Pre-Conference WorkshopsThe following three Pre-Conference Workshops will be offered on Monday, October 20th from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Continental breakfast will be provided to all workshop attendees at 7:00 AM. Separate registration required. Location: Onsite at Hotel Capture the Flavor: Herbs & Spices Train-the-TrainerPresented by: Shauna Henley, PhD, University of Maryland Extension; Beverly Jackey, MS, RDN, LDN, University of Maryland Extension Description: Be trained to deliver Capture the Flavor: Herbs & Spices. This program is a science-based, 75-minute program that takes participants on a culinary journey through the history and cultural use of herbs and spices in food preparation. It provides cooking tips, information on best storage and food safety practices, and the health benefits of herbs and spices. Validated pre-post survey tools are used to evaluate participant’s knowledge and behavior change. The program has the flexibility to be taught in-person or virtually, by Agents or their interns/volunteers. Capture the Flavor: Herbs & Spices was accepted by Maryland’s peer-reviewed system. Agents from three land-grant universities have received training and are teaching Capture the Flavor: Herbs & Spices in their communities. NOTE: Agents holding a CITI Program Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher. A similar human subjects research course can be substituted. Such course titles include:
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Speaker Bio: Shauna and Beverly bring over 40 years of experience in hospitality, nutrition, and food safety. The two senior agents work collaboratively with their peers and have mentored student interns in the development of Capture the Flavor: Herbs & Spices, since 2019. In their spare time, they enjoy running, birding, cycling, traveling, cooking, and time with family. Igniting Innovation in Aging Across ExtensionPresented by: North Central Region Aging Network (www.ncran.org) Description: This pre-conference session will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of NCRAN’s resources, initiatives, and the latest aging-related research and practice advancements. The session will begin with an introduction to NCRAN, highlighting its mission, membership, and the diverse range of resources available to Extension professionals across the country. Attendees will gain insights into ongoing aging-related direct education programs, including program design and evaluation outcomes. To foster collaboration and idea sharing, a speed networking session will be held, allowing participants to connect with colleagues from various backgrounds and expertise. Following the networking session, attendees will engage in a World Café discussion to explore the application of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change (PSE) principles to address aging-related challenges. The session will conclude with a report-out from the World Café, summarizing key insights and potential collaborative opportunities. Across the 3-hour pre-conference session, we will:
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Speaker Bio: The North Central Region Network (NCRAN), established in 2016, is a cohort of gerontologists and Extension professionals interested in enhancing and increasing knowledge on various aging-related topics. Together we pool our resources and coordinate our efforts to tackle aging-related topics and produce resources for Extension educators across the country. We are enhancing connectivity and learning, developing and implementing outreach and education efforts, and coordinating initiatives with measurable impacts. The primary goal of NCRAN is to promote, support, and encourage activities that strengthen and advance evidence-informed practice. Although its roots are in the North Central Region, NCRAN is the only group of its kind focusing on aging and serves the Cooperative Extension system nationwide. The Personal Finance Ecosystem and K-12 Financial Education: Implications for Extension EducatorsPresented by: Hunter Field, Manager Policy and Advocacy, National Endowment for Financial Education; Emma Donahue , Senior Manager Policy and Advocacy, National Endowment for Financial Education Description: This session will be in two parts: the first half focused on the National Endowment for Financial Education’s Personal Finance Ecosystem framework and the second half focused on K-12 financial education’s momentum and possible implications for Extension educators. The Personal Finance Ecosystem (PFE) is a framework that breaks down the factors that affect an individual’s financial well-being. Facilitators will provide an overview of the PFE and how to apply it practically with students or clients. This session will include a tour of recently launched educator tools and mapping exercises. This PFE training will bridge into discussing the recent momentum of K-12 financial education requirements. States are passing financial education requirements tied to high school graduation at an unprecedented rate. While legislation is part of this conversation, it raises many questions about implementing required school personal finance courses. This second half will cover an overview of the national state of K-12 financial education legislation, a landscape analysis of research on K-12 required financial education, and end with a focused discussion on how Extension educators might engage or have already engaged with this changing landscape. Learning Objectives:
Speaker Bio: Hunter Field, Manager, Policy and Advocacy - Hunter Field, the National Endowment for Financial Education’s manager of advocacy and policy, focuses on the organization’s advocacy efforts for initiatives, such as state K-12 financial education requirements. He works on disseminating research and materials about financial education efficacy and recently has focused on NEFE research on state implementation of financial education requirements. Prior to joining NEFE, Hunter worked as a paralegal at an employment law firm in Boston, and worked as a field organizer on state and county level campaigns. Hunter earned his bachelor’s degree in media studies from Indiana University at Bloomington. Emma Donahue, Senior Manager, Policy and Advocacy - Emma Donahue, M.P.P, the National Endowment for Financial Education’s senior manager of Policy and Advocacy, focuses on advancing NEFE’s policies around K-12 financial education requirements. She focuses on tracking legislation nationally and expanding NEFE’s role in this policy area. Prior to joining NEFE, Emma worked with candidates and organizations across Colorado, including high-profile legislative, city council, and state-level candidates. Her recent experience includes working on election reforms, such as ranked choice voting implementation in Colorado. Emma received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in public policy and political science from the University of Denver. |
