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2025 Alliance Summit Evaluation

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1.Conference Website (www.alliancecolorado.org/2025summit)(Required.)
Very Useful
Useful
Not Useful
Did not reference the conference website
Did you find the conference website useful?
2.8/26/25 Alliance Member-Only Peer Network Meetings (Pre-Conference)
Please rate whichever Pre-Con Peer Network you attended, if any.
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Not Useful
Did Not Attend
Adult Services
Case Managers
Employment
Finance/CFO
Human Resources
Public Relations and Development​
Rural Providers
Did not attend
3.8/26/25 General Session Presentations(Required.)
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Not Useful
Did Not Attend
Alliance's “State of the Association"
“Joy Jolt: Ignite Your Culture and Retain Your Team” Kathy Parry, CSP, CEO & Founder, Corporate Energy Expert
4.8/26/25 Breakout Sessions(Required.)
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Did Not Attend
“Streamlining Human Services: Strategies for Efficient and Effective Change”
​Colleen Head Batchelor, The Resource Exchange
Anthony Shibata, Wipfli
"Invisible Leaders - Elevating the Employment First Movement”
Heather Hagen, BSW, CESP , DDRC
Vikki Ortiz, MS, CESP, COEF
“Autonomy Through Innovation: Advancing Inclusive Living Through Technology”
Sarah Smith, MSW, Imagine!
Kyle Hammond, SafeinHome
Ken Wilkinson, Layer 10
“From Vision to Victory: Envision’s Torch Award for Ethics and Employer of Choice Journey”
Celeste Ewert, Jenny Acevedo, Envision
5.Comments on the Welcome Reception
6.Comments on the 8/27/25 Morning Hike, if you participated.
7.8/27/25 General Session Presentations(Required.)
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Not Useful
Did Not Attend
“Conversations with Ken” Ken Nwadike, Jr., Founder, Free Hugs Project
“The Healing Power of Humor- How We Use Humor to Heal from Trauma” Dr. David Kalis, LCSW, PhD, Dr. David Kalis Psychological and Consulting
8.8/27/25 Morning Breakout Sessions(Required.)
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Not Useful
Did Not Attend
“AI-Driven Transformation in IDD Services: Personalizing Care, Simplifying Compliance, and Demonstrating ROI”
Sumeet Gulati, MBA , Frisco
“Soy Lattes or Support Services - Why the Customer Experience Matters”
Dee Hiatt MNM, MS, BCBA, Hayley Hufendick, Dungarvin Colorado
“Strategic Growth Through Mergers and Acquisitions: A Roadmap for Nonprofit Provider Organizations”
Stacy DiStefano, Consulting for Human Services;
Keith Jones, AbleLight
“Sexual Violence Prevention for Individuals with I/DD: Active Inclusion via Education”
Kaylea Hougnon, The SAVA Center
9.8/27/25 Afternoon Breakout Sessions(Required.)
Very Helpful
Helpful
Not Useful
Did Not Attend
“Building Solid Systems for Improving Quality”
Elizabeth Sites, The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL)
“Transforming IDD Health Equity Through Virtual Urgent Care”
Dr. Robert Greenblatt, StationMD
“Content Marketing Strategies for Non-Profits: Engaging Hearts & Minds to Amplify Impact”
Anna Spexarth, Scout Dearth, SETWorks
“CO APSE Member Panel: Shifting the System: Aligning Best Practices in Colorado's New Outcome-Based Payment Model”

Heather Hagen, BSW, CESP, DDRC; Tom Knost & Caitlin Pavlinek, Continuum of CO; Heather McCalla, CESP, CPWIC, PPCH; Sydney Esch, Imagine!; Lynda Drum, Encouraging Development
Vikki Ortiz, MS, CESP, COEF; Adam Tucker, HCPF OCL; Karin Cowan, CESP, Common Roots LLC
10.Comments on the 8/27/25 Exhibitor Happy Hour Meet & Greet, if you participated.
11.8/28/25 Breakout Sessions(Required.)
Very Helpful
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Not Useful
Did Not Attend
“Rights of People with Disabilities”
Sara Pielsticker, Esq., Katie Boraz, Esq.; Disability Law Colorado
“It’s Not Me, It’s You: Why DSPs Break Up With Us”
Dr. Kristin Halvorson DBA, BCBA , Beken Holdings
“Unlocking Innovation Through Understanding Regulations”
Kate Veeder, LCSW, Kyle Hammond; Lacuna Consulting
“Supported Decision Making in Colorado: Best Practices in Action”
Jessica Shouse, MHS, The Arc Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties
12.8/22/24 General Session Presentations(Required.)
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Not Useful
Did Not Attend
“Office of Community Living Updates”
Bonnie Silva (virtual), Amanda Lofgren, Candace Bailey, Yasmin Gardner; Office of Community Living, CO Dept of Health Care Policy and Financing
“2025 Federal Policy Trends for I/DD Providers ”
Lydia Dawson, J.D., Vice President of Government Relations, ANCOR
13.Comments on the Award Luncheon(Required.)
14.Beaver Run & Resort Conference Center Evaluation(Required.)
5 (Excellent)
4
3
2
1 (Poor)
Did Not Stay at Beaver Run
Quality of the Meeting Spaces
Quality of the Meal Functions
Quality of the Staff and Services
Quality of the Hotel Rooms and Amenities
15.General Feedback/Comments on the 2025 Alliance Summit(Required.)
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Overall, how would you rate the 2025 Alliance Summit?
16.What was your biggest takeaway from this conference? How satisfied are you with the networking and learning opportunities presented at this conference?
17.Are you interested in serving on the 2026 Alliance Summit Planning Committee? This consists of taking time to research speaker proposals, solicit sponsors, and being an onsite conference volunteer in 2026.
18.Contact Info