Conference Schedule

The Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium Conference Center at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo

June 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Registration | Light Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 AM

Welcome

8:45 - 9:45 AM

9:45 - 10:00 AM

Opening Keynote

Valora Washington, Ph.D., The Cayl Institute

Break / Exhibit Tables

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Morning Breakouts

Breakout Session 4: Aaron Hill, MBA, Peak Tax & Accounting

11:00 - 11:45 AM

11:45 - 1:00 PM

1:00 - 2:00 PM

2:00 - 2:15 PM

Breakout Session 1: Valora Washington, Ph.D., The Cayl Institute

Breakout Session 2: Brissa Borjas Esparza, Center for Rural Affairs

Breakout Session 3: NECC Strategic Communications Team

Provider Panel: From Passion to Profession

Speakers: Angela Blaesi, Lisset Christian, Tasha McNeil, Shannon Stutzman

Lunch | Exhibit Tables

2:15 - 3:15 PM

3:15 - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Breakouts

Breakout Session 1: Samantha Phillips, Comploy

Breakout Session 2: Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs

Breakout Session 3: Erin Owen and Kelly Jefferson Minty, Clarity Channels Communications