Agenda
This agenda is updated frequently. Please check often as events are subject to change.
The 2018 program book is available for download here (pdf, 14MB).
Monday, May 14, 2018
| Time |
Event |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Pre-conference Agency Forum: Veterans Affairs |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Pre-conference Agency Forum: U.S. Department of Agriculture | | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Pre-conference Agency Forum: Federal Aviation Administration |
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch on your own |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Registration |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Welcome Dinner |
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Robert A. Pearce, Deputy Associate Administrator for Strategy, NASA
Tinisha Agramonte, Director of Civil Rights, Commerce
Allison G. Wise, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, OPM
Attire: Business Casual or Traditional Ethnic
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
| 7:30 am - 9:00 am |
Registration & Morning Refreshments |
| 9:00 am - 10:15 am |
Opening Ceremony |
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Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, HHS
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Bryan Greene, General Deputy Assistant Secretary, HUD
Ravi Chaudhary, Director of Advanced Programs & Innovation, FAA
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| 10:15 am - 11:45 am |
Plenary: The ERG Economy |
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Dr. Vu Pham, Chair, Elevate
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| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Agency Awards Luncheon |
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Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04)
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Dr. Jeff T.H. Pon, Director, OPM
Ali Bahrami, Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, FAA
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Kenneth J. Zawodny Jr., Associate Director of Retirement Services, OPM
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Attire: Business
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| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm |
C1. Hustle Your Way to Career Success |
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James J. Braxton, Chief of Diversity & Leadership, USACE
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C2. Brave Leadership: The Value of Taking Risks |
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Raymond Limon, Director of Human Resources, DOI
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C3. Being a Federal Manager |
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Kristine Leiphart, Deputy Director, FDA
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C4. Benefits of Mentoring |
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Kenneth M. Bailey, Director of Civil Rights, NOAA
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| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm |
Break |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
D1. Hatch Act 101: The Do's & Don'ts of Political Activity |
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Ana Galindo-Marrone, Chief of Hatch Act, Office of the Special Counsel
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D2. Servant Leadership |
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Vaughn Turner, Vice President of Technical Operations, FAA
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D3. Effective Communication |
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Griha Singla, Manager, Partnership for Public Service
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D4. Champion Change Without Fearing the Unknown |
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Robin Strempek, Team Leader, Social Security Administration
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| 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
FAPAC General Meeting |
| 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
Networking Mixer |
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
| 7:30 am - 8:00 am |
Morning Refreshments |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration & Exhibits Open |
| 8:00 am - 9:30 am |
Plenary: National Coalition for Equity in Public Service (NCEPS) Panel |
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Darlene Young, Blacks in Government
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Wanda Killingsworth, Federally Employed Women
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Matthew Murphy, FedQ
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Veronica Vasquez, National Image, Inc.
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Fredericka Joseph, Society of American Indian Government Employees
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Moderator: Olivia Adrian, President, FAPAC
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| 9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Plenary: Creating Inclusive H.E.R.O.E.S. in Organizations |
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Miguel Joey Aviles
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| 10:30 am - 11:45 am |
SES Forum - Who You Know Matters: Mentors, Coaches, and Sponsors |
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Kenneth Bailey, Director of Civil Rights, NOAA
David Chien, Executive Director of Policy and Plans, FAA
Mary Hoang, Chief of Staff, Federal Maritime Commission
Moderator: Minh Nguyen, Deputy Director of Policy and Plans, FAA
|
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Military Awards Luncheon |
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Rear Admiral Joseph M. Vojvodich, USCG
Brigadier General Lapthe Flora, Army National Guard
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8)
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Clarence A. Johnson, Director of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity, DoD
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Attire: Business
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| 1:45 pm - 5:00 pm | SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Student Program, Veterans Program, Executive Coaching |
| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm |
E1. Micro Inequities |
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Margareth Bennett, Director of Equal Opportunity Programs, NASA
Tamara Jackson, Affirmative Employment Program Manager, NASA
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E2. Practical Strategies for Organizational & Personal Success |
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Alex Tremble, Chief of Staff, National Park Service
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E3. AAPI Recruitment & Outreach |
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Tony Nguyen, Associate Director of Workforce & Inclusion, NPS
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E4. Managing Your Program with Practice & Purpose |
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Evelynn Bui Strumolo, Program Manager, International Leadership Foundation
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| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm |
Break |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
F1. Maximizing Your Performance Review to Achieve Your Goals |
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Chrissy Peterson, Deputy Director of Human Resources, Department of Labor
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F2. Success Depends on You, and You, and You: Building a Winning Team |
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John Sporing, Founder, John Sporing LLC
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F3. EEO Workshop |
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Patricia St. Clair, Assistant Director of Federal Sector Programs, EEOC
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F4. Leadership Diversity & AAPIs in Decision Making |
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Soo Kyung Koo, Executive Director, International Leadership Foundation
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| 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Social Activities |
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FAPAC at the Ballpark: Nationals vs. Yankees
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Discover Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
| 7:30 am - 8:00 am |
Morning Refreshments |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration & Exhibits Open |
| 8:00 am - 9:15 am |
EEO Forum |
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Carl L. Sublett, EEO/Diversity Director, State
|
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Sharon M. Wong, Executive Director of Strategic Recruitment and D&I, DHS
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Courtney Wilkerson, Deputy Administrator of Civil Rights, FAA
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Megumi Fujita, Deputy Director of Civil Rights, TSA
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Moderator: Melba D. Vaughn, Complaints Manager, DOI
|
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am |
OPM Forum |
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Natalie Veeney, Diversity Program Manager, OPM
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| 10:15 am - 11:45 am |
The Future is Female: Insights from Women in Power |
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Lindsey Mask, Founder, Ladies America
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Van Tran, Director of 8(a) Programs, SBA
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Victoria Wei, Deputy Vice President of Management Services, FAA
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Leslie Weldon, Deputy Chief, USDA Forest Service
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Moderator: Kelly Sewell, Conference Co-Chair, FAPAC
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| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch on your own |
| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm |
G1. Creating Your Personal Brand |
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Cynthia D. Dunn, Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE)
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G2. Courageous Leadership: Leading in the Face of Conflict |
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Stephanie Credle, Command Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, DOD
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G3. Career Mapping: Making the Most of Your IDP |
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Robert Baggett, Assistant Special Agent-in Charge, USDA
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G4. Retirement Planning: Projections vs. Reality |
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James De La Torre, President, FedAdvantage
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| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm |
Break |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
H1. Increasing Your Political Savvy |
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Maladene Mielke, President & CEO Designate, APAICS
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H2. The Case for Emotional Intelligence |
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Bill Hoh, Senior Expert, DOD
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H3. Resume Writing Workshop |
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Todd Floersheim, Senior Federal Recruitment Advisor, OPM
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H4. Plain Language Basics |
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Katherine Spivey, Plain Language Launcher, GSA
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| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Civilian Awards Banquet |
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Johnny F. Stephenson, Jr., Director of Strategic Analysis & Communications, NASA
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Secretary Elaine L. Chao, DOT
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Attire: Black Tie Optional
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