Innovations & Solutions for Ending Unsheltered Homelessness - Browse Agenda

All Sessions

9:15 AM–10:30 AM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

2.04 Improving Assistance to Older Adults: Integrated and Comprehensive Care

Junior Ballroom (3-4)

Speakers

Lisa GlowCEO & President atCentral Arizona Shelter Services

Emily Rosenoff KilleenDivision Director atHHS

Sandy MarkwoodCEO atUSAging

9:15 AM–10:30 AM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

2.05 Building Connections to Improve Outreach and Services to Unsheltered BIPOC Populations

Grand Ballroom (ABC)

Speakers

Saba MwineManaging Director atHomelessness Policy Research Institute, USC

Marco SantanaDirector of Engagement atLA Family Housing

Samm WilliamsData & Property Manager atOpen Doors

9:15 AM–10:30 AM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

2.06 The Rebellious Allyship of Street Medicine

Grand Ballroom (FGH)

Speakers

erica ernstClinical Director atRenaissance Social Services, Inc

Mx Loren PhillipsLiving Room Team Lead atRenaissance Social Services, Inc.

10:45 AM–1:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

Plenary

West Hall

Speakers

Valerie A WhitebirdLead Supportive Services Social Worker atFond du Lac Reservation Human Services

Dawn BjorakerMinnesota Tribal Collaborative Coordinator atMESH-MN

Jemine BryonDeputy Assistant Secretary atHUD

Nova HarrisonService Access Specialist atRed Lake Reservation Housing Authority

Pamela HughesProject Manager atUniversity of Minnesota Duluth, College of Pharmacy

Jane LawrenzMESH

1:15 PM–2:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

S2.01 Harm Reduction Saves Lives: Strategies for Encampments

East 1

Speakers

Brittiny RaineED of Community Engagement atCommunity Outreach through Radical Empowerment (CORE)

Dylan WeilED of Community Support atCommunity Outreach through Radical Empowerment (CORE)

1:15 PM–2:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

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S2.02 Making the Case: Effectively Engaging Local Leadership to Address Encampments

East 2

Speakers

Jamie KimbroughDirector, Coordinated Entry atPartners for HOME-Atlanta CoC

Denice Wade, MPHProject Manager Homeless Outreach and Diversion atPartners for HOME-Atlanta CoC

1:15 PM–2:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

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S2.03 Research Spotlight: Large Scale Efforts to Understand Unsheltered Homelessness and Barriers to Rehousing

Junior Ballroom (1-2)

Speakers

Dr. Margot Kushel, MDProfessor of Medicine atUCSF

Tiana Moore

1:15 PM–2:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

S2.04 Disrupting the Cycle: Criminal Legal System Involvement and Homelessness

Junior Ballroom (3-4)

Speakers

Joe Calderon, he/himLead CHW/National Trainer atTransitions Clinic

Kate CoventryDeputy Director of Legislative Strategy atDC Fiscal Policy Institute

1:15 PM–2:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

S2.05 Ending Homelessness is About Racial Justice

Grand Ballroom (ABC)

Speakers

Regina CannonPresident & CEO, ARC4Justice atARC4Justice, C4 Innovations

Chandra Crawford Chief Equity Officer atNational Alliance to End Homelessness

1:15 PM–2:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

S2.06 Housing Our Relatives: Serving Unsheltered Native Americans While Leveraging Funding Allies

Grand Ballroom (FGH)

Speakers

Yvette PerrantesHomeless Response Team Program Manager atMother Nation

Reuben TwinWaatunwan Program Manager atMother Nation

2:15 PM–3:30 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

3.01 Alternatives to Armed Crisis Response: Integrating Emerging Models with the Homeless Services System

East 1

Speakers

Elliott JonesMobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Program Manager atCity of Oakland, Oakland Fire Department

Michael MasonSection Chief, Community Paramedicine atSan Francisco Fire Department

Heather WeitmanCommunity Connect Manager atPortland Fire and Rescue

2:15 PM–3:30 PM

Mar 2, 2023

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3.02 Ensuring Access: Guide to Creating an Effective Shelter

East 2

Speakers

Holly CreagerDirector of Programs atFlagstaff Shelter Services

Kevin NyeHousing Director atYouthLink

2:15 PM–3:30 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

3.03 How To Shift a Culture: Building Power Through Lived Experience

Junior Ballroom (1-2)

Speakers

La'Toya CooperCommunity Engagement Associate atLens Co

Rivianna HyattWorker-Owner atHousing Justice Collective

Greetings, Saludos! Alexander PerezHousing Justice Team atHousing Justice Collective

Ranee RockLived Experience Consultant atSHIP Collaborative

2:15 PM–3:30 PM

Mar 2, 2023

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3.04 Engaging Health Care Partners and Their Resources to End Unsheltered Homelessness

Junior Ballroom (3-4)

Speakers

Richard ChoSenior Advisor for Housing and Services atHUD

Alex DemyanInterim Assistant Director atAHCCCS

Debbie ThieleManaging Director, Western Region atCSH, Corporation for Supportive Housing

2:15 PM–3:30 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

3.05 Addressing Discrimination Against Unsheltered LGBTQ+ Youth of Color

Grand Ballroom (ABC)

Speakers

Kahlib BartonCo-Director of Technical Assistance atTrue Colors United

Mx J. ClappSenior Vice President, Development atPoint Source Youth

David DirksDirecting Attorney atHomebase

2:15 PM–3:30 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

3.06 No ODs with Housekeys

Grand Ballroom (FGH)

Speakers

Porsha Dixson

Susan LefeverPeer OD Response Specialist atSRO DOPE Project, National Harm Reduction Coalition

Mattie LoyceCommunity Development Manager atDelivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (DISH)

2:25 PM–5:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

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Transformation Talks: 10-minute presentations, modeled on TED Talks (Coffee provided)

OCC 208

4:00 PM–5:15 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

4.01 Building a Team: Bringing Cross-System Services to Encampments

East 1

Speakers

Iain De JongPresident & CEO atOrgCode Consulting Inc.

James GonzalezDirector of Program Operations atCoalition for the Homeless

Joel SobelStaff Attorney/Duffy Fellow atHomeless Advocacy Project

4:00 PM–5:15 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

4.02 Doing No Harm: Guide to Effective Encampment Resolution

East 2

Speakers

Lauren DuntonSenior Associate atAbt Associates

Alonzo GrapeDRTRR Project Coordinator atCity of Dallas - Office of Homeless Solutions

Isabella KarabedSenior Director of Regional Outreach Initiatives atLifeMoves

Ms Joy Moses Director, Homelessness Research Institute atNational Alliance to End Homelessness

4:00 PM–5:15 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

4.03 Extending Rapid Re-Housing to People with Multiple Barriers: What We Know and Don’t Know

Junior Ballroom (1-2)

Speakers

Jamie KimbroughDirector, Coordinated Entry atPartners for HOME-Atlanta CoC

Sierra Moindjie AliManager of Short-term Assistance & Retention atEDEN, Inc.

Michelle SecoursDirector of Housing and Homeless Services atThe Stewpot

Matt WhiteSenior Associate atHousing Innovations

4:00 PM–5:15 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

4.04 Engaging Public Housing Authorities and Housing Developers

Junior Ballroom (3-4)

Speakers

Brooke EtieVice President, Voucher Program atDHA

Sarah KahnChief Program Officer atHousing Forward

Alexis NshamambaDirector of Housing & Quality Assurance atGood Samaritan Shelter

Dr. Joe Savage, Jr., Jr.Senior Regional Advisor atU.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

4:00 PM–5:15 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

4.05 Identifying and Implementing Behavioral Health Strategies with Special Attention to Racial Trauma

Grand Ballroom (ABC)

4:00 PM–5:15 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

4.06 Two Essential Ways to Improve Housing Problem Solving in Your Community

Grand Ballroom (FGH)

Speakers

Ed BoyteFounder atThe Listening Group, LLC

Tanesha TravisPLE Coordinator atSacramento Steps Forward

5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Mar 2, 2023

(US - Pacific)

HUD SNAPS Q&A

West Hall

Speakers

Norm SucharDirector, SNAPS Office atHUD

7:00 AM–8:00 AM

Mar 3, 2023

(US - Pacific)

Yoga & Seated Meditation

OCC 210-211

Speakers

Connor JohnsonHousing Policy Consultant atIndependent Contractor