2023

Adapted Learn-to Swim Training for Aquatic and Therapy Professionals
Tana B. Carson, Ph.D., OTR/L Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Florida International University
Tania Santiago Perez Associate Teaching Professor and Program Director, Florida International University
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All Bark and No Bite - Service Animal Best Practices
Laura Lee Putzback, ADAC Executive Director, Service Dog Alliance of Florida
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Becoming Essential, One Disaster at a Time 
Jeanine McPherson, CPRP Senior Operations Analyst, Collier County Parks & Recreation
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Boomers Through the Z’s – Success with a MultiGeneration Staff
Lori A. Hoffner Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.
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Budgeting Best Practices
Rebecca Schnirman, CPRP Director of Financial & Support Services Division, Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department
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Building a Framework for Parks and Recreation Professional Development and Community Advocacy
Austin Hochstetler, CPRP, Principal, Zec Eight Insights, Inc
Jack Kardys President, J Kardys Strategies, LLC
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Building Culture through Change 
Randi Swinderman Regional Manager, Collier County Parks and Recreation
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Coastal Living
Jonathan Poyner, CPRP Siesta Beach Coordinator, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
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Conference GPS
Danielle Pearson Special Events Administrator, Delray Beach Parks and Recreation
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Creating Positive Practices to Reduce Unconscious Bias
Lori A. Hoffner Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.
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Enriching Your After School Programming to the Next Level
Jessica Newsome, CPRP Recreation Program Manager, Largo Recreation Parks and Arts
Brittany Schug, Children’s Program Specialist, City of Largo
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Equity and Inclusion in Parks and Recreation
Jennifer Ahern, MSML Account Executive, CivicPlus
Jessica Tharp, CPRP Recreation Programs Supervisor, Stuart Community Services - Recreation Division
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Evaluating & Restructuring Your Fees: Achieving Your Cost Recovery Goals
Vianca Peron-Sellan, MPA Administrative Services Manager, City of Miami Beach
Erin Sullivan, CPRP, MPH Parks & Recreation Director, City of Doral
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Financially Responsible Marketing Tactics and Strategies That Work
Laura Ansel, APR, MAC Marketing & Partnership Manager, North Port Parks & Recreation
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Fully Integrating CAPRA Accreditation: The Process Continues
Kelly Boatwright, CPRP Parks Administrator - Projects, City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation
CJ Keester, CPRP Recreation Manager, Port St Lucie Parks & Recreation
Patricia Roberts, Deputy Director, Port St Lucie Parks & Recreation
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Grow Your Events Using Project Learning Tree
Dana Sussman, Senior Forester, Florida Forest Service, Orlando District
Leah Glynn, PLT Assistant, Florida Project Learning Tree
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Hazard Communication & Materials for the Aquatic Professional
Lauren Broom, Educational Consultant, Space Coast Pool School, LLC
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Health in the Wilderness 
Kristie Popa, UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County 4-H Youth Development, University of Florida - Charlotte County 4-H
Tycee Prevatt, UF/IFAS Extension Glades County 4-H Youth Development Agent, University of Florida - Glades County 4-H
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Hiring the Best of the Best Part-Time
Cindy Bagley Director, Rhonert Park Community Services
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Hop, Skip, Play: Create Accessible Play Value at Splash Pads
MaryAnn Eifert, Regional Sales Manager, Life Floor
Andy Palmer, CPRE, CPM Parks Planning & Strategic Initiatives Manager, City of Winter Haven
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How Florida Became a State of Parks
Clay Henderson
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How to Welcome New Employees Into Your Culture
Patricia Roberts, Deputy Director, Port St Lucie Parks & Recreation
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Internal Advocacy: Strategically Positioning Your Department with Management and Local Elected Officials
Cindy Bagley Director, Rhonert Park Community Services
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Introduction to the Diversity of the LGBTQ+ Community
Rudolph R. Galindo, CPRP Assistant Director, Lake Worth Beach Leisure Services
Michael Riordan Director of Media and Communications, Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center
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Living in Extraordinary (Stressful) Times and Why Resiliency Matters
Lori A. Hoffner, Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.
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Make A Lasting Splash In Aquatics
Maged Elsheikh, PLA Senior Principal, Architect, OLC Architecture, Interiors and Aquatics 
Sam Elsheikh Senior Principal, Architect, OLC Architecture, Interiors and Aquatics
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Managing the Overwhelming 
Trina Pulliam, President, Trainnovations
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Navigating the Jungle Gym of Cooperative Contracts
Jon Henke, Client Relations Administrator, Sourcewell
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Overcoming Tragedy - The Bakari Williams Protocol 
Michael Debrecht, Assistant Director, City of Arlington
Venera Flores-Stafford, PhD., Assistant Director, City of Arlington
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Park Site Plan Development for Beginners, Novices, and Newcomers
Tracy Mullins, MS, AICP, CPRP, Senior Planner: Parks and Natural Resources, Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division
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Plan, Engage, Update:  Getting Your Community to Buy-In
Vianca Peron-Sellan, MPA, Administrative Services Manager, City of Miami Beach
Erin Sullivan, CPRP, MPH, Parks & Recreation Director, City of Doral
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Recognize, Embrace and Program...Pickleball and Tennis Get your Game on!
Andi Mohl, Operations Manager, City of Palm Beach Gardens
Wendy Tatum, Director of Tennis and Pickleball, City of Palm Beach Gardens
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Resilient Parks & Communities: Addressing Resiliency Through Design
Chris Hite, PLA Principal/Co-Founder, Dix.Hite + Partners
Kody Smith, PLA CEO, Dix.Hite + Partners
Sheeba West, PLA Principal, Dix.Hite + Partners
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Salsa Garden in a Tote
Tycee Prevatt, UF/IFAS Extension Glades County 4-H Youth Development Agent, University of Florida - Glades County 4-H
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Security in Community Centers 
Sam Elsheikh, Senior Principal, OLC Architecture, Interiors and Aquatics
Charlotte Presensky, CPRE Leisure Services Administrator, City of Palm Beach Gardens
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S.H.I.T. (Something Horrible is Impacting the Team)! Now what?!?
Chantall Cooper, CPRP Business System Analyst, Orange County Parks and Recreation
Mariana Henriques, CPRP Program Manager, Orange County Parks and Recreation
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STEAM to Go! Crafty Clover Kits
Kristie Popa UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County 4-H Youth Development Agent, University of Florida - Charlotte County 4-H
Tycee Prevatt UF/IFAS Extension Glades County 4-H Youth Development
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Strategies for Florida Youth Sports Conference Panel
Jack Kardys President, J Kardys Strategies,LLC
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The WHY of Work; Remembering Passion and Purpose During Recovery
Lori A. Hoffner Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.
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Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Customer Service
Alan Rosen, MPA, ICMA-CM, 5A Certified Coach CEO, Local Government Solutions
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What do you do?
Jonathan Poyner, CPRP Business Professional III, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
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Who Let the Dogs In? Service Animal Basics
Laura Lee Putzback, ADAC Executive Director, Service Dog Alliance of Florida
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