2024 Conference Schedule

Subject to change.

Schedules, Speakers and Opportunities


Pre-Conference Opportunity

Sunday, June 23

9:00am - 12:00pm
Pre-Conference Programming

Sunday

June 23


8:00am - Registration

1:00pm - Conference Kickoff, Scott Fussell, Sutherland Institute Host

2:00pm - Opening Session - Roots and Wings Part 1: Our Roots Matter: Creating Belonging in Spaces and Places Where All Students Can Thrive, Dr. Marlon Gibson, Director of Community Engagement, Kappa Alpha Order 

3:15pm - Roots and Wings Part 2, Scott Fussell, Sutherland Institute Host

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Welcome Reception and Dinner

Monday

June 24


9:00am - Day 2 Welcome

9:15am - Family Foundations: Understanding Our Members, Building Trusting Relationships,
Erin Fischer, Owner & CEO, The Leadership and Training Studio

11:30am - Lunch
Bringing Families Meals to Life

1:15pm - Protecting Our Homes, Protecting Our Members, Estacia Brandenburg, Senior Client Executive, MJ Insurance

2:30pm - The Work is Hard, But It Matters: Building and Teaching Resilience, Erin Fischer, Owner and CEO, The Leadership and Training Studio

5:00pm - Day Two Reception

6:00pm - A Night Out in Salt Lake City (On your own)

Tuesday

June 25


9:00am - Commute to University of Utah and FamilySearch Library 

9:30am - Inside, Outside, Upside Down: The Scavenger Hunt, Jeff Peterson and Tim Stephenson, Assessment Division, CSL Management

12:00pm - A Family Meal at the Chapter House

1:00pm - Fire Safety Basics: Fire Drills, Fire Hazards, and Fire Prevention, Scott Burgess, Captain, Nashville Fire Department, and Trainer, Department of Homeland Security

2:30pm - Discovering My Family of Origin: Family Search Library Experience

4:30pm - Commute from University of Utah to Marriott 

6:00pm - A Night Out in Salt Lake City (On your own)

Wednesday

June 26


9:00am - Roots and Wings…Taking OUR Family of Choice Home to Those We Serve and Support, Dr. Mari Ann Callais, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Delta Delta Delta Women’s Fraternity

11:15am - Looking Back, Looking Ahead, Scott Fussell, Sutherland Institute Host

View Our Detailed Schedule with Speakers, Sessions and Summaries.

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Our Featured Speakers

Estacia Brandenburg

Erin Fischer

This year we have great lineup of speakers. Some familiar faces, and some that are new!

Dr. Mari Ann Callais