Lone Star Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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

LaToya Davis

Global Executive talent Business Partner, Kimberly Clark

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

Dr. Linda Braddy, CFRE

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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Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Heritage 1

Community Outreach, Best Practice Roundtable

4:00pm CDT

Attracting, tracking, and maintaining new individual donors

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

Heritage 7

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

Speakers

Sarah White

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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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: How to connect with city leaders and introduce ordinances

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

Heritage 6

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

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

How to: Canva 101

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Heritage 1

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

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

Efficent Internal Workflow Systems

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Heritage 3

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 3

Operations, Industry Expert Series

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: Advanced Retail Analytics & Inventory Turnover Strategy

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Heritage 6

Speakers

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

Monica Christopher

John Mitchener, CFRE

Chief Development Officer, Methodist Health System Foundation

Sarah Kahn

Bill Lively

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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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

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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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

Monte Anderson

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

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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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

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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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

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

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

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

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

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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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

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

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

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

Repair Construction, Industry Expert Series

3:00pm CDT

Managing the ReStore Donor Pipeline

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

Heritage 8

Speakers

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

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

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: Social Media Marketing to create community Impact

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Heritage 6

Speakers

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

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

Mortgage Servicing/Originating

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Heritage 7

Speakers

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

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

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

Bryan Tony

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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