2022

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10 ESSENTIALS FOR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Regina Novak, Health Educator & Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
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25 HOURS IN A DAY
Ronnie Glotzbach, President, Bach Training and Development Corp.

A CHANGE IN CULTURE: FULLY INTEGRATING CAPRA ACCREDITATION
Kelly Boatwright, Senior Project Manager, Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation
CJ Keester CPRP, CPSI Recreation Manager - Athletics, Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation
Patricia Roberts, Deputy Director, Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation

A DIVE INTO ESPORTS AND RECREATION
Robert Cruz, Esports Coordinator, Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation
Chris Harrison, Recreation Program Supervisor, Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation

ADAPTIVE LEARN TO SWIM: CHALLENGES, TRENDS, AND EVIDENCE
Tana Carson, Assistant Profession of Occupational Therapy, Florida International University
Tania Santiago-Perez, Associate Teaching Professor & Program Director, Florida International University

APPRECIATION: CULTIVATING RESPECT & VALUE FOR EACH PERSON
Regina Novak, Health Educator & Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
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ASSESS FOR SUCCESS: UTILIZING STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS
Garland Jones, Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Florida International University
Tania Santiago-Perez, MS, CTRS, Associate Teaching Professor, Florida International University
Amelia Saul, PhD, LRT/CTRS, Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Florida International University

BATTLE FOR OUR BEACHES
Jonathan Poyner, Siesta Beach Coordinator, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

BE A TRAIL BLAZER USING EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Mary Palacios, Manager of Special Populations, Broward County Parks and Recreation
Tania Santiago-Perez, MS, CTRS, Associate Teaching Professor, Florida International University

BOUNCING BACK - MOTIVATION BOOTCAMP FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESS!
Jennifer Pustizzi, Master Trainer, Bach Training and Development Corp.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF MANAGING PUBLIC TENNIS FACILITIES
Laura Bowen, Executive Director, USTA Florida
Chuck Gill, Director of Tennis Management, Village of Wellington
Andi Mohl, Operations Management - Tennis, Palm Beach Gardens Recreation
Frank Swope, Director of Tennis Management, USTA Florida
Wendy Tatum, Director of Tennis and Pickleball, Palm Beach Gardens Recreation

COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH PARK PLANNING & DESIGN
Mike Brown, Landscape Architect, AECOM Technical Services
Steve Lackey, Director, Kissimmee Parks and Recreation

CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
Jeff Blount, COO, Meyer Najem Southeast
Dan Lawson, EVP Business Development, Meyer Najem

CREATING, LEADING & SUSTAINING A WELL CULTURE
Regina Novak, Health Educator & Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
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CREATIVE ACTIVATION OF PUBLIC SPACES
Laura Walker, Cultural Arts and Sciences Division Head, City of Ocala

DELEGATION WITH IMPACT
Ronnie Glotzbach, President, Bach Training and Development Corp.

EMERGING RACQUET GAME - PICKLEBALL
Maged Elsheikh, Senior Principal, OLC Architecture, Interiors & Aquatics

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION IN PARKS
Honey Phillips, Senior Recreation Specialist, Cape Coral Parks and Recreation

EVERYONE COMMUNICATES, FEW CONNECT
Marie Knight, Owner, Knight Leadership Solutions

HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE - SECRETS REVEALED!
Jennifer Pustizzi, Master Trainer, Bach Training and Development Corp

INTEGRATING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INTO RECREATION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT
Mike Sosadeeter PLA, Park Planner, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

KEEPING AN OLD, OUTDATED POOL OPERATING
Alicia Castricone, Program Coordinator, Dunedin Parks and Recreation

LEVERAGING YOUR REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY
Mark Abdo, Community Outreach Liaison, Largo Recreation, Parks & Arts
Pang Thao, REALTOR® Broker Owner, PATH Real Estate Group, LLC

LGBTQ CULTURAL COMPETENCY: UNDERSTANDING GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
Rudolph Galindo, Assistant Director, West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation
Michael Riordan, Director of Marketing & Cultural Competency Trainer, Compass Community Center

NCTRC INTERNSHIP STANDARDS
Robin McNeal, Director of Credentialing, NCTRC

NCTRC RECERTIFICATION & SPECIALIZATION AREA DESIGNATION: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
Robin McNeal, CTRS, FDRT, ICE-CCP
Director of Credentialing, NCTRC

PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE
Regina Novak, Health Educator & Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
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RECREATION IN MOTION
Garrett Pearson, Program Supervisor, Village of Palm Springs Parks and Recreation

SERVICE ANIMALS: IT’S MORE THAN THE LAW
Laura Lee Putzback, ADAC, Service Dog Alliance of Florida

SPORTS TOURISM - CAPITALIZING ON THE IMPACT OF NICHE SPORTS
Shelby Connett, Director of Sports, Visit Sarasota County
Nicole Rissler, Director, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Shelia Roberson, Business Operations Manager, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

STEP INTO YOUR THRIVING LIFE
Regina Novak, Health Educator & Financial Coach, RCM Financial Coaching
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THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF BONTANICAL GARDENS
Allan Anter, Recreational Therapist, Lawnwood Pavilion, Behavioral Health Unit

WHOLLY HOLISTIC HEALTH: PHYSICAL, MENTAL & SOCIAL WELLBEING
Patricia Roberts, Deputy Director, Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation
Anne Stadius, Recreation Manager - Fitness, Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation

YODA AND HARRY POTTER’S LESSONS IN STEM PROGRAMMING
Noreen Legault Mendoza, Founder, Geeki Girl