Blacks In Government 2022 NTI Souvenir Journal

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GREETINGS

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

A Message from our National President

A Message from our National President

Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq.

Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq.

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our 43rd Annual National Training Institute (NTI)! It is indeed my pleasure to greet you as the 15th National President of Blacks In Government (BIG), ushering our NTI back into an in person format. Last year you helped us make history with our first ever virtual NTI with over 700 government employees and 180 Future Leaders of America’s Government ( FLAG ) students in attendance. Of course, we are still heeding the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as we come back together for a dynamic in person event that brings together government Senior Executive Service (SES) members, industry leaders, and subject matter experts to share a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to help you navigate your career development path. And, we have the entire Huntington Convention Center to do it! There will be ample classroom space and a wide variety of sessions to choose from.

WelcomeGreetings,to our 43rd Annual National Training Institute (NTI)!

It is indeed my pleasure to greet you as the 15th National President of Blacks In Government (BIG), ushering our NTI back into an in-person format Last year you helped us make history with our first ever virtual NTI with over 700 government employees and 180 Future Leaders of America’s Government (FLAG) students in attendance. Of course, we are still heeding the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as we come back together for a dynamic in person event that brings together government Senior Executive Service (SES) members, industry leaders, and subject matter experts to share a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to help you navigate your career development path. And, we have the entire Huntington Convention Center to do it! There will be ample classroom space and a wide variety of sessions to choose from

Let me also take this opportunity to applaud each of you for your commitment to public service. They sent us home in March of 2020, but the government never lost a step. In fact, you stepped it up! As public servants, we have always risen to the challenge, but we moved forward our agency missions despite facing concerns with health care, childcare, and technology that has been stretched thin as it accommodated a new level of telework and our home classrooms. So, I applaud your dedication as you served the American people when the American people needed government the most. Nobody, and I mean nobody, complained about “big government” during the pandemic. In fact, many had a newfound respect for all that we do, and I applaud you for that.

Let me also take this opportunity to applaud each of you for your commitment to public service They sent us home in March of 2020, but the government never lost a step In fact, you stepped it up! As public servants, we have always risen to the challenge, but we moved forward our agency missions despite facing concerns with health care, childcare, and technology that has been stretched thin as it accommodated a new level of telework and our home classrooms So, I applaud your dedication as you served the American people when the American people needed government the most Nobody, and I mean nobody, complained about “big government” during the pandemic. In fact, many had a newfound respect for all that we do, and I applaud you for that.

I close by reminding you that throughout the pandemic, with all its many challenges, our BIG organization continued to move forward our mission of advocacy on all fronts! We have continued to highlight where the government falls short in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and even enhanced our partnerships with agency leaders to address the gaps. Importantly, we continued to deliver on our longstanding promise to provide educational opportunities that will help you secure the tools you need to succeed. We do this for you! From virtual in 2021 to the great city of Cleveland, OH in 2022, we deliver to you a premier government training event like none

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Upwards, Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq. National President Blacks In Government, Inc.

I close by reminding you that throughout the pandemic, with all its many challenges, our BIG organization continued to move forward our mission of advocacy on all fronts! We have continued to highlight where the government falls short in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and even enhanced our partnerships with agency leaders to address the gaps Importantly, we continued to deliver on our longstanding promise to provide educational opportunities that will help you secure the tools you need to succeed. We do this for you! From virtual in 2021 to the great city of Cleveland, OH in 2022, we deliver to you a premier government training event like none other.

Onwards and Upwards, Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq. National President

Greetings From National Board Board of Directors’ Chair

Greetings BIG Family, Friends, and Attendees for our 2022 National Training Institute

As the Chairman of the National Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome you to the city of Cleveland for our 43rd Annual National Training Institute (NTI).

This year's NTI Theme: "BIG 2022: Training in a Transformed Workplace Pivoting to Provide Professional Development," is appropriate as we emerge from and overcome some of the obstacles presented by the Global WePandemic.havehad to be nimble in our approach to networking with each other to ensure we maintain and improve on our business acumen for sustaining our employment. Additionally we continue to update our professional development to ensure advancement in our careers.

The 2022 NTI is the perfect vehicle for enhancing your education and fulfilling much needed Continuing Education Units. It is also our first opportunity to reestablish our connections with friends and colleagues we have not seen face face in more than two years.

The National Board of Directors and the National Executive Committee collaboratively teamed to select a specially curated variety of classes for self improvement and personal growth. Therefore, I am confident there is something for everyone in our repertoire here in Cleveland.

For first time attendees, please feel free to ask any BIG Officer or member for assistance to make your visit as enjoyable and effective as possible. I look forward to meeting and interacting with every one of you.

I ask you to Stay Safe! Stay Frosty! Thank you for continuing to Think BIG!

Very Respectfully, Edward L. Wilson

Dr. Edward L. Wilson

Chair, National Board of Directors Blacks In Government, Inc.

From National Training Chair

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and honored to welcome you to Blacks In Government

43rd Annual National Training Institute (NTI) in Cleveland, Ohio. This has been an incredible journey for all of us since the start of the pandemic in 2020. I am excited that you have chosen to join us in person this year. This year’s theme is “BIG 2022: Training in a Transformed Workplace Providing Innovative Professional Development!” which focuses on many opportunities to enhance leadership skills and motivate attendees at all levels to succeed in their challenging work environments and adjusting to the new norm.

Although we have face many challenges in the workplace, work life balance, and returning to work, this year’s training will focus on equipping you with strength and resilience to succeed. BIG is excited about off over 120 workshops this week.

It is The National Training Institute has information and opportunities to facilitate the development of everyone’s workplace skills. I hope that you leave this year’s NTI nurtured and fulfilled with a wealth of knowledge to assist you in accomplishing your career goals.

A special thanks to the corporate sponsors, presenters, speakers, and exhibitors for their commitments and contributions to this year’s National Training Institute.

Respectfully, Paula E. Davis

Honorable Paula E. Davis Chair, National Training Institute Blacks In Government,

The Host City Coordinator

Greetings National Training Institute Attendees!

Welcome to the “LAND”!

On behalf of the Greater Cleveland Chapter, the Lake Erie Chapter and Region V, I am humbled and excited to welcome you to Cleveland, Ohio for the 43rd National Training Institute (NTI). This year’s theme is BIG 2022: “Training in a Transformed Workplace Pivoting to Provide Professional Development”.

Cleveland from renowned cultural institutions to vibrant neighborhoods, inspired food and beverage offerings, and action packed sports. Engaging experiences can be found throughout Cleveland from the Cleveland Museum of Art, Playhouse Square, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame to name a few places. Cleveland’s Black Community is deeply woven into the fabric of the city with numerous restaurants. You can recognize Black history at some of the signi sites throughout the city such as African American Cultural Gardens, Karamu House, Conrad Bates House, Cleveland Public Theatre’s Station of Hope. Please, in your spare time, take the opportunity to engage, explore and network this week and enjoy

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an honor to serve as the 2022 Host City Coordinator and to work proactively with the 2022 National Training Institute Committee to coordinate and plan the (NTI). If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for always thinking BIG!

Sincerely, Andrea D. Freeman

Ms. Andrea D. Freeman 2022 Host City Coordinator Region

Dear BIG members and supporters,

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proud to support and co sponsor the 43rd Annual Blacks In Government National Training Institute (NTI) in Cleveland, Ohio. This year’s theme, “BIG 2022: Training in a Transformed Workplace Providing Innovative Professional Development,” represents our current workplace environment and the agency’s continued partnership with BIG

As EPA Administrator, I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and continue to do to fulfill a central priority of the Biden Harris Administration: advancing equity and racial justice. Our mission at EPA cannot be achieved until we correct the injustices of past policies and place communities that have disproportionally borne the burden of these injustices at the top of our agenda.

EPA is committed to being one of the nation’s largest employers to model diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and build an inclusive workforce. As part of our commitment, EPA implemented an Interagency Working Group in accordance with Executive Order 14045: White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans This DEIA group identifies resources and opportunities available across the Federal Government to increase educational and economic opportunities for diverse communities under the Administration’s broader equity agenda, which includes removing systemic barriers.

I’d like to send a special thanks to EPA’s BIG Chapters across the agency as well as the Black Employment Program Managers who continue to promote the African American Initiatives agenda which addresses African Americans participation, recruitment, and retention at EPA. We look forward to hosting our annual EPA Leadership Development Forum at the NTI. The forum will explore opportunities for personal growth, networking, and career development.

Now more than ever, EPA's success depends on its ability to recruit, develop, and sustain a highly skilled and results oriented workforce. Participation in BIG’s National Training Institute (NTI), will help broaden employees' abilities to drive organizational results, enhance leadership skills, serve communities, build teams, and partnerships.

Thank you, Blacks In Government, for letting us be part of this training event Our mission is to transform communities and advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of African American communities. Through our collaboration, we can implement programs in our communities that help reach and impact millions

2022 NTI

Elected Officers

President Adrianne M. Callahan

1st Vice President

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behalf of Region V Blacks in Government, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cleveland, OH! We are excited to be the host region for the 43rd Blacks In Government (BIG) National Training Institute (NTI)

Several Region V cities have served as the host location for previous NTIs: Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati and now Cleveland. BIG has secured one of Cleveland’s premier and largest event space, the Huntington Convention Center The convention center allows for social distancing, larger workshop rooms and features many unconventional amenities We know that all of you will agree, this will be one of the best NTI’s hosted here in the CLE!

Regional

Immediate Past President

Region V has 16 Chapters throughout the six Midwest states. Within the Cleveland area, there are two Chapters: Greater Cleveland and Lake Erie. If you are within the local commuting area, we welcome you to join one of these chapters. Many thanks to these chapters for all of their efforts locally to help promote BIG and identify local activities, resources and partners for this year’s NTI. I look forward to welcoming our new Region V members

This year’s NTI presents a wonderful opportunity to re connect with professional colleagues, government friends and extended BIG family. First and foremost, Focus on attending as many workshops during the day; there are more than 100 to choose from continuing education credits are tracked. Second, Take advantage of the after hours opportunities and experience the beautiful city of Cleveland Here are a couple suggestions: Order a sandwich from the famous Slyman’s; take an evening stroll to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; or enjoy some nightlife at Cleveland’s East Bank. Whatever you decide, the Guest Services and Special events committees can help you find your way.

Special thanks to all of the Region V members who have served tirelessly for several months supporting the NTI. Meeting the demands and deliverables for an NTI, as we navigate the continued impacts of the national COVID 19 pandemic, is no easy feat.

While I wear multiple BIG hats, I look forward to personally meeting and greeting many of you!

Adrianne M. Callahan, President

Region V Great Lakes Midwest Council Blacks In Government

Connect with Management Concepts at Blacks In Government National Training Institute Sponsor

Management Concepts is proud of our long-standing partnership with BIG and BIG NOW Generation in support of BIG’s efforts to promote inclusion, growth, and power for African Americans in federal, state, and local government workplaces, and deeply committed to the professional success of BIG members at every stage of their career.

Our hundreds of training courses can be taken independently, as part of a certificate program, and for continuing education credits for existing certifications. Private group training and open enrollment options are available, as well as human capital advisory services such as coaching and mentoring, culture alignment, and organizational development.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM at NTI

August 16, 2022

Presenter: Dr. Margaret Eggleston

Participants will explore “Managing Change” and “Managing Projects,” two modules from our Professional Government Supervisor Program, which features 30 modules aligned to the Office of Personnel Management’s Supervisory Training Framework and Senior Executive Service ECQs.

Upon completion, each participant receives a joint BIG/Management Concepts certificate of attendance.

Greetings From The Mayor

City of Cleveland

Justin M. Bibb, Mayor

Office of the Mayor Cleveland City Hall 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 202 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216/664 3990 • Fax: 216/420 8766 www.clevelandohio.gov

Dear Colleagues,

As mayor of the City of Cleveland, and on behalf of my administration, welcome to the The Land! We are thrilled to host you in our great city.

In the City of Cleveland, we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive city for all residents and visitors. As we come out of the pandemic, we are being called to work together to help our city rebuild, recover and thrive. This vision for a safer, healthier city with great jobs and opportunities for all will require leadership and collaboration.

Those who came before us have done a lot of hard work and have made many sacrifices to get us to this point. While we have certainly made progress, we still have a long way to go.

The wealth of knowledge and information sharing that will occur at this conference will no doubt prove invaluable to all of you.

We appreciate your dedication to advance civil rights, social and economic justice, and equitable access to jobs. We need strong leaders like you united to continue to advocate for Blacks in all levels of government.

While you are here, I encourage you to explore Downtown Cleveland and some of our diverse neighborhoods like Ohio City, AsiaTown, University Circle and IFairfax.hopeyou enjoy your time in this great city and come back to visit again soon!

With Mayorgratitude,JustinM.

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BLACKS INHISTORYGOVERNMENT®

Blacks In Government® (BIG) was established in 1975 and incorporated in 1976 by a small group of African Americans at the Public Health Services which is a part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) in the Parklawn building in Rockville, Maryland. The organization was viewed as essential to the Black civil service employee, based on a wide assortment of racially motivated problems faced by the HEW Black employees in Rockville. Initially, it was thought that the umbrella organization would address only the problems at the Federal level. However, it was soon determined that State, County, and Municipal Black employees were faced with the same general type of employment problems.

Nonetheless, Blacks In Government was organized in 1975 and incorporated as a non- profit organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976. BIG has been a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern and use their collective strength to confront workplace and community issues. BIG's goals are to promote EQUITY in all aspects of American life, EXCELLENCE in public service, and OPPORTUNITY for all Americans.

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT® GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

BIG FUNCTIONS AS an employee support group, as an advocacy group, and a resource group for Black civil servants:

1. To be an advocate of equal opportunity for Blacks in government.

2. To eliminate practices of racism and racial discrimination against Blacks in government.

3. To promote professionalism among Blacks in government.

4. To develop and promote programs which will enhance ethnic pride and educational opportunities for Blacks in government.

5. To establish a mechanism for gathering and disseminating information for Blacks in government.

6. To provide a nonpartisan platform on major issues of local, regional, and national significance that affect Blacks in government.

Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Join BIG

1. BIG WORKS FOR YOU

BIG is the only organization dedicated to the interests of the African American public servant. Other organizations may touch upon the problems that impact you, but BIG is made up of people who share your interests, your concerns, and your problems.

2. BIG IS AN ADVOCATE

BIG speaks out on issues affecting the government workplace. BIG testified before Congress on legislations reforming the EEO process, racial discrimination in government, and affirmative employment. BIG also spoke out on the disparate rate of discharge of African Americans for the federal service, the national, performance review, and downsizing. BIG recently had a public hearing on the assault against affirmation action.

3. BIG IS AN EMPLOYEE SUPPORT GROUP

If you have a problem on a job, your BIG chapter can be an excellent resource for help and counsel. Many BIG members have dealt with similar problems and can suggest strategies for combating them. BIG also has a list of attorneys experienced in handling the type of problems BIG members may encounter.

4. BIG IS A DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONALORGANIZATION

Every year, BIG sponsors a national training conference which brings together national leaders and experts from around the country to address Black government workers. The conference is a unique training experience for government workers, providing you an exposure to issues often overlooked in the day-to-day workplace.

5. BIG IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Your BIG chapter can be a strong force in the community helping to fight such community problems as drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, AIDS, illiteracy, and voter registration. The skills you develop on the job can be invaluable in promoting community activities through your BIG chapter.

6. BIG IS NETWORKING

By becoming a member of BIG, you are becoming a part of an organization that includes workers from all levels of government and all areas of the public workforce. The national training conference provides opportunity to meet experts from around the country, employers from other agencies, and pick up information and resources that can help you professionally and in your personal growth.

7. BIG IS A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We can accomplish together what you cannot do alone. With BIG you can work toward our goals with people who have similar goals. You can do something about the institutional and socioeconomic problems you face in the workplace and in the community. You can use your skills and talents in a setting in which they are needed.

8. BIG KEEPS YOU INFORMED

BIG keeps you up to date with the latest developments affecting the African American government employee. From the Washington, D. C, headquarters, we publish the monthly BIG Bulletin, and a quarterly magazine, The BIG Reporter. Regions and chapters also publish newsletters that focus on local issues.

9. BIG RECOGNIZES YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Each year, BIG gives out awards to those who have made a major contribution to the goals and objectives of the organization. Regional councils and local chapters also recognized such achievements. These awards set role models for excellence in government service.

10. BIG IS AN OPPORTUNITY

BIG is the chance you have been waiting for to step up and take your place in the loop. To be a part of the fast-moving events that affect your world as a government employee, you need an organization like BIG that can speak for you and through which you can voice your views. If you are concerned about equity, excellence, and opportunity in government, you should consider BIG.

BIG Covenant

BIG COVENANT

I regard myself and you as being created in the image of GOD

I see your beauty I sense your power

I celebrate your potential

I support your prerogative to sing your song

I share your pursuit of the highest quality of life

I will tell you the truth, And I will have your trust

I will listen to you with my heart

And I shall speak to you with my smile

I shall care enough to confront you, And to comfort you

In you I see GOD

And in GOD I see you

You're my Friend And I Love You

Now, give the person you are sharing this with a “BIG” hug!!

LEADERS

The winners in life think constantly in terms of I can, I will, and I am. Denis Watley

HONORABLE

DR. TOWNSEND

HonorableChair

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGION I

REGION II

REGION III

Honorable Gary L. Blackmon Denver Center Complex Chapter Chairperson Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter

Ms. Atricia Irons Greater Boston Chapter

Ms. Jacqulyn D. Allen Greater Boston Chapter

Ms. Joanne Palmer NY Elite Chapter

Ms. Esther Seabrook Lower Manhattan Chapter

New Cumberland

Ms. Johnita Pitts Susquehanna Chapter

2022 NATIONAL BOARD

Dr. Edward Wilson Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter

Ms. Katherine Cage Vice Chair

Honorable Ms. Katherine Cage Houston Area Chapter Vice Chai

Honorable Ms. Katherine CageRegion I

Ms. Atricia L. Irons Greater Boston Chapter

Ms. Jacqulyn D. Allen Greater Boston Chapter

Dr. Edward Wilson Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter Chairperson

Ms. Atricia L. Irons Greater Boston Chapter

Ms. Jacqulyn D. Allen Greater Boston Chapter Region II

Ms. Joanne Palmer NY Elite Chapter

Ms. Gwendolyn Townsend JFK Chapter II

Ms. Joanne Palmer NY Elite Chapter

Ms. Gwendolyn Townsend JFK

Ms. Gwendolyn Townsend JFK Chapter

Mr. Michael Upshaw North East Liberty Chapter

HonorableChair

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. James C. Causell, Sr. CDC.ATSDR Chapter

Ms. Gwenda J. Lowe Dallas Metroplex Chapter

Ms. Robin McDaniel Beck Greater Kansas City Chapter

Ms. Christine Wilder St. Louis Metropolitan Chapter

Mr. James C. Clausell, Sr. CDC/ATSDR Savannah River

East-Central Savannah River

Mr. James C. Clausell Sr. CDC/ATSDR

Ms. Patricia Thompson Chicago Midwest Chapter

Ms. Shirron-Brown Mills Lake Erie BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Edward Wilson Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter

Mr. Frank Traylor Austin Chapter Mr. Frank Traylor Austin Chapter Ms. Robin McDaniel Beck Greater Kansas City Chapter

Ms. Christine Wilder St. Louis Metropolitan Chapter BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGION

Honorable Gary L. Blackmon Denver Center Complex Chapter Denver

Mr. Kenneth Pearson Ventura County Chapter

Ms. Erin Smalls Puget Sound Chapter

Ms. Patricia Ly Port of Seattle Chapter

HHS WDC College Park Complex

Ms. Glynis M. Hill EPA William D. Barber, Jr. Chapter

Ms. Nichelle Rogers Denver Federal Center Chapter

Mr. Michael Smith Denver Federal Center Chapter

Ms. Nichelle Rogers Denver Federal Center Chapter

Region IX

Honorable Mrs. Toni Pearson Sacramento Metro Chapter

Dr. Edward Wilson Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter

Honorable Mrs. Toni Pearson Sacramento Metro Chapter

ATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Honorable Ms. Katherine Cage Houston Area Chapter Vice Chair

Region X

Ms. Erin Small Puget Sound Chapter Bell Ms. Marie Bell Allen

Ms. Marie Bell-Allen Port of Seattle Chapter

Region XI

Ms. Marion Allen HHS WDC College Park Complex Chapter

Ms. Marion Allen HHS WDC College Park Complex Chapter

Mr. Michael McCrimmon Washington Navy Yard Chapter

Mr. Michael McCrimmon Washington Navy Yard Chapter

NATIONAL APPOINTED AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

MR. JAMES SOMERVILLE

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MR. WILLIAM SPEIGHT SR. Head of Security

MR. WALTER JONES

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MR. DEREK CAMPBELL

REGIONAL COUNCIL PRESIDENTS

Regional Council Presidents

Region I Region II Council President Council President

Dan Corria

Honorable Phillip Atwell (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, (New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)

Region III Region IV Council President Council President

Honorable Calvin Stevens

Dr. Lynwood Townsend Calvin Stevens (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia) Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, SouthTennessee)Carolina,

Region V Region VI Council President Council President

Carmelita Pope Freeman

Honorable Faye Stewart (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)

Adrianne Callahan

Region VII Region VIII Council President Council President

Clifton Jones

Audrey McCray (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) (Colorado, Montana, N. & S. Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)

Region IX Region X Council President Council President

Ramika Lawson

Patricia Ly

Dr. Charles Horne (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Guam, Trust Territory of Pacific Island, Washington) The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa)

Region XI Council President

Renaee Allen (Washington, DC Metro Area)

Stephan Matthews

MR. WILLIAM SPEIGHT

MR. TIMOTHY LEWIS

MS. LILLIAN BARNETT APRIL WHITE

MS. ADRIANNE

Past National Presidents Blacks In Government®

Honorable Dr. Doris P. Sartor

Honorable Ms. Darlene H. Young

Honorable Mr. J. David Reeves

Honorable Ms. Darlene H. Young

Honorable Mr. Gregg Reeves

Honorable Mr. Gerald R. Reed

Honorable Mr. Oscar Eason, Jr. *

Mr. Marion Bowden *

Honorable Ms. Rubye Fields *

Mr. James Rogers

Ms. Mildred Goodman

Mr. Thomas Jenkins

Mr. Lonis Ballard *

Honorable Ms. Ramona McCarthy***

*Deceased of the first charted chapter of BIG. PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

The Honorable Paula E. Davis

The Honorable Alice Mercer

The Honorable Johnita Pitts

2020 2019

The Honorable Ms. Katherine L. Cage

The Honorable Ms. Regina D. Kennedy

The Honorable Mr. Calvin Stevens

The Honorable Ms. Mary J. Watkins

The Honorable Mr. Harold E. Atkin

The Honorable Dr. Ethel L. Crisp

2018 2017

The Honorable Ms. Cassandra Jones *

The Honorable Ms. Shirley A. Jones, Esq

The Honorable Mr. Philip B. Atwell

The Honorable Dr. Hezekiah Braxton III, Ed. D

The Honorable Ms. Norma J. Samuel

2016 2015

The Honorable Hazel Calhoun Hays *

The Honorable Farnese J. Hicks

The Honorable Trekeshelia Britton Powell

The Honorable Ms. Lillian M. Barnett

The Honorable Mr. Alter L. Cochran

The Honorable Mr. J. David Reeves

The Honorable Mr. Anthony Rhodes

The Honorable Mr. Terrance William

2014 2013

The Honorable Ms. Alma Garlington

The Honorable Mr. David Groves

The Honorable Ms. Felicia Shingler

The Honorable Mr. Ramsey Alexander, Jr.

The Honorable Mr. Gary L. Blackmon

The Honorable Ms. Beverly B. Johnson

The Honorable Ms. Marion L. Stevens * The Honorable Mr. Oscar Williams, Jr.* 2012 2011

The Honorable Ms. Mary K. Thomas

The Honorable Mr. Melvin Davis*

The Honorable Ms. Ellen G. Dyson

The Honorable Ms. Jacque Ballard

The Honorable Ms. C. Jacquie Beatty Sammons

The Honorable Ms. Mary Peoples

The Honorable Ms. Darlene H. Young

The Honorable Dr. Doris Sartor

The Honorable Ms. Deborah Dawkins* The Honorable Mr. Leonard T. Stone *

The Honorable Ms. Faye Stewart Henderson

2010 2009

The Honorable Mr. Julius Crouch *

The Honorable Ms Rubye Fields *

The Honorable Mr. Lamont Johnson

The Honorable Mr. Oscar Eason, Jr. *

The Honorable Ms. Ramona McCarthy Hawkins*

The Honorable Mr. Gerald R. Reed

The Honorable Mr. Thomas M. Walton * The Honorable Mr. Gregg Reeves

The Honorable Ms. Toni Martin

Deceased *

THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE HALL OF FAME (DSHOF) is the highest honor which can be bestowed upon any single member of Blacks In Government (BIG). This honor is reserved for active and financial members who have been active in BIG for a minimum of fifteen (15) consecutive years. These individuals shall have distinguished themselves as making exceptional contributions at the national, regional, and/or chapter levels of BIG.

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

A surplus of effort can overcome a deficit of confidence. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Kiran Ahuja, Director

PLENARY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

U.S. O"ce of Personnel Management (OPM)

Kiran Ahuja serves as the Director of the U.S. O ffi ce of Personnel Management (OPM). After more than two decades in public service and executive nonpro fi t work, she was nominated by President Joe Biden, for her current role before being confirmed by the United States Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Director Ahuja is the first South Asian American and first Asian American woman to lead OPM.

In her role, Director Ahuja leads OPM in its work to recruit, retain, and honor the American workforce that is landing rovers on Mars, fi ghting climate change and cancer, and building the country back better.

Previously, Director Ahuja served as OPM Chief of Staff from 2015 2017. In this role, she worked on policies and initiatives that reached over 2.1 million workers at every federal agency and department. While Chief of Staff, Director Ahuja led inter agency efforts to engage federal workers, attract skilled talent into government, and expand opportunities in federal service to every American. She also worked to strengthen OPM’s internal operations as an agency and provide stable leadership at a challenging time.

Her deep commitment to OPM’s mission, track record of bringing people together to solve tough problems, and expertise in human capital issues led to her appointment in November 2020 to then President Elect Biden’s Agency Review Team as Team Lead for OPM. Director Ahuja knows how important investing in America’s workforce is because of her years of experience in the federal government in both career and appointed positions. She started her career first as an attorney at the Department of Justice and later spent six years as President Barack Obama’s Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

In addition to her federal service, Director Ahuja spent years as a leader in the non profit sector. She previously served as the founding Executive Director of the National Asian Paci fi c American Women’s Forum and most recently served as CEO of Philanthropy Northwest. Director Ahuja is a graduate of Spelman College and the University of Georgia School of

Law.OPENING

Dr. Brian LaMont Monford, Sr., was born in Lima, Ohio where he accepted Christ at an early age. He did it, in part, to make sense of a chaotic childhood that saw the devil attack his family with drugs and separation. But he soon realized that Christians suffer hardships, too. It was in the aftermath of his mother’s brutal murder and his attempt to deal with it did Dr. Monford learn what it means to be a Christian through troubled times. He, therefore, answered the call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the youthful age of seventeen. His passion is to share a message that gives strength and hope to those who suffer. Dr. Monford is a servant leader who is passionate about evangelizing lost souls for the Kingdom of God.

Dr. Monford received his Bachelor of Arts from American Baptist College, Nashville, TN. He is also a graduate of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, OH where he received both his Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry Degrees.

In 1991, at the age of twenty four, Dr. Monford became the pastor of the Philippian Missionary Baptist Church where he has served for 31 years. Under his leadership Philippian has experienced unprecedented growth in the Lima community.

In 1995, Dr. Monford authored a book “From Valleys to Victories” which share his convictions and experiences from a single parent household surrounded by drugs and tragedy with the hope to inspire people to rise above their circumstances, encouraging them to become self sufficient and effective in fulfilling their God given purpose.

Dr. Monford is the co founder of the Mary Alice House, a Sober Living Environment for men and women who struggle with addiction and substance abuse. Dr. Monford, was recently inducted into the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. International Board of Preachers at the Morehouse College and has been the recipient of numerous community service awards for his tireless work and service for the advancement of community & kingdom.

In 2017 Dr. Monford was overwhelmingly elected Moderator of the Northwestern Ohio Missionary Baptist Association wherein he serves more than eighty five churches.

Dr. Monford is the husband of the former Teresa A. Humphries. They have four children, Brian, Jr., Brandon, Brianna, and KEYNOTE

Dr. Brian LaMont Monford, Sr., Pastor, Author, Co-Founder of the Mary Alice House, and Moderator of the Northwestern Ohio Missionary Baptist Association

"Some BIG friends of mine, who'll never pass this way again, would like to congratulate BIG on their 43 annual NTI..." Bob Wilson ~

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Willie Cromartie Cheryl Lynum

Monroe Walker Crystal Todd Karen Stradford Wright Nathaniel Johnson Charles Aaron Robert Echols

Ruby Lynch Richard Kier

James A. Jones Jr. Hugh Lacy

Beryl Cutts Cheryl Wise Bill Smart

At PRIDE Industries, we believe that every workplace is made stronger by an inclusive workforce. So today, we salute Blacks in Government, Inc. for its critical role in increasing diversity in government at the local, state, and federal level.

Building an inclusive workforce, one job at a time Blacks in Government, Inc., for another successful National Training Institute (NTI).

PRIDE Industries is a 501(c)3 nonproft with a mission to create jobs for people with disabilities. Since 1966, we’ve provided career training, employment placement, and on-the-job support to enable thousands of people to fnd their path to employment. And we’ve helped hundreds of companies to experience the bottom-line benefts of a diverse workforce.

NTI SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The starting point of all achievement is desire. Napoleon Hill

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

Theme: “BIG 2022: Training in a Transformed Workplace –Providing Innovative Professional Development!”

“Schedule Subject to Change”

6:00 am 7:00 am

7:00 am 8:00 am

8:00 am 4:30 pm

Monday, August 15, 2022

Early Morning Workout Room 6

National Training Institute (NTI) Daily Team Meeting Room 203

Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Exam Course Room 2

9:00 am 12:00 pm Opening Plenary General Session

12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Exhibit Hall/BIG Store/Evaluations/Membership Booths Exhibit Hall

12:00 pm 2:00 pm First Time Attendees Presentation Grand BallroomC

1:00 pm 3:00 pm Darlene Young Leadership Academy (DYLA) Graduation Room 26C

1:00 pm 3:00 pm

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Leadership Summit Pathway to Senior Executive Service (SES) Rooms 26A&B

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Institute Virtual “Advocacy: Bridging the Gap between Agencies and Stakeholder Organizations”

Agency In Person/Virtual Forum Internal Revenue Service (IRS) “Transitioning to the Future of Work within IRS Workforce” Room 21

Agency Forum Level Up Intelligence Community (IC) Forum “"Level Up Getting to the Next Level and Beyond” Room 22

Agency Forum Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) Room 3

1:00 pm 5:00 pm Agency Forum General Services Agency (GSA) Room 4

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

National Board of Directors Training Room 12

Workshop “Divorce and Federal Employees” Room 13

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Coach Training for Internal Leaders, Supervisors and Managers” Room 14

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Transition your BIG Chapter or Region to a Modern Website” Room 23

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

Workshop “Effective Management of Grants, Financial Analysis, & Audit Resolution Room 24

Workshop “When Women Work Together, Women Win Together” Room 15

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Personal Finance 101: What You Don’t Know About Money Can Hurt You” Room 19

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Retirement Income Options for Federal Employee/Retirees” Room 20

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Supporting Those Who Feed Your Communities Through Technology” Room 8

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “Essentials of Effective Senior Executive Service ECQs What They Are and What They Are Not” Room 13

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “Leading People Through Change Transition Management ” Room 14

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “Divorce and Federal Employees ” Room 15

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

Workshop “Relationship Readiness: Access Your Power to Change the Dynamic of Professional & Personal Relationships” Room 19

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “Be Determined to Achieve Your Dreams ” Room 20

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

Workshop “You Can’t Quit and You Can’t Get Out the Game” Room 8

Workshop “Help Me! Help Me! Help Me! My Preventive Measures!” Room 23

Workshop “Wind of Change In The Air: Embracing Change In The New Normal Workplace” Room 24

Workshop “Unlocking Generational Inclusion and Belonging” Room 201

Workshop “Learn T o Be Your Own Hero” Room 10

Workshop “Leverage Diversity to be More Than a Check box ” Room 11

3:00 pm 4:45 pm DYLA Open House Room 26C

5:30 pm 6:30 pm NTI Daily Team Meeting Room 203

9:00 pm 1:00 am

Special Events BIG GIG

BallroomAtriumA&B

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

6:00am 7:00 am Early Morning Workout Fitness Aerobics Room 6

7:00 am 8:00 am NTI Team Daily Meeting Room 203

8:00 am 4:30 pm PMP Prep Exam Course Room 2

8:00 am 5:00 pm EEO Complaint and Advisory Training Room 11

8:00 am 9:45 am

EEO Institute Virtual “Protecting Your Workplace Rights” Rooms 25A

8:00 am 9:45 am EEO Institute “Special Emphasis Program, Part One” Room 25B

8:00 am 9:45 am EEO Institute “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Processes” Room 25C

8:00 am 9:45 am

8:00 am 9:45 am

Workshop “Leading Under Construction: Coping with Life and Work” Room 12

Workshop “Communicating With Empathy: 3 Strategic Steps To Effective Leadership Communication” Room 13

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Strategic Planning: Preparing for Retirement with Confidence” Room 14

8:00 am 9:45 am

Workshop “Leading People Through Change Transition Management” Room 15

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Understanding Your Benefits and Retirement/Advanced TSP Training” Room 19

8:00 am 4:45 pm Workshop “Management Concepts/Leadership Certificate” Room 20

8:00 am 4:45 pm

Workshop “American Management Association (AMA) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Refresher” Room 21

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Lead Your Team’s Digital Transformation with the TechSoup Digital Assessment Tool” Room 22

8:00 am 6:00 pm

Exhibit /BIG Store Exhibit Hall

8:00 am 6:00 pm Store/Evaluations/Membership Booths Exhibit Hall

9:00 am 5:00 pm Agency Forum U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

10:00 am 11:45 am EEO Institute “Prohibited Personal Practices” Rooms 25A

10:00 am 11:45 am EEO Institute “Special Emphasis Program, Part Two” Room 25B

10:00 am 11:45 am EEO Institute “Affirmative Employment/Equal Employment Opportunity Committee” Room 25C

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Claiming Your Superpower: See it Be it” Room 12

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Paint the BIG Picture: The Do's and Don'ts in the Federal Government” Room 13

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Black Mental Health and Wellness” Room 14

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Paint the BIG Picture: The Do's and Don'ts in the Federal Government” Room 15

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Networking Your Way into Your Next Job The "New Normal" Room 19

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Claiming Your Superpower: See it Be it!” Room 23

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Maximizing Collaboration Tools for Mission Achievement” Room 10

10:00 am 12:00 pm Agency Forum National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Room 22

10:00 am 4:00 pm Blood Drive and Health Screenings

Exhibit Hall

1:00 pm 3:00 pm NOW Generation Munch and Mingle Room 9

1:00 pm 3:00 pm

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Agency Forum U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Room 24

Agency Forum U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD) Room 4

Agency Forum U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) “A Demonstration and Discussion of Innovative T echnologies which Advance Students’ Engagement through Creative Strategies/T ools for Virtual Classroom S ettings” Room 3

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Agency Forum U.S. Department of Veterans Administration (VA) Symposium Room 23

1:00 pm 3:00 pm State and Local Government Forum

“Rethinking the Future of Work: Strategies and Best Practices from State and Local Government” Room 22

1:00 pm 2:45 pm EEO Institute “Federal Sector EEO Case Update” Room 25A

1:00 pm 2:45 pm EEO Institute “Supervisor Presence and Influence in a Respectful and Productive Work Environment” Room 25B

1:00 pm 2:45 pm EEO Institute “Affirmative Employment/Equal Employment Opportunity Committee” Room 25C

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “What's Emotional Intelligence (EI) Got to Do with It?” Room 14

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Smart Money Moves for Federal Employees” Room 15

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Coach Training for internal Leaders, Supervisors and Managers” Room 19

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Effective Management of Grants, Financial Analysis, & Audit Resolution” Room 13

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Federal Appropriations Law Year In Review for Budget Analysts, Financial Analysts, CORs, and Attorneys” Room 26A

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Pandemic Trauma: How Social and Emotional Learning Can Improve Your Mental Health” Room 8

3:00 pm 4:45 pm EEO Institute Virtual “Federal Sector Hearing Process”” Rooms 25A

3:00 pm 4:45 pm EEO Institute “EEO in the Private, State and Local State Sectors to include Mediation” Room 25B

3:00 pm 4:45 pm EEO Institute “EEO for Managers and Supervisors” Room 25C

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

Workshop “The Secret Sauce of Wealth Building What We All Should Have Learned BEFORE College” Room 12

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “African American Health” Room 13

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “What's Your Communication Style?” Room 14

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

Workshop “What Did You Say? Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Across Differences (Leadership Course)” Room 15

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “The Pursuit of EXCELLENCE: 3 Powerful Strategies for Success” Room 19

6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Future Leaders in America’s Government (FLAG) Youth Summit Speed Mentoring C

5:00 pm 6:00 pm BIG Gospel Extravaganza Rehearsal

5:30 pm 6:30 pm NTI Daily Team Meeting Room 203

6:00 pm 9:00 pm President’s Reception

LevelBallroomExhibit

9:00 pm 12:00 am BIG GIG A&BBallroomAtrium

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

5:30 am 6:00 am Early Morning Workout Fitness Aerobics Room 6

6:45 am 7:45 am Walk 4 Health TBD

7:00 am 8:00 am NTI Daily Team Meeting Room 203

7:00 am 5:00 pm Future Leaders in America’s Government (FLAG) Youth Leadership Summit Room 26A

8:00 am 4:30 pm PMP Prep Exam Course Room 2

8:00 am 12:00 pm Officer Leadership Training Room 24

8:00 am 9:45 am EEO Institute Virtual “Leading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) From Where You Are” Room 25A

8:00 am 9:45 am EEO Institute “One on One Affirmative Employment/Equal Employment Opportunity Issue and Concerns” Room 25B

8:00 am 9:45 am EEO Institute “Reasonable Accommodations” Room 25C

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Pathway to the SES: Charting Your Career in a Hybrid Work Environment” Room 10

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Communicating to Better Connect with Others” Room 14

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop ““Earn. Invest. Protect. Strategies For Retirement & Generational Wealth Planning” Room 15

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Breaking the Sigma of Substance Use Disorders and Depression” Room 19

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “The Heart of Radical Caring: How to Create a Positive Workplace Culture” Room 20

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Claiming Your Superpower: See it Be it!” Room 21

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Find Your Core Strength” Room 22

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Leverage Diversity to be More Than a Check box” Room 23

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Essentials of Effective Senior Executive Service ECQs What They Are and What They Are Not” Room 8

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Being A Stable Leader In Unstable Times ” Room 4

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Get Your Strategic Plan Off the Shelf and Implemented!” Room 3

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Make Better Decisions to Get Better Results”

BallroomGrand C

8:00 am 2:00 pm Health and Wellness Health Screening and Blood Drive Exhibit Hall

8:00 am 6:00 pm Exhibits/BIG Store/Evaluations/Membership Booths Exhibit Hall

9:00 am 5:00 pm Future Leaders in America’s Government (FLAG) Youth Leadership Summit (Senior) Room 12

9:00 am 5:00 pm Future Leaders in America’s Government (FLAG) Youth Leadership Summit (Ju nior) Room 13

10:00 am 11:45 am EEO Institute ““Proceeding Before Merit System Protection Board” Rooms 25A

10:00 am 11:45 am EEO Institute “Prevention of Harassment” Room 25B

10:00 am 11:45 am EEO Institute “What to Do When You Make the Best Qualified List but are Not Selected” Room 25C

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Human Communication in Today's Environment ” Room 14

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Workshop “Effective Communication to Resolve Conflict ” Room 20

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “The Federal Donation Program: Veteran Owned Small Business (VSOBs)” Room 15

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Lead Your Team’s Digital Transformation with the TechSoup Digital Assessment Tool” Room 19

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “The Power of Positive Thinking: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life” Room 21

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Credit: “It is More Than You Imagined” Room 22

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Radiate the Brain & Change the Game” Room 23

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Your Rights as a Bargaining Unit Employee! (The Role of The Union Representatives)” Room 201

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “How To Love Yourself in 40 days” Room 3

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” Room 11

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Pathway to the SES: Charting Your Career in a Hybrid Work Environment” Room 10

10:00 am 12:00 pm Health and Wellness Forum Room 4

12:00 pm 1:00 pm NOW Generation Panel Discussion Grand Ball Room C

1:00 pm 5:00 pm Military Veterans Emphasis Program (M VEP) Forum Room 22

1:00 pm 3:30 pm Legislative Forum “There’s much work to be done at all levels of government” Room 24

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

EEO Institute Strategy When Engaging the EEO Process” “Non Verbal Cues and Its Affected On DEIA” Room 25A

EEO Institute “Non Verbal Cues and Its Affected On DEIA” Room 25B

1:00 pm 2:45 pm EEO Institute Agency Affirmative Employment/Equal Employment Opportunity Reports” Room 25C

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Leadership Matters Leading in a Transformed Workplace” Room 14

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Implementing Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)” Room 15

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

Workshop “Nine Dimensions of Wellness” Room 19

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “What TechSoup Can Do for You?” Room 20

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Coaching to Achieve the Goal” Room 21

1:00 pm 2:45 pm What Did You Say? Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Across Differences (Leadership Course)” Room 23

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

Workshop “Leading Within Through Project Management...Innovative Professional Development in a Transformed Workplace” Room 3

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Maximizing Collaboration Tools for Mission Achievement” Room 8

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “FEP 101 Understanding Your Federal Health Insurance” Room 10

1:00 pm 2:45 pm

Workshop “Creating Your Personal Brand in a BIG Way” Room 11

1:00 pm 2:45 pm Workshop “Federal Health and Financial Benefits in Retirement How to plan and important things you need to know” Room 4

3:00 pm 4:30 pm Federal Forum Room 23

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

EEO Institute Virtual “LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency in the Workplace” Room 25A

3:00 pm 4:45 pm EEO Institute “Arrest and Convictions” Room 25B

3:00 pm 4:45 pm EEO Institute “Roles and Responsibilities of the EEO Counselor” Room 25C

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques for Federal E mployment” Room 14

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “Implementing Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)” Room 15

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

Workshop “What is Microsoft 365” Room 19

Workshop “Not My Job! Understanding and Appreciating the Five Standards of Internal Control” Room 20

3:00 pm 4:45 pm Workshop “Go BIG or Stay at Home: Networking Your Way to Room 21

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

3:00 pm 4:45 pm

Success”

Workshop “Effective Management of Grants, Financial Analysis, & Audit Resolution”

Room 4

Workshop “Perfectly Imbalanced Work Life Integration in the Age of Hybrid Work Environments ” Room 3

Workshop “Authentic Leadership Revealed: Position for First Time Leadership Excellence” Room 26B

Workshop “Turn Up: 9 Steps to a Better You” Room 8

Workshop “Supporting Those who Feed Your Communities Through Technology” Room 10

Workshop “Just Dance” Room 203

4:00 pm 7:00 pm Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ST EM) Competition BallroomGrand C

5:30 pm 6:30 pm NTI Daily Team Meeting Room 203

6:00 pm 7:00 pm BIG Gospel Extravaganza Rehearsal

7:00 pm 8:00 pm BIG Memorial Wall Ceremony

A&BBallroomGrand

A&BBallroomGrand

7:00 pm 8:00 pm STEM Reception Room 26C

8:00 pm 10:00 pm BIG Gospel Extravaganza

9:00 pm 12:00 am BIG GIG

A&BBallroomGrand

A&BBallroomAtrium

Thursday, August 18, 2022

6:00 am 7:00 am Early Morning Workout Fitness Aerobics Room 6

7:00 am 8:00 am NTI Daily Team Meeting Room 203

7:00 am 9:00 am STEM and Oratorical Breakfast Room 203

8:00 am 4:30 pm PMP Prep Exam Course Room 2

8:00 am 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall/BIG Store/Evaluations/Membership Booths Exhibit Hall

8:00 am 12:00 pm EEO Institute “Mock EEO Hearing” Room 25A/ B &C

8:00 am 9:45 am

8:00 am 9:45 am

8:00 am 9:45 am

8:00 am 9:45 am

Workshop “Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques for Federal E mployment” Room 12

Workshop “Federal Health and Financial Benefits in Retirement: How to Plan and Important T hings You Need to Know” Room 13

Workshop “Creating Your Best Life and Living It I'm Branded for Greatness” Room 14

Workshop “Why Your Boss is Not Listening to You: An Introduction to Behavioral Analysis” Room 15

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “The 4 Effective Management Functions” Room 19

8:00 am 9:45 am

8:00 am 9:45 am

Workshop “Leading Within Through Project Management...Innovative Professional Development in a Transformed Workplace” Room 20

Workshop “Achieve Your Potential and Stop Self Sabotaging” Room 21

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Know and Grow the Business of You The Power of Developing Self” Room 22

8:00 am 9:45 am

Workshop “Result Oriented Communication” Room 23

8:00 am 9:45 am

8:00 am 9:45 am

Workshop “Pivoting Calmly Through Chaos in the Workplace and Life” Room 24

Workshop “The Wealth of Wellness: Pouring From an Empty Cup is Played Out!” Room 8

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “Get Your Strategic Plan Off the Shelf and Implemented!” Room 10

8:00 am 9:45 am

Workshop “How DEI Can Decrease EEO and HR Complaints and Improve Workplace Culture” Room 11

8:00 am 9:45 am Workshop “7 Habits of an Emotionally Intelligent Leader” Room 26A

9:00 am 1:00 pm Oratorical Students Competition (SEP) BallroomGrand C

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Getting Your BIG Book Published on Amazon” Room 12

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Professional Presence, what you do not know could hurt your career!” Room 13

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Follow The Yellow Brick Road: The Path to Promotions and Greater Possibilities” Room 14

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Why your boss is not listening to you: An Introduction to Behavioral Analysis” Room 15

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “What TechSoup Can Do for You?” Room 19

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Understanding Your Benefits and Retirement/Advanced TSP Training” Room 20

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Wait, What? The Power of Inquiry and Effective Listening” Room 21

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “What’s So Hard About Being You” Room 22

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “The Power Within: Master Subconscious Drivers” Room 23

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Post Pandemic Leadership” Room 8

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “FEP 101 Understanding Your Federal Health Insurance” Room 10

10:00 am 11:45 am Workshop “Leadership Matters Leading in a Transformed Workplace” Room 11

10:00 am 11:45 am

Workshop “How DEI Can Decrease EEO and HR Complaints and Improve Workplace Culture” Room 24

1:00 pm 3:00 pm Distinguished Service Hall of Fame (DSHOF) Honorees, New Life/Gold Plus Members Recognition Program Room 26C

5:30 pm 6:30 pm NTI Daily Team Meeting Room 203 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Closing Plenary

9:00 pm 1:00 am BIG GIG

REGION & CHAPTER GREETINGS

We are a reflection of our thoughts. Beautiful thoughts beget beautiful people. Unknown

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The Members of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG) in Dahlgren, VA send congratulations for the success of BIG’s 2022 National Training Institute (NTI).

Theme: “Training in a Transformed Workplace Providing Innovative Professional Development”

Check out our http://www.bignet.org/regional/region3/NSWCDDwebsite

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1st Vice President, James Somerville

Rochelle Beard Keith

Conley Briggs Shirrell Brown Shirley Brown

Charlote Camp Taria

Karen Vaughn Carol

Charlote Moats Dorothy Mosley Brinda Owens Anita

Dr. Beverly Lyn National Health Chair Central Arkansas Chapter

Honorable Katherine Cage NBoD Vice Chair Houston Area Chapter

Mr. Frank Traylor Region VI NBoD Austin Chapter

Honorable B. Faye Stewart National Treasurer Houston Area Chapter

Honorable Trekeshelia Powell NDAT Credentials Chair Austin Chapter

Honorable Gregory Reeves Former National President NDA Media Co Chair Austin Chapter

Mr. David Hines NTI Committee Co Logistics Dallas Metroplex Chapter

Ms. Precilla Wade NDAT Special Assistant USDA Chapter

Ms. Cheryl Massey NDAT A/V Budget USDA Chapter

Carmelita Pope Freeman Region VI Council President Dallas Metroplex Chapter

Lowe's Trucking Company

Headquarters - Duncanville, Texas

Owners:

Richard Lowe, Associate Member/Dallas Metroplex Chapter

Gwenda J. Lowe, Life Member (Retired, HUD) President, Dallas Metroplex Chapter (2015 2019) Region VI Member, National Board of Directors (2019 2021)

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Kahrin Prince Vice President

Monica A. Cato, President

Kahrin Prince, Vice President

Sharon Shelton, Secretary

Ernice Blann, Assistant Secretary Cynthia Davis, Treasurer** Andre Watson, Assistant Treasurer

Blacks In Government of Greater Kansas City, Inc., Region VII

Congratulations!

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Madam President and her dream team making history again after our first virtual National Training Institute in 2021

Honorable Terrence Williams and Mrs. Labertha Williams Greater Dayton Chapter Immediate Past President and Secretary

Congratulations on a successful “43rd Annual” National Training Institute

The BIG NIH Chapter Community Outreach/Service School Supply Drive while celebrating as a chapter

Juneteenth Day Weekend at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

“This marks an important moment in African American History as we commemorate emancipation, which now has reached our children as they strive to educate and aspire excellence in the world”

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In this photo from left to right:

Earl Simmons Regional Council Representative

Chanteshea Bulluck Web Administrator Alfreda Layne Second Vice President & Elections

Earl Simmons Regional Council Representative Brenda Agunyego Member Harold Atkins Acting First Vice President & Nominating

Laurrita Spriggs Membership Committee Chair & Elections

Carl Clay Financial Secretary & Elections

Alexis Braxton President Alexis Braxton President Chanteshea Bulluck Web Administrator Alfreda Layne Second Vice President & Elections Brenda Agunyego Member

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Frank Q. Williams

1st Vice President Vice President

Honorable Mary K.

Honorable Farnese J.

Honorable Farnese J.

Honorable Gerald R.

Honorable Mary K.

1st Vice President Vice President

Honorable Banks, Vice President

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Hallie Glascoe Hawkins

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Hon. Calvin Stevens Jim Davis

43rd Annual National Training Institute

AGENGY FORUMS & SEPS

Take the leap of faith to achieve your life of abundance. Steve Harvey

AGENCYSCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCEAgencyForumsMonday,August15,2022FORUMTIMELOCATION

General Services Administration (GSA)

1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 4

Internal Revenue Services (IRS) 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 21

Level Up Intelligence Community (IC) Forum 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 22

Defense Finance & Accounting Services (DFAS)

1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 3

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

AGENCY FORUM TIME LOCATION

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 10:00 a.m 12:00 Room 22

Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 21

Department of Housing and Development (HUD) 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 4

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom A&B

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Room 3

Veteran’s Administration (VA) 1:00 p.m. 5:00 pm Room 23

SpecialSCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCEEnhancementPrograms(SEPs)Monday,August15,2022SEPTIMELOCATION

Early Morning Workout 6:00a.m. 7:00a.m. Room 6

First Time Attendees Presentation 12:00p.m. 2:00p.m. Grand Ballroom C

Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy (Graduation) 1:00p.m. 3:00p.m. Room 26C

Leadership Summit: Pathway to SES 1:00 a.m. 3:00p.m. Room 26A

EEO Institute 1:00p.m. 5:00p.m. Room 25A/B/C

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

SEP TIME LOCATION

Early Morning Workout 6:00 a.m. 7:00a.m. Room 6

EEO Institute 8:00a.m. 5:00p.m. Room 25A/B/C

Health and Wellness Blood Drive and Health Screenings 10:00a.m. 4:00p.m. Exhibit Hall

State and Local Forum 1:00p.m. 3:00p.m. Room 22

NOW Generation Munch & Mingle (Invitation Only) 1:00p.m. 3:00p.m. Room 9

FLAG (Future Leadership of America’s Government) Youth Summit (SEP) 2:30p.m. 5:30p.m. Grand Ballroom C

National President’s Reception, BIG Military Meritorious Service Awards Presentations, & Official Opening of Exhibit Hall 6:00p.m. 9:00p.m. Exhibit Ballroom Level

Dametra Baker Ruth Benson

Larraine Brown Gloria Cody

Simona Gilbert Heigh

Fronston Jones Lawson

James Robinson Smith

Health Disparites in the African American Community in the Era of COVID 19

Moderator

Dr. Beverly Lyn-Cook, BIG National Health and Wellness 17, 2022 10:00 am-12:00 pm Huntington Convention Center, Room 4

This forum will address health issues that impacted the death rate of African Americans during COVID 19 infection, such as the following co-morbidities , 2) Cardio-vascular disease and Obesity, and and

Cardiovascular and Obesity in the African American Community

Nicole Farmer, MD Internal Medicine and Staff Scientist at NIH Clinical Center and in the African American Community

Sulma Mohammed, DVM, MS, PhD University Department of Pathobiology

Diabetes and Its Complications during COVID 19 Infections

Beverly Lyn Cook, PhD – FDA/ National Center for Toxicological Research

National Memorial Wall Ceremony The The

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MEMBERSHIP

With every challenge you face, there is an opportunity hidden that will lead you towards the path of wealth and abundance.

-Stephen Richards

Blacks In Government News Today

Jerry E. Jackson, Nat. Membership Chair

The scoop of the day 2022 BIG Elite Chapters

Region Greater1Boston Gold

Greater Providence Rhode Island Bronze Ralph F. Browne, Jr Bronze

Region II

Buffalo Niagara Reg. Bronze Ebonact Bronze JFK JosephSilverRiley Bronze

Lower Manhattan Gold Mentors Bronze

Midtown Manhattan Silver

New York Elite Bronze State Insurance Fund Bronze West Point Silver

Region III

Agape BIG Silver

Bellwood Silver Ctr for Medicare & Medicaid Svcs Silver

Hampton Roads Ebonact Silver

Naval Surf Warfare Ctr Dahlgren Silver

New Cumberland Susquehanna Bronze Norfolk Naval Shipyard Silver Susquehanna Silver

Region IV

Albany Area Silver

Atlanta Metro Bronze

Brevard Space Cost Chapter Bronze CDC/ATSDR Gold

Central Florida Bronze East Central Savannah River Gold

First Mississippi Gold

General Chappie James Bronze Huntsville Madison County Silver Jacksonville First Coast Bronze Kings Bay Area Silver Magnolia Silver Middle Georgia Silver Mississippi Gulf Coast Silver Mississippi Metro Bronze Muscle Shoals Area Silver Okaloosa County Bronze Port City Silver Raleigh Durham Area Gold Suburban Atlanta Bronze

Region V

Cereal City Silver

Chicago Midwest Gold

Dayton Veterans Affairs Bronze

Greater Dayton Gold

Greater Indianapolis Silver Lake Erie Silver

New Detroit Silver New Kemet Harambe Silver

Progressive Bronze South Illinois Silver

Region VI

Region XI

Austin Silver Benjamin Banneker Gold

Big Dallas Metroplex Bronze BIG @ the Crossroads Silver Central Arkansas Bronze BIG Pentagon Platinum Greater New Orleans Silver Carl T. Rowan Gold

Houston Area Gold Defense Logistics Agency Bronze Lower Mississippi River Silver Department of Education Silver North Texas Silver Department of Homeland Security Silver San Antonio Silver Department of Labor Platinum Defense Intelligence Agency Platinum

Region VII Department of Energy Gold

BIG Greater Kansas City Gold EPA William D. Barber, Jr Gold Nebraska Bronze FCC Benjamin Hooks Silver St. Louis Metro Gold Financial Management Services Gold GAO USACE Gold

Region VIII Harry T Moore USAID Gold

Denver Center Complex Bronze Heritage Silver Downtown Denver Bronze IRS Chisholm Hughes Bronze Mile Hi Denver Silver IRS/NCFB Gold

HHS Wash DC/College Park Complex Gold

Region IX Khalfani Silver

Central Valley Fresno Bronze Library of Congress Silver Greater Orange County Bronze Nasa Headquarters Bronze

Greater San Diego Silver National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Bronze High Desert Chapter Bronze Nation Institute of Health Gold LA Civic Center Area Gold NMIC Silver

Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Silver Nuclear Regulatory Commission Silver Mid Peninsula/Silicon Valley Silver Office of Personnel Management Silver Pacific Ocean Regional Bronze Parklawn Gold Sacramento Metropolitan Gold Patent and Trademark Office Gold Ventura County Bronze Prince George’s Center Bronze

Region XI Retired Members Silver

Region X Robert C. Weaver Gold

Kitsap County Bronze Ronald H. Brown Silver Port of Seattle Silver Sankofa Gold Southeast Bronze Suitland Federal Center Bronze Tacoma Silver Tri City Gold VA Puget Sound Gold UMOJA Gold

U.S, Customs and Border Protection Silver Veterans Affairs Headquarters Gold Washington Navy Yard Gold

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