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Workshop Tracks

      • Breakout A: Military
      • Breakout B: D&I/HR/EEO Practitioners
      • Breakout C: Career Development
      • Breakout D: Personal Development

Sunday May 7, 2023


2:00 pm - 6:00 pm    All Hands Meeting for Volunteers assisting with NLTP

Monday May 8, 2023


8:00 am - 5:00 pm    

Registration at Westin Long Beach Lobby 3rd Floor

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

  Exhibitor Set Up
9:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Pre-Conference Forum  (arranged by selected agencies for their employees attending NLTP)

  • USDA
  • DOD
  • EPA
  • VA
  • FAA
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm  

Check-In for Welcome Dinner 

    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm   

    WELCOME DINNER        (Business Casual/Cultural Wear)

    • Opening Remarks - Fahmida Chhipa (USDA), FAPAC President 
    • Special Remarks - Rex Richardson, Mayor of Long Beach, CA
    • Welcome Remarks - Piyachat Terrell (EPA), Director, Community Engagement & Assistance Division 
    • Special Remarks - Angela Biggs (USDA-NRCS)Deputy Chief for Management and Strategy 
    • Keynote Speaker - Dr. Minh A. Nguyen (FAA), Executive Director 
    • Special Remarks - Hong V. Miller (Army), Chief Human Capital Officer U.S Army Futures Command 
    • Closing Remarks - Peter Nguyen (FAA), FAPAC Immediate Past President 


    Tuesday May 9, 2023


    8:00 am - 5:00 pm   

    Registration and Exhibits Open

    9:00 am - 10:15 am   

    OPENING CEREMONY                                                                  (Business Casual)

    • President's Remarks - Fahmida Chhipa (USDA), FAPAC President 
    • Opening Remarks - L'Tonya Davis (USDA), Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer 
    • Welcome Remarks - Bill Nelson (NASA), Administrator 
    • Keynote Speaker- Andrew J. Tiongson (USCG), Vice-Admiral 
    • Special Remarks - Thuy Ho (DOJ), Deputy Director, Policy and Planning, Office of the Chief Information Officer 
    • Closing Remarks- Linda Miller (FCC), FAPAC Past President (2005-2006)

    10:30 am - 11:45am

     

      WORKSHOP SERIES ONE (4 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS)

    A1 - "Army Opportunities" - Major Victor Shen

    • CPT Di Sang, USC Army ROTC APMS
    • CPT Daniel Kim, USC Army ROTC APMS
    B1 - "Activate DEIA" - Kay Een (DOD)
    C1 - "Collective Influence: Reimagining Influence Collaboratively and Strategically" - Dr. Minh Nguyen (FAA) and Dr. Vu Pham      
    D1 - “Advancing Leaders Through Networking Opportunities” - Cynthia Dunn (IRS)
    11:45 am - 12:00 pm   Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)
    12:00 pm - 1:15pm   

    Agency and Partners Recognition Awards Ceremony                (Business Casual)

    • President's Remarks - Fahmida Chhipa (USDA), FAPAC President 
    • Welcome Remarks - Michael Regan (EPA), Administrator 
    • Keynote Speaker- Andrew Sugimoto (USCG), Rear Admiral 
    • Special Remarks - Clarence Johnson (DOD), Director
    (signing of MOU between USCG and FAPAC USCG Chapter will take place)
    • Closing Remarks- Stephen Thom (DoED), 1st FAPAC President (1985-1986)
     1:15 pm - 1:30 pm    Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)

    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 

      P1  "Executive Presence—Asian Style: Leverage Context, Build Charisma" - Dr. Vu Pham

    2:30 pm - 2:45 pm 

    Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)
    2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 

    P2  "Expanding Possibilities:  Advancing Economic Opportunities in Our Community"  (HUD)

    • Claudette Fernandez - General Deputy Assistant Secretary
    • Jean Lin Pao - Director,  Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
    3:45 pm - 4:00 pm    Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm   

    P3  “Advancing as a Leader through DEIA" -Steve Shih,  Diversity Ambassador (NASA)

    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm    General Membership Meeting
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm    Networking Reception                                                                              (Casual)

    Tuesday Concurrent Stand alone Programs

    8:00am - 5:00 pm  

    Executive Professional Development Sessions (ExPD)

    (lunch break 12pm -12:30 pm)

    10:30 am to 11:45 am 
     

    Special Emphasis Program Manager Training:

    Special Emphasis Program Manager- Role and Responsibilities - Kara Merendo (VA)

    2:45 pm to 3:45 pm 
     

    Special Emphasis Program Manager Training:

    Reasonable Accommodation - Deputy Director Jeffrey Heinrichs (VA)

    Wednesday, May 10, 2023


    8:00 am - 5:00 pm    Registration and Exhibits Open
    9:00 am - 10:00 am 

    P4 "Transformation through Leadership Development" -

    Tiffany Worthy - Senior Advisor for Leadership Development and Equity (OPM)

      10:00 am - 10:30 am   

      Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)

       10:30 am - 11:45 am   

      WORKSHOP SERIES TWO (4 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS)

      A2 - "Leading As A Mentor - Mentorship is Leadership" - Sabrina Dalton

      B2 -“Everything You Need to Know about Presidential Executive Orders around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) – 101”- Cynthia Dunn (IRS)

      C2 - "Leveraging DEI&A to Empower Organizational Competitive Advantage" - Robert Baggett (USDA)

      D2 - "Amplifying Your Voice" - Nikki Kodama

      12:00 pm - 1:15 pm 


      UNIFORMED SERVICES AWARDS CEREMONY LUNCHEON (Military Dress Uniform/Business Formal)

      • President's Remarks - Fahmida Chhipa (USDA), FAPAC President 
      • DOD Greeting - Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
      • Keynote Speaker - Clarence Johnson (DOD), Director 
      • Special Remarks - Mario Diaz (DOD), Deputy Under Secretary of the Army
      • Closing Remarks - Olivia Adrian (DOI), FAPAC Past President (2016-2020)

      1:15 pm - 1:30 pm 

        Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)
      1:30 pm - 3:00 pm    WORKSHOP SERIES THREE (4 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS)

      A3 -  "Army Mentorship" - Major Victor Shen

      • CPT Di Sang, USC Army  ROTC APMS
      • CPT Daniel Kim, USC Army ROTC APMS

      B3 - “Cross Generational Communications: How Can All Five Generations Work Together Effectively?” - Cynthia Dunn (IRS)

      C3 - "Drivers and Drainers" -Joy Reiff (FDA)

      D3 -"Financial Literacy and HealthCare Wellness 3.0" - Steve Niu (OPM)

      3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

       

      Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)

       3:30 pm - 4:30 pm   

      P5 Senior Officers Forum

      Director Clarence Johnson - Welcome Remarks 

      • COL Karin L. Watson (ARMY)
      • COL Ashley S. Lee (ARMY)
      • Captain Taylor Lam (USCG)
      • Rear Admiral Robert C. Nowakowski (NAVY)
      • Major General Andrew J. Juknelis (ARMY)
      4:45 pm - 5:45 pm    Chapter Presidents Meeting
      6:00 pm - 9:00 pm    Dinner on Your Own

      Wednesday Concurrent Stand alone Programs

      8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

      Executive Professional Development Sessions (ExPD)

      (lunch break 12pm -12:30 pm)

      8:00 am - 5:00 pm   S1 Student Program (separate concurrent Program)
      10:00 am to 12:00 pm 
       

      Special Emphasis Program Manager Training:

      Unconscious Bias for SEPMs - Kerima Collier (VA) and Sherlanda Thomas (VA)

      1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      V1 Veterans Program (separate concurrent Program)


      Thursday, May 11, 2023


      8:00 am - 5:00 pm 
      Registration and Exhibits Open
      9:00 am - 10:00 am    P6 Executive Women's Leadership Forum
      • Katelyn Choe, Diplomat In Residence (STATE)
      • Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida (EPA)
      • Thuy Ho, Deputy Director, Policy and Planning, Office of the Chief Information Officer (DOJ)  
      • Rear Admiral Shoshana Chatfield - President, U.S. Naval War College 
      • Dr. Ngozi Butler-Guerrier (NOAA)
      10:00 am - 10:30 am  Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)
      10:30 am - 11:45 am    WORKSHOP SERIES FOUR (4 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS)

      A4 - "Taking Action By Taking the First Step" -Littideth Phansiri (USMC)

      B4 - "EEOC: Introduction to the EEO Role" - Marcus Artis (EEOC)

      C4 -"My Career in the FBI: The Voice of One SES FBI Agent" - Stacey Moy (FBI)

      D4 -  The Mike Mansfield Fellowship - One Year Will Advance Your Career - Ian J. Morrison (NOAA)

        11:45 am - 12:45 pm   
        Lunch on Your Own
        12:45 pm - 1:45 pm    P7 Make the Invisible, Visible: "How data reveals the impact of cultural bias and stereotypes and what the Intelligence Community plans to do to address the impact"
        • Khuyen Tran
        • Karyne Williams

        1:45pm -2:00 pm 

         

        Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)

        2:00 pm - 3:00 pm    P8 PLENARY EIGHT (USCG) 
        • Command Senior Chief Malia Chasteen
        • Captain Taylor Lam
        • Commander Rhianna Macon
        3:00 pm - 3:15 pm    Exhibitor Break (Attendees visit Exhibitor Booths)
        3:15 pm - 4:30 pm    WORKSHOP SERIES FIVE (4 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS)

        A5 -  "Military Transition" - LCDR Xyrone Ocampo (Ret. NAVY)

        B5 -  "DEI Best Practices - Trends and Lessons Learned across Sectors and Industries" - MyMy Lu

        C5 - "Relationship Stewardship: The Science of Managing Up" -Roy Donelson and Dr. Vu Pham

        D5 - "Growing Opportunity by Increasing Our Power" - Ruth Back (FBI)

        6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   

         CIVILIAN AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY  (Black Tie Optional)

        • President's Remarks - Fahmida Chhipa (USDA), FAPAC President 
        • Opening Remarks - Sanah Baig (USDA), Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics 
        • Welcome Remarks - Dr. Ngozi Butler-Guerrier (NOAA)Director of the Office of Inclusion and Civil Rights 
        • Keynote Speaker - Jane Nishida (EPA), Assistant Administrator, Office of International and Tribal Affairs 
        • Special Remarks - Katelyn Choe (STATE), Diplomat In Residence  
        • Closing Remarks - M. Farook Sait (USDA), FAPAC Past President (2008-2010)

        Thursday Concurrent Stand alone Programs

        8:00am - 5:00 pm 
         

        Executive Professional Development Sessions (ExPD)

        (lunch break 12pm -12:30 pm)

        10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

         

        Special Emphasis Program Manager Training:

        Barrier Analysis for SEPM's - Kerima Collier (VA)


        Sessions

        General Sessions: May 9-11, 2023, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

        Special Programs: 

        Sessions provide practical knowledge for new and seasoned Veterans
        For current students and recent graduates interested in Federal employment


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