Leadership in Human Services:
Focusing In, Reaching Out
2017 WCHSA Spring Conference
May 3-5
Osthoff Resort
Elkhart Lake
 

Join us for the 2017 WCHSA Spring Conference! We will gather May 3-5 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake for three days of learning, networking, and maybe even a bit of relaxing. Registration is now available online, with options for payment via credit card or invoicing. 

Keynote speakers will be:

Rise Together, an organization creating a movement of young people by encouraging students to stand up and speak out on the issues they care most about: breaking the silence around suicide, bullying, mental illness, drugs & alcohol. They will kick off our conference on Wednesday afternoon and present a breakout session on Thursday.

Amelia Franck Meyer, returning after a fantastic presentation at last year’s fall conference where she educated and inspired attendees on leadership fortitude for changemakers. Amelia will join us Thursday afternoon for her keynote and a breakout session.

Our agenda includes:

Wednesday

• Rise Together
• Healthiest Wisconsin 2020, Wisconsin’s State Health Plan – Karen McKeown, Wisconsin State Health Officer
• The Current and Future State of Medicaid in Wisconsin – Michael Heifetz, Wisconsin Medicaid Director
• WCHSA’s Annual Awards Reception and Banquet

Thursday

• Secretary Linda Seemeyer, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Secretary Eloise Anderson, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
• Amelia Franck Meyer
• What’s Happening on the Hill in DC? – Tom Joseph, National Association of County Human Services Administrators
• Breakout sessions
• Rise Together
• Children with Complex Needs/Children with Disabilities workgroup reports
• The Aging Difference with DHS’ Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources
• Amelia Franck Meyer
• More to be announced!
• President’s Reception

Friday

• Efforts to Address Homelessness Across Wisconsin – Carrie Poser, Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care
• School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin – Monica Wightman, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• What’s Happening at the Capital in Wisconsin? – Sarah Diedrich-Kasdorf, Wisconsin Counties Association

There will also be ample time to connect with colleagues, partners, vendors, and presenters. 

Hotel reservations can be made by contacting the Osthoff Resort at 855-876-3399. A discounted room block rate will be available until April 5th or until filled. 

Vendor information and registration can be found at the link below.

We look forward to seeing you in Elkhart Lake!

WCHSA offers excellent opportunities for vendors at our conferences. For information regarding vendorship, please contact Lisa Hassenstab, WCHSA Executive Director, via email or at 608-469-5903.