THE National October 2017 GUARDIAN December 2019 NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GUARDIANSHIP ASSOCIATION

What an incredible privilege it was to serve as your NGA a friend, a new colleague, or someone newer to the guardianship world to president for 2019! I’m honored to be in such esteemed attend with you! company along with the tremendous talent and experi- ence of our past presidents. As we usher in 2020 and I I’ve talked in many of my messages this last year about how much we need pass the hat to my friend and colleague Becky Allred, I each other in our work as guardians. We need to remain committed to con- want to say thank you to all of the members of the board necting with, and building up, the community of guardianship, regardless of directors and the various committees and task force of our subset as public guardians and administrators, non-profit services, or groups. Their dedication to this organization is vital to professional fiduciaries. We need to engage in strong relationships between putting our vision into reality and continuing to make our national partners and our local state affiliates and members. We need NGA a better and more effective voice for guardianship. to provide encouragement and support to other guardians, and we need to seek that same encouragement and support from that same community. Thank you to all who joined us in Lexington, KY for an amazing fall confer- ence! It was a beautiful piece of our country to explore, and the presenta- Help us help you! Let us know about events, opportunities, and challeng- tions and conversations with friends and colleagues were so very worth- es happening in your area. Give us your wish list of things you wish NGA while. could offer to guardians or leaders of our affiliates.

With that, I extend a hearty invitation to those who came to our conference It has been a profound experience and I look forward to many more con- to join us at our upcoming events in 2020 with our Colloquium on Guardian- versations as we all continue to grow and expand the reach and positive ship in , IN, and our fall conference in , TX. These events impact of guardianship across this wonderful country! are going to continue to raise the bar for providing valuable, relevant in- formation and networking opportunities. Not only do I invite you to join us Sincerely, for these events, but I extend a hopeful challenge to each of you to bring Paul M Seideman

www.guardianship.org December 2019 The National Guardian Page 2 2020 Board Election Results and Leadership Executive Commitee President Elect President Jeff Ohlson, M.A., MSW, NCG Rebecca Allred Alton, IL Salt Lake City, UT Rebecca ‘Becky’ Allred is an equity partner in the CPA Firm of Jeff has a master’s degree in rehabilitation administration Karren, Hendrix, Stagg, Allen & Company (KHSA), Salt Lake (with concentrations in counseling and vocational evalua- City, UT. She currently sits on the Board of Directors. Becky’s tion), and a master’s degree in social work. His experience specific responsibility as Director of Stagg Fiduciary Services, includes working for the Office of State Guardian, Southern LLC, a division of KHSA, is to manage the firm’s role as Conser- Illinois Case Coordination Services, Rehabilitation and Vo- vator, Custodian, Trustee, Personal Representative, and Legal cation Education (RAVE), a Sheltered Workshop and CILA Fiduciary for Protected Persons. She is also involved in Guard- provider, Southern Illinois Regional Social Services (formerly ianships through Guardian Advocate Services, LLC, also a divi- Jackson County Community Mental Health), Specialized sion of Karren, Hendrix, Stagg, Allen & Company. She has been Training for Adult Rehabilitation (START), and Countryside a Certified National Guardian for six years and has been working in the field of Association for the Handicapped. He has more than 30 years Guardian and Conservatorship since 2001. of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental ill- ness, traumatic brain injury, and age-related disabilities. He was also one of the Becky served as Secretary for the Utah State Bar Section on Elder Law from its original volunteers for VGAP (Volunteer Guardianship Program developed by the inception until June 2013. She was a member, and often served as Secretary to Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.) the Utah State Bar Committee on Law and Aging and the Needs of the Elderly committee from 2001 until the creation of the Bar Section on Elder Law in 2010. Becky has also served as Secretary of the Utah Aging Alliance (UAA) for six years Secretary/Treasurer from 2003-2009, then as treasurer from 2009-2013. She served for the same or- Scott Greenberg, CAEd ganization as president-elect in 2014 and as president in 2015. In her various posi- Palm Beach Gardens, FL tions with UAA, Becky has assisted with many conferences, both in planning and Scott Greenberg is currently CEO of ComForcare Senior Ser- presenting, for that organization. She particularly enjoys building relationships vices, a private-duty, non-medical home healthcare agency and contacts within the multiple communities of government, health care, legal, serving Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River coun- service providers, housing, social work, and others that represent the member- ties. Scott serves on the board of the National Guardian- ship of UAA. ship Association and is Past President and a current board member of the Florida State Guardianship Association. He Becky is part of the WINGS Community in Utah and was on a 2015 SLEAP Com- is also on the Advisory Council for the Area Agency on Ag- mittee with Adult Protective Services, emergency responders, local hospitals, ing. He has served on Alzheimer’s Community Care’s special and senior housing to address emergency services and emergency placement for goodwill task force, and is a former AmeriCorp volunteer. He seniors in crisis. also developed the Lifespan Education and Resource Net- work speaker series and developed a second speaker series dedicated to fam- ily caregivers. Scott has written an award-winning book entitled “Oh My God, I’m Getting Older and So is My Mom” and hosts a weekly radio show on True Oldies 95.9FM/106.9FM with the same title. Scott received his National Certified Alzheimer’s Educator designation from the National Certification Board for Al- zheimer Care in July 2014. Continued on the next page. December 2019 The National Guardian Page 3

2020 Board Election Results, Continued Past President National Certification Test Committee, as well as several local Adult Protection Paul Seideman, NCG Boards and WINGS of Minnesota. Boise, Idaho Ms. Butler received her B.S. Degree in psychology from Minnesota State Uni- versity, Mankato. She has worked previously as a Guardian Ad Litem and as a Paul is the president of Trust and Estate Services Company Behavioral Analyst. Ms. Butler has a passion for promoting professional guard- of Idaho (TrESCo of Idaho), a professional fiduciary company ianship practice through education and has presented on numerous occasions providing estate administration and conservatorship servic- to professional organizations, counties and those in the adult protection service es. field regarding the role and responsibilities of professional guardians. He is a graduate of George Fox College in Newberg, OR. Af- ter working in the financial industry for 14 years, primarily as a branch manager for Washington Mutual Bank, he joined Kendra Daniel TrESCo of Idaho in 2008. He has been administering pro- Cleveland, Ohio bate, conservatorship, and small trust cases, in addition to running the small business. Paul has been a National Certified Guardian through Kendra Daniel obtained a Master of Gerontological Studies the Center for Guardianship Certification since 2010. from Miami University and a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland State University. She has worked throughout her career Paul speaks frequently in the community on the topics of guardianship and pro- around the advocacy for older adults through the Greater bate administration issues, and has done numerous continuing education semi- Cleveland Volunteers, Cleveland State University, The Cen- nars with the National Business Institute. Paul serves the community in the fol- ter for Community Solutions, and Cuyahoga Metropolitan lowing capacities: Housing Authority. Through these experiences, she honed • Past President of the Idaho Guardian and Fiduciary Association her skill set of program development, project management, • Member of Ada County Elder Abuse task force capacity building, program oversight and strategic planning. • Member Justice Alliance for Vulnerable Adults (JAVA) Currently, Kendra serves as the Director of Adult Support and Advocacy and oversees Guardianship Services program of Lutheran Metro- politan Ministry (LMM). The mission of LMM’s guardianship programs is to en- hance the quality of life of indigent, incompetent, adults in Cuyahoga and Lorain Elected or Reelected Directors Counties by providing legal guardians to serve as concerned, caring advocates Shannon Butler, NCG and surrogate decision makers when a less restrictive alternative to guardianship Mankato, Minnesota is not available.

Shannon Butler, National Master Guardian, is the super- Ms. Daniel has been a volunteer guardian for over 14 years and served in the US vising guardian with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Peace Corps working with “pensioners” in Bulgaria. She has served on the boards Guardianship Options Program in Southern MN. She has 16 of the Northeast Ohio Peace Corps Group, Ohio Association of Gerontology and years of experience with guardianship and conservatorship Education and is currently on the board of the National Guardianship Associa- services. Ms. Butler has received the LSS Spirit Award and tion. She serves on the Council of Older Persons of The Center for Community is a former board member of the MN Association of Guard- Solutions. ians and Conservators (MAGiC). She is currently serving on the Board of the Center for Guardianship Certification, Continued on the next page. December 2019 The National Guardian Page 4

2020 Board Election Results, Continued J.J. Mesko-Kimmich situations. Many of the cases Mr. MacKenzie has handled in this area have been Monroe Falls, Ohio intensely litigated and have been filed in an effort to combat elder exploitation.

J.J. Mesko‐Kimmich has a Bachelor’s Degree in Individual, Mr. MacKenzie is an active member of the New Mexico Guardianship Association Family Studies & Gerontology, and a Master of Education in and is a past two-term president. Greg has participated in the drafting of the Uni- Community Counseling, both from Kent State University in form Guardianship Conservatorship and other Protective Arrangements Act of Kent, Ohio. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 2017 as a drafting committee observer and for years has presented to many pro- with the State of Ohio. She has spent over 20 years working fessional conferences on issues affecting guardianships and conservatorships. in community engagement, social services and educational settings. She conducted numerous therapeutic and support- ive groups for staff, secured various donations for impover- ished schools and created strong connections with community organizations. Arin Norris, NCG Sarasota, Florida Ms. Mesko-Kimmich is a part-time Professor in the College of Business at Kent Born and raised in Indiana, Arin K. Norris graduated State, a therapist at Lora Hoffstetter and Associates and a Clinical Counselor for from the Honors College at Ball State University in Nordonia Schools. She is a member of Ohio Guardianship Association and co- 1995 as a political science major. Recognized for pro ordinates the approval for continuing education for the annual conference. As bono service during law school, Arin earned her Ju- a member of NGA, Ms. Mesko-Kimmich has served as the Outreach Chair and ris Doctorate in 1999 from Indiana University School Membership Chair, in addition to working on several committees. She was the of Law-Indianapolis. Ms. Norris was admitted to the 2016 JFS Employee of Distinction and in 2012 she received the”30 for the Future” Indiana Bar in 1999, and remains an attorney there in Award from the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. good standing.

After law school, she worked in the Indiana Consumer Protection Division. She also completed an internship with Marion County Prosecutor Scott Newman, be- Greg MacKenzie, Esq. fore moving on to run the Oversight Division for the Department of Workforce Albuquerque, New Mexico Development. In addition to government and non-profit work, Ms. Norris oper- Gregory W. MacKenzie is an attorney who has been practic- ated a family law and probate practice in southern Indiana. After years of advo- ing law in Albuquerque, NM since 1993. He is AV Rated by cacy and guardianship practice, she was certified as a National Master Guardian Martindale-Hubbell and was elected as a fellow of the Ameri- in 2017. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Guardian- can College of Trust and Estate Counsel in 2010. He is an ac- ship Association, and the Florida State Guardianship Association Board, focusing tive ACTEC member and very active in the NM state bar on on educational opportunities for guardians. She is the current chairperson of the many levels in his field of practice. NGA’s Education Committee.

For over twenty years, Mr. MacKenzie has been engaged full- In addition to her legal background, Ms. Norris has worked with those dealing time in litigating guardianships, conservatorships, trusts and with homelessness, mental illness and unemployment. She also serves as a estates. He regularly represents individual and professional Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem. She has been trained as guardians and conservators, petitioners and persons interested in the affairs of a forensic interviewer under the “Finding Words” methodology. She is currently vulnerable adults. He regularly provides litigation, consultation and risk man- employed as the Executive Director/CEO at Mental Health Community Centers, agement services to guardians, conservators and fiduciaries serving in difficult Inc., a community mental health organization. December 2019 The National Guardian Page 5

2019 Board of Directors State Affairs Corner President Secretary-Treasurer By Christine Poward, NGA Director of State Affairs Paul Seideman Scott Greenberg Boise, ID Palm Beach Gardens, FL 208-866-4303 561-630-1620 And so we begin 2020. Seems like yesterday that [email protected] [email protected] we were worried about Y2K!

President-Elect Past President Over the past year the NGA and the state affiliates Becky Allred Carleton Coleman have been working hard to advance the practice of Salt Lake City, UT Columbus, GA guardianship. In October, the state affiliates met to 801-433-0460 706-260-8724 discuss the current and future of the relationship [email protected] [email protected] with the NGA. What a productive conversation, and over the next 12-18 months discussions will continue and the partnership will grow and strengthen. I urge you to start en- Heather Connors Arin Norris, NCG gaging with your state affiliateclick ( here for map). Not only are they a great Andover, MA Sarasota, FL resource for education, but they are working on important state advocacy ef- [email protected] [email protected] forts and offer an abundance of networking opportunities. Kendra Daniel Jeff Ohlson, M.A., MSW, NCG If there isn’t an affiliate in your state and you have an interest in starting one Cleveland, OH Alton, IL please reach out to me and I will help you get the ball rolling. Currently we [email protected] [email protected] have two states that are actively working towards organizations—Virginia and Pennsylvania. If you have interest in help getting them off the ground please Terry W. Hammond, Esq., NCG Anthony Palmieri JD, CIA reach out to me and I will get you in touch with them. Bryan, TX West Palm Beach, FL [email protected] [email protected] State legislative sessions are starting to gear up for 2020. We will again this year work closely with our state affiliates to make sure that all legislation that Mike Handy Ori Simhoni, PhD, OTR/L, NCG is introduced on guardianship (UGCOPPA or otherwise) that our members/ Louisville, KY Silver Spring, MD constituents are able to weigh in with their local elected officials. There are [email protected] [email protected] several state legislative sessions that we will be watching closely this year and we need your support—so please make sure you are signed up to take action Sally Balch Hurme, JD David J. Strachman when needed. https://p2a.co/ChGr4rv. Bridgewater, VA Providence, RI [email protected] [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about our advocacy and affiliate pro- grams, or know of legislation in your state that we should know about, please Teri McRae Portland, ME CGC Liason: contact me at [email protected]. [email protected] Shannon Butler, NMG Mankato, MN J.J. Mesko-Kimmich [email protected] Akron, OH [email protected] December 2019 The National Guardian Page 6

Member Spotlight

Margo Haut was recently named NGA’s Mem- ber of the Year (more on the next page), so we Colloquium thought that we should make her the spot- lighted member this month. Margo is a the di- rector of , Inc. in Jamestown, North Dakota where she serves as a guardian, on Guardianship conservator, and case manager.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a pilot. I wanted the vi- Advancing Your Ability to Make sion to allow me to travel the world, knowing that I could always come home!

What is your proudest professional accomplishment? Launching Guardian Medical Decisions Angels Inc. with continued success.

What is your proudest personal accomplishment? My three children: Tru- man, Lexus, and Chandler. Friday, May 8, 2020 Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown If you won the lottery, what would you do first? Help my children attain their dreams, fund and support guardianship services throughout the state Indianapolis, Indiana of North Dakota, donate a good portion of it, and buy a lifetime supply of Peanut M&Ms to snack on in my new Corvette! What do you love to do in your spare time? Puzzles! I look forward to that Program details coming soon! last piece... unless, of course, someone hides it!

What’s one professional tip that you’ve discovered that might help some- one else working in guardianship? When it comes to protected persons, ad- dress the little things: requests, set of circumstances, etc. could evolve into big things for them. Taking this time to be present in the moment with your Follow, Like And Share NGA’s Posts protected person allows the opportunity to establish a professional relation- ship, supporting Guardian Angels, Inc.’s slogan of “putting people first.” on Social Media!

If you know of an NGA member who should be spotlighted in a future issue, please email that person’s name to [email protected]. December 2019 The National Guardian Page 7

Margo Haut Recognized as NGA’s Member of the Year A Note From Margo I grew up on a farm in western North Dakota. After graduation from college with my Bachelor’s degree in social work, I really wanted that big city life to reside somewhere like Minneapolis, MN or . I was offered my first job in Jamestown, ND – home of the World’s Largest Buffalo. My goal was to live by the buffalo for two years, as I was accepted to get my Master’s degree in social work in the Twin Cities. But! I never got there, because I ended up meeting my husband, Roger Haut. Roger and I have been married for thirty years and are blessed with three children – Truman, Lexus and Chandler.

Throughout my social work career, I have provided services to individuals of all ages. Prior to At this year’s conference, Margo Haut was awarded the 2019 launching Guardian Angels, Incorporated in 2014, I worked in a long-term care facility. During NGA Member of the Year Award. In addition to being a full- this time, I observed the lack of and NEED for guardianship services. At this time, the only stat- time guardian, Margo serves as president of - ute to become a guardian in ND was to be 18 years old. As co-founder and director of Guard- ship Association of North Dakota. ian Angels, Inc., I was invited to become a member of the Guardianship Association of North Dakota (GAND) in October of 2014 and currently serve as president. Over the years, GAND has Early in her career, the only requirement to become a legal been instrumental in adopting the National Practice Standards resulting in incredible strides in guardian in North Dakota was to be 18 years of age. Margo serving our protected persons via Administrative Rule 59 of ND Century Code. didn’t feel this adequately helped serve individuals in need. She was instrumental in assisting the state in adopting the I was incredibly humbled to be nominated and honored to be the recipient of the 2019 NGA Administrative Rule of 59 in March, 2018 – requiring profes- Member of the Year Award. sional guardians to be certified and to have a clean criminal history record. I want to extend gratitude to the National Guardianship Association for this award, along with their continued assistance and support in a professional manner. NGA provides access to re- Margo carries out being a guardian in a kind and caring, yet sources and professional development, being instrumental in establishing the National Practice very professional manner. There are times when she’ll be Standards. visiting a client, and someone will ask, “How do I get her to be MY guardian?” Margo has helped individuals to reside in I am grateful to staff at Guardian Angels, Inc. for submitting my name for this award as it’s a a least restrictive environment, overcome exploitation of privilege to be a member of our team. funds, reunite with family members, move closer to home or even find their home.. and the list goes on. Ultimately, I have to extend gratitude to my husband, Roger, and my family who support me when I am called out in the middle of the night, on holidays or even on vacation - allowing me to Congratulations to Margo! Do you know of someone who is take time to meet the needs of our protected persons. Two words sum it up ... “Sacrificial Love.” deserving of this honor? Consider nominating a worthy can- didate for the 2020 Member of the Year this summer. Being a guardian has been some of the hardest yet most rewarding work I have ever done. December 2019 The National Guardian Page 8 CGC Announces Award Winners National Certified Guardian Excellence Award National Master Guardian Star Achievment Award Mark Nishi-Strattner, NCG, has been recognized with the National Mary Galvez, NMG was named the 2019 National Master Guardian Certified Guardian Excellence Award. One of the highest honors Star Achievement Award winner by the Center for Guardianship bestowed by the Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC), the Certification (CGC). The award honors an individual who demon- award recognizes the person’s exemplary work as a CGC Nation- strates the guardian’s knowledge of advanced guardianship con- al Certified Guardian and demonstrated knowledge of advanced cepts and ethics and being on the cutting edge of guardianship guardianship concepts, ethics and issues. issues.

Nishi-Strattner received the award for his obvious commitment to Galvez is the owner and principal of Guardianship and Care Man- the profession of guardianship and to the people he serves. He works as a supervisor agement Services, LLC located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She with the Office of Multnomah County Public Guardian and Conservator in Portland, is a nationally Certified Master Guardian, a Certified Manager of Care, a Certified- Se Oregon. In addition to supervising program staff, he is responsible for screening, se- nior Advisor, and a Certified Mediator. lecting and petitioning the court for program clients in addition to developing initial goals and case plans. In the legal arena, whether appointed by the court as “court visitor” or as guardian, she is known to judges, attorneys and other professionals as the absolute gold stan- Nishi-Strattner is a member of the Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Multi- dard in both contested and uncontested cases. In her roles as professional guard- disciplinary Team and has participated on the District Attorney/Law Enforcement ian, court visitor and case manager, Galvez consistently works tirelessly to promote MDT, Developmental Disabilities Critical Case Review Committee and Multi-System the freedom and preferences of her clients, while also acting as a fierce advocate for Staffing Team. He is also an advocate for our industry. He sits on the Forms & Laws their safety and well-being. Committee, working closely with the County Attorney’s Office on incorporating leg- islative changes into practice, improving policies and procedures and aligning legal Each day, Galvez demonstrates her knowledge of advanced guardianship concepts and fiduciary processes with best practice standards. He has also served on work and ethics. She has been on the cutting edge of guardianship issues as New Mexico groups convened by local circuit court judges to enhance service delivery, including has faced challenges in transforming the approach to guardianships and conserva- the development of a mandatory mediation program for protective proceedings and torships. She has tirelessly helped shape the legislative changes in New Mexico’s developing alternatives to guardianship while enhancing guardianship resources. Probate Statutes.

Nishi-Strattner has also provided extensive outreach and training to a variety of com- Galvez is also intimately involved in the guardianship community as a member of munity stakeholders, like physicians, psychiatrists and community mental health various boards, task forces and committees, each dedicated to the improvement of providers, adult protective services, and social workers on program services, alter- guardianship laws, standards and best practices. natives to guardianship/conservatorship, capacity and decision-making, statutory requirements for fiduciaries and professional standards of practice and ethical con- Feliz A. Rael, president of the New Mexico Guardianship Association, said in her siderations for fiduciaries. Over the past few years, he has initiated a concentrated nomination of Mary, “New Mexico is fortunate to have the benefit of her endless effort to raise awareness and improve access for culturally specific providers, people patience, passion, compassion and innovative thinking. In her work caring for New of color, and other indigenous and/or marginalized groups. Mexico’s most vulnerable citizens, Ms. Galvez serves as an inspiration to all of us; she is a shining example of the kind, consistent and dedicated professional New Mexico He has also been very generous in sharing his knowledge and expertise over the years and the nation needs.” as a mentor for staff, students, and volunteers. His fine work as a professional fidu- ciary and leader in the guardianship community is a testament to him and NGA’s mis- sion of advancing the nationally recognized standard of excellence in guardianship. December 2019 The National Guardian Page 9 Photos From the 2019 National Conference on Guardianship December 2019 The National Guardian Page 10 Photos From the 2019 National Conference on Guardianship December 2019 The National Guardian Page 11

NewIncrease Self-Study Productivity Courses 2019 Recorded Webinars Get Organized Maybe the date or time was inconvenient. Maybe you missed the announcement. But whatever the reason, you missed one of NGA’s great live webinars! Have no Stay Secure fear, the 2019 webinars were recorded, and are available for purchase and viewing at your convenience. Here’s a list of what was offered in 2019. Experience Freedom Of course, the webinar library is large, and includes many additional topics, includ- Deliver Accountability ing the four-part Certification Review Course and the four-part Fundamentals of Guardianship. Review the options here.

Spend Less Personal Property Liquidation: Navigating an Unregulated Industry Nan Hayes, CRTS, CSA In this webinar you will learn: regulated vs. unregulated property liquidation services, common pitfalls, frauds and scams, how to vet resources for “appropriate expertise,” and responsible options for property valuation and disposition

Balancing Autonomy and Protection: Using Supported Decision Making (SDM) Trusted to Improve Decision-Making in Guardianship David Godfrey, J.D. The webinar will explore how we can apply the person-centered and person-driven Software; decision-making model of supported decision-making to improve the quality of deci- sions and quality of life of protected persons, while providing reasonable protections.

Dependable New Rules on Veteran’s Benefits Valerie Peterson, J.D. This webinar covers the rule changes implemented by the VA to the pension eligibility Customer Service rules.

Preparing Your Clients for Medicare in 2020 Dan Mangus Attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of upcoming Medicare-related changes to better advise their clients.

End of Life Decision-Making Using Five Wishes to Guide Advance Care Planning EMS Guardianship Software Traci Cucinotta and Paul Malley By employing the use of Five Wishes, an advance directive tool, the guardian and person under guardianship have the opportunity to discuss and document end-of-life Call Today! wishes expressed during the conversation. (866) 615-9344 Ethical Principles Lucille Lyon www.sem97.com This Ethical Principles webinar discusses six areas of ethical behavior for fiduciaries. December 2019 The National Guardian Page 12

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Kerry Baumgartner, NCG Alton, IL Roslyn Leehey Oak Park, IL Barb Olson Williston, ND Elizabeth Bell Chicago, IL Janice Lemmon Rogers City, MI Sonya Owan Williston, ND Megan Boling, NCG Riverside, CA Nathan Lopez, NCG Albuquerque, NM Susan Owen, NCG , CA Debbie Bowers Carson City, NV Sara MacDonald Little Chute, WI Susan Parkins Albuquerque, NM Vanessa Bruse, NCG Rio Rancho, NM Kristin Mackelburg, NCG Laguna Hills, CA Briant Patterson Laguna Niguel, CA Don Burmania , CO Elizabeth Medina Albuquerque, NM Bradley Peterson Williston, ND Molly Chase Kalamazoo, Mi Hayley Menapace, NCG Albuqueque, NM Richard Pressler Roosevelt, NJ Judy Clement Pacific Palisades, CA Ghazale Milani, NCG Laguna Niguel, CA Janet Redd, NCG Escondido, CA Desmond Cordner Libson Falls ME Veronica Miller, NCG Buffalo, ND Jacklyn Richins Lake Oswego, OR Candance Cvancara Willison, ND Emily Nunez Carson City, NV Melani Rodrigue Red Bluff, CA Melissa Enlow, NCG Corte Madera, CA Michael Sandoval Albuquerque, NM Jennifer Erickson W Bountiful, UT Virginia Sheffer, NCG South Bend, IN Lynn Ferris, NCG Sebewaing, MI Krisina Smith, NCG Oakhurst, CA Alice Fishler, NCG San Rafael, CA Allana Stancill Chattanooga, TN Elizabeth Gilpin Lakewood, WA Welcome Karyn Stiles, NCG San Mateo, CA Cynthia Green, NCG Roswell, NM Shannon Taylor Oklahoma City, OK Ersula Harkley-Herrington Anchorage, AK Leigh Teichman Lafayette, CO Mekesha Herrington Anchorage, AK to Tammy Vonder Haar, NCG Windsor, CA Carolee Hinting, NCG Battle Creek, MI Cynthia Wa Ngai, NCG , CA Rebecca Japko Brenham, TX Lissa Weaver, NCG Walnut Creek, CA Karl Kadie, CLPF, NCG San Jose, CA Lydia Williams Baltimore, MD Sharlane Keener, NCG Jefferson, OR Josie Williams, MSG, NCG Richmond, VA Rebekah Kinder, NCG Fairbanks, AK Paya Williams, NCG Elkins Park, PA Debra Krahn Langdon, ND Thomas Wright, NCG , CA December 2019 The National Guardian Page 13 Thank You to These Conference Sponsors!