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