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Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels America Tuesday, August 13 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Join Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America, as she officially kicks off our 50th anniversary gathering with her annual “State of the Union”-style address, complete with her reflection on the last year and her vision on our collective future. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:00 a.m., with Ellie’s welcome remarks starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. |
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Nathan Chappell, Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI Tuesday, August 13 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Connection is the currency of the attention economy. With fewer American households giving charitably each year and an increased demand for philanthropic dollars, the modern nonprofit must understand the forces at play and learn how to win the competition for connection. Using current data and analysis, attendees will learn the importance of measuring and prioritizing connection and which technologies can help them work smarter, not harder. |
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Marvin Irby, Former Chief Administrative Officer & Senior Advisor to the President & CEO, National Restaurant Association and Meals on Wheels America Board of Directors Member B. Hudson Riehle, Senior Vice President, Research and Knowledge Group, National Restaurant Association Wednesday, August 14 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Join us for an insightful presentation by the National Restaurant Association tailored specifically for the dedicated professionals leading Meals on Wheels programs. In this session, we will delve into the current economic landscape and current trends within the foodservice industry and highlight key findings, challenges, and opportunities that are relevant for local program operations in the wake of recent global events. Our expert speakers will provide valuable data and actionable insights to help attendees better understand the broader food service sector, enhance operational strategies, and continue delivering essential services to older adults. |
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Byron Reese, speaker, author, entrepreneur and futurist Wednesday, August 14 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. As the pace of technological change continues to accelerate, many find it harder and harder to keep up, let alone get ahead. They’re overwhelmed by the amount of change in society at large and feel uncertain about how the future is going to unfold. Author and futurist Byron Reese is optimistic about what’s coming and will be sharing his views, along with tips on how Meals on Wheels programs can take advantage of these trends. This is an entirely new talk written exclusively for the attendees of the 2024 Meals on Wheels Annual Conference about the future of our network. |
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Alison Barkoff, Performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living Thursday, August 15 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from Alison Barkoff, who leads the Administration for Community Living. She will discuss ACL’s vital role in supporting and strengthening senior nutrition programs and explain other ACL programs and initiatives of importance to the aging network, such as the recently released Strategic Framework for National Plan on Aging. Her remarks will detail ACL’s work to partner with the aging and disability networks to address system changes that promote community living options for older adults and people with disabilities. |
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Courtney W. Robertson, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Collective Impact Forum Thursday, August 15 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In the complexity of today’s world, effective partnerships and collaboration are the keys to tackling critical societal issues. Our final general session keynote will feature Courtney W. Robertson, Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Collective Impact Forum, for a dynamic conversation about identifying the "WE" at your partnership table, developing a menu for change, shifting from transactions to transformations, and overcoming collaboration challenges. Meals on Wheels America President and CEO, Ellie Hollander, will also send us off with her reflections from the week and words of encouragement. Leave Baltimore inspired and equipped to create partnership tables that deliver real change, together. |
