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Sunday, July 19
 

9:00am EDT

Board Meeting (old board)
Sunday July 19, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Classroom 103 - University Hall

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Classroom 103 - University Hall
  Classroom 103 - University Hall, CDS Board of Directors Meeting

12:30pm EDT

Pre Conference Workshop #1 - Discovering the 21st Century Economic Clusters of Communities/Regions in the U.S.: New Data Products
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
If you are engaged in (or interested in) applied research or are working with local and/or regional organizations in guiding their economic development efforts, this is the workshop for you. A team from the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) has worked hand-in-hand with the U.S. Economic Development Administration to develop/update the economic clusters for all areas of the United...
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Speakers
avatar for Bo Beaulieu

Bo Beaulieu

Professor Emeritus, Purdue University

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Pre Conference Workshop

12:30pm EDT

Pre Conference Workshop #2 - Spiraling up: Looking 20 years back and 20 years ahead
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
We invite those who have read about Spiraling up, used/adapted it in their work, and/or taught the concept in their classes to join us for a retrospective on the past 20 years: what we’ve learned; what have been challenges; what has changed, and to discuss how we might apply it to the next 20 years, as we face increasingly rapid rates of change in our work. This interactive workshop will focus...
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Speakers
ME

Mary Emery

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
no special requests
avatar for Héctor Eduardo Hernández Núñez

Héctor Eduardo Hernández Núñez

Professor, University of the Amazonia, Colombia

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Pre Conference Workshop

12:30pm EDT

Pre Conference Workshop #3 - Skills for Facilitating Community Development Processes
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
This workshop will address Community Currents: Navigating Change Together by providing a hands-on workshop centered on applied tools for the community development process. The agenda includes the following components:o Overview – framing community development as a processo Asset-Based Community Development—Asset Mapping as an applied tool for community assessmento Data applications: ...
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Speakers
GL

Grace Langford

Mississippi State University
avatar for Daniel Kahl

Daniel Kahl

CLD, Blueprint Kentucky, CDS, NACDEP, University of Kentucky
N/A
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Pre Conference Workshop

12:30pm EDT

Pre Conference Workshop #4- Designed for Success- SCAD as a Community Development Catalyst
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Offsite Location
*This is an offsite pre conference workshop**This Registration Option is Free for Conference Attendees Only* You must pre-register for this workshop on the conference online registration form. Transportation from the conference main location to SCAD facilities will be provided. This workshop is limited to 30 people. You must be registered for the CDS Conference to participate in this workshop.The...
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Speakers
DN

Darrell Naylor-Johnson

Vice President, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Offsite Location
  Offsite Location, Pre Conference Workshop

4:00pm EDT

New and Returning Member Orientation
Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
New to CDS — or just ready to reconnect?  This orientation session offers an overview of the organization’s mission, structure, and opportunities for involvement. Open to all members, it’s a chance to learn how CDS can support your work, amplify your voice, and help you grow professionally. Come with your questions, and leave with ideas for how to make the most of your membership! We...
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Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Lopez

Kathleen Lopez

CDS Membership Committee
N/A
Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
  Classroom 121 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

5:00pm EDT

CDS Member Networking
Sunday July 19, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
Looking to build meaningful connections with fellow community development practitioners, scholars, and advocates? Join us for this interactive networking session designed to help members meet, share ideas, and discover common interests. Whether you’re seeking collaborators, mentors, or simply new friends, this is a great opportunity to foster relationships that strengthen both your work and the...
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Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Lopez

Kathleen Lopez

CDS Membership Committee
N/A
Sunday July 19, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
  Classroom 121 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

6:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event
 
Monday, July 20
 

7:45am EDT

Student Chapter Workshop
Monday July 20, 2026 7:45am - 9:00am EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
This workshop will be a collaborative space for students and those affiliated with the CDS Student Chapter to come together and talk about this CDS initiative. We will begin by reviewing the 2025 outcomes from the Student Chapter workshop, then move into goals for the rest of 2026 and 2027. This workshop space proved to be quite useful in developing the mission, vision, and goals for the...
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Speakers
avatar for Daniel Kahl

Daniel Kahl

CLD, Blueprint Kentucky, CDS, NACDEP, University of Kentucky
N/A
avatar for Tanner C. Knorr

Tanner C. Knorr

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
N/A
avatar for Kathleen Lopez

Kathleen Lopez

CDS Membership Committee
N/A
Monday July 20, 2026 7:45am - 9:00am EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
  Classroom 121 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Experiential Workshop

9:30am EDT

Opening Session (includes plenary session): Reimagining Community Development: the Cross-Sector Imperative
Monday July 20, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
TBA
Monday July 20, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event

11:15am EDT

Boxed Lunch Pick-up (for registered attendees)
Monday July 20, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am EDT
Outside the Ballroom - Armstrong Center

Monday July 20, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am EDT
Outside the Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Outside the Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Lunch

11:30am EDT

Mobile Learning Workshops Pick up and Drop off
Monday July 20, 2026 11:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Parking Lot - Outside Armstrong Center

Monday July 20, 2026 11:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Parking Lot - Outside Armstrong Center
  Parking Lot - Outside Armstrong Center, Mobile Learning Workshops

5:30pm EDT

Monday Night Event at Starland Yard
Monday July 20, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Starland Yard

Monday July 20, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Starland Yard
  Monday Night Event, Main Event
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

7:30am EDT

International Connections Session with the CDS International Committee
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
This session is geared towards networking opportunities among our CDS members.CDS believes it is essential to highlight the diversity that exists within the membership and cater to the unique needs of international members. The International Connections Session is a unique networking opportunity designed to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration between US-based and International...
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Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Lopez

Kathleen Lopez

CDS Membership Committee
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

From Waiting to Winning: How Communities Prepare for Tomorrow
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
This presentation explores how rural communities proactively build cross-sector partnerships—government entities, businesses, education, and civic groups—to achieve shared goals before federal funding opportunities arise. Using a broadband planning initiative in Shannon and Carter counties as a case study, we highlight a structured process combining community engagement, data-driven research,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jennifer R. Williams, JD

Jennifer R. Williams, JD

University of Missouri Extension
Jennifer R. Williams, JD is an Extension Engagement Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension, serving six counties in Southeast Missouri.

As an Engagement Specialist, Jennifer is a resource for county Extension councils, providing training, guidance, and support to the council as it oversees the county’s educational programming and local office management.  Jennifer also remains active as an Extension educator, offering... Read More →
MP

Michael Phoenix

Mayor, City of Winona, Missouri
None.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Small Rural Communities Grow Their Capacity to Navigate Change
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
The Blandin Community Learning Network fostered leadership and network development in eight small, rural communities. Offering structured activities for leaders to increase their capacity to learn together, both internally and across communities, and to take action toward stronger communities. This 12+ month program is an example of how using an asset-based approach centered around the Community...
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Speakers
avatar for Holli Arp

Holli Arp

Program Leader, Leadership & Civic Engagement, University of Minnesota Extension
None
JB

John Bennett

University of Minnesota Extension
None
avatar for Jody Horntvedt

Jody Horntvedt

Extension Educator, Leadership & Civic Engagement, University of Minnesota Extension
None
EW

Ellen Wolter

University of Minnesota Extension
None
CC

Craig Campbell

University of Minnesota Extension
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

The Role of Civil Society Alliance/Coalition in Enhancing Community Development: Lessons from South Africa’s #ZumaMustFall National Shutdown
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
Globally, civil society alliances have been fundamental in challenging the status quo, pushing for social transformation, and holding power structures accountable. For example, the literature demonstrates that in Latin America and Eastern Europe, broad-based civil society coalitions played a pivotal role in democratization and policy reform. Similarly, the history of South Africa demonstrates that...
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Speakers
NE

Nsizwazonke Ephraim Yende

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
I do not have any special requests
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

8:30am EDT

Building the Village: Leveraging Cross-sector Relationships for Youth Development
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
We present the context, development, and community impact of a comprehensive youth serving initiative: Statesboro Village Builders. Several incidents in a local high school inspired the community to come together to discuss how we could best support our youth. We collaboratively identified goals and a small team worked to develop a plan for this initiative, designed to leverage the assets of...
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Speakers
KM
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Co-Creating Success: A Consensus Framework for Youth Impact in Rural Nebraska
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
This paper presents a Consensus Framework for Postsecondary Youth Impact in Rural Communities—a theoretical model developed for the University of Nebraska’s Rural Fellows program to help collaborative partners in co-creating and evaluating locally meaningful success indicators. Based on Collective Impact Theory (Kania & Kramer, 2011), Ripple Effects Mapping (Emery et al., 2015), and...
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Speakers
avatar for Blair Bagley

Blair Bagley

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

8:30am EDT

Keystone Community Partnerships: Amplifying Youth, Community, and Economic Capacity in the Commonwealth
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
Keystone Community Partnerships (KCP) is a program of [The Institution] Outreach, leveraging collective resources, knowledge, and expertise of the University in collaboration with community stakeholders to enhance capacity and address community priorities throughout the state. KCP fosters transparent and adaptable university-community partnerships where trust, support, and empowerment thrive. A...
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Speakers
JM

Jamison Malcolm

Director, Keystone Collective Impact, Penn State Outreach
There will be between 3-4 graduate students presenting along with me. 
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

A Curriculum for Bringing People, Place, & Systems into Planning for Comprehensive Community Development
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
A Curriculum for Bringing People, Place, & Systems into Planning for Comprehensive Community Development Comprehensive, place-based, and resident-led efforts are essential to building strong cross-sector partnerships, and this complex work requires intentional, data-driven approaches to maximize community impact. In collaboration with more than 30 organizations across the NeighborWorks...
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Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Druback Celaya

Elizabeth Druback Celaya

NeighborWorks America
n/a
RF

Rachel Fischer

NeighborWorks America
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Collaboration over the Long Haul: Creating and Sustaining the Community Development Network of Maryland
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
Session presenters, referred to here as CWR and SJS, have navigated change together across diverse community development contexts. The presentation will focus on their interactions in creating and sustaining the Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN), a statewide network of rural and urban organizations advocating for thriving communities and secure housing. CWR and SJS brought different...
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Speakers
avatar for Sally Scott

Sally Scott

Graduate Director, Community Leadership, University of Maryland Baltimore County
N/A
CW

Claudia Wilson Randall

Community Development Network of Maryland
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Mapping Regional Community Development Resources: Connecting Communities, Programs, and Possibilities
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
The Maximize [My Community] Journey™ is a practical playbook that has proven to help community leaders, residents, and organizations navigate local challenges and opportunities by working better together. To strengthen regional alignment throughout a primarily rural area, this strengths-based approach is being leveraged to inventory and map community and leadership development programs through...
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Speakers
CG

Christel Gollnick

Maximize Northwest Missouri
N/A
avatar for Jackie Spainhower

Jackie Spainhower

University of Missouri Extension
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

A Community Capital Development Approach
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
The Community Capitals Framework (CCF) is widely used to describe how community assets are invested to generate new resources, yet practitioners often struggle to translate its concepts into coordinated action. Existing applications typically pair the CCF with established community development approaches, but these approaches were not designed to sustain capital awareness, account for interactions...
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Speakers
TJ

Todd Jerome Barman

Downtown Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Todd Johnson, UW Madison Extension, may be a co-presenter.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Engaging community in emerging land use planning issues
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
Purdue University and community partners are navigating change through collaborative, data-driven land-use planning. This session highlights three initiatives that strengthen community resilience and inform local decisions. IN R-STEP, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, provides GIS tools and engagement strategies for renewable energy siting. The NSF-supported MARC program explores...
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Speakers
TO

Tamara Ogle

I am a NACDEP Member, Purdue University
N/A
avatar for Kara Salazar

Kara Salazar

Assistant Program Leader for Community Development & Sustainable Communities Extension Specialist, Purdue University
N/A
AT

Aaron Thompson

Purdue University
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Navigating Change: From a Historic District to Building an Urban Homesteading Network
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
The current climate crisis (and the plethora of interwoven issues) has forced communities to come up with innovative solutions to address numerous challenges from poverty and hunger to building climate resilience, especially in urban settings. As communities rise to these challenges through building collaborative networks, deploying social capital, and brainstorming contextualized solutions,...
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Speakers
FF

Felix Fernando

University of Dayton
N/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

A Tale of Two Counties: A Study of Intersectoral Stakeholders’ Preferences Regarding Economic and Entrepreneurial Development
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
This study summarizes stakeholders’ preferences for promoting economic growth by facilitating sustainable businesses and entrepreneurship in economically distressed regions in South Carolina. A survey was conducted in a randomly selected rural county and an urban county to capture stakeholders’ preferences for pathways to bolster economic development. Thus, the survey captured stakeholder...
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AK

Abdullah Khan

School of Business, Claflin University
Not applicable
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Academic Paper

8:30am EDT

Childcare Demand Forecast & Market Analysis 2024-2033
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
This research project focuses on the availability of childcare in an eight-county rural and urban area in coastal Georgia. The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is directly adding 8,500 jobs to this region, increasing the demand for labor in this area. Community leaders identified Childcare as a factor keeping people out of the labor market. This study establishes, for both rural and urban...
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avatar for Benjamin McKay

Benjamin McKay

Director - Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research, Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research, Business Innovation Group at Georgia Southern University
Benjamin P. McKay is an applied economic development and public policy researcher with nearly two decades of experience supporting economic development, public decision-making, and strategic planning across Georgia. He currently serves as Director of the Center for Business Analytics... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Bridging Generations for Community Impact: Collaborative Leadership through Youth Empowerment and Neighborhood Leadership
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
The Youth Empowerment Program equips young people with leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills to influence processes and drive community change. Through experiential learning, mentorship, and collaborative projects, YEP fosters confidence, critical thinking, and a sense of agency among youth. Participants engage in real-world problem-solving, connect with local leaders, and develop...
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DT
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Program/Project Presentation

8:30am EDT

Innovating Community Food Access: Placemaking and Positive Youth Development in East-Central Phoenix
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
Creighton Community Foundation (CCF) operates within low-income, food desert neighborhoods in east-central Phoenix, Arizona, where structural inequities contribute to limited access to nutritious food, under-resourced schools, and constrained pathways for youth advancement. Serving more than 28,000 residents annually, CCF advances a community-based model that integrates positive youth development...
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Speakers
PK

Patsy Kraeger

Civance Research
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Academic Paper

8:30am EDT

Youth Navigating Changes Through Intercultural Dialogue in an International Sustainability Challenge
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
Northern Skies Resort, a social-entrepreneurial hospitality enterprise grounded in regenerative and place-based values, is the first international sponsor of the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Sustainability Challenge, partnering with Algoma University's BRIDGE lab, signaling meaningful bridges between northern, community-embedded enterprises and global sustainability education...
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Speakers
SK

Sandra Kurian

Algoma University
-
DJ

Dr. Jody Rebek

Algoma University
-
AP

Adith Pradeep

Algoma University
-
ZP

Zhiyu Pan

Algoma University
-
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Program/Project Presentation

9:45am EDT

Break: Research Posters, Silent Auction, Exhibitors
Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
University Hall Lobby

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
University Hall Lobby
  University Hall Lobby, Break

10:30am EDT

Bridging university students to communities across Georgia
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
The Archway Partnership, a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia (UGA), has established an innovative and thriving partnership with UGA’s Terry College of Business Institute for Leadership Advancement (ILA) through years of collaboration. During the ILA course, students are paired with community partners across Georgia to address critical community projects, several...
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Speakers
AJ

Angel Jackson

University of Georgia
N/A
DA

Donald Addison II

University of Georgia
N/A
RC

Rosanna Cruz-Bibb

Archway Professional (Hart County), Archway Partnership - University of Georgia
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

Scaffolding Community Capacity: A Community-First Model of University Engagement
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
The Connected Resilient Communities (CRC) program, a part of University of Georgia’s Archway Partnership, partners with local leaders, students, and faculty to address community-identified priorities through asset-based, collaborative design. CRC projects, ranging from heritage preservation and environmental planning to early literacy, health assessment, and downtown revitalization,...
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Speakers
SB

Seth Brookshire

Archway- University of Georgia
n/a
HG

Heidi Grogger

Archway-University of Georgia
N/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

Student Experiential Learning Through Youth, Community, and Economic Development in Philipsburg, PA
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
[program name] is an emergent program developed from [organization] to bridge university resources and research to community identified priorities. To achieve this, [program name] draws on the research based Collective Impact methodology to bridge institutional and community partners around shared goals, metrics, and strategics. In [town, state], [program] Scholars are working hand-in-hand with...
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Speakers
avatar for Emma Steely

Emma Steely

Keystone Community Partnerships, Penn State Outreach
None
RL

Rachel Layvey

Keystone Community Partnerships, Penn State Outreach
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

A Typology of Power in Community Land Trust Governance: Cases from Memphis and San Diego
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
     Community land trusts (CLTs) have grown as an alternative model of land use to limit housing speculation and counter displacement of residents. Emerging scholarship argues the capacity of CLTs for more transformative politics and social justice is often undermined by an over-focus on affordable homeownership production (DeFilippis et al., 2019; Lowe, 2025). A better...
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Speakers
AH

A.T. Harrison

Research Associate, Housing Justice Lab, University of Toronto

avatar for Josh Newton

Josh Newton

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California, San Diego
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

10:30am EDT

Community Resilience: Creative, Cross-Sector Strategies for Equitable Development
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
Communities face rapid shifts such as U.S. government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy changes, rising costs, and demographic transitions. This session highlights three innovative, cross-sector approaches to resilience. First, a mom-and-pop grocery in a food desert partners with local colleges and expands its culturally relevant hot deli to include healthy to-go options....
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Speakers
PA

Prasanta Anumolu

UW Madison Extension Milwaukee County
Ability to share a slide presentation
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

From Displacement & Absence to Return: Navigating Repair on Portland’s Hill Block
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
This presentation shares lessons from the redevelopment of Portland’s historic Hill Block, once a thriving center of Black life and later erased by urban renewal and state-led displacement. The project is a Black-led, community-governed organization working to restore housing, economic infrastructure, cultural space, and long-term stewardship to land that sat vacant for decades. Framed through a...
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Speakers
avatar for Azalea Renfield

Azalea Renfield

Cheif Executive Officer (CEO), Williams & Russell CDC
Azalea is the Chief Executive Officer of Williams & Russell Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit dedicated to community and economic development. She is responsible for strategic direction and oversees all areas of the organization, including policy, housing and economic... Read More →
TN
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

A Process Model of Cross-sector Collaboration Centered on Public Libraries: Collaborative Governance and Co-production
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
This presentation examines a process model of cross-sector collaboration centered on public libraries, based on case studies of two municipal libraries in Japan. It explores how libraries function as connective hubs linking government, schools, welfare agencies, private actors, and community organizations through collaborative governance and co-production. By analyzing everyday practices such as...
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Speakers
SO

Satoko Okano

Associate Professor, Naragakuen University
Not applicable.
MT

Mai Tanihara

Osaka Shin-Ai Jogakuin University
Not applicable.
KK

Keiichiro Kokubo

Kurashiki City College
Not applicable.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

10:30am EDT

Building Safer Public Spaces Through Youth Leadership
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
The Transportation Education and Safety Youth Ambassador (TESYA) program empowers immigrant and refugee youth to become community safety leaders and transit educators through a cultural liaison and train the trainer model. Youth gain knowledge about transportation options, bike and pedestrian safety, mobility justice, and climate conscious travel, and share this information within their...
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Speakers
LS

Lisha Shrestha

Portland State University/ Division Midway Alliance
NA
LM

Lorena Mora

Programs and Partnership Manager, Division Midway Alliance
NA
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

Charting Synergistic Pathways for Increased Water Efficiency in Coastal Georgia
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
This paper presents an initial, mixed-methods assessment of water efficiency in Coastal Georgia. Funded by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, this study utilizes stakeholder survey and focus groups to identify socially feasible “synergistic opportunities” for water reuse and resilience. Rather than advancing technical designs, we analyze stakeholder data to assess perceptions,...
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Speakers
SR

Stetson Rowles

[email protected], Georgia Southern University
n/a
FP

Fatemeh (Panah) Naeijian

[email protected], Georgia Southern University
n/a
JS

Jayce Sudweeks

Georgia Southern University
n/a
TW

Taylor Woodard

Georgia Southern University
n/a
SA

Selina Ayittah

Georgia Southern University
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Academic Paper

10:30am EDT

Does Place Matter for Caregiver Well-Being? Evidence from Urban and Rural America
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
This study examines the relationship between well-being and geographic context among informal child caregivers in the United States using 2022 North Central and Northeast Caregiving Survey data. We assess urban–rural differences in well-being and the role of caregiving-related life changes. Regression and Blinder–Oaxaca decomposition analyses show a statistically significant advantage in...
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Speakers
ZB

Zuzana Bednarik

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development/Purdue University
none
SG

Stephan Goetz

Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development/PennState
none
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Academic Paper

10:30am EDT

Mapping the Gaps: Navigating Workforce, Geography, and Care Access to Build a Regional Overnight Respite Network
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
This presentation examines uneven access to overnight respite care in Western NY through the lenses of geography, workforce, and system design. Using regional data, travel-time analysis, and workforce modeling, it reframes respite scarcity as a network problem rather than a site-level issue. The session explores how strategic siting, cross-county collaboration, and community college partnerships...
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Speakers
DS
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

Measuring Civic Capacity Across Place: How the Civic Muscle Index Identifies Strengths Across Rural and Urban Communities in Missouri
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
The Civic Muscle Index (CMI) is a platform designed to measure, visualize, and strengthen the civic conditions that support thriving communities across diverse geographies. Combining research-based indicators with interactive data tools and narrative content, the CMI provides locally relevant insights for rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. This presentation will highlight the CMI’s...
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Speakers
avatar for Jamie Kleinsorge

Jamie Kleinsorge

Assistant Director, CARES - University of Missouri Extension
None
SH

Sarah Hultine Massengale

Assistant Extension Professor of Political Science and State Specialist in Community Development, University of Missouri - St. Louis/Extension
NA
CR

Claire Rippel

University of Missouri
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

Arts, Culture, and Humanities as Community Development Infrastructure: Findings from the Nebraska Cultural Investment Report
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
The Nebraska Cultural Investment Report is a first-of-its-kind, statewide mixed-methods study examining how arts, culture, and humanities contribute to community development in Nebraska. Through quantitative indicator analysis and qualitative case studies in five diverse communities – rural, micropolitan, and urban – the project shares how cultural investment contributes to economic vitality,...
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Speakers
MV

Morgan Vogel

University of Nebraska at Omaha
N/A
avatar for Josie Schafer

Josie Schafer

Director of the Center for Public Affairs Research, University of Nebraska at Omaha
N/A
MP

Meagan Paez

University of Nebraska at Omaha
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

How should we evaluate creative placemaking? Experiences and observations of placemaking practitioners in the United States
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
This study addresses the research gap in understanding practitioner perspectives on evaluating placemaking initiatives, a popular cross-sector process used to enhance community vitality and public spaces. Through interviews with twenty (20) U.S. practitioners, the research identifies wide variations in evaluation requirements, capacity constraints, and challenges linked to complexity, leadership...
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Speakers
avatar for B. Kathleen Gallagher

B. Kathleen Gallagher

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University
n/a
avatar for Leigh Hersey

Leigh Hersey

Associate Professor & MPA Coordinator, University of Louisiana Monroe
n/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Academic Paper

10:30am EDT

How Volunteers and Cross-Sector Partnerships at Free, Outdoor Concerts Improve Community Health Outcomes
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
This presentation from the Levitt Foundation—a national creative placemaking funder supporting the largest free outdoor music series in America—explores how volunteer-driven community action, strengthened through cross-sector partnerships with public health organizations, help grantee communities navigate change and ultimately improve health outcomes. Using several Levitt Music Series...
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Speakers
avatar for Sharon Yazowski

Sharon Yazowski

President & CEO, Levitt Family Foundation
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

Analyzing how James Oglethorpe's Plan for Savannah Implemented the CDS Principles of Good Practice
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
Engage in learning how the Savannah Plan of 1733 developed by James Oglethorpe aligned with CDS Principles of Practice Framework. The presentation will focus on how the good principles of practice have been enhanced as Savannah evolved through growth and change into a modern era while preserving its historical roots. 












Speakers
JB

Jerry Braatz

University of Wisconsin Madison Extension
Projector 
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Academic Paper

10:30am EDT

Great Scot! How I Became a Groupie of Sir Patrick Geddes & What We Can Learn from Him Today
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
Sir Patrick Geddes, the “grandfather of modern planning,” believed communities evolve like living organisms—shaped by culture, economy, and environment. While teaching in Scotland, I explored Geddes’ holistic approach, which anticipated today’s practices in placemaking, citizen participation, economic development, sustainability, land use planning, and historic preservation. His emphasis...
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Speakers
avatar for Todd W. Johnson

Todd W. Johnson

Land Use & Community Development Outreach Program Manager, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Cooperative Extension
Nope.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Program/Project Presentation

10:30am EDT

Negotiating Face in Local Deliberative Institutions: How Decisions are Made in Ontario’s Municipal Heritage Committees
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
Local governance is executed in a diverse range of settings, from formal councils to informal settings in the voluntary and private sectors. Determining action in these settings, however, requires discussion and debate before decisions are taken and executed. Using discourse analysis, this paper analyzes citizen-populated committees of council in an Ontario municipality to highlight the...
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Speakers
SM

Sean Meades

Associate Professor, Algoma University
None.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Academic Paper

11:45am EDT

Break: Research Posters, Silent Auction, Exhibitors
Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm EDT
University Hall Lobby

Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm EDT
University Hall Lobby
  University Hall Lobby, Break

12:00pm EDT

Luncheon and Plenary Session: What’s Next, America? Deliberation, Community Development, and the Civic Work Ahead
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
Facilitated by the National Issues Forum InstituteAs communities navigate change, uncertainty, and opportunity, how can we strengthen the civic muscles needed to talk, decide, and act together? This luncheon plenary will introduce What’s Next, America?, a national initiative that uses the nation’s 250th milestone as a springboard for deeper deliberation and shared local action. Through expert...
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Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Main Event

1:30pm EDT

Break: Research Posters, Silent Auction, Exhibitors
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
University Hall Lobby

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
University Hall Lobby
  University Hall Lobby, Break

1:45pm EDT

Building Cross-Sector Partnerships to Support Recovery in Rural Communities
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
This panel brings together panelists from a local nonprofit recovery organization, state and local governments, higher education institutions, businesses, and community organizations to support recovery for those with substance abuse disorder. These partnerships and programs seek to support individuals in recovery while also building and strengthening ties to community and support networks. Panel...
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Speakers
CT

Catherine Tootle

Freedom Through Recovery
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Panel

1:45pm EDT

Navigating Change with Rural Stories and Action
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
Navigating Change with Rural Stories and ActionThis panel will highlight how learning through stories and supporting rural-led action is informing stronger partnerships with rural places for research, funding, network building, and advocacy.  Panelists include university researchers, a not-for-profit, and rural leaders who will share why stories matter in their work and how what is learned...
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Speakers
SH

Sarah Hultine Massengale

Assistant Extension Professor of Political Science and State Specialist in Community Development, University of Missouri - St. Louis/Extension
NA
MM

Madeline Matson

Center for Rural Strategies
NA
TF

Taneum Fotheringill

Center for Rural Strategies
NA
BM

Bill McKelvey

University of Missouri Extension
NA
JH

Joan Hermsen

University of Missouri
Two additional speakers: Kandice Grossman, Truman State University and Rebecca Scott, University of Missouri
avatar for Jackie Spainhower

Jackie Spainhower

University of Missouri Extension
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Program/Project Panel

1:45pm EDT

A progress report on how community development approaches can help local government develop a holistic, refugee-centered model of resettlement.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
The U.S. system of refugee resettlement was built for arrival, not for belonging.  The long, complex work of helping refugees build new lives here requires a new framework -- one that approaches resettlement as community development and that brings local government and civil society together as genuine co-governance partners.  With voices of lived experience, field-based practitioner...
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Speakers
DM

Dave Mammen

Church Administrator, Rutgers Presbyterian Church (New York City) and Welcome Home Jersey City
I will recruit two scholars from the CDS membership to serve as Respondents on this panel.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Present and Respond Panel

1:45pm EDT

An Introduction to the Coming Together for Racial Understanding Curriculum
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
For the past 8 years, the Coming Together for Racial Understanding (CTRU) program series has been held in communities across the U.S. Over this time, the series, mainly facilitated by Extension professionals, has provided facilitated dialogue around complex issues to foster larger community efforts to address these important issues. As the Community Development Society partners on the CTRU effort...
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Speakers
ME

Michelle Eley

North Carolina State University
no special requests
avatar for Lisa Hinz

Lisa Hinz

Associate Extension Professor, Leadership and Civic Engagement, University of Minnesota Extension
no special requests
ME

Mary Emery

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
no special requests
DP

Dionardo Pizana

Michigan State University Extension
no special requests
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Classroom 121 - University Hall
  Classroom 121 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Experiential Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Assessing Access to Care in Refugee Communities: Survey Development
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
Refugee communities face cultural and structural barriers to healthcare that existing validated survey tools do not fully capture. This project develops a comprehensive, culturally responsive survey instrument designed specifically for refugee populations. Using validated survey development methods, an environmental scan, a modified Delphi process, translation protocols, and cognitive...
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Speakers
CB

Craig Borie

University of Kentucky
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Bridging Data and Service Learning: Housing Insights for Newton County’s Expanding Industry
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
The University of Georgia Archway Partnership worked with local stakeholders in Newton County to assess housing affordability, focusing on apartment rentals and income levels amid rapid economic growth. Guided by locally identified priorities, this university–community partnership connected public sector data needs with academic expertise. By incorporating service learning, the project provided...
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Speakers
JB

Jeffrey Burke

University of Georgia
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Charting Consensus: A Consensus Framework for Postsecondary Youth Impact in Rural Communities
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
This research poster presents a Consensus Framework for Postsecondary Youth Impact in Rural Communities, developed for the University of Nebraska’s Rural Fellows program. Grounded in Collective Impact Theory, Ripple Effects Mapping, and community-based participatory evaluation, the framework supports rural communities and cross-sector partners in co-creating locally meaningful indicators of...
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Speakers
avatar for Blair Bagley

Blair Bagley

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Closing the Rural Climate Gap: An Integrated Development Ecosystem for Adaptive Capacity in Rural Georgia
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
This research poster presents a systems-based theoretical model for addressing the "rural climate gap," where limited institutional capacity amplifies vulnerability to climate stressors such as extreme heat. Using a rural county in Georgia as a site of analysis, the poster conceptualizes an integrated development ecosystem centered on a Community Land Trust (CLT) and Community Development...
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Speakers
TW

Taylor Woodard

Georgia Southern University
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Community-level Housing Functionality and Recovery Modelling for Coastal Georgia.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
Coastal Georgia is frequently affected by natural disasters, including hurricanes and floods. Hurricane Helene revealed the vulnerability of coastal built infrastructure systems. Despite many buildings remaining physically intact during this storm, building systems experienced severe functionality loss due to prolonged service disruptions of essential utility systems, including water losses and...
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Speakers
SR

Stetson Rowles

[email protected], Georgia Southern University
n/a
RK

Ram Krishna Mazumder

Georgia Southern University
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Empowering Youth for Life Beyond Graduation: The Navigating Through Life Initiative
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
This poster showcases the Navigating Through Life program in Newton County Schools, a cross-sector initiative that equips high school seniors with practical life skills through strong community partnerships. Developed in collaboration with educators, local government, nonprofits, and business leaders, the program reflects a shared commitment to preparing youth for successful transitions into...
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Speakers
JB

Jeffrey Burke

University of Georgia
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Examining the Rural-Urban Interface in Community Development: A Systematic Scoping Review
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
Rural and urban spaces tend to be researched, addressed, and funded as separate economic, social, and political challenges despite the fact that rural sociologists have described the so-called rural-urban divide as not a divide at all, but rather an interdependent space of interaction. However, limited scholarship within the United States examines how and why rural and urban communities are...
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Speakers
EW

Ellen Wolter

University of Minnesota Extension
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

From Planning to Practice: Launching the Connect Newton Implementation Initiative
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
The Connect Newton Implementation Initiative (CNII) was launched as a pilot funding initiative to support K–12 teachers in delivering workforce-connected lessons aligned with local career pathways. Developed through collaboration among education, industry, and community partners, and funded by Georgia Power, the initiative provides financial and structural support for teacher-designed,...
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Speakers
JB

Jeffrey Burke

University of Georgia
N/A
BS

Brittany Standifer

University of Georgia
N/A
SB

Seth Brookshire

Archway- University of Georgia
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Intergenerational Collaboration in Youth Activism: Learning from the Lived Experiences of Girl Activists of Color
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
This poster presents a qualitative study exploring the lived experiences of girl activists of color, focusing on the challenges they encounter engaging in social change. Using an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach, semi-structured interviews captured participants’ narratives about navigating activism, asserting their voices, and sustaining engagement despite political, social,...
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Speakers
AD

April Diaz

Fort Hays State University
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Mapping Septic System Vulnerability and Microbial Contamination Pathways in Coastal Georgia (Sapelo Island)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
This poster presents a geospatial assessment of septic system risk in Georgia leveraging open-source environmental and socioeconomic data. Septic system locations are spatially linked with soil conditions, groundwater depth, flood hazards, land use, and demographic indicators to identify areas where system failure risk is elevated. Multi-criteria spatial analysis and hotspot detection methods are...
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Speakers
SR

Stetson Rowles

[email protected], Georgia Southern University
n/a
HA

HM Asif Uz Zaman

Georgia Southern University
n/a
RK

Ram Krishna Mazumder

Georgia Southern University
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Balance Preservation and Progress - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Navigating cultural currents: Clinicians’ perspectives on culturally sustaining behavioral and mental health services for refugee communities
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
Providing effective healthcare for refugee populations is a key US public health priority. In Washington State, partnerships among community organizations, resettlement agencies, and health systems help communities navigate change together by connecting refugees with essential supports. Because understandings of health vary across cultures, meaningful behavioral/mental health (BMH) care must...
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Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Bletscher

Caitlin Bletscher

Associate Professor, Washington State University Vancouver
None
SW

Shelby Whatcott

Washington State University Vancouver
None
OE

Osamudiamwen Egbon

Washington State University
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Harness Cultural Energy - Research Poster

3:00pm EDT

Women-Led Social Enterprises, Community Assets, and Economic Development in Puerto Rico: Navigating Gender Equity Through LEAP Social Enterprise and La Goyco
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
This research poster examines the intersection of gender, community-based programs, and economic development in Puerto Rico through a qualitative case study of women-led initiatives. Using Appreciative Inquiry, focus group discussions, and community asset mapping, the study highlights how organizations such as LEAP Social Enterprise and Taller Communidad La Goyco address systemic barriers,...
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Speakers
MV

Mnguashima V Soomiyol

Rutgers University-Camden

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Armstrong Center Lobby
  Armstrong Center Lobby, Harness Cultural Energy - Research Poster

3:45pm EDT

Bridging Campus and Community: Collaborative Solutions for Housing Needs
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
Housing instability presents critical challenges across all communities. In three Georgia counties, the University of Georgia Archway Partnership’s Issue Work Group model is addressing these needs through collaboration with community partners and resources from UGA. Leveraging student engagement, faculty mentorship, and data-driven decision-making, three community issue work groups have...
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Speakers
JB

Jeffrey Burke

University of Georgia
N/A
SH

Sara Hand

University of Georgia
N/A
VD

Valerie Dixon

University of Georgia
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

Citizen’s Assembly for Homelessness Response in a Small City
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
Communities across the nation are struggling with rising rates of homelessness, driven by growing inequality and skyrocketing housing costs. In response, many community coalitions are emerging to address these problems. However, integrating diverse public perspectives, including people with lived and living experience, has not been integrated into many of the planning processes. This paper...
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Speakers
GZ

Garret Zastoupil

University of Wisconsin-Madison
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

CommUNITY and College Partnership: “Where Mountain Creek Flows, Community Grows”
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
This dynamic partnership navigates change to revitalize Mount Holly Springs (MHS), PA, through intergenerational and cross-sector collaboration in asset-based community and economic development. This partnership includes elected officials, businesses, nonprofits, community-based organizations, college students, faith communities, and residents.   After understanding MHS’...
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Speakers
avatar for Rick Coplen

Rick Coplen

Adjunct Professor of Economics and Community Development, Central Penn and Elizabethtown Colleges
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

Community radio as a conduit for community development in South Africa
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
Despite various criticisms against the media, community radio has made its mark globally as a medium for facilitating community development. While communities face various problems and deliberate on how to solve them, community radio has continuously played pivotal role in providing platforms for engagement among community members, policy makers and non-governmental organizations as they navigate...
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Speakers
OO

Oluyinka OSUNKUNLE

Department of Communication, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
None
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

3:45pm EDT

Connecting Producers, Partners, and People: A Rural Success Story
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
From 2023–2025, University of Missouri Extension united nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, schools, and community organizations to strengthen rural food systems and support local agricultural economies. Through 31 events funded by USDA and state partners, Extension distributed over 19,000 pounds of protein, 2,850 bottles of honey, 250 produce bags, and 1,200 pumpkins, benefiting...
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Speakers
avatar for Jennifer R. Williams, JD

Jennifer R. Williams, JD

University of Missouri Extension
Jennifer R. Williams, JD is an Extension Engagement Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension, serving six counties in Southeast Missouri.

As an Engagement Specialist, Jennifer is a resource for county Extension councils, providing training, guidance, and support to the council as it oversees the county’s educational programming and local office management.  Jennifer also remains active as an Extension educator, offering... Read More →
KB

Kelley Brent

University of Missouri Extension
None.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

From Vision to Vessel: Building a Community-Led Ecosystem for Food, Land, and Climate Resilience
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
This program centers a community-led ecosystem approach to community development that integrates food systems governance, community economic development, land stewardship, climate and disaster resilience, and policy translation. Using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and cross-sector collaboration, grassroots organizations, cooperatives, academic partners, and public agencies work...
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Speakers
EH

Erica Hall

Florida Food Policy Council/Storm Squad
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

From Cultural Assets to Local Economies: Newcomer Entrepreneurship and Integration
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
This study examines refugee entrepreneurship as a community-driven pathway for integration that balances cultural preservation, traditional entrepreneurial knowledge with economic adaptation and practices in the United States. Grounded in Putnam’s Social Capital Theory and guided by a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach, the research explores how interactions between refugee...
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Speakers
LS

Lisha Shrestha

Portland State University/ Division Midway Alliance
NA
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Academic Paper

3:45pm EDT

Hawkinsville, Georgia as a Case Study for Community Revitalization Utilizing University-Community Partnerships
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
In 2020, Hawkinsville, Georgia, was selected for a university program. With a huge community buy-in of nearly $70,000 in pledges, the process took place during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulted in a plan to revitalize the downtown core of the city. By 2025, Hawkinsville has completed all of the short and medium-term goals, with only long-term goals remaining. This case study examines how the...
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Speakers
avatar for Sherrié Raleigh

Sherrié Raleigh

Archway Professional, University of Georgia Archway Partnership
N/A
DB

Danny Bivins

University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government
N/A
TC

T. Clark Stancil

University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

Navigating Community Currents: What Journal Editors Are Seeing—and Where the Field Is Headed
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
This program/project presentation brings together editors from Community Development and Local Development & Society to share field-level insights into how community development scholarship and practice are evolving amid accelerating change. Drawing on editorial data, reviewer experiences, and submission trends, the session examines how generational shifts, practitioner–scholar collaboration,...
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Speakers
avatar for Craig Talmage

Craig Talmage

Associate Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, Community Development (Journal)
N/A
NW

Norm Walzer

Local Development & Society
None at this time. We may add the new editor of LD&S when decided.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

From Global Insights to Local Impact: Community-Centred Infrastructure Governance for Sustainable Development in rural South Africa
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
Effective infrastructure governance is essential for driving inclusive economic growth, particularly in rural and under-resourced regions. While global models increasingly embrace community-centred approaches to infrastructure planning, implementation, and oversight, many local development agencies in Africa continue to operate within centralised and technocratic frameworks that marginalise...
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Speakers
VP
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Academic Paper

3:45pm EDT

Mapping Parks Accessibility: Creating a Policy Taxonomy
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
Public parks play a crucial role in community building by strengthening neighborhoods and fostering positive change. The National Park Service’s Accessibility Task Force introduced inclusivity strategies in 2012, followed by state-level policies supporting park accessibility. This research develops a taxonomy of these policies based on measurable characteristics and their alignment with the ADA...
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Speakers
avatar for Leigh Hersey

Leigh Hersey

Associate Professor & MPA Coordinator, University of Louisiana Monroe
n/A
CH

Courtney Harris

University of Louisiana Monroe
n/a
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Academic Paper

3:45pm EDT

Co-Designing: Participatory planning to rescue communities facing climate migration
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
The challenges of climate migration and community resilience are highly relevant in The Gambia, particularly in a coastal community like Jinack Island. An island in the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean that has recently been a spotlight for smuggling of migrant to Europe through the “Backway” (irregular migration to Europe). This academic paper will put the participatory planning model into context...
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Speakers
ST

Sarjo Touray

The University of The Potomac
NO
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Academic Paper

3:45pm EDT

Community Currents in Action: Youth-Led Narrative Change for Education Equity in the Mississippi Delta
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
Community development requires navigating change in ways that honor lived experience, cultural knowledge, and collective voice. This presentation aligns with the conference theme, Community Currents: Navigating Change Together, by demonstrating how youth-led storytelling serves as a powerful cultural current for advancing education equity in rural communities. Community Currents in Action examines...
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Speakers
avatar for Alfonzo White

Alfonzo White

Mississippi Valley State University | Action Community for Education Reform (ACER)
No additional speakers beyond those listed.
DT

Dr. Theresa V. Rash

Mississippi Valley State University
No additional speakers beyond those listed.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Program/Project Presentation

3:45pm EDT

Contemplative Practice in Community Development: Reclaiming Contemplation for Collective Liberation
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
In Western societies, contemplative practice is often considered an individual endeavor; however, throughout human history, contemplative practices—activities and rituals that nurture inner awareness and reflexivity have also been employed in the service of community connection and resilience. Moreover, these practices and rituals have had deep historical roots across diverse cultural traditions...
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Speakers
RH

Ronald Hustedde

University of Kentucky
No special requests
RH

Rosalind Harris

University of Kentucky
None
DB

Dr. B. Nalani Butler

Keenesaw State University
Access to power point
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Academic Paper

3:45pm EDT

Creating Pathways to Reconciliation Through Incorporating Indigenous Voices and Culture into the Development of Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) on First Nation Traditional Territory
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
This paper is a declaration for leaders to engage in ongoing and edifying activism in the form of Indigenous advocacy. Due to the unjust generational trauma of Indigenous peoples, this work promotes Indigenous authorship, participation, and empowerment, specifically in negotiated land agreements, commonly known as Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs). Red Pine Economic Development Corporation (EDC)...
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Speakers
DH

Dr. Hannah Caicco

Algoma University
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Academic Paper

3:45pm EDT

Exploring the Manifestations of Community Leadership Structures
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
This qualitative study, as part of a larger mixed-methods study, explored the manifestations of community leadership structures –capacity for change, community growth mindset, civic engagement, and effective local leadership– and the differences in these manifestations between communities with a record of leadership success and their matched counterparts. Findings showed that a community's...
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Speakers
ME

Mary Emery

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
no special requests
LH

Lindsay Hastings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
---
JY

Justine Yeo Bircher

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
N/A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Academic Paper

5:00pm EDT

CDS Membership Committee Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall

Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, CDS Committee Meeting

5:00pm EDT

CDS Program Committee Meeting (all subcommittees)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall

Tuesday July 21, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
  Classroom 102 - University Hall, CDS Committee Meeting

6:30pm EDT

Awards Banquet & Live Auction
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center

Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

CDS Annual Business Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event

9:15am EDT

Break
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:15am - 9:30am EDT
University Hall Lobby

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:15am - 9:30am EDT
University Hall Lobby
  University Hall Lobby, Break

9:30am EDT

Community Currents in Times of Disruption: Charting Cross-Sector Pathways After Mass Layoffs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
This project examines an emerging cross-sector collaboration formed in response to a major economic shock in a single-industry community, following the announcement of approximately 1,000 layoffs at the region’s largest employer. The initiative brings together post-secondary institutions, small business and entrepreneurship centres, municipal agencies, non-profit development organizations, and...
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Speakers
SK

Sandra Kurian

Algoma University
-
DJ

Dr. Jody Rebek

Algoma University
-
AP

Adith Pradeep

Algoma University
-
ZP

Zhiyu Pan

Algoma University
-
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Cross-Sector Collaboration in Practice: Lessons from a Rural Workforce Initiative
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
This session details the Moving Waseca FORWARD project, a year-long rural workforce development initiative. The project brought together diverse stakeholders (education, business, government) using a cross-sector collaborative approach to address local workforce needs. Leveraging existing curriculum, the initiative formed task forces focused on agriculture and healthcare to improve...
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Speakers
KL

Kathryn Leys

Community Economics Educator, University of Minnesota Extension
None
AG

Abbey Guggisberg

University of Minnesota Extension
None
TW

Tina Wilson

Waseca County
None
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

The Age of Mobility: Bringing Economic Data into the Modern Era
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
Communities are navigating an age of mobility, where traditional boundaries no longer reflect how people live, work, and play. This presentation will delve into how mobile data can help communities adapt and respond to shifting economic landscapes. Drawing on findings from Wadena County, Minnesota, this session will explore an innovative approach that breaks down traditional boundaries by...
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avatar for DeeDee LeMier

DeeDee LeMier

Regional Educator, Community Economics, University of Minnesota Extension
NA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Building Bridges for Child Care
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
Child care is the backbone of the workforce, enabling the economy to function. The Recruit, Inspire, Support the Early Childhood Profession in Missouri (RISE-MO) project focused on improving the child care ecosystem in Missouri. This project focused on building supports to recruit and maintain the early child care workforce across the state. This project brought the business community into...
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avatar for Sarah Kennedy

Sarah Kennedy

Community Development Field Specialist- Early Childhood Impact, University of Missouri Extension
Early Child Care (0-5 Years)
Community Building
Systems Change
Collective Impact
Public Health
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
  Classroom 102 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Navigating the Waters of Community Early Childhood Care and Education Needs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
Local stakeholders in Dublin-Laurens County, Georgia have identified access to quality childcare as a challenge within the community. Additionally, a discrepancy between the services offered by childcare programs and the needs of families and community employers exists. Through UGA’s Archway Partnership and the Mary Frances Early College of Education, a formal needs assessment was conducted to...
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Speakers
EH

Erin Hamel

Assistant Professor, University of Georgia
n/a
VD

Valerie Dixon

University of Georgia
n/a
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
  Classroom 102 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Responding to Community Childcare Crisis
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
Since 2025 legislative cuts to childcare benefits, state residents have been facing significant challenges securing high-quality childcare, impacting their participation in the workforce and family quality of life. This presentation will address some of the issues facing childcare industries and communities - and what our university’s Community Childcare Team is doing to overcome these...
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avatar for Melinda Grismer, PhD

Melinda Grismer, PhD

Community Development Specialist, Purdue University
N/A
TH

Tanya Hall

I am a NACDEP Member, Purdue University
N/A
BW

Brianne Wrede, EdD

Purdue University
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
  Classroom 102 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Road Closures' Impacts on Locally Owned Businesses
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
Stemming from concerns expressed by local business owners surrounding the planned permanent closure of a nearby busy intersection, with assistance from members of their department, worked with a local nonprofit and other community partners to analyze how past road closures impacted local businesses. Partially due to the surprising nature of these results, we then worked with the community to...
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Speakers
AH

Aiden Hawkinson Opatz

Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension
NA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Strengthening Cross-Sector Community Collaboration Through Participatory Evaluation and Storytelling: Using Ripple Effects Mapping to Assess Collective Impact
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
Ripple Effects Mapping (REM) is a participatory, story-based evaluation approach that captures both the direct and unexpected outcomes of community development efforts. In facilitated group sessions, participants use appreciative inquiry and visual mapping to trace the connections between actions and results. This session highlights how REM can be applied to evaluate collective impact initiatives....
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avatar for Ramona Madhosingh-Hector

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector

I am an ANREP Member, University of Florida
N/A
LA

Lola Adedokun

Sr. Evaluation Specialist, University of Kentucky
N/A
NB

Nicole Breazeale

University of Kentucky
N/A
MB

Mandy Baily

Coalescing LLC
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

9:30am EDT

A Stone Soup Approach: Building a Stronger Sense of Belonging in Multi-Generational Teams
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
The Stone Soup Workshop is an innovative hands-on experience that brings individuals from diverse backgrounds, life experiences, ages, and perspectives together for a fun, team-building event. Participants choose ingredients and prepare a meal together while practicing respect as they explore each other’s unique strengths and life perspectives. The workshop creates a safe space for inclusive...
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Speakers
CG

Christel Gollnick

Maximize Northwest Missouri
N/A
avatar for Jackie Spainhower

Jackie Spainhower

University of Missouri Extension
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Mentorship and Co-Designing Leadership Initiatives towards Harnessing Youth Councils and Volunteer Impact
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
This research examines the impact of mentorship, collaborative formation, and leadership development initiatives on youth council members and volunteers. It highlights the pivotal role of youth councils and volunteers in co-designing and tailoring formation and leadership programs to their unique needs.  This study also provides a basis for understanding the challenges and capacities of the...
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Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Academic Paper

9:30am EDT

Charting Change Together: What Communities Learn When They Ask Newcomers the Right Questions
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
This session presents how SDSU Extension designed, implemented, and analyzed the South Dakota Newcomers Survey, a statewide effort to understand the needs, motivations, and experiences of recent movers. By outlining the survey’s methodology, outreach strategy, analytical approach, and reporting process, the session highlights why newcomers are an essential population for community planning....
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Speakers
KH

Kara Harders

South Dakota State University Extension

WZ

Weiwei Zhang

South Dakota State University
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Cultivating Community Leadership in Southwest Kenya: A Collaborative Training Model
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
This leadership program, a collaboration between the University Department of Community Development and ___ University in Kenya, strengthened both human capital (skills and knowledge) and social capital (relationships and connections) for trainers in both countries and the rural leaders who participated in the program. The process involved adapting and co-designing leadership curricula, learning...
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Speakers
avatar for Lisa Hinz

Lisa Hinz

Associate Extension Professor, Leadership and Civic Engagement, University of Minnesota Extension
no special requests
avatar for Jody Horntvedt

Jody Horntvedt

Extension Educator, Leadership & Civic Engagement, University of Minnesota Extension
None
SO

Stella Omari

Kisii University Division of Administration Planning and Finance
n/a
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Program/Project Presentation

9:30am EDT

Great libraries build communities: How are contemporary libraries collaborating in placemaking and community development?
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
Lankes stated, “Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities.” Libraries are valued as “third places” (Cabello & Butler, 2017) and community hubs (Putnam, 2004; Kyle, 2015; Settle, 2016) as they are well-positioned to serve community needs. However, capacity is a central consideration in program decisions. Drawing on published cases,...
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Speakers
avatar for B. Kathleen Gallagher

B. Kathleen Gallagher

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University
n/a
avatar for Leigh Hersey

Leigh Hersey

Associate Professor & MPA Coordinator, University of Louisiana Monroe
n/A
avatar for Divya Janardhan

Divya Janardhan

ASPIRE Arts Leadership Coordinator - Faculty, Texas Tech University
n/a
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Academic Paper

9:30am EDT

Advancing Nebraska’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Inclusive Community Development
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
This research examines the evolution of Nebraska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem from 2021 to 2025, revealing a landscape marked by both emerging opportunities and persistent structural barriers. The study tracks changes in business creation, self-employment, capital access, early-stage support programs, and research and development investment, as well as shifts across key industry sectors. While...
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Speakers
MV

Morgan Vogel

University of Nebraska at Omaha
N/A
avatar for Josie Schafer

Josie Schafer

Director of the Center for Public Affairs Research, University of Nebraska at Omaha
N/A
MP

Meagan Paez

University of Nebraska at Omaha
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

9:30am EDT

Community System Usability: Supporting Entrepreneurs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
This session presents survey-based findings from four rural communities on residents' perceptions of the usability of local systems that support entrepreneurship. The presentation focuses on differences between resource availability and ease of use. It introduces a set of measures that practitioners can apply to better understand how community support for entrepreneurs functions from the user...
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Speakers
avatar for Neil Linscheid

Neil Linscheid

State Specialist, Entrepreneurship, University of Minnesota
No
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

9:30am EDT

Educational Program Development as Social Entrepreneurship
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
From 2021-2025, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension led a cross-sector collaborative to solve a multi-part problem in Wisconsin: inequities in both entrepreneurship and incarceration, alongside high recidivism. Responding with entrepreneurship education for justice-impacted state residents, Extension educators followed the same steps their participants were learning to grow the program. This...
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Speakers
DH

Diana Hammer

UW-Madison Extension
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 120 - University Hall
  Classroom 120 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

9:30am EDT

The Intergenerational Blueprint: Youth-Led Strategies That Close Disparity Gaps and Build Thriving Places Together with Community Changemakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
Discover how to engage youth most impacted by disparities as community architects. This hands-on workshop demonstrates proven community mapping strategies that achieved measurable results—including 13% improvements in health disparities & developing $5 Million worth of amenities. You'll practice facilitation techniques that authentically center youth voice, engage in experiential learning on...
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Speakers
KP

Karen Pifher

Creating Community Consulting
none
MJ

Megan Jenson

Creating Community Consulting
none
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Experiential Workshop

10:45am EDT

Break
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am EDT
University Hall Lobby

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am EDT
University Hall Lobby
  University Hall Lobby, Break

11:00am EDT

Community Currents and the Accessibility Spectrum: A Typology for Grading Disability Access in Public Parks
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
Public parks are often treated as either “accessible” or “not accessible,” yet community members experience access as uneven, incremental, and shaped by local capacity, terrain, maintenance, and design tradeoffs across disability needs. As communities navigate change together, parks function as shared infrastructure where equity goals meet real constraints, and where cross-sector...
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Speakers
avatar for Leigh Hersey

Leigh Hersey

Associate Professor & MPA Coordinator, University of Louisiana Monroe
n/A
CH

Courtney Harris

University of Louisiana Monroe
n/a
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
  Classroom 102 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

LANDBACK, Federal Indian Policy, and Examples of Indigenous Community Development Practice in the United States
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
LANDBACK, Federal Indian Policy, and Examples of Indigenous Community Development Practice in the United StatesLANDBACK is a community-led movement and political framework that seeks collective liberation for Peoples of Color and the returning of all stolen lands to Tribal Nations. Strengthening community connections is one way that this movement has gained traction, coalescing individuals and...
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Speakers
avatar for Tanner C. Knorr

Tanner C. Knorr

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
  Classroom 102 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

Amplifying Voices Through Partnership: A Collaborative Approach to Coastal Resilience
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
Building resilience in flood-prone communities requires trusted partnerships. Through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant, Florida Extension collaborated with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to strengthen engagement for the Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan (CMP). Together, they trained 26 Extension agents and community members to lead listening sessions, piloted in seven counties...
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Speakers
avatar for Linda Seals

Linda Seals

County Extension Director, University of Florida IFAS Extension
None
avatar for Lara Milligan

Lara Milligan

Natural Resources Agent, University of Florida IFAS Extension
None
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

11:00am EDT

Building Trust and Shared Solutions for Flooding, Erosion, and Salmon Recovery: An Asset-Based Approach from Wahkiakum County, Washington
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
Wahkiakum County, Washington experiences flooding and erosion that harm property, the economy, and salmon habitat, causing community tension. In response, the Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee launched the Wahkiakum Common Ground Workshop Series to build trust and collaboration among local and regional leaders as a foundation for future multi-benefit watershed restoration. Four workshops...
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Speakers
avatar for Carrie Shofner, MS

Carrie Shofner, MS

Washington State University Extension
No special requests.
AM

Andrea Mah, PhD

Oregon State University, Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub
No special requests.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Presentation

11:00am EDT

The Role of Community Leaders in Building Community Resilience Against Climate Disasters
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
This case study examines how community leaders in a rural, climate-vulnerable community in North-eastern Nebraska mobilize local resources, social networks, and community involvement to prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related disasters. Through in-depth one-on-one interviews with community leaders and members, along with document analysis, the study explores how community leaders...
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Speakers
avatar for Daniel Adama

Daniel Adama

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
As a passionate champion for youth development and rural education, I fuse academic research with hands-on leadership experience to spearhead transformative change. Currently wrapping up my Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a focus on Leadership Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 101 - University Hall
  Classroom 101 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

Community Leadership Development for Social Change: A Socio-Demographic Comparative Analysis
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
This presentation shares findings from a quantitative evaluation of two urban community leadership programs. It examines how participants across demographic groups experienced leadership growth, civic engagement, and community empowerment. The analysis highlights strengths, disparities, and cross-sector collaboration strategies that shape community capacity-building efforts. Attendees will gain...
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Speakers
NS

Nwanyinna Shoemaker

College of Health Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia
n/a
SH

Sarah Hultine Massengale

Assistant Extension Professor of Political Science and State Specialist in Community Development, University of Missouri - St. Louis/Extension
NA
CW

Claire Wolff

University of Missouri Extension
Speaker 6: Full Name of Presenter: Sarah Hultine MassengaleInstitution/Organization of Presenter: University of Missouri- St. LouisEmail Address of Presenter: [email protected]... Read More →
WM

Wilson Majee

College of Health Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia
n/a
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 102 - University Hall
  Classroom 102 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

Archway Partnership: An Award-Winning Model that can Work Anywhere
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
The University of Georgia’s Archway Partnership connects higher education resources to community-identified needs and opportunities across Georgia. Presenters will share a proven, award-winning model of collaboration that engages community organizations and stakeholders with all aspects of university work through long-term partnerships and trust building. This workshop will provide tangible...
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Sherrié Raleigh

Archway Professional, University of Georgia Archway Partnership
N/A
SA

Sarah Adams

University of Georgia Archway Partnership
PowerPoint presentation
AJ

Angel Jackson

University of Georgia
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 104 - University Hall
  Classroom 104 - University Hall, Chart Cross-Sector Pathways - Program/Project Panel

11:00am EDT

Ready or Not, Hyundai is Here: Navigating Growth and Community Change in “Rural” Georgia
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
When Hyundai announced their intentions to build a $7.6M EV vehicle factory in a rural part of Bryan County, Georgia, many celebrated the largest economic development project in Georgia history. The factory would bring over 8,500 jobs, as well as numerous suppliers to nearby communities. Some saw this as a once in a generation opportunity to provide good paying jobs in an area with higher than...
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Candice Bodkin

Georgia Southern University
N/A
HR

Helen Rosko

Georgia Southern University
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

Rural Immigration and Community Leadership
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
The turn of the 21st century has seen a new settlement pattern of immigrants bypassing traditional urban gateways and locating to rural spaces instead. Rural immigration thus presents a unique opportunity to advance the vitality of small towns. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the experiences of rural immigrants with community leadership. Findings revealed that rural...
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JY

Justine Yeo Bircher

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 109 - University Hall
  Classroom 109 - University Hall, Balance Preservation and Progress - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

Karate sports for the indigenous Hazara Girls’ community leadership and psycho-social development.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
BackgroundThe application of various martial arts programs can greatly contribute to improving physical, mental and emotional development of young Hazara girls. The aim of this pilot project is to determine the effects that Karate sports intervention on Girl’s physical, psycho-social and identity development, which also includes motor skills, the aerobic and anaerobic abilities of playing girls....
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HU

Hameed ulMehdi

Community Development & Entrepreneurship Foundation
thanks 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Harness Cultural Energy - Program/Project Presentation

11:00am EDT

Navigating Gendered Currents: The Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme as a Catalyst for Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Local Economic Development in South Africa
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
SWEEP chapters in higher education institutions serve as convergence points where academic knowledge, lived experience, community resources and cross-sector partnerships meet. This facilitates women students in co-creating development pathways beyond their campuses. The paper examines the role of Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP) chapters in South African higher institutions of...
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CN

Confidence Ndlovu

University of Mpumalanga
None
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

Rippling out: Experiential learning that impacts students' and communities' views of the future
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
This paper describes an experiential learning class involving students engaging with a client community, employing economic concepts and analysis tools to develop a comprehensive community revitalization plan, and demonstrating how students and the community they served can benefit from their work together. Students visited the community to learn about their assets and challenges and used their...
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DM

Daniela Manhani Mattos

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
none
ME

Mary Emery

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
no special requests
RJ

Raquel Johnson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
none
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 111 - University Hall
  Classroom 111 - University Hall, Navigate Generational Partnerships - Academic Paper

11:00am EDT

Bridging Divides through Skill Development, Education, and Inclusive Community Building: The Case of Built Africa
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
Bridging Divides through Skill Development, Education, and Inclusive Community Building: The Case of Built Africa This academic paper explores Built Africa’s efforts in bridging the socio-economic divide between rural and urban communities in South Africa, focusing on education, skills development, and community engagement. It highlights the organization's impact on empowering marginalized youth...
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DB

Dias Bongo

Built Africa
 Bridging Divides through Skill Development, Education, and Inclusive Community Building: The Case of Built AfricaThis academic paper explores Built Africa’s efforts in bridging the socio-economic divide between rural and urban communities in South Africa, focusing on education, skills development, and community engagement. It highlights the organization's impact on empowering marginalized yout... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Program/Project Presentation

11:00am EDT

Searching for “Real Community”: The Utility of Marxist Theories for Community Development Research and Practice
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
     Though the origins of U.S. community development practice are contested, the 1960s and 70s are universally accepted as an important era for the institutionalization of the field. While community development integrated aspects of this era—grassroots empowerment, local participation, and a focus on community assets—much of the more radical elements of the time never took...
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avatar for Josh Newton

Josh Newton

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California, San Diego
N/A
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Classroom 123 - University Hall
  Classroom 123 - University Hall, Connect Across Rural-Urban Divides - Academic Paper

12:00pm EDT

Luncheon and Closing Plenary Session: Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.: Cultivating a Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Main Event

2:00pm EDT

Board Meeting (new board)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 103 - University Hall

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Classroom 103 - University Hall
  Classroom 103 - University Hall, CDS Board of Directors Meeting
 

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