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X-WR-CALDESC:This workshop will explore the transformative journey of an or
 ganization that successfully rebranded itself to place a strong emphasis o
 n the individuals most profoundly affected by the child welfare system. Th
 e presenter will delve into the strategies\, challenges\, and inspiring st
 ories behind this rebranding process\, gaining valuable insights into cent
 ering the focus on those directly impacted. Join us to learn how prioritiz
 ing people-first initiatives can drive meaningful change and foster more e
 ffective engagement within the child welfare system.\n\nAbout Ligia\nLigia
  N. Cushman\, a native Spanish speaker certified in Diversity\, Equity\, I
 nclusion\, and Belonging (DEIB)\, holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and Mas
 ter's degrees in Human Services and Professional Counseling. She's a trans
 formational leader with over two decades of child welfare experience drive
 n by her role as an adoptive mother. Currently serving as the Chief Execut
 ive Officer of Families Rising (formerly NACAC)\, Ligia collaborates with 
 experts to provide technical assistance to jurisdictions. She focuses on i
 mproving outcomes for North America's children\, youth\, and families. Lig
 ia strongly believes in transformational leadership as the key to child we
 lfare reform\, a belief nurtured during her participation in the Minority 
 Professional Leadership Development Program - AdoptUSKids for professional
 s. \n
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DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the transformative journey of an org
 anization that successfully rebranded itself to place a strong emphasis on
  the individuals most profoundly affected by the child welfare system. The
  presenter will delve into the strategies\, challenges\, and inspiring sto
 ries behind this rebranding process\, gaining valuable insights into cente
 ring the focus on those directly impacted. Join us to learn how prioritizi
 ng people-first initiatives can drive meaningful change and foster more ef
 fective engagement within the child welfare system.\n\nAbout Ligia\nLigia 
 N. Cushman\, a native Spanish speaker certified in Diversity\, Equity\, In
 clusion\, and Belonging (DEIB)\, holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and Mast
 er's degrees in Human Services and Professional Counseling. She's a transf
 ormational leader with over two decades of child welfare experience driven
  by her role as an adoptive mother. Currently serving as the Chief Executi
 ve Officer of Families Rising (formerly NACAC)\, Ligia collaborates with e
 xperts to provide technical assistance to jurisdictions. She focuses on im
 proving outcomes for North America's children\, youth\, and families. Ligi
 a strongly believes in transformational leadership as the key to child wel
 fare reform\, a belief nurtured during her participation in the Minority P
 rofessional Leadership Development Program - AdoptUSKids for professionals
 . \n
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Putting People First: A Journey of Rebranding to Prioriti
 ze Those Most Affected by the Child Welfare System with Ligia Cushman
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