DWS 101: The Rest of the Story
(10:00 – 10:50am)
Facilitator: Sarita Nair, Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Marjorie Christensen, Interim NM Works Program Manager, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Kimberly Souders, Labor Relations Division Director, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Tanya Lopez, Management Analyst, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Waldy C. Salazar, Employment Services Programs Division Director, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Gavin Pantoja, Unemployment Insurance Deputy Division Director, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Michelle Velarde, Employment Services Operations Division Director, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Synergy Through Action
(11:00 – 11:50am)
Focused on helping leaders move groups (boards, committees, sector convenings) from talk to action!
Facilitator: Sarita Nair, Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Lynne Throop, Unemployment Insurance Division Director, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Elsa Menendez, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, City of Albuquerque
Marshall Martinez, Executive Director, Equality New Mexico
Future of Workforce
(1:00 – 1:50pm)
This session will cover workforce trends and the future of the workforce system. Key highlights will be data on workforce projections, needs of employers that are shifting because of emerging technology and the importance of a physical presence in rural and frontier communities.
Facilitator: Anthony Jenks, Regional Manager, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Rachel Moskowitz, Bureau Chief, Economic Research & Analysis, New Mexico Department of workforce Solutions
Alice Loy, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO, Creative Startups
Chicky Lee Gomez, Employment/Business Specialist, New Mexico Workforce Connection
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Leading Through change
(2:00 – 2:50pm)
The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board has experienced major changes (board member turnover, new WIOA Administrator, and service providers) in recent years and our goal is to bring different perspectives of how to overcome challenges while focusing on wins. Change is inevitable, but many times fast-paced change can have a difficult impact on a team. Our panelists will provide insight, reflection, and guidance on how to best navigate through change.
Facilitator: Glory Juarez, WIOA Administrator, Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board
Peter Martinez, Project Director, Equus Workforce Solutions
Joshua Orozco, Vice President for Strategic Development, Global Perspectives Integrated PIC
Sylvia Washington, President/CEO, Tresco, Inc. PIC
Javier Perea, Mayor, Sunland Park
Taking Bold Action
(3:05 – 3:55pm)
Globalization is occurring at a rapid pace. High-performing organizations require their workforce to make successful relationships critical to the success of teams, projects, and organizations. As leaders, it is the C-suite’s responsibility to ensure that they are creating a diverse culture that is inclusive and respectful to all. They don’t look at diversity as just filling numbers or building compliance. DEI is now driving the bus. Join our panelists to learn how their organizations are championing their DEI efforts. You′ll gain insights on how to transform a workforce culture that can effectively drive structural changes.
Facilitator: Sarita Nair, Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Mika Tari, Executive Director, The National Association of Social Workers – New Mexico Chapter
Kevin Beardmore, Ed.D., President, Southeast New Mexico College
Stephine Poston, Owner, Poston & Associates, LLC
Taking Bold Action Slide - PDF