2024PDC

Track: Personal Development

Description: The only way we can become better leaders is to evaluate our leadership skills and create a plan moving forward on how to understand our EQI (Emotional Intelligence IQ), our Energy Leadership Index, and how we handle conflict. Join us for a few self-assessment tools and a quick overview of EQI, energy leadership, and conflict management.

Presenters: Kyli Penrod, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Blackford County; Cindy Barber, Community Development, Daviess County; Christie Jacob, 4-H Youth Development, Vigo County

Track: Personal Development

Description: 1% of our day equates to just 14 minutes.  What can you do in 14 minutes to make a positive change in your personal and professional life?  Join Elysia Rodgers as she shares leadership and personal development activities based on the book 1% Leadership by Andy Ellis.

Presenter: Elysia Rodgers, ANR Educator, DeKalb County

Track: Personal Development

Description: Join us for a presentation on how we used collaborative efforts to empower the underserved Amish community. 4-H Educator Brittany Gilger and HHS Educator Viviana Guzman utilize the program, "Vaping: Small Devices, Big Impacts," to address needs within our community. Discover how partnerships across sectors are addressing their unique needs with cultural sensitivity and respect for tradition. In partnership with JDAI, the LaGrange Sheriff's Office, and Police Excise, we'll showcase the power of collective action in overcoming challenges and fostering meaningful relationships. No matter what program area you are in, this session offers practical insights for creating positive change in underserved communities through genuine collaboration and solidarity.

Presenters: Brittany Gilger, 4-H Youth Development Educator, LaGrange County; Viviana Guzman, HHS Educator, LaGrange County

Track: Personal Development

Description: Have you ever considered the difference between Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx? Or found yourself unsure about which term to use? As Extension professionals, our mission is to serve all members of our community, regardless of background or identity. As our communities evolve, so do the ways we engage and communicate with them. There has been a significant growth of the Latino population in Indiana, which doubled from 2000 to 2010 and now makes up around 8% of the population. This demographic shift highlights the importance of understanding and using inclusive language in our work. In this workshop, we will learn about the nuances of terminology, exploring the differences between Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx. Through interactive discussions, you'll gain clarity on when and how to use each term appropriately. Join us as we navigate these important topics together, creating a more inclusive, excellent Extension service for all.

Presenters: Cassandra Salazar, Extension Community and Staff Engagement Administrator; Esmeralda Cruz, Hispanic Community Engagement Specialist

Track: Personal Development

Description: In this interactive conflict resolution session, participants engage in a series of conflict games designed to deepen their understanding of conflict dynamics. By combining emotional intelligence and collaborative approaches, the session aims to provide opportunities to think differently about conflict. The activities used in this session can also be taken back and utilized with groups, boards, and/or organizations you work with that come upon conflict.

Presenters: Amy Nierman, Purdue Extension Area Director; Gail Peitzmeier, CED & HHS Educator, Crawford County; Sonya Mitchell, HHS Educator, Washington County

Track: Personal Development

Description: Working with people is a part of our Extension job and working with people can be fraught with conflict!  If you have ever felt stressed, alone or frustrated when dealing with people in your Extension role, this session can help you!  Come learn strategies to help manage your feelings in stressful situations and determine actions to take to create a constructive relationship and situation.

Presenter: Jamie Morris, State 4-H Volunteer Specialist