NEW PATHS 47th National Training Conference 2023
August 20-23, 2023
Embassy Suites by HIlton
Scottsdale Arizona
Following NEW PATHS to Arizona – Moving Forward, Opening Doors
Start making your plans now to join NEW PATHS for our 47th National Training Conference being held August 20-23 at the Embassy Suites in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona. Conference planners are hard at work putting together a dynamic program for what promises to be an exciting three days.
Opening Keynote: Dara Barlin, author of A New Kind of Power and founder of the Center for Transforming Culture. Dara has two decades of experience facilitating trust building conversations, conducting research to inform policy, and organizing action driven campaigns for positive change.
Closing Keynote: Travia Steward – After helping actors create and shift identities on stage for 24 years, Travia took her expertise to real life to help clients create and become the people they need to be in order to get what they want in life. Travia helps her clients release shame and guilt, break free from expectations, tap into the dreams they have forgotten they once had, and get back into the driver’s seat of their life. As a result, they uncover their true gifts and authentic self, and eliminate the sabotaging thoughts.
Sunday, August 20 – Opening “Casino” Night 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (included in full conference rate)
Tuesday, August 22 – Night Out with NEW PATHS Board – Southwestern Buffet and Line Dancing
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ($55.00 per person) LINK to separate registration. (tickets are going fast)
Breakout Sessions:
Program is subject to change.
**All guests of the Embassy Suites will receive a full breakfast each morning. Evening appetizers and
two drinks tickets will also be available to guests of the hotel.
Use this conference registration link to register and pay electronically - could not be easier. For those who need a paper version of the application, click here . The Embassy Suites is also ready to take your room reservation!!
Questions???? Email or call 218-591-8880 - we are here to help!
Opening Keynote: Dara Barlin, author of A New Kind of Power and founder of the Center for Transforming Culture. Dara has two decades of experience facilitating trust building conversations, conducting research to inform policy, and organizing action driven campaigns for positive change.
Closing Keynote: Travia Steward – After helping actors create and shift identities on stage for 24 years, Travia took her expertise to real life to help clients create and become the people they need to be in order to get what they want in life. Travia helps her clients release shame and guilt, break free from expectations, tap into the dreams they have forgotten they once had, and get back into the driver’s seat of their life. As a result, they uncover their true gifts and authentic self, and eliminate the sabotaging thoughts.
Sunday, August 20 – Opening “Casino” Night 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (included in full conference rate)
Tuesday, August 22 – Night Out with NEW PATHS Board – Southwestern Buffet and Line Dancing
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ($55.00 per person) LINK to separate registration. (tickets are going fast)
Breakout Sessions:
- Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring – Melinda Campbell-Weber, Staff Developer, State of Arizona
- Quality Control: Behind the Closed Door – Trina Richards, State of Alaska
- Opening the Door to How Eligibility and Social Workers Can Collaborate – Mia Stockton, Forsyth County
- Mental Health in the Workplace – Derek Saunders SSEU Local 371, New York
- Virtual Food Preparation – Open Doors to Healthy, Good Tasting Meals Using SNAP Benefits-Matt Dailey
- You Are Here: The Importance of Setting Goals – Deana Cruse, State of Arizona
- Consumer Fraud – Jacob Forston, Arizona Office of Attorney General
- On Demand Learning Approach – Laurie Kraw, State of New Mexico
- Elder Abuse – Jose Michel, State of California
- EBT and SNAP Fraud – Desiree Sanchez and Derrick Farr, USDA Lead Investigators
- Gatekeeper Awareness: Recognizing and Referring Those at Risk of Suicide - Phoenix Indian Center
- Human Trafficking - Jacob Forston, Arizona Office of Attorney General
- American Indian Cultural Awareness – Phoenix Indian Center
- Child Care Subsidy the Cowboy Way – Cynthia Tillman, State of Wyoming
- TANF and Tribal TANF Updates – Mary Guzman, State of Arizona
- Medicaid Updates and Review – Susie Cummins and Suzanne Sent, CMS/HHS
- SNAP Updates and Review – FNS staff
- State of Arizona Office Tour (virtual)
Program is subject to change.
**All guests of the Embassy Suites will receive a full breakfast each morning. Evening appetizers and
two drinks tickets will also be available to guests of the hotel.
Use this conference registration link to register and pay electronically - could not be easier. For those who need a paper version of the application, click here . The Embassy Suites is also ready to take your room reservation!!
Questions???? Email or call 218-591-8880 - we are here to help!
Plan your trip to Scottsdale - CLICK HERE for Trip Advisor suggestions!