Aaron Childress: "How to Win"
As a suicide survivor, Aaron Childress has dedicated his life to inspiring others and advocating for mental health and suicide prevention. With over a decade of experience in public speaking, is skilled at crafting engaging and impactful presentations that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impression. Aaron’s unique approach to speaking combines personal storytelling, comedy, poetry and scientific data with leadership principles, taking listeners on an emotional journey that is both thought-provoking and uplifting. His authenticity and vulnerability in sharing his own struggles and triumphs have earned him praise and response in the mental health community and beyond. In addition to his work as a speaker, Aaron is also an accomplished media personality and has appeared on numerous TV shows and radio programs. His message of hope and resilience has inspired countless people to overcome their own challenges and pursue their dreams, and he continues to use his voice and platform to make a positive impact on the world.
In this talk, Aaron will be sharing his personal journey of overcoming adversity and achieving success. He will provide practical tips and strategies that attendees can use to push through their own challenges and reach their goals. He will inspire and motivate the audience to tap into their inner strength and unlock their full potential.
Seminar Info
Late registration begins after January 25th.
Trust and Transform - Damon Young: Chief Business Officer, Kansas Leadership Center
Ideas to Attract & Retaining Talent - Dulcinea Rakestraw: Research & Program Evaluation Manager and Paula Downs: Talent Initiatives Manager, PPMC
Civility Amid Discord - Sarah Crespo: Director of Community Engagement, KMUW
Tips & Advice on Your DEI Journey - Panel Discussion- Moderator: Kathy Sexton, Panelists: LaShonda Garnes, Ernestor De La Rosa, Corinthian Kelly
What are you reading, watching and listening to? Facilitated by Mike Schrage: City Manager, City of Salina
Mental Health in the Workplace - Dawn Shepler: Program Manager, PPMC
How Shared Services Can Benefit Organizations - Panel Discussion- Moderator: Misty Bruckner, Panelists: Craig Owens and Sarah Plinsky
Boost Your Competitive Edge: Strong Families Build Strong Businesses - Vicky Roper: Prevent Child Abuse Kansas Director, Kansas Children's Service League
Kansas Association of City / County Management 2023 Winter Seminar
February 16, 2023
Marcus Welcome Center, Wichita State University
| 8:00am | Registration & Networking | |
| 8:30am | Welcome from KACM & WSU | KACM & Misty Bruckner, WSU |
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8:45 – 9:45 |
Keynote- Clark/Armstrong |
Trust and Transform- Damon Young |
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10:00-10:45 |
Breakout Session #1- Clark/Armstrong |
Ideas to Attract & Retaining Talent- Dulcinea Rakestraw and Paula Downs |
| 10:00-10:45 |
Breakout Session #2 King |
Civility Amid Discord- Sarah Crespo |
| 11:00 – 11:45 |
Breakout Session #3 Clark/Armstrong |
Tips & Advice on Your DEI Journey- Panel Discussion Moderator: Kathy Sexton Panelists: LaShonda Garnes, Ernestor De La Rosa, Corinthian Kelly |
| 11:00 – 11:45 |
Breakout Session #4 King |
What are you reading, watching and listening to? Facilitated by Mike Schrage |
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11:45-12:15 12:15 – 1:00 |
Networking Lunch & Presentation Clark/Armstrong |
Mental Health in the Workplace- Dawn Shepler |
| 1:15 – 2:15 |
General Session Clark/Armstrong |
How to Win- Aaron Childress |
| 2:30 – 3:15 |
Breakout Session #5 Clark/Armstrong |
How Shared Services Can Benefit Organizations- Panel Discussion Moderator: Misty Bruckner Panelists: Craig Owens and Sarah Plinsky |
| 2:30 – 3:15 |
Breakout Session #6 King |
Boost Your Competitive Edge: Strong Families Build Strong Businesses- Vicky Roper |
| 3:20 – 3:45 |
Closing/Wrap Up |
Note: Session topics may move to new timeslots as the schedule is finalized.
The Winter Seminar offers a breakout session on "What are You Reading & What Have You Learned." This is a facilitated discussion that allows attendees to talk about and recommend books they have or are reading, provide a brief summary of the book, and talk about what they have learned. Mike Schrage, City Manager, City of Salina, will lead the 2023 session. Please take a moment to provide your book information. This information will be included in a summary document that will be available to all attendees.
How can the PPMC help you?
The Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) at Wichita State University enhances public service to best serve your community.
Our three service pillars help people-focused communities and organizations make data-driven decisions:
Need more info? Contact Strategic Communications Manager Abigail Hammack at abigail.hammack@wichita.edu or (316) 978-6688.