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2025 50 State Afterschool Network Leaders Meeting
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Tuesday, April 15
 

7:30am MDT

Coffee Walk & Talks
Tuesday April 15, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am MDT
Kickstart your mornings connecting with old and new friends by taking scenic strolls around the Tamaya's Trails.
Tuesday April 15, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am MDT
Tamaya Veranda (Outdoors)

7:30am MDT

Group Breakfast
Tuesday April 15, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am MDT
Tuesday April 15, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am MDT
Tamaya Veranda (Outdoors)

7:45am MDT

White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship - Cohort 12 Meeting
Tuesday April 15, 2025 7:45am - 8:45am MDT
Feel free to bring your breakfast from the Tamaya Veranda to the meeting. 
Tuesday April 15, 2025 7:45am - 8:45am MDT
Hawk ABC

8:00am MDT

Headshot Station
Tuesday April 15, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Stop by our Headshot Station to update your professional profile picture, which is perfect for LinkedIn or company websites. Our photographers will ensure you look your best!

No sign-up is required; first come, first served.
Tuesday April 15, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Badger C

8:00am MDT

Network Showcase
Tuesday April 15, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Stop by the Network Showcase to explore and gain insights into the innovative work being done by the networks! We'll have samples of resources and materials from the networks such as annual reports, one-pagers, toolkits, engaging activities, fun swag, and more!

Tuesday April 15, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Mountain View Foyer

9:00am MDT

Plenary 3: What We Need to Know and What’s Next
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Updates on research and policy; Discussion on what’s possible in the coming year.

Research Panel:
Michael Lemon, Director, Kansas Enrichment Network
Sandra Simpkins, Ph.D., Director, Center for Afterschool and Summer Excellence, University of California, Irvine School of Education
Ashlee Sjogren, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership, Foundations and Policy, University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development
Deepa S. Vasudevan, Ed.D., Researcher | Youth, Family, & Community Development, American Institute for Research

Policy Panel:
Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance
Lauren Maddox, Senior Policy Advisor, Holland+ Knight
Patrick Stanton, Executive Director, Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership

Access the session slides HERE.
Speakers
avatar for Deepa S. Vasudevan, Ed.D.

Deepa S. Vasudevan, Ed.D.

Researcher | Youth, Family, & Community Development, American Institute for Research
Dr. Deepa S. Vasudevan is a researcher at the American Institutes for Research in the youth, family, and community development program area. Through sociocultural inquiry, Deepa explores the working lives of community-based youth workers, youth experiences in out-of-school time programming... Read More →
avatar for Jodi Grant

Jodi Grant

Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance
Since 2005, Jodi Grant has been Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs. As Executive Director, she oversees federal... Read More →
avatar for Michael Lemon

Michael Lemon

Director, Kansas Enrichment Network
avatar for Lauren Maddox

Lauren Maddox

Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight
The Honorable Lauren Maddox was an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Education during the Bush Administration. She also served on Capitol Hill for nearly a decade in senior roles, including for the Speaker of the House and the Chairman of the House Republican Conference... Read More →
avatar for Sandra Simpkins, Ph.D.

Sandra Simpkins, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Education, University of California, Irvine
Sandra Simpkins, Ph.D. in psychology, is a professor in the School of Education. She received the William T. Grant Young Scholars Award and National Science Foundation CAREER Award to study how families, friendships, and social position factors (such as, ethnicity and culture) shape... Read More →
avatar for Ashlee Lester Sjogren

Ashlee Lester Sjogren

Research Assistant Professor, University of Virginia
Ashlee Sjogren is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership, Foundations and Policy at the UVA School of Education and Human Development. She is also a faculty affiliate of Youth-Nex, The UVA Center to Promote Effective Youth Development. Her research interests... Read More →
avatar for Patrick Stanton

Patrick Stanton

Mass Afterschool Partnership
Patrick Stanton is Executive Director of the Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership. Patrick has spent the last 11 years, his entire professional career, dedicated to advocating and fighting for afterschool and summer programs that benefit the youth that need it the most. Before joining... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Tamaya Ballroom EFGH

9:00am MDT

Registration and Information Desk
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Mountain View Foyer

9:00am MDT

Informal Meeting Space - Open to Everyone
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Looking for a space for a quick, informal meeting? Our room is open to everyone for huddles, answering emails, or simply taking a moment to relax. Need a room to have a quick informal meeting? This room is available for everyone to have a quick huddle, answer some emails, or if you just need a moment to relax. 
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Badger B

11:10am MDT

Communications: Amplifying Advocacy: Fueling Success with Effective Communication
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
How are other states advocating for change, leveraging campaigns, and driving action? In this session, you will hear from state networks about their advocacy efforts. We’ll look at effective components of campaigns and state networks’ strategies to increase grassroots action and engage with policymakers. What were their goals and messages, what communications tactics did they use, and what was their impact? Breakout groups will discuss specific tactics in more depth. Attend this session to help you work on your own advocacy strategy, whether you’re planning for the future or looking for ways to hone your current efforts.
Speakers
AC

Annie Cornett

Consultant, Social Legends
UH

Ursula Helminski

Sr VP External Affairs, Afterschool Alliance
LL

Laurie Lennon

Sr VP of Communications, Burness
MR

Maria Rizo

Afterschool Alliance
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Eagle AB

11:10am MDT

Leadership: Leadership Unleashed: Mastering the Art of Influence & Impact
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Participants will engage in interactive exercises to hone their persuasive communication skills and learn to apply strategic influence to inspire and mobilize their teams effectively.

The session will cover key techniques for impactful decision-making and demonstrate how to foster a culture of empowerment that drives innovation and results. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to exert influence without authority and make a lasting impact within their organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Dennis Johnson

Dennis Johnson

Managing Partner, Sort Sol Group
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Bear AB

11:10am MDT

Policy: Advancing Afterschool in Challenging Policy Landscapes
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Afterschool networks looking to advance afterschool policy in their states face a myriad of potential challenges to that important work. Relying on strong bipartisan support for afterschool and key allies, a number of state networks have overcome challenging political climates and divisive rhetoric to make policy gains that help more young people access quality afterschool and summer opportunities. This session will include state sharing, state policy experts, and plenty of time for discussion.
Speakers
EG

Emma Giamberdino

Policy and Communications Manager, ACT Now Illinois
JH

Jahaziel Hiriart

Director, Oklahoma Partnership for Expanded Learning
JR

Jen Rinehart

Sr VP, Strategy & Programs, Afterschool Alliance
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Tamaya Ballroom EFGH

11:10am MDT

Quality: Starting and Scaling Technical Assistance Offerings to Advance Continuous Quality Improvement
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Whether you are looking to start program quality supports, improve what you have or expand to serve more people and programs – join us to contribute to a marketplace of ideas and explore creative and effective approaches to helping programs improve the quality of their programs.
  • Highlight TA examples – approach, audience, demand, delivery, effectiveness
  • Identify realistic and actionable ideas to advance in your state
Speakers
KF

Kelly Frank

President & Owner, Social Legends
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Puma ABC Meeting Room

11:10am MDT

Research & Data: Research Overview: Follow Up from Plenary
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Speakers
avatar for Deepa S. Vasudevan, Ed.D.

Deepa S. Vasudevan, Ed.D.

Researcher | Youth, Family, & Community Development, American Institute for Research
Dr. Deepa S. Vasudevan is a researcher at the American Institutes for Research in the youth, family, and community development program area. Through sociocultural inquiry, Deepa explores the working lives of community-based youth workers, youth experiences in out-of-school time programming... Read More →
avatar for Michael Lemon

Michael Lemon

Director, Kansas Enrichment Network
avatar for Sandra Simpkins, Ph.D.

Sandra Simpkins, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Education, University of California, Irvine
Sandra Simpkins, Ph.D. in psychology, is a professor in the School of Education. She received the William T. Grant Young Scholars Award and National Science Foundation CAREER Award to study how families, friendships, and social position factors (such as, ethnicity and culture) shape... Read More →
avatar for Ashlee Lester Sjogren

Ashlee Lester Sjogren

Research Assistant Professor, University of Virginia
Ashlee Sjogren is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership, Foundations and Policy at the UVA School of Education and Human Development. She is also a faculty affiliate of Youth-Nex, The UVA Center to Promote Effective Youth Development. Her research interests... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:10am - 12:40pm MDT
Hawk ABC

12:40pm MDT

White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship - Cohort 12 Meeting
Tuesday April 15, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
Feel free to bring your lunch from the Tamaya Veranda to the meeting. 
Tuesday April 15, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
Hawk ABC

12:40pm MDT

Networking Lunch and Break
Tuesday April 15, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
Tuesday April 15, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm MDT
Tamaya Veranda (Outdoors)

1:40pm MDT

Unconference: Credit for Learning
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT


Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Bear AB

1:40pm MDT

Unconference: Early Childhood Connections
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Jillian? 

Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Puma ABC Meeting Room

1:40pm MDT

Unconference: Network Capacity Building; Project Management
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT


Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Hawk ABC

1:40pm MDT

Unconference: Network Supporting & Growing Community Schools
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Troy

Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Eagle AB

1:40pm MDT

Unconference: Sports & Play in Afterschool
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Troy

Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Badger B

1:40pm MDT

Featured Session: Growing Revenue: What it takes from peers who have done it
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:55pm MDT
What does it take to succeed at growing revenue from . . . .foundations, government agencies, corporations, fee-for-service or other streams? Come learn from your peers who have successfully grown revenue streams. This panel discussion will explore where Networks are having success, what they needed to be successful, how they went about it, and what strategies worked and which didn’t. The engaging and interactive discussion aims to answer your questions about revenue streams, providing ideas for where you might focus moving forward.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Zimmerman

Steve Zimmerman

Principal, Spectrum Nonprofit Services
Steve Zimmerman is the Principal of Spectrum Nonprofit Services where he provides training and consulting focused on the areas of strategy and finance for nonprofit organizations throughout the country.  He is the co-author of two books, The Sustainability Mindset and Nonprofit Sustainability... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:40pm - 2:55pm MDT
Tamaya Ballroom EFGH

2:35pm MDT

Unconference: CCDF Plans (School-Age Child Care)
Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Facilitators: Thomas & Jillian

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Puma ABC Meeting Room

2:35pm MDT

Unconference: Credentialing CTEs
Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT


Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Badger B

2:35pm MDT

Unconference: Network Capacity Building; Building Internal Leadership
Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT


Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Hawk ABC

2:35pm MDT

Unconference: Regional Sub-System
Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Ken

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Eagle AB

2:35pm MDT

Unconference: Site Leader Development
Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Facilitators: Brad, Ashlee, Troy 

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:35pm - 3:20pm MDT
Bear AB

3:20pm MDT

Networking Break
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Mountain View Foyer

3:30pm MDT

Closing Plenary: Collaboration
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Join together to honor what we’ve learned and commit to what comes next!
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Tamaya Ballroom EFGH

4:10pm MDT

Shuttle to Rodeo
Tuesday April 15, 2025 4:10pm - 4:25pm MDT
The Rodeo is taking place offsite at the Tamaya Stables. We are providing shuttles to and from the stables.

The shuttles will pick up from the Horse Carriage Turnaround, which is located outside towards the Cottonwoods Pavillion. You will see a green wagon, that is where the shuttles will be picking people up. Please meet there starting at 4:10 pm. Collaborative staff will help direct you to the shuttles. Once a shuttle is full, it will depart for the stables, which is a 6-minute drive away. Shuttles will continue bringing attendees to the stables until everyone has arrived.

Rodeo Location: Tamaya Stables, 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004
Tuesday April 15, 2025 4:10pm - 4:25pm MDT
Tamaya Resort Lobby

4:30pm MDT

Optional Group Activity: Rodeo (Offsite)
Tuesday April 15, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
Join us for the first-ever 50 State Afterschool Network Rodeo! Witness stablehands from the Tamaya Stables show off their roping and horsemanship skills and participate in some fun rodeo-themed games. Whether you choose to participate or simply cheer on your fellow network members, it promises to be a lively show. While this activity is optional, we encourage you to join us for this unique experience.


Dress Code: We'll be visiting a horse stable, so we recommend clothes that can get a little dusty, a hat, comfortable shoes like sneakers or boots and bringing a water bottle.
Tuesday April 15, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
The Stables at Tamaya

6:30pm MDT

Farewell Dinner
Tuesday April 15, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Tuesday April 15, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Tamaya Veranda (Outdoors)
 
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