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Wednesday, December 4
 

8:00am CST

AM Refreshments
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Chantilly Foyer
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Chantilly Foyer
  Break

9:00am CST

Welcome Back – Next Level Leadership Development Sessions Overview
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am CST
Chantilly Ballroom
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am CST
Chantilly Ballroom
  All Levels

9:15am CST

ONLY YOU Can Promote Psychological Safety
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Chantilly Ballroom
Overview: This session covers what psychological safety is and its importance to high performing teams. Learners will explore the four stages of psychological safety and the key role leaders play in their team’s psychological safety.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:
• Define psychological safety
• Assess their team’s psychological safety
• Identify interventions they can take as leaders to “level up” their team’s psychological safety


Speakers
avatar for Neika Clark

Neika Clark

Program Specialist VI, Leadership and Professional Development
Native Texan Neika Clark embarked on her professional journey in August 1998 with the Department of Human Services, starting as a clerk for Community Care Aging and Disabled. Steadily advancing through various roles within the agency, her commitment to excellence led her to join the... Read More →
avatar for Kelly McKeon

Kelly McKeon

Director I, Leadership and Professional Development
I’m currently the interim director of Leadership and Professional Development (LPD). Prior to that, I was a Leadership and Professional Development Specialist within the department for 2 years. I bring more than 10 years of experience in learning and development and designing learning... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Chantilly Ballroom
  All Levels

10:15am CST

AM Break
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am CST
None
Transition to the next session.
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am CST
None
  Break

10:30am CST

From Mazes to Mindsets: A Leader's Path to Effective Communication
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Elizzett De Hoyos

Elizzett De Hoyos

Program Specialist IV, Leadership and Professional Development
Elizzett De Hoyos began her journey with HHS AES in 2013 as an MEPD I in the Laredo, Tx; region 11 office, progressing to MEPD III before becoming a Supervisor at the TW Virtual Interviewing Center in 2018. In 2022, she graduated from QUEST Leadership Academy and recently celebrated... Read More →
avatar for Destiny Jimenez

Destiny Jimenez

Program Specialist IV, Leadership and Professional Development
Destiny Jimenez is a Program Specialist IV with Strategic Engagement and Employee Support (SEES).She began her tenure with HHSC as a Texas Works Advisor I in 2016. She has served in various positions but has found a passion in developing others through facilitation.She has also completed... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
  Level 1, A

10:30am CST

Piece by Piece: Building Inclusive and Effective Meeting Spaces
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Erian Aquil

Erian Aquil

Program Specialist V , Leadership and Professional Development
Erian was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UTSA and a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Houston. Throughout her career, Erian has held multiple titles including Educator and Instructional Designer. She loved designing... Read More →
avatar for Earl Gants

Earl Gants

Program Specialist IV, Leadership and Professional Development
Earl Gants is a Program Specialist IV Educator with Strategic Engagement and Employee Support (SEES).Earl graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a BA and the University of Phoenix with an MA in Criminal Justice.Earl launched his career with the State of Texas in 2004, serving... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
  Level 1, B

10:30am CST

Growth Mindset
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
This interactive session will guide participants to discover the power of a growth mindset and learn how to apply it to their personal and professional lives. Learners will learn habits that turn adversity into opportunity and failure into learning.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:
  • Differentiate between a fixed and growth mindset
  •  Apply practical techniques to develop growth mindset in yourself and others
  • Develop strategies for embracing challenges and view them as opportunities to learn and grow
Speakers
avatar for Domminque (Dom) Marshall

Domminque (Dom) Marshall

Director I, Vendor Operations
Dominque (Dom) Marshall joined Vendor Operations, effective August 1, 2023, as a Director overseeing the Eligibility Support Services (ESS) team. Dom brings over 14 years of experience with federal assistance programs, including expertise in adult Medicaid, cash programs, community... Read More →
avatar for Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Director II, AES Centralized Operations
Before joining the state, Jason was a professor of Communication Studies at Texas Tech University in Lubbock Texas specializing in adult learning and leadership and professional development. He has published statistical research analysis in Communication Quarterly and co-authored... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
  Level 2

10:30am CST

Safe Space for Communication
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
This session covers effective communication skills essential for fostering a psychologically safe environment in the workplace.

After participating in this session learners will be able to:
  • Encourage feedback: Ask for feedback from employees to show that you value their opinions.
  • Practice inquiry
  • Active Listening
  • Use tools to build rapport: Use tools like icebreakers, check-ins, and feedback loops to build trust and rapport (include tools from Communications Library)
Speakers
MM

Matt Mossman

Communications Specialist, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
avatar for Ryan Albert

Ryan Albert

Internal Communications Director, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
  Level 3

12:00pm CST

Lunch Break
Wednesday December 4, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm CST
Wednesday December 4, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm CST
  Break

1:30pm CST

Piece by Piece: Building Inclusive and Effective Meeting Spaces
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Erian Aquil

Erian Aquil

Program Specialist V , Leadership and Professional Development
Erian was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UTSA and a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Houston. Throughout her career, Erian has held multiple titles including Educator and Instructional Designer. She loved designing... Read More →
avatar for Earl Gants

Earl Gants

Program Specialist IV, Leadership and Professional Development
Earl Gants is a Program Specialist IV Educator with Strategic Engagement and Employee Support (SEES).Earl graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a BA and the University of Phoenix with an MA in Criminal Justice.Earl launched his career with the State of Texas in 2004, serving... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
  Level 1, A

1:30pm CST

Unlocking a Growth Mindset: The Super Mario Effect
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Denise Chapman

Denise Chapman

Program Specialist V, Leadership and Professional Development
Ms. Chapman’s State of Texas tenure spans 24+ years, sixteen with Access and Eligibility Services. She has spent the last 12 years in training delivery and development.Ms. Chapman is family-oriented, a music lover, and an avid reader. It is common to find her dancing or working... Read More →
avatar for Samantha Sokaloski

Samantha Sokaloski

Program Specialist V, Leadership and Professional Development
I’m currently a Training & Development Specialist V where I focus on the Keys to Leadership program (formerly SBST) and ongoing training requests. I’ve spent more than a decade working in education and technology, where I’ve had the opportunity to design impactful, engaging... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
  Level 1, B

1:30pm CST

Safe Space for Communication
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
This session covers effective communication skills essential for fostering a psychologically safe environment in the workplace.

After participating in this session learners will be able to:
  • Encourage feedback: Ask for feedback from employees to show that you value their opinions.
  • Practice inquiry
  • Active Listening
  • Use tools to build rapport: Use tools like icebreakers, check-ins, and feedback loops to build trust and rapport (include tools from Communications Library)
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Albert

Ryan Albert

Internal Communications Director, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
MM

Matt Mossman

Communications Specialist, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
  Level 2

1:30pm CST

Leading High Performing Teams that Thrive
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
The interactive workshop will address team ecosystems that impact performance, dynamics that drive both positive and negative outcomes, and trust as it relates to psychological safety.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:
  • Understand how the team ecosystem impacts performance and identify steps to improve their team’s environments.
  • Make trust actionable to improve trustworthiness and psychological safety.
  • Identify the most common derailers of high performance and understand how to manage these.
  • Evaluate their team’s performance and identify actions for growth and improvement.
Speakers
avatar for Maureen Breeze

Maureen Breeze

Cultivage Principal, Cultivage
Cultivage Principal, Maureen Breeze has over 25 years of combined experience in executive coaching, leadership development, facilitation, and executive/senior level management. Her coaching clients have included C-Suite & senior leaders at Newmont Mining, Johns Manville, Children’s... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
  Level 3

3:00pm CST

PM Break
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CST
None
Transition to the next session.
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CST
None
  Break

3:30pm CST

From Mazes to Mindsets: A Leader's Path to Effective Communication
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Elizzett De Hoyos

Elizzett De Hoyos

Program Specialist IV, Leadership and Professional Development
Elizzett De Hoyos began her journey with HHS AES in 2013 as an MEPD I in the Laredo, Tx; region 11 office, progressing to MEPD III before becoming a Supervisor at the TW Virtual Interviewing Center in 2018. In 2022, she graduated from QUEST Leadership Academy and recently celebrated... Read More →
avatar for Destiny Jimenez

Destiny Jimenez

Program Specialist IV, Leadership and Professional Development
Destiny Jimenez is a Program Specialist IV with Strategic Engagement and Employee Support (SEES).She began her tenure with HHSC as a Texas Works Advisor I in 2016. She has served in various positions but has found a passion in developing others through facilitation.She has also completed... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
  Level 1, B

3:30pm CST

Unlocking a Growth Mindset: The Super Mario Effect
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Denise Chapman

Denise Chapman

Program Specialist V, Leadership and Professional Development
Ms. Chapman’s State of Texas tenure spans 24+ years, sixteen with Access and Eligibility Services. She has spent the last 12 years in training delivery and development.Ms. Chapman is family-oriented, a music lover, and an avid reader. It is common to find her dancing or working... Read More →
avatar for Samantha Sokaloski

Samantha Sokaloski

Program Specialist V, Leadership and Professional Development
I’m currently a Training & Development Specialist V where I focus on the Keys to Leadership program (formerly SBST) and ongoing training requests. I’ve spent more than a decade working in education and technology, where I’ve had the opportunity to design impactful, engaging... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
  Level 1, A

3:30pm CST

Purpose Driven Leadership: Understanding Your Why
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
This session will explore the transformative power of Purpose Driven Leadership. By empowering employees, peers, and stakeholders to discover personal meaning in their work, Purpose-Driven Leaders foster a highly engaged and committed workforce united by shared goals and aspirations. Purpose driven leaders model values-based decision-making, take time to learn what truly matter to those they manage and those they work with, and connect their work to a greater objective. Purpose driven leaders also understand the organization’s mission and finds ways to personally connect to it. Join us to discover how Purpose-Driven Leadership can revolutionize team performance and impact.

After participating in this session learners will be able to:
  • Identify key principles of purpose driven leadership.
  • Use methods to identify your “why” and those of your team.
  • Identify ways to increase authenticity in daily work.
Speakers
avatar for Patty Garcia-Cooper

Patty Garcia-Cooper

Area Manager, OLPD Curriculum Development
Patty Garcia-Cooper is a dedicated professional with over 27 years of experience in Access and Eligibility Services (AES). As an Area Manager in Curriculum Development, in the Office of Learning and Professional Development (OLPD), she spearheads instructor-led training initiatives... Read More →
avatar for Tracie Hunt

Tracie Hunt

Program Specialist VII, Office of the DEC
Tracie Hunt is a Program Specialist VII in the Office of the Deputy Executive Commissioner in Access and Eligibility Services. She is deeply involved in the activities pertaining to the unwind of the Public Health Emergency by helping facilitate and coordinate unwind activities. She... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
  Level 2

3:30pm CST

Leading High Performing Teams that Thrive
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
The interactive workshop will address team ecosystems that impact performance, dynamics that drive both positive and negative outcomes, and trust as it relates to psychological safety.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:
  • Understand how the team ecosystem impacts performance and identify steps to improve their team’s environments.
  • Make trust actionable to improve trustworthiness and psychological safety.
  • Identify the most common derailers of high performance and understand how to manage these.
  • Evaluate their team’s performance and identify actions for growth and improvement.
Speakers
avatar for Maureen Breeze

Maureen Breeze

Cultivage Principal, Cultivage
Cultivage Principal, Maureen Breeze has over 25 years of combined experience in executive coaching, leadership development, facilitation, and executive/senior level management. Her coaching clients have included C-Suite & senior leaders at Newmont Mining, Johns Manville, Children’s... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
  Level 3
 
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