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Monday, August 3
 

12:00pm CDT

Registration
Monday August 3, 2026 12:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Heritage Lobby Desk
Monday August 3, 2026 12:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Heritage Lobby Desk
  Registration

1:30pm CDT

Opening Ceremony
Monday August 3, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Heritage Ballroom
Monday August 3, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Heritage Ballroom
  Ceremony

2:45pm CDT

Habitat Capital: Understanding How to Leverage HFHI’s CDFI
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 1

Speakers
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Jennifer Ericson

Head of Lending & Programs, Habitat for Humanity International

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Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 1
  Fundraising

2:45pm CDT

Succession Planning for Small and Medium Affiliates
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 2
Succession planning is often avoided because it’s uncomfortable. This session is designed to make the conversation practical and approachable, covering everything from the proverbial “hit by the bus” scenario to planned transitions and long‑term leadership development.   Succession planning isn’t just about staff; it always involves boards as well. In smaller and mid‑sized...
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Speakers
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JD Gildemeister

Director of Strategy & Operations, Solutions for Changemakers


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Josh Kilgas

Founder & Principal Strategist, Solutions for Changemakers
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 2
  Leadership

2:45pm CDT

Employee‑Centered HR Strategies That Attract and Keep Top Talent
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 6
This session highlights real‑world HR strategies that help organizations attract, support, and retain top talent.  It will cover practical insights on compensation, competitive and creative benefits, and the “must‑have” offerings that matter most in today’s workforce. Participants will gain adaptable, actionable steps they can implement immediately to strengthen their employee...
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Speakers
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LaToya Davis

Global Executive talent Business Partner, Kimberly Clark

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Michele Spenker

Director, North America, India, EMEA Talent Acquisition, Texas Instruments, Inc.


Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 6
  Operations, Industry Expert Series

2:45pm CDT

Pricing Product: Aligning Revenue and Mission
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 3
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 3
  ReStore

2:45pm CDT

Digital Engagement in Geographically Spread Communities
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 8
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 8
  Rural Affiliates

2:45pm CDT

Recruit, Retain, Renew — Practical Strategies for Volunteer Success
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 7

Speakers
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Dr. Linda Braddy, Ph.D., CFRE

Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross North Texas
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Heritage 7
  Volunteer Management, Industry Expert Series

4:00pm CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Community Outreach
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 1
This roundtable brings together staff who support communications and community engagement to share practical approaches and compare experiences. A moderator will guide the first hour with broad questions related to outreach, storytelling, and public presence. The final 30 minutes will shift to small‑group networking and discussion, supported by on‑screen prompts. Participants will leave with...
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Speakers
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Christy Reeves

Executive Director, Lubbock Habitat for Humanity
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 1
  Community Outreach, Best Practice Roundtable

4:00pm CDT

The Donor Has Changed. Has Your Strategy?
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 7

Speakers
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Emily Wallace

Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, TX

Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 7
  Fundraising

4:00pm CDT

Train the Trainer: Financial Literacy and PATH to Homeownership
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 8
Train the Trainer: Financial Literacy & Path to HomeownershipLooking for engaging, ready-to-use homebuyer education resources for your affiliate? Join Habitat for Humanity Texas for an interactive train-the-trainer session designed to equip staff and volunteers with practical tools to support future homeowners.Participants will receive an overview of the financial literacy and homebuyer...
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah White

Sarah White

Instructional Design Intern, Habitat for Humanity Texas
Sarah White is an educator and instructional designer with experience in curriculum development, adult learning, and online education. She serves as an Instructional Design Intern with Habitat for Humanity Texas, where she develops homebuyer education, financial literacy, and Train-the-Trainer... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 8
  Homeowner Services

4:00pm CDT

Strategic Dialogue: Tough Topics #1 - Shared Challenges & Shared Insights
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 3
This Strategic Dialogue Session creates space for staff and leaders to engage in open, thoughtful conversation about several sensitive and mission‑shaping issues that affiliates navigate in their work. Because these topics require time and reflection, they are divided across two sessions. In this first discussion, participants will explore approaches to sweat equity, charging interest,...
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Speakers
avatar for LaJuan ( LJ) Hollis-Gordon

LaJuan ( LJ) Hollis-Gordon

Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity
LaJuan  (LJ) Gordon is the Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity, serving Gregg, Harrison, and Upshur counties, headquartered in Longview, TX. She has twenty-five years of experience in the non-profit industry, including executive leadership, consulting... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 3
  Leadership, Strategic Dialogue

4:00pm CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Construction
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 2
This session offers construction staff an opportunity to exchange practical insights on the day‑to‑day realities of building and site operations. The first hour will feature a moderator‑led discussion using broad questions relevant to construction workflows, planning, and field practices. In the final 30 minutes, participants will break into small groups for networking and deeper...
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Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 2
  New Construction, Best Practice Roundtable |   Repair Construction, Best Practice Roundtable

4:00pm CDT

Local Government Advocacy: Ordinances and Connecting with Leaders
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 6

Speakers
avatar for Ben Molina

Ben Molina

Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi
Ben Molina is the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi, where he leads efforts to expand affordable homeownership and strengthen communities across the Coastal Bend. A longtime Habitat volunteer, donor, board member, and former Board President, Ben brings a deep... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 6
  Policy and Advocacy

6:00pm CDT

Cocktail Hour
Monday August 3, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Atrium
Monday August 3, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Atrium
  Reception
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

8:00am CDT

Breakfast
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Heritage Ballroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Heritage Ballroom
  Meal

8:00am CDT

Registration
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Heritage Lobby Desk
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Heritage Lobby Desk
  Registration

8:30am CDT

Morning Plenary
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Heritage Ballroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Heritage Ballroom
  Ceremony

9:00am CDT

Marketing that Moves: Build the Bridge Between Mission and Audience
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 1

Speakers
avatar for Kiersten Hill

Kiersten Hill

Director of Nonprofit Solutions, Firespring

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 1
  Community Outreach

9:00am CDT

Building a Financial Forecasting Model
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 7
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 7
  Financial Management, Industry Expert Series

9:00am CDT

Raising the Roof on Digital: How Dallas Area Habitat Built a Donor Pipeline From the Ground Up
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 3
Most Habitat affiliates have a website, a Facebook page, and a $10,000-per-month Google Ad Grant sitting mostly unspent. What they don’t have is a comprehensive digital strategy that connects them.In this session, Leslie Cole, Director of Account Strategy at Community Boost, spends 20 minutes on the digital playbook that’s working across human services organizations nationally: story-first...
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Speakers
DH
avatar for Leslie Cole

Leslie Cole

Director of Account Strategy, Community Boost
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 3
  Fundraising

9:00am CDT

What can you actually afford: balancing subcontractors, volunteers and staff
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 2

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 2
  New Construction

9:00am CDT

What's going on with the Inflation Reduction Act?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 8

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 8
  Policy and Advocacy

9:00am CDT

Panel, The Spreadsheet Stops Here: How Waco Habitat for Humanity Put Its ReStore, Auction, and Donor Data to Work
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 6
Every sale at your ReStore, every bid at your auction, and every donation your affiliate receives is a data point, and right now, most of those points are disappearing. Join Habitat for Humanity of Waco and the Banjaxed Solutions team for an honest panel discussion about what it took to connect their ReStore, annual auction, and donor database into one unified platform, and what that visibility is...
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Speakers
avatar for John Alexander

John Alexander

Executive Director, Waco Habitat for Humanity
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Wesley Owens

Partner Advocate, Banjaxed

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 6
  ReStore, Industry Expert Series

10:30am CDT

Fundraising Through Uncertainty: How to Secure Major Gifts in Today’s Climate
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 3
In a philanthropic landscape shaped by economic uncertainty, political tension, and shifting donor expectations, securing major gifts requires clarity, adaptability, and strong relationship‑building. This panel brings together seasoned fundraising leaders for a candid conversation about how donors are thinking right now, what concerns they are expressing, and how those dynamics influence giving...
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Speakers
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John Mitchener, CFRE

Chief Development Officer, Methodist Health System Foundation


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Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 3
  Fundraising, Industry Expert Series

10:30am CDT

Strategic Dialogue: Building More Homes - What will it take for us to expand our collective capacity to build more homes across Texas?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 7
This Strategic Dialogue Session invites participants into a forward‑looking conversation about what it will take for affiliates across Texas to increase home production in sustainable, mission‑aligned ways. Because “building more” looks different for every community, this session creates space to explore local visions for growth, identify internal and external barriers, and surface the...
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Speakers
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Gage Yager

Chief Executive Officer, Trinity Habitat for Humanity
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 7
  Leadership, Strategic Dialogue

10:30am CDT

Presented by TSAHC: Designing a Sustainable Repair Program, Models
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 6

Speakers
avatar for Christine Panagopoulos

Christine Panagopoulos

Chief Operating Officer, Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 6
  Repair Construction

10:30am CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: ReStore
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 2
This session brings ReStore staff together to share real‑world practices related to store operations and customer experience. The first hour will be a moderator‑led discussion using broad questions relevant to retail processes, staffing, and daily operations. In the final 30 minutes, participants will break into small groups for networking and deeper conversation, guided by on‑screen...
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Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 2
  ReStore, Best Practice Roundtable

10:30am CDT

Building Political Capital in Rural Counties
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 8
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 8
  Rural Affiliates

10:30am CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Volunteer Management
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 1
This roundtable focuses on the practical work of engaging, supporting, and retaining volunteers. A moderator will guide the first hour with broad questions that reflect the varied approaches affiliates use to build strong volunteer programs. The last 30 minutes will be dedicated to small‑group networking and discussion, supported by on‑screen prompts. Participants will gain new ideas and...
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Speakers
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Tiffany Leon

Project Lead, Dallas Habitat
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 1
  Volunteer Management, Best Practice Roundtable

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Heritage Ballroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Heritage Ballroom
  Meal

12:15pm CDT

Keynote Speaker: Monte Anderson
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Heritage Ballroom
Speakers
avatar for Monte Anderson

Monte Anderson

President, Options Real Estate
Monte Anderson is President of Options Real Estate a multi-service real estate company specializing in creating sustainable neighborhoods in Texas’ southern Dallas and northern Ellis counties. Since 1984 his focus has been to improve the living and working environments in these... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Heritage Ballroom
  Ceremony

1:15pm CDT

Board Financial Literacy in Risk Management and Volatility
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 6

Speakers
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Barbara Enright

Your Part Time Controller

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 6
  Financial Management, Industry Expert Series

1:15pm CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Fundraising
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 2
This roundtable invites fundraising staff to discuss the practical side of donor engagement, events, and development operations. A moderator will lead the first hour with broad questions that reflect the diverse strategies affiliates use to build support. The final 30 minutes will shift to small‑group networking and discussion, supported by on‑screen prompts. Participants will walk away with...
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Speakers
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Suzanne Surratt

Director of Development, Waco Habitat for Humanity

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 2
  Fundraising, Best Practice Roundtable

1:15pm CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Homeowner Services
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 1
This session brings Homeowner Services staff together to exchange real‑world practices related to homeowner engagement, program requirements, mortgage servicing, and partnership support. The first hour will be a moderator‑led discussion using broad questions that reflect the diverse approaches affiliates take to prepare, support, and partner with families. In the final 30 minutes, participants...
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Speakers
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Laurie Mealy

E. D., Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 1
  Homeowner Services, Best Practice Roundtable

1:15pm CDT

Strategic Dialogue: Connecting with our Communities - How do we deepen our community impact and strengthen our presence as a trusted partner beyond the new homes we build?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 3
This Strategic Dialogue Session invites participants to explore what it means for affiliates to build meaningful, year‑round community presence beyond new construction. Because every community experiences Habitat differently, this conversation creates space to reflect on how affiliates are currently known, where the strongest points of connection already exist, and which unmet needs align with...
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Speakers
avatar for John Alexander

John Alexander

Executive Director, Waco Habitat for Humanity
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 3
  Leadership, Strategic Dialogue

1:15pm CDT

Building More and Building Better
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 8

Speakers
avatar for Edwin Hensley

Edwin Hensley

Director - US Construction Services, Habitat for Humanity International
Edwin Hensley Director - US Construction Services, HFHI
Mr. Hensley has been engaged with the Habitat mission since 2002, starting as a volunteer and becoming an affiliate board member in 2014. He is a Home Energy Rating System Certified (HERS) Rater, an Accredited National Green Building Standards (NGBS) Verifier, IBHS FORTIFIED Evaluato... Read More →
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Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 8
  New Construction

1:15pm CDT

Safeguarding Training Compliance
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 7

Speakers
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Dawn Daniels McNear

Safeguarding Advisor-US Canada, Habitat for Humanity International
All Things Safeguarding!!!!!!
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Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 7
  Volunteer Management

3:00pm CDT

All Things Escrow
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 6
Speakers
avatar for John Alexander

John Alexander

Executive Director, Waco Habitat for Humanity
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 6
  Homeowner Services

3:00pm CDT

Strategic Dialogue: Tough Topics #2 - Shared Challenges & Shared Insights
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 7
This second Strategic Dialogue Session offers another opportunity for staff and leaders to participate in candid, solutions‑focused conversation about complex issues that influence affiliate operations. Because there is not enough time to address all topics in a single session, this discussion focuses on operating with or without volunteers, navigating third‑party financing, and understanding...
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Speakers
avatar for LaJuan ( LJ) Hollis-Gordon

LaJuan ( LJ) Hollis-Gordon

Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity
LaJuan  (LJ) Gordon is the Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity, serving Gregg, Harrison, and Upshur counties, headquartered in Longview, TX. She has twenty-five years of experience in the non-profit industry, including executive leadership, consulting... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 7
  Leadership, Strategic Dialogue

3:00pm CDT

Building Capacity from the Inside Out
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 1

Speakers
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Tamara Page

Associate Director, Section 4 Capacity Build, Habitat for Humanity International
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Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 1
  Operations

3:00pm CDT

Energy Efficency retrofitting and repairs for long term affordability
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 3

Speakers
MN
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 3
  Repair Construction, Industry Expert Series

3:00pm CDT

​Managing the Habitat ReStore Donor Experience
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 8

Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Keen

Jeremy Keen

Director - ReStore Expertise Hub, Habitat for Humanity International
Jeremy Keen is the Director of ReStore Support at Habitat for Humanity International and celebrates 12 years with HFHI this year. Having first joined the team as a ReStore consultant, he and the team helped to lay the groundwork for the support work that continues today. Prior to... Read More →
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Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 8
  ReStore

3:00pm CDT

Culture Is Everyone’s Job: Designing Workplaces That Work
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 2
Today’s organizations are navigating shifting workforce expectations while advancing critical community missions. Building a healthy, effective workplace culture is no longer a side effort—it is essential to sustaining impact.This session explores how leaders at every level can intentionally design workplace cultures that foster trust, clarity, and accountability. Participants will examine how...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. Robyn Short

Dr. Robyn Short

Founder & CEO, Workplace Peace Institute

Dr. Robyn Short is an organization systems design consultant, peace-building trainer, and mediator specializing in restorative practices and transformative mediation. As the founder of three organizations, she understands the challenges leaders face when operating at the intersection... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 2
  Volunteer Management, Industry Expert Series

4:30pm CDT

Presented by Visions Quality Coatings | Slow Growth, Strong Stories: Social Media That Builds Real Impact
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 6
This session explores how Habitat affiliates can use storytelling as the foundation of sustainable, impactful marketing, especially when working with limited time and resources. Attendees will learn how to identify meaningful moments, capture content intentionally, and turn a single event or story into multiple forms of marketing collateral across platforms including social media, newsletters,...
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Speakers
avatar for Geneva Diaz

Geneva Diaz

Digital Marketing Manager, Houston Habitat for Humanity
All things digital ads, marketing, social media, and storytelling!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 6
  Community Outreach

4:30pm CDT

Cybersecurity Essentials - Protecting Our People, Data, and Mission
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 1

Speakers
avatar for Gabriela Barberena

Gabriela Barberena

Community Engagement and Mission Officer, Habitat for Humanity Texas

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 1
  Financial Management   Operations

4:30pm CDT

Prevention and Navigation: Tough Conversations - Foreclosures, delinquencies, and deselection
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 7

Speakers
avatar for Sonia Lee

Sonia Lee

Director - Homeowner & Mortgage Services, Habitat for Humanity International
I joined HFHI in August 2012 after working in the financial services industry.  My team’s focus is to provide support to affiliates in the areas of homeowner selection / support, and mortgage lending compliance, including qualified loan originator. Our support and resources enable... Read More →
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Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 7
  Homeowner Services

4:30pm CDT

Supply Chain Strategy & Vendor Negotiation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 3

Speakers
avatar for Christine Panagopoulos

Christine Panagopoulos

Chief Operating Officer, Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 3
  New Construction

4:30pm CDT

Panel: Local Advocacy Approaches for Statewide Impact
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 2

Speakers
avatar for Ashley Brundage

Ashley Brundage

CEO, Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity

avatar for Amanda Conway

Amanda Conway

Housing Advocate, BOLO Denton
Amanda lives in Denton, TX with her child and their grumpy dog. After a career in education and social services, she experienced a period of homelessness with her spouse after domestic violence from a member of the household. She had been active in service to the community prior to... Read More →
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Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 2
  Policy and Advocacy, Industry Expert Series

4:30pm CDT

Volunteer Pipeline Forecasting and Capacity Planning in Uncertain Times
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 8
Economic uncertainty affects more than budgets — it also affects volunteer availability, project timelines, and how much an organization can take on. This session will walk through practical ways to look ahead, understand your volunteer pipeline, and plan for capacity when things feel unpredictable. This session will focus on tools for spotting trends, anticipating shortages, and making...
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Speakers
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Sarah Burns

VP, External Affairs, North Texas Food Bank

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Cassie Collins

Director of Community Engagement, North Texas Food Bank

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Heritage 8
  Volunteer Management, Industry Expert Series

6:00pm CDT

Cocktail Hour
Tuesday August 4, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Atrium
Tuesday August 4, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Atrium
  Reception
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

8:00am CDT

Breakfast
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Heritage Ballroom
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Heritage Ballroom
  Meal

8:45am CDT

Canva 101
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 3
Learn the basics of Canva and discover how to create professional-looking graphics with ease. This beginner-friendly session will cover Canva's key tools, template customization, branding basics, and design tips for social media, flyers, presentations, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Parker

Jordan Parker

Communications Manager, Houston Habitat for Humanity

Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 3
  Community Outreach

8:45am CDT

Mortgage Servicing/Originating
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 7

Speakers
avatar for Sonia Lee

Sonia Lee

Director - Homeowner & Mortgage Services, Habitat for Humanity International
I joined HFHI in August 2012 after working in the financial services industry.  My team’s focus is to provide support to affiliates in the areas of homeowner selection / support, and mortgage lending compliance, including qualified loan originator. Our support and resources enable... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 7
  Homeowner Services

8:45am CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Operations
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 6
This roundtable focuses on the practical work of managing affiliate operations, including leadership roles, organizational goals, staffing, risk management, and cross‑department coordination. A moderator will guide the first hour with broad questions that reflect the varied approaches affiliates use to structure and strengthen their operational practices. The last 30 minutes will be dedicated to...
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Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 6
  Operations, Best Practice Roundtable

8:45am CDT

Health, Safety, and Aging-in-Place Repairs That Make the Biggest Impact
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 1
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 1
  Repair Construction

8:45am CDT

Marketing the ReStore to Shoppers and Donors
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 2

Speakers
avatar for Kevin Sample

Kevin Sample

Restore Manger, Habitat for Humanity of Denton County
I have worked for Habitat for 8yrs the last 6 have been in the role of Store Manger. I enjoy my role i have in changing lives for families we serve. 
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 2
  ReStore

8:45am CDT

Cash is Mission: Budgeting and Forecasting for Economic Uncertainty
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 8
You already know your nonprofit needs a budget and a forecast, but are you truly using them as powerful tools to manage your cash, steer your mission, and make smarter operational decisions, especially during times of uncertainty? This session reframes budgeting and forecasting as essential elements of cash management, offering practical insights into who should be involved, the nonprofit-specific...
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Speakers
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Pauline Motts

Associate, Your Part Time Controller
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Barbara Enright

Your Part Time Controller

Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Heritage 8
  Rural Affiliates

10:00am CDT

Closing Ceremony
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Heritage Ballroom

Speakers
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Gabriela Barberena

Community Engagement and Mission Officer, Habitat for Humanity Texas

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Jacqueline Loweree

Director - USO Strategy Integration, Habitat for Humanity International
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Jack Bridges

Vice President - USO Administration & Ops, Habitat for Humanity International
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Heritage Ballroom
  Ceremony
 
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