The Access and Eligibility Services Leadership Conference is an immersive, three-day event that will provide vision, inspiration, and actionable training designed to increase leadership effectiveness. The conference will focus on connecting AES leaders to our mission by reaffirming agency values and defining our collective purpose.
This year’s conference theme, “Next Level Leadership: The Power of Us” encourages leaders to have a growth mindset and be intentional about their own development, so they can better serve and develop those around them.
This training covers effective communication skills essential for fostering a psychologically safe environment in the workplace. By communicating courageously, mastering the art of listening, and managing your reactions, leaders can create a workplace environment where everyone feels empowered to share ideas, concerns, and ask questions.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:
Program Specialist IV, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
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 →
Program Specialist IV, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
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 →
This session focuses on designing inclusive practices to foster effective team meetings using five key strategies. Through discussions and activities, participants will learn how to implement these practices to create more inclusive and psychologically safe meeting environments.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:
Define effective meetings and inclusive practices.
Understand how to design inclusive practices that support effective meetings.
Develop inclusive practices to begin implementing in your meetings.
Training and Development Specialist V, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
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 →
Program Specialist IV, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
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 →
This interactive workshop will guide participants to discover the power of a growth mindset and learn how to apply it to their professional lives. By discovering how to shift from a fixed- to a growth mindset, embracing challenges, and viewing failures as learning opportunities, participants will level up and unlock their full potential.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:
Differentiate between a fixed and growth mindset
Apply growth mindset principles to real-world situations
Develop strategies for embracing challenges and learning from failure
Training and Development Specialist V, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
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 →
Training and Development Specialist V, Strategic Engagement and Employee Support
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 →
