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2:00 p.m.

Conference Opening

Cristen Gilbert, Ohio Alliance Chair, & Chris Johnson, Ohio Alliance Vice Chair
2:20 p.m.

Ohio’s Current State of Philanthropy

Michelle Cramer, President and CEO of Cramer & Associates
3:20 p.m.

Retirement Fund

Ed Toole, Sr. Director, Education and Y Relations, YMCA Retirement Fund
3:40 p.m.

Break/Transition

3:55 p.m.

Topical Breakouts:

  • AI
    Jorge Perez, CEO, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
  • YESS
    Susan Joy, Business Development Leader, YESS
4:45 p.m.

How to Conduct an Internal Investigation

Cathrine Strauss, IceMiller, Columbus Office Managing Partner & YMCA of Central Ohio Board Member
5:45 p.m.

Vendor Fair and Cocktail Hour

6:30 p.m.

Dinner

7:00 p.m.

YMCA Stories from the Heart

Tim Shetzer, Retired Y CEO, Author
7:30-8:30 p.m.

Dessert with the vendors

Beth Tsvetkoff, Executive Director, Ohio Alliance of YMCAs
7:30 a.m.

Breakfast

7:45 a.m.

Welcome

Chris Johnson
7:50 a.m.

Morning Devotion & Transition

8:00 a.m.

State of the Movement

Suzanne McCormick, President and CEO, YMCA of the USA
8:45 a.m.

Break/Transition

9:00 a.m.

Retention of Minority Staff

Erik Farley, Chief People, Equity & Inclusion Officer, YMCA of Central Ohio
9:45 a.m.

Alliance Update

  • Public Policy
  • Insurance Captives
  • Measures of Greatness
11:00 a.m.

Closing

Chris Johnson
11:30 a.m.

Depart