to remain safe. We know that the execution of our mission is still imperative, and we plan to work even harder in 2021 to ensure that our focus on public policy, growth and development of our emerging leaders, and leadership training continues.

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 2 What are the Beneﬁts for Attending the 2021 Building Blocks for the Future Conference? • Provides intensive training on substantive topics. • Provides a forum for the exploration of solutions to critical challenges facing governments of all levels. • Supports the career development of the next generation of public administrators by providing exposure and access to highly accomplished public leaders.

WHY ATTEND THE 2021 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE FUTURE CONFERENCE?

• Cutting-edge state, regional, and national speakers • 22 workshops and clinics for the development and enhancement of public administrators, aimed at providing them with essential tools for their toolkit • Sessions will cover topics such as Crisis, Trauma, Mental Health, Leadership, Healthy Living, Public Health, Public Safety, Emotional Intelligence, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Homelessness, Unconscious Bias, Branding, Diversity, and more Who Should Attend the 2021 Building Blocks for • Morning workouts, cutting edge presenters, creative virtual after- the Future Conference? • Prospective NFBPA members throughout the country hour events, and speed mentoring • High School and University Students • Six Roundtables and Forums addressing topical issues, such as, the • Public utility employees (Water, Electric, & Gas) COVID-19 pandemic, Education, Public Health, Public Safety and • Individuals serving in federal, state, county, and municipal government Reform, Leadership, and Federal-State-Local Partnerships • Minority and women-owned businesses interested in contract • Four Keynote addresses focused on education, empowerment, opportunities branding, public health, and human capital • Individuals serving in private and/or non-profit organizations who are interested in working in partnership with municipal government • Individuals serving in non-profit organizations

3 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE All times are Eastern Standard Times (EST) • Program is subject to change

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Early Bird Essential Clinics 9:30 am – 10:30 am CIGNA Morning Workout Session 1: Lead, Follow or Move Out of Your Way 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Early Bird Essential Clinics Session 2: Making a Difference – Even When No Session 8: Leadership in the Information Age: The One Notices Four Essentials Session 3: M.A.D Leadership: Show the People Session 9: Public Sector Management: Self- the Light and They Will Find Their Way Assessment and Embracing Key Leadership 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Conference Lunch Break Relationships in Addressing Adaptive Challenges 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Wednesday Concurrent Sessions Session 10: Emotional Intelligence Session 4: COVID-19 and More: Addressing 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Conference Lunch Break Social Disparities in Health 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Thursday Concurrent Sessions Session 5: How to Overcome Unconscious Bias in Session 11: 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Brand Decision Making Session 12: How to Effectively Manage in the Virtual Session 6: Succession Planning More Important Workplace than Ever! Session 13: Crisis Management and Mental Health Session 7: Handling Challenging Professionals Session 14: The Value of Equity, Diversity, and 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Wednesday Keynote Address – Inclusion in the Public Sector Colette P. Burnette, President & CEO, 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Thursday Keynote Address – Huston-Tillotson University Sheila Coates, CEO, BYOB and Speaker, 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Conference Break Author & Brand Strategist 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Afternoon FORUM #1 featuring 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Conference Sponsor Break Police Chiefs and Public Policy Experts 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Thursday Concurrent Sessions FORUM 1: Unfinished Business with Public Safety: Session 15: Setbacks, Drawbacks, and Comebacks: Ensuring Justice & Protection for All Five Essentials to Thrive in Changing Times 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Conference Sponsor Break Session 16: Professional Coaching: When to Ask for 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Afternoon FORUM #2 a Coach featuring Public Health Directors Session 17: Innovation and the Changing Face of FORUM 2: NFBPA Public Policy Forum: Government Racism is a Public Health Issue Session 18: Understanding the Concept of Q2 Time 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm Conference Break 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Conference Break 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm WELCOME RECEPTION 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Public Sector Executive Roundtable featuring City & County Managers 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm Conference Break 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm THURSDAY RECEPTION

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 4 SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE All times are Eastern Standard Times (EST) • Program is subject to change

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021

9:30 am – 10:30 am CIGNA Morning Workout 10:30 am – 11:30 am Early Bird Essential Clinics Session 19: Winning the War on Talent! Session 20: Customer Service: It Makes a Difference Session 21: Mental Health and Vulnerable Populations 11:30 am – 11:45 am Conference Break 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Friday Keynote Address – Rick Caldwell, President, RCultures “It’s Time to Talk!” 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Conference Lunch Break 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm State & Local Roundtable Featuring National Public Sector Association CEOs 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Conference Break 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Education Roundtable featuring University Presidents & UNCF CEO Michael Lomax 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Conference Break 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Fireside Chat with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Marlene McNeese, Assistant Director, Disease, Prevention, & Control, Houston Health Department 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Friday Session Session 22: Speed Mentoring/Networking with Cheryl Orr, CEO, Insight Human Resources Partners Session 23: Lessons Learned & Lessons that Matter Featuring City and County Managers

5 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

candidates withPARTNERS ee (required) and a A Professional Development Program for Senior-Level Public Servants

Next in importance to freedom and justice is education and in parternship with continuous development of oneself… without it neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained. NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 6 BUILDING BLOCKS PARTNERS (CITY GOVERNMENTS)

7 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS BUILDING BLOCKS PARTNERS (CITY GOVERNMENTS)

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 8 BUILDING BLOCKS PARTNERS (COUNTIES, NON-PROFITS, AND ACADEMIA)

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9 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS BUILDING BLOCKS PARTNERS (COUNTIES, NON-PROFITS, AND ACADEMIA)

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NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 10 BUILDING BLOCKS PARTNERS (NFBPA CHAPTERS)

11 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS WINTER SUMMIT FULL SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 SESSON 2 Making a Difference—Even When No One EARLY BIRD ESSENTIAL CLINICS Notices 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST 10:00 am – 11:00 am CST In public service today, expressions of public abuse are more common than expressions of appreciation. 8:00 am – 9:00 am PST Indeed, our challenge as public servants is to deliver excellence in an environment where our goal is to be SESSON 1 RON HOLIFIELD taken for granted. For public servants to remain Lead, Follow or Move Out of Your Way! CEO, Strategic motivated and inspired means relying on a deep inner Government Resources sense of calling rather than public affirmation and appreciation. This dynamic and upbeat session will How do you become a savvy impact leader in your remind you of the noble calling of city government and provide a framework organization? Are you aware of the organizational and for helping your employees tap into that sense of calling so that they will be personal dynamics that may be providing you engaged and inspired to make a difference even when no one notices. opportunities to lead and/or those that may be blocking your success?

PAULETTE Looking for answers? Then come join us for this fast SESSON 3 OWENS HOLMES paced and highly interactive workshop. Learn simple Executive and Human M.A.D.* Leadership: Show the People the Resources Consultant practical strategies to identifying and navigating Light and They Will Find Their Way political minefields, operating effectively and ethically

behind the scenes, increasing your influence, gaining The year 2020 will go down as one of the most work life satisfaction, and achieving career success. disruptive ever. From politics, to the pandemic and

social unrest, our lives were changed in ways never This workshop is designed to assist the emerging as well as seasoned imagined. However, during chaos and confusion, one professionals learn and understand: principles, concepts, and strategies of foundational principle remains unchanged. With leading and thriving in changing organizational environments; essential traits OMAR REID Senior Vice President thoughtful leadership, deliberate and intentional that savvy leaders have in common; and personal actions that undermine Harris County actions each of us can Make A Difference. Currently in work life satisfaction, high performance, and career success Healthcare Systems the public sector there is a convergence of societal,

structural, and social challenges that are culminating in an inflection point for Targeted Competencies leaders. The need for agile leadership with resiliency has never been more • Political astuteness urgent. The pitfalls of not adapting a new leadership mindset have never • Introspection – emotional intelligence been more perilous. Omar Reid, former Director of HR for the City of • Ethical decision-making Houston, is a transformational and innovative leader, credited with saving • Conflict resolution hundreds of millions of dollars and known for optimizing processes and • High integrity leadership maximizing people. He will give conference attendees bright ideas on

taking their career, organization, and leadership to the next level.

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 12 CONFERENCE LUNCH BREAK 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EST 11:00 am – 11:30 am CST 9:00 am – 9:30 am PST

WEDNESDAY CONCURRENT SESSIONS 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm EST 11:30 am – 12:45 pm CST 9:30 am – 10:45 am PST

SESSON 4 COVID-19 and More: Addressing Social Disparities in Health

PRESENTED BY Disparities occur across many dimensions, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, location, gender, disability status, and sexual orientation. Addressing health disparities is increasingly important as the population becomes more diverse. It is projected that people of color will account for over half (52%) of the population in 2050. According to Samantha Artiga, “Addressing disparities in health and health care is important not only from an equity standpoint, but also for improving health more broadly by achieving improvements in overall quality of care and population health.”

Join Health Directors from across the country as they address and provide answers to key questions: What are health and health care disparities? Why health and health care disparities matter? What are key initiatives currently to eliminate disparities? What are the plans to effectively address COVID-19 in 2021 and their plan of action for vaccines?

DR. GREGORY DR. UMAIR DR. PHILLIP DR. ALINA DR. LYNN A. DR. MUNTU WM. BRANCH SHAH HUANG ALONSO PAXTON DAVIS Health Ofﬁcer Moderator Secretary of Health Health Director County Health Director Health Director Los Angeles County, CA Director, State of Washington Dallas County, TX Palm Beach County, FL Fulton County, GA Health and Human Services/Health Ofﬁcer Baltimore County, MD

13 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS SESSON 5 SESSON 6 How to Overcome Unconscious Bias in Succession Planning More Important than Decision Making Ever!

Has there been a time when you have noticed a Preparing the next generation of leaders is more negative change in the atmosphere in your important than ever. Since COVID19, many have department? Are staff members no longer working decided to retire. We cannot promise a job to the strongly as a team? Is productivity declining? Are next generation, but we can assure that the next LATONYA people transferring out of a particular office regularly DORIS SIMS generation has the skills and is ready to provide PEGUES or resigning? That may be due to decision makers and SPIES, SPHR leadership. This workshop will provide a variety of CEO decision influencers being unaware of the fact that Founder ways to create succession programs in your BOAZ Enterprises Talent Benchstrength their biases may be keeping them from dealing with Solutions jurisdictions...identifying high performers, curriculums the root of staff issues and concerns. The ignored for the program, mentoring and tracking progress of challenges that are affecting employees could cause team members to feel your succession program. disconnected from each other and resources, as well as, not seeing any opportunity for growth in their careers. Unconscious bias may also be the cause of a decline in office productivity, and staff may begin feeling a lack of SESSON 7 inclusion in their own workspace. There are certain biases that cause managers and influencers to overlook the bad behavior of some, and hone The Challenge of Handling Challenging in on fewer behavioral “violations” in others. Professionals

In a time when so many words are being misconstrued and redefined in There is no more critical building block than society, and in a season when divisiveness is becoming scathingly cruel, it is understanding who you are, “Me Inc”, and how you time to do a self-evaluation to see how well WE are doing. In this session, interface with and manage different professionals who let's be proactive and determine what, if any, of our biases are, work towards may not have the same management/leadership correcting them, and learn strategies on how to deal with bias made in the perspective. In this introspective session, participants decision-making process. will develop a personal understanding of the critical CALVIN D. JAMISON, ED.D. leadership skills modalities needed to successfully Vice President of navigate a unique and diverse work culture. Facilities & Economic Development University of Texas at The fast pace nature of information, digital/unique Dallas news, and community demands have created a culture of stress not experienced until today’s modern leadership environments. Professionals must develop the advanced skills needed to lead, manage, and navigate, especially when the alligators are hungry!

CONFERENCE LUNCH BREAK REGISTER ONLINE TODAY at 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm EST https://nfbpabuildingblocks2021.eventbrite.com 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm CST 11:30 am – 11:45 am PST

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 14 WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm EST 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm CST 10:45 am – 11:30 am PST

Keynote Speaker: DR. COLETTE PIERCE BURNETTE President & Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Huston-Tillotson University

The NFBPA Building Blocks conference opens with a bang, as Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Huston- Tillotson’s sixth President and Chief Executive Officer, will join us. Dr. Burnette is the first female president of the merged Huston-Tillotson University and the second female president in the institution’s 140-year history.

Dr. Burnette is an experienced leader in higher education with a deep commitment to student success. In 2012, she served as interim President at Pierce College in Puyallup, Washington, leading the college within a district environment and working collaboratively with executive leadership to serve more than 30,000 students each year. Dr. Burnette had an extensive career at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, from 1999 – 2012 that scaled to Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer where she provided financial, analytical, physical plant, auxiliary services, capital construction, and human resources leadership to achieve mission-based goals. Additionally, at Central State University she served as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

She earned her Master of Science Degree in Administration with honors from Georgia College in Milledgeville in 1983 after completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Ohio State University in 1980. In 2003, Dr. Burnette graduated from the Harvard Graduate School’s Education Management Development Program. She completed an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Pennsylvania. She has two children Daarel II and Daana. She is married to Dr. Daarel Burnette, a proficient administrator and consultant in higher education finance and fiscal leadership. Dr. Burnette is affiliated with many organizations and holds membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

15 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS AFTERNOON FORUM #1 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm EST 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm CST 11:45 am – 1:00 pm PST

Unﬁnished Business with Public Safety: Ensuring Justice and Protection for All

Join this dynamic panel as it engages in conversations about race, equity, and public safety, with an eye toward the future of public safety in America. On the heels of international outrage surrounding the deaths of George Floyd (MN), Breonna Taylor (KY) and Ahmaud Aubrey (GA) among others, cities and counties across the country are taking on the challenge of racism and equity head-on. When tragedy strikes, media cameras descend, and the public loudly voices its opinions. Citizens pick sides, thrusting the community into turmoil and unwelcomed attention.

Tragedies involving children elicit the strongest reactions. A shooter takes the life of a 17-year-old, with perceived inaction from the police. A child is killed after a motorist hits her bicycle. In recent occurrences, deadly actions have been caught on video for the world to see, which ignited protests around the world. The media, public and elected officials will scrutinize every action taken by local government professionals as the situation unfolds. Working in a fishbowl has never been so true. Attend this roundtable discussion to hear how leaders manage during media-explosive tragedies and what they are doing in the aftermath of so many tragedies.

DR. GREGORY NORTON CERELYN J. KAROL JAVIER WALT VINCENT BONAPARTE, JR. DAVIS MASON SALAZAR MCNEIL Moderator City Manager Police Chief President Sheriff Sheriff Executive Director City of Sanford, FL City of Durham, NC John Jay School of Bexar County, TX Leon County, FL Civil Rights & Criminal Justice Education Initiative New York, NY & Professor University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

CONFERENCE SPONSOR BREAK 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm PST

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 16 AFTERNOON FORUM #2 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm EST 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm CST 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm PST

PRESENTED BY NFBPA Public Policy Forum: Racism Is A Public Health Issue

In a recent Pew article, it was stated that “Being black is bad for your health. And pervasive racism is the cause.” That’s the conclusion of multiple public health studies over more than three decades. According to Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, “We do know that health inequities at their very core are due to racism. There’s no doubt about that.” More recently, research has shown that racial health disparities don’t just affect poor African Americans, but they also cross class lines.

The bleak statistics have helped convince more than 20 cities and counties and at least three states, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, to declare racism a public health crisis. Racism structures opportunity and assigns value based on how a person looks. The result: conditions that unfairly advantage some and unfairly disadvantage others. Racism hurts the health of our nation by preventing some people the opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

Racism is a driving force of the social determinants of health (housing, education, and employment) and is a barrier to health equity. Join experts at the Building Blocks 2020 conference as they tackle this overarching issue which is impacting minority populations disproportionately. JOSEPH STEPHEN L. PATRICE HARRIS, DR. JOY GABRIEL DR. PAULA WILLIAMS, JR. WILLIAMS MD, MA DEGRUY MALDONADO BRAVEMAN Moderator Director Former President Clinical Psychologist CEO Professor/Director of Senior Editor Houston Health American Medical & Author Tru Evolution Center on Social U.S. News & World Department Association Disparities Report University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

CONFERENCE BREAK 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm EST 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm CST 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm PST

17 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS WELCOME RECEPTION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CST CIGNA MORNING WORKOUT 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm PST 9:30 am – 10:30 am EST 8:30 am – 9:30 am CST During the evening, attendees will enjoy a watch party with friends 6:30 am – 7:30 am PST featuring various breakout experiences, a chef presentation, live music, and a dance and step exhibitions featuring tips on Chicago and West Coast Stepping, Two-Step, and more. Don’t miss this platinum EARLY BIRD ESSENTIAL CLINICS networking event. Featured special entertainers include: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST 10:00 am – 11:00 am CST JOE CAMOUCHE 8:00 am – 9:00 am PST Guitarist

SESSON 8 Leadership in the Information Age: The Four Essentials

The Leadership paradigm of the Industrial Age (1760 to 1840) was “Command & Control. “Do what I say, I am the boss;” Many employees bought the “Command and Control” concept. As a result, employees simply did what they were told to do at EDWARD work, clocked out at the end of each shift and did WILLIAMS, Ph.D. Director nothing more to improve the brand, increase Baker Tilley US, LLP efficiencies, services, or processes. This sense of disengagement and apathy remains in our workforce today, evidenced by statements like “that is above my CHEF TAN CAMPBELL pay grade…” or “That is not my job.” Owner, Pink Table Supper Club We are now beginning to understand that the old method of “Command & Control” is no longer an effective leadership tool. In fact, “Command & Control” may have a direct correlation or relationship with low morale, high turnover, and mindless inefficiencies or “that’s just the way we do things around here or, “that is how we have always done it.” During this session, participants will have an opportunity to explore four important and very KATHY MILES Dance Instructor essential notions that may help his or her organization achieve higher levels of performance, effectiveness, cooperation, and results.

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 18 SESSON 9 CONFERENCE BREAK Public Sector Management: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EST Self-Assessment and Embracing Key 11:00 am – 11:30 am CST Leadership Relationships in Addressing 9:00 am – 9:30 am PST Adaptive Challenges

How do we thrive when we are just trying to survive in THURSDAY CONCURRENT SESSIONS the current public sector management environment? 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm EST MARA O. SHAW, This session will present foundational guidance on the 11:30 am – 12:30 pm CST importance of self-assessment through a public sector MPA, CMSM Carl Vinson Institute of 9:30 am – 10:30 am PST lens and how we view “our work.” Participants will Government gain an understanding of the importance of this critical Interim Associate process in resetting our perspective on service to our Director and Leadership citizens, and how it should be applied to Development Program understanding and embracing key leadership Manager SESSON 11 relationships as we work to address adaptive University of Georgia 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Brand challenges we face in public service. We are in the age of influence where creating a personal brand is imperative for career growth. SESSON 10 Michelle takes you through a step-by-step process on Emotional Intelligence how to create and maintain a personal brand that drives business. Attendees will explore: The complete seven steps to creating and maintaining a Today’s fast-paced, team-based, and global work MICHELLE ff personal brand; one word that links engagement and environments call for strong and e ective NGOME community; and increasing your visibility to drive relationships. Emotional Intelligence (EI) Connection Strategist, business results. competencies are as the heart of effective workplace Author, Marketing Expert, Consultant, & relationships and productivity. They provide an Founder, African- integrated set of skills that support highly effective, American Marketing JOYA HAYES fast-reacting and innovative organizations. This Association Human Resources Director seminar emphasizes the practical application of EI City of Austin, TX concepts over theory. Join Joya Hayes at this thought- provoking session that will allow you to achieve greater personal awareness, connect with others, manage stress, engage in health conflict and collaboration, and be more optimistic and resilient using these tools.

19 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS SESSON 12 SESSON 14 How to Effectively Manage in the Virtual The Value of Equity, Diversity, and Workplace Inclusion in the Public Sector

We have pivoted to virtual work, meetings, and Join Carla Scales as she engages attendees on gaining interactions. As managers, we need to understand insights on how to ensure that public sector how to manage and support those who are working employees and our profession remains relevant into remotely. This workshop will provide important the future by creating an environment that fosters ALICIA DORSEY, information on how to effectively manage employees CARLA SCALES impartiality, variety, and opportunities for professionals MA, SHRM-CP who are working from home, how to evaluate their Chief Administrative to thrive in local government management. Senior Principal performance and give feedback on a regular basis, all Ofﬁcer City of Austin, TX Consultant remotely, the new normal! It is not only the responsibility of people of color to Insight Human Resources Partners drive the conversation about equity, diversity, (IHRP) inclusion, and demand change. It is the responsibility of every local government manager regardless of race or ethnicity. Scales will facilitate a discussion on how individuals and public sector employees can “step up” and lead their organizations and communities through a process with SESSON 13 transparency and openness. Key Learning Objectives include: identifying potential strategies for peers to hold each other accountable; exploring Crisis Management and Mental Health ways to advance a climate that fosters inclusion excellence; understanding what resources are available among their peers and in their communities to An unhealthy response to a crisis can occur from many assist with the discussions; identifying tools to help navigate change in their situations, including the effects of COVID-19, loss of a organization and their communities; and identifying ways to ensure loved one or loss of a job, witnessing an accident, acts accountability to diversity and inclusion efforts of violence, chronic stress and anxiety, and many more. And any of these events can seriously impair an individual’s normal coping skills in multiple ways. DR. PAMELA JOHNSON, LPC, Dr. Pam Johnson is a mental health professional with SPHR CONFERENCE BREAK over 20 years of experience in counseling and crisis Professor Amberton University 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm EST management. She will discuss how you can identify and help someone in need of early intervention, until 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm CST they can get advanced care. 10:30 am – 10:45 am PST

This presentation will explore ‘7 Steps to Helping a Victim of a Crisis.’ You will walk away armed with a clear understanding of helpful communication skills, simple strategies, and various options for assessing and assisting employees and citizens in need of Crisis Management.

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 20 THURSDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS CONFERENCE SPONSOR BREAK 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm EST 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm CST 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm CST 11:30 am – 12:00 pm PST 10:45 am – 11:30 am PST

Keynote Speaker: THURSDAY CONCURRENT SESSIONS SHEILA COATES, CEO, BYOB and Speaker, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST Author & Band Strategist 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CST 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PST Did you know that people form an opinion of you within 30 seconds of meeting you? Even before you say a word... SESSON 15 Just as no two sets of fingerprints are alike - No two leaders are alike. SETBACKS, DRAWBACKS, and What are you leading with? What makes you unique? Do you know COMEBACKS: Five Essentials to Thrive in the power of your brand? Do you know you are a brand!? Changing Times

Your personal brand is based on WHO you are - not WHAT you do! A new normal has arrived. For some, this unexpected

reality has been a time of uncertainty, uneasiness, BYOB (Be Your Own Brand!) helps people define and project their shifting norms, and reduced productivity. However, for unique attributes so they project what they want people to perceive. elite professionals, this has been an opportunity for CHRIS BRYANT By understanding your brand, you'll build better teams, increase growth, innovation, creativity, and exciting new Chief Experience confidence, develop better leaders/employees, and improve the Ofﬁcer possibilities. Why do some thrive, and others merely company culture which impacts the bottom-line. BGX survive in times like this? This interactive, informative,

and inspiring session will answer that question and NFBPA welcomes to the Building Blocks conference Sheila Coates, the much more. creator of BYOB, who brings two decades of entertainment experience

with expertise in branding, marketing, artist development, lifestyle & Learn the difference between average and outstanding individuals during business strategies and creating great images. tough times. Unpack five traits of elite professionals to turn a setback into a

comeback. Take a historical look at the mindset and skillset that created Her successful career includes memorable red-carpet appearances and some of today’s most successful individuals and organizations. Get equipped marketing campaigns for "A" list celebrities such as: Diddy, Babyface, and inspired to raise your game in your current role. Lay the framework to Mary J. Blige, Monica, Angie Stone, Faith Evans, Lenny Kravitz, reach your next level despite external and uncontrollable factors. Deborah Cox, Barry White, and numerous others. She's held executive

positions with Sony/BMG, EMI/Capitol, Arista, Virgin, MCA, Chris Bryant is a former Training Director for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Perspective and Hidden Beach Records leading multi-million-dollar Company and has served elite organizations in the public and private sector marketing budgets. for nearly two decades. He is an award-winning consultant, trusted advisor

for over 50 teams in every major sport (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL), and was once Her motto: Always, BYOB (Be Your Own Brand!) because everybody a big winner on the Price is Right Game Show. C’mon Down! else is taken! All you can do is YOU!

21 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS SESSON 16 SESSON 18 Choosing an Executive Coach Understanding the Concept of Q2 Time

As leaders, manager and executives in government Join Clay Pearson, City of Pearland’s City Manager as agencies struggle with creating pathways to success in he discusses Stephen Covey’s (The Seven Habits of the “new normal”, there is an increasing tendency to Highly Effective People) Habit number 3: Put First turn to executive coaches for help. Coaching Things First and his Time Management Matrix – a represents a valuable and meaningful partnership. An concept which promotes the use of four quadrants to DR. TROY executive coach is typically called upon to help leaders CLAY PEARSON determine the task you “need” to do and deciding COLEMAN work through various challenges of work and to help City Manager what should be made a priority. CEO the leader transform from chaos and uncertainty to City of Pearland, TX Coleman & Associates measurable results and productive outcomes. The focus of this engaging Leadership Nugget session Consultants will focus on Quadrant 2 (Q2)(top right) which includes tasks that are Hear how to choose a coach who will work to unleash your leadership “important, but not urgent”, which are those we should focus on for long potential. The session will: equip participants with details to help with term achievement of goals. This session will engage attendees about choosing a coach best suited to assist with personal growth and prioritizing what’s important and effectively utilizing your most valuable development; help participants understand the responsibilities of the coach resource: time. Familiarize yourself with the concept of Q2 time, and explain how to personally contribute to coaching relationship success; developing time management habits that allow you to seize opportunities encourage a mindset of curiosity that promotes self-awareness – the and focus on planning and prevention. building block for growth and change; and offer suggestions for where to find a coach to help and provide support

CONFERENCE BREAK SESSON 17 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm EST Innovation and the Changing Face of 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm CST Government 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm PST

Discover the roles, responsibilities, and duties of Innovation Directors in municipal government. Determine if your organization is ready to implement high level organizational innovation delivery techniques. Learn how to prepare staff, elected DR. JASON officials and citizen groups for the implementation of COOLEY innovation directors. Also learn how changing Chief Innovation Ofﬁcer organizational demographics within the workplace City of Frisco, TX affect expectations of service delivery and levels of communication. In this session we’ll discuss how to overcome generational misconceptions and employ effective techniques for communication with people of all ages, whether citizens or co-workers. Join municipal expert Dr. Jason Cooley, who has a proven track record of finding new ways to discover, implement and manage innovation to streamline operations and improve productivity.

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 22 PUBLIC SECTOR EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm EST 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm CST 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm PST

PRESENTED BY City and County government’s actions are always on display, ripe for evaluation and judgment. Both governments are the heartbeat of communities and serve as the economic engine of America. With the impact of COVID-19 on cities across the nation, several items taken together signal a continued slowdown on the horizon, including slowing local revenue and spending trends and insufficient post-recession revenue recovery.

Join Gaithersburg, Maryland’s City Manager, Tanisha Briley as she welcomes and facilitates a discussion with several invited Administrators to have a frank and candid discussion on issues such as: Economic Development, Health and Human Services, Energy and Environment, Housing, Infrastructure, Budgets, and Diversity & Equity. Attendees will also hear how these Administrators are addressing pressing issues today and sharing best practices and potential solutions; and receive insights from visionary leaders on what emerging and pressing issues they foresee in 2021.

TANISHA ED MARCUS DEE WILLIAMS- MARK STACY L. ERIK BRILEY ZUERCHER JONES RIDLEY WASHINGTON RODGERS WALSH Moderator City Manager City Manager City Manager City Manager County City Manager City Manager City of City of City of City of Administrative Ofﬁcer City of City of Phoenix, AZ Charlotte, NC Berkley, CA Grand Rapids, MI Baltimore County, MD San Antonio, TX Gaithersburg, MD

CONFERENCE BREAK 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm EST 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm CST 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm PST

23 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS THURSDAY RECEPTION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CST CIGNA MORNING WORKOUT 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 10:30 am EST 8:30 am – 9:30 am CST End day 2 of the Building Blocks Conference with smooth jazz from 6:30 am – 7:30 am PST Saxophonist Theresa Grayson, old school sounds by guitarist Eldon Sully, a variety of sounds by Houston’s DJ Tony C, and a mixologist exhibition. EARLY BIRD ESSENTIAL CLINICS 10:30 am – 11:30 am EST THERESA GRAYSON 9:30 am – 10:30 am CST Jazz Saxophonist 7:30 am – 9:30 am PST

SESSON 19 Winning the War on Talent!

Organizations today have placed a great deal of energy in talent acquisition, because it is imperative that they find and hire the right people who will be integral in their organization’s business plan and future success. Most organizations focus solely on hiring the CLARISCE best talent, recruiting from the best talent pools all TOLSTON while looking at their budget lines. But there is Director of Talent another area where talent acquisition focuses on and Acquisition AIDS Healthcare that’s the retention of top talent. If you can’t maintain Foundation your best talent, your organization can struggle with poor productivity, bad decision-making and unmotivated staff. Once a top contributor joins your organization, how do ELDON SULLY you keep them engaged? As an acquisition subject matter expert, Clarisce’s focus is not just bringing in the best in class hiring for culture, but also on Guitarist employment branding, engagement, and retention.

Join Clarisce as she talks about the journey of Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), which is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1,000,000 people in 45 countries. AHF has taken an interest in better understanding their DJ TONY C employee culture and the data that supports why people are staying and how to get people, especially key contributors, to continue to enhance the organization. Are you and your organization on the right track and tuned in to your employees?

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 24 SESSON 20 SESSON 21 Customer Service: Mental Health and It Makes a Difference! Vulnerable Populations

While a variety of elements go Many people experiencing into creating and maintaining homelessness already have success, customer service always diminished health conditions, takes center-stage. What is at the higher rates of chronic illnesses or heart of customer service? How JASON EDWARD compromised immune systems. JELYNNE BURLEY KENNETH can each interaction a customer MANGUM BENAVIDES These are all are risk factors that Moderator WILSON (or potential customer) has with Parks Director Authorization Director become more serious with the President & CEO President and CEO Missouri City, TX Center for Healthcare The Center for Health Haven for Hope you affect the future of your Services manifestation of the coronavirus Care Services San Antonio, TX business? Can quality customer San Antonio, TX infection. Those suffering from San Antonio, TX service really be the difference mental illness may have difficulty between success and failure? in recognizing and responding to the threat of infection. Individuals Join Jason Mangum and Edward Benavides to discuss proven ways for experiencing homelessness have employees to manage various types of customer service challenges. Gain less access to health care access to a world of customer service skills and techniques and learn how to providers who could otherwise apply them, resulting in customer loyalty. Develop strategies for overcoming order diagnostic testing and, if customer service failures and develop a customer base that transforms from confirmed, isolate them from being satisfied customers to being your biggest fans. others in coordination with local health departments. DR. GREGORY DONNA WYCHE Experts say that people who sleep WM. BRANCH Manager – Mental Director, Health & in shelters or on the streets Health and Human Homelessness already have lower life Services/Health Ofﬁcer Orange County Health Baltimore County, MD Services Department expectancy, suffer from addiction, Orange County, FL and have underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk should they develop the virus. There are just so many competing and unmet needs, which makes it much harder for this population to contend with all of this. If exposed, people experiencing homelessness might be more susceptible to illness or death due to the prevalence of underlying physical and mental medical conditions and a lack of reliable and affordable health care. Nevertheless, without an urgent solution, people experiencing homelessness will remain in limbo. Our panel will examine the challenges and how communities can best prepare to serve this growing vulnerable population.

25 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS CONFERENCE BREAK CONFERENCE LUNCH BREAK 11:30 am – 11:45 am EST 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm EST 10:30 am – 10:45 am CST 11:30 am – 12:00 pm CST 8:30 am – 8:45 am PST 9:30 am – 10:00 am PST

FRIDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:45 am – 12:30 pm EST 10:45 am – 11:30 am CST 8:45 am – 9:30 am PST

Keynote Speaker: RICK CALDWELL, President, RCultures

The NFBPA Building Blocks conference closes with a bang, as Rick Caldwell, known for his hands-on sessions, takes the podium to inspire attendees. The keynote address, “It’s Time to Talk!” will engage the Building Blocks conference attendees on real dialogue on the Race Climate in the United States.

His speeches have received rave reviews and he is consistently in- demand for repeat appearances. His presentations are high energy, substantive, and highly interactive- always leaving audiences wanting more.

Mr. Caldwell is the President of RCultures, Inc. His degree in adult education and curriculum with business management and his passion in human relations is the driving force behind RCultures. Rick and RCultures live by the famous quote of Dr. Martin Luther King, who said “If you want to move people, it has to be toward a vision that's positive for them, that taps important values, that gives them something they desire and it has to be presented in a compelling way that they feel inspired to follow".

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 26 STATE & LOCAL ROUNDTABLE PRESENTED BY 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm EST 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm CST 10:00 am – 11:15 am PST

Join several leaders from the “Big 7” state and local government groups, along with other key association leaders as they discuss major issues that our next president should be paying attention to for states and localities. During these times with the Pandemic, federal-state-local partnership is vital to ensuring the general welfare and well-being of our citizens and our country. Key discussion points will include: How can the new administration maintain constructive engagement with state and local governments to gather relevant information about existing issues? What partnerships will be necessary to effectively address the pandemic and ensure a positive go forward for local jurisdictions? How can we work with the new administration to ensure policies are implemented in the most effective and efficient manner possible?

VALERIE MARC A. TERESA W. CHRIS CLARENCE MATTHEW D. DAVID LEMMIE OTT GERTON MORRILL ANTHONY CHASE ADKINS Moderator Executive Director President & CEO Executive Executive Director CEO & Executive Executive Director of International National Academy of Director/CEO National League of Director Director/CEO Exploratory Research City/County Public Administration Government Finance Cities (NLC) National Association of The Council of State Kettering Foundation Association (NAPA) Ofﬁcers Association Counties (NACo) Governments (ICMA) (GFOA) (CSG)

CONFERENCE LUNCH BREAK 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm EST 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm CST 11:15 am – 11:30 am PST

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NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 28 EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm EST 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm CST 11:30 am – 12:45 pm PST

PRESENTED BY THE PROMISE AND POTENTIAL OF HBCU’S: TRAINING AND RESPONSE TO ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, EQUITY, AND RACISM

In an article written by Nelms and Harvey (2018), it stated that "Every quality of life indicator – whether it be educational

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY opportunity, housing quality, medical care, life expectancy, interactions with police, neighborhood safety, or employment possibilities – places African Americans below their white counterparts."

Statistics reveal income and wealth accumulation that still exist between African Americans and whites, increasing disparities in public schools and housing, along with increasing the level of incarcerations within the black community. According to Nelms and Harvey (2018), it is imperative that HBCUs promote its missions as academic and ethical developers of leaders that will address areas that will overcome disparities.

Recent protest and conflicts have made the role of HBCUs much more important today than ever before. HBCUs must actively and purposefully continue its efforts to combat effects of racism in society and other injustices. Historically, HBCU has always been in the forefront of change especially during the civil rights movement. The DR. MICHAEL L. DR. RODERICK DR. MARIA DR. GEORGE DR. GLENDA DR. LARRY success of HBCUs will be LOMAX L. SMOTHERS, LUMPKIN FRENCH BASKIN GLOVER ROBINSON determined by their relevance, Moderator SR. Interim President President President President CEO St. Augustine Clark Atlanta Tennessee State Florida A&M responsiveness, and excellence, President UNCF Philander Smith University University University University more than by their racial or historic College designations. HBCUs are molding future leaders for the rigors and societal dilemma many are facing today and in the future.

CONFERENCE LUNCH BREAK 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm EST 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm CST 12:45 pm – 1:00 pm PST

29 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS SPECIAL AFTERNOON SESSION SPEED MENTORING/NETWORKING 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm EST

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST PRESENTED BY 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm CST 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm PST

Join NFBPA as it welcomes Dr. End the Building Blocks conference with a round of Anthony Fauci, Director of the Speed Mentoring and Networking, which will be National Institute of Allergy and hosted by Cheryl Orr, CEO, Insight Human Resources Infectious Diseases and dubbed Partners. The session will feature four mentoring “America’s Doctor” by The New breakout rooms broken out in the following areas: Yorker earlier this year, who will Human Resources/Career Navigation; Leadership have a candid chat with Marlene Development; Transition/Coping with Stress; and McNeese, Assistant Director of Personal Branding. Disease, Prevention, & Control, Houston Health Department. Speed mentoring dispenses the traditional CHERYL D. ORR mentor/mentee formalities and jumps straight into CEO, Insight Human Resources Partners In the United States, we have been providing a variety of perspectives from a “seasoned hit the hardest of any other country. all- pro” to a “rookie” looking to become an “all-pro”. Dr. Fauci will share relevant data, Each breakout virtual room will have a panel of mentors to answer a diversity discuss lessons learned, and what of questions tied to the designated subject matter. our focus should be for the future. Facilitator Special Guest Speaker He will also address who is most MARLENE DR. ANTHONY Within these 15 minutes, the mentees can ask questions and obtain the affected by the disease in the U.S. MCNEESE FAUCI mentor’s perspective on the above-mentioned topic areas. The goal is for with highlights on racial and ethnic Assistant Director of Director each attendee to have the opportunity to have access to a number of the Disease, Prevention, National Institute disparities and underlying medial & Control, Houston of Allergy and breakouts to gain guidance and personal examples of the presenting problems. Health Department Infectious Diseases mentors’ journey and their advice to assist the mentee in navigating the career maze.

NFBPA WINTER SUMMIT 2021 • BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER FUTURE | 30 LESSONS LEARNED AND LESSONS THAT MATTER 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm EST 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm CST 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm PST

PRESENTED BY Whether this is your second or twenty-second year in this profession, the benefit of hearing lessons learned and insight from those who have walked in your shoes proves a valuable resource. Our five panelists have multiple years of combined service in local government and will share stories of their careers, including what has changed since they started in local government, how they’ve addressed it, how the role of a public administrator may change in the next 20 years and how best to prepare. Join NFBPA’s National President Anthony Snipes as he brings the Building Blocks Conference to a close with a must-attend session.

ANTHONY J. NOEL SERENIAH ODIE ED ARETHA R. SNIPES BERNAL BRELAND DONALD II SHIKADA FERRELL- Moderator City Manager City Manager Administrator City Manager BENAVIDES National President City of City of Consolidated Palo Alto, CA City Manager National Forum for Brownville, TX Pﬂugerville, TX Government of Petersburg, VA Black Public August-Richmond Administrators County, GA Washington, DC

31 | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS COMING SOON

NFBPA FORUM 2021

4 When: April 21-25, 2021 IMPACTFUL DAYS Where: Phoenix, AZ

25+ Become a part of this exciting public sector event discussing innovation and FORWARD-THINKING SPEAKERS solutions in local government complete with corporate and community 40+ participation. Experience the following over our four-day conference:

THOUGHT-PROVOKING SESSIONS • Learn about the latest innovations, policies, and plans 1,000+ • Discuss challenges and work together on implementing solutions • Get insight and inspiration from keynote speakers and panel discussions

APRIL 21-25 PROFESSIONALS • Collaborate in workshops and hands-on sessions • Stay on the cutting edge with NFBPA Chats FORUM 2021 is the public sector’s premiere conference featuring cutting- • Network and make lasting partnerships edge speakers and a comprehensive conference program attracting • Enjoy culturally enriching experiences hundreds of attendees from throughout the country. NFBPA is currently consulting with public health experts and officials to determine the safest Professional conferences are a way for public sector professionals to and most appropriate conference offering for our conferees (i.e., in-person, collaborate and share information. By learning from one another, you’ll have virtual, or hybrid). The conference will offer proven and creative solutions to the greatest chance of influencing others while educating yourself. the most relevant issues facing local, state and federal governments, while if in-person offering the safest environment possible (i.e. required face masks, REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY! planned and enforced social distancing, and limitations on large social gathering special events).

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