Show Me The Equity: From Planning to Impact

($150 Standalone Registration)

The Show Me The Equity: From Planning to Impact workshop is designed to raise awareness and provide actionable strategies to center equity and inclusivity in event planning and execution. This interactive session encourages participants to examine the importance of belonging in creating meaningful and transformative event experiences. Through discussions, and collaborative activities, attendees will explore the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and learn effective practices for designing inclusive and accessible events. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with practical tools to ensure equity is at the heart of their event planning and execution.

By the end of this session, you will be able to;

• Define key equity-related terms and explain their relevance in the event planning process.
• Identify strategies to incorporate equity into pre-event activities, mitigating the impact of implicit bias.
• Develop an action plan for implementing equitable practices in future events and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Create strategies to ensure equity, accessibility and inclusivity throughout the event planning process.

Karen Foster is an Event Producer and Social Equity Strategist, and the visionary Founder of KF Curates, an Event Strategy, Execution, and Consulting Agency. With a passion for creating inclusive and transformative experiences, Karen partners with purpose-driven organizations to design events that drive meaningful change and foster authentic spaces of belonging. Through her signature workshop,“Show Me The Equity! From Planning to Impact,” she equips event professionals with the tools and strategies to integrate equity into every aspect of their work, empowering them to create systemic change and inspire lasting impact.

Breakout Session Block 1

1A: Journey Mapping: Small Steps for Big Impacts to Equitable and Inclusive Parks

Location: Meeting Room AB

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1B: Conversational AI - Unlocking it's Potential and Productivity

Location: Meeting Room C

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1C: Pickleball Policy for Inclusive Play

Location: Meeting Room D

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1D: A Safe Space for Play: Consent and Boundaries in Recreation

Location: Meeting Room E

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 Primary Tag: Programming

       Secondary Tag: TBA

1E: Preparing for Success: Securing the Interview

Location: Meeting Room F

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1F: The ABCDs of an Extraordinary Workplace: Accessibility, Belonging, Culture & Diversity

Speakers: Michael Novakovich

Location: Meeting Room G

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 Primary Tag: TBA

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1G. Blueprints for Safety: Mastering Facilities Management for Recreation (Part 1)

Location: Meeting Room H

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Lunch Break (Lunch will be provided)

Location: Great Hall AC

Breakout Session Block 2

2A: Neighborhood Parks as a Model for Growing Urban Forestry Programs

Location: Meeting Room AB

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       Secondary Tag: TBA

2B: Managing Volunteer Programs: Developing Guidelines for Staff and Volunteers

Location: Meeting Room C

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2C: Social Emotional Wellness & Inclusion in Recreation

Location: Meeting Room D

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2D: Let's Ride! Building a Bike Program in Your Community

Speaker: Kevin Witte, Kjerstin Lange

Location: Meeting Room E

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Wellness

       Secondary Tag: TBA

2E:​ Interview Like a Pro: Skill Development

Location: Meeting Room F

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2F: Tell Your Story through Data Visualization

Speaker: Amy Johnson, Jay Kim

Location: Meeting Room G

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Outreach & Engagement

2G: Blueprints for Safety: Mastering Facilities Management for Recreation (Part 2)

Location: Meeting Room H

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Risk Management

3A: Beyond ADA: Making Accessibility Inclusive

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Park Planning

3B: Instagram Balancing Act: Creating Content that Informs AND Engages

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Technology

3C: Becoming a Parks and Recreation Director: Panel Discussion

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Career Development & PREP

3D: Summer Teen Late Nights: More than a Drop-in Program

Speaker: Sheryl Blessing, Bao Huong Doan, Marycruz Talavera Chevez

Location: Meeting Room E

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Teenagers

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3E: The Vital Role of Park Rangers in Urban Spaces

Speakers: Matt Navarro

Location: Meeting Room F

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 Primary Tag: Park Rangers

       Secondary Tag: TBA

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3F: Restorative Leadership

Speakers: Joanna Martin

Location: Meeting Room G

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 Primary Tag: Teambuilding

       Secondary Tag: TBA

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3G: Guardians of Play: Preventing Child Abuse in Recreation

Speakers: WCIA

Location: Meeting Room H

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Risk Management

       Secondary Tag: TBA

Breakout Session Block 4

4A: Need the Dough? How to Get an RCO Grant

Location: Meeting Room AB

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4B: Through Their Eyes: Gen Z's Vision for Parks and Recreation Careers

Speaker: DJ Mackie, Chris Waite

Location: Meeting room C

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 Primary Tag: Inclusion

       Secondary Tag: TBA

4C: Title VI Foundations: Removing Barriers and Enhancing Equity

Location: Meeting room D

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4D: Better Recreation through Collaboration

Location: Meeting Room E

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4E: Engaging Camp Staff: A Fresh Approach to Training

Location: Meeting Room F

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4F: Everyday Leadership: Promoting A Shared Values System for Your Agency

Location: Meeting Room G

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4G. Safe Havens: Reinventing Park Safety, Security & Risk Management

Location: Meeting Room H

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Risk Management

       Secondary Tag: TBD

Morning Tradeshow Break (Coffee will be provided) | Great Hall BD

Breakout Session Block 5

5A: GIS in Parks: Creating Data Driven Decisions

Location: Meeting Room AB

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       Secondary Tag: TBA

5B: Inclusion of All Sizes: Designing Inclusive Play for Every Budget

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 Primary Tag: Park Planning

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5C: Where the Street Ends! Finding and Leveraging Hidden Parks

Speakers: Guy Michaelsen, Lily Daniels, Omar Akkari

Location: Meeting Room D

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Park Planning

       Secondary Tag: TBA

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5D: Student Conservation Corps, Youth Employment for Neurodiverse Teens

Location: Meeting Room E

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5E: Aquatic Safety Plan: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Safety

Location: Meeting Room F

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       Secondary Tag: TBA

5F: Creating Connection through Emotional Intelligence Principles

Location: Meeting Room G

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 Primary Tag: Staff Development

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5G: Elevating Your Recreation and Event Management Programs Through a Risk Management Lens (Part 1)

Speaker: WCIA

Location: Meeting Room H

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 Primary Tag: Risk Management

       Secondary Tag: TBA

6A: IRONMAN 70.3 Tri-Cities: Engaging our Community by Hosting an Iconic Event

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 Primary Tag: Programming

6B: From Request to Delivery: A Practical Guide to Accommodations

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Teambuilding

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Park Planning

6D: Wildland Fire Fuels Reduction on City of Spokane Parks Land

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 Primary Tag: Arboriculture

6E: Learning and Improving from Lifeguard Audits

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 Primary Tag: Aquatics

       Secondary Tag: TBA

6F: The BUILD Strategy: A 5-Step Guide to Team Cohesion and Effectiveness

Location: Meeting Room G

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 Primary Tag: Aquatics

       Secondary Tag: TBA

6G: Elevating Your Recreation and Event Management Programs Through a Risk Management Lens (Part 2)

Speakers: WCIA

Location: Meeting Room H

 CEU: 0.1

 Primary Tag: Risk Management