workshop presenters

The following presenters took part in the 2009 event. 2010 presenters will be announced at a later date.

Kathleen Harnish-Doucet, TeamTech, Inc.
   +20+ years facilitation and systems improvement experience   
   +Facilitated the BEST (Budget Efficiency Savings Team) project for Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius
   +Co-authored the 1993 top-selling video, Implementing Total Quality Management
   +Co-author of the 2003 book, The Facilitative Way: Leadership that Makes the Difference 

Charlie Griffin, assistant research professor in the School of Family Studies and Human Services, College of Human Ecology
Research areas:
   +Kansas Rural Family Helpline
   +SRS Conflict Resolution and Mediation Curriculum Development and Training Project
   +USDA Risk Management Agency Partnership project: "Helping Farm Families Make Sound Business Decisions"
   +Kansas All-Hazards Behavioral Health/Disaster Mental Health Project.

Dan Kahl, Extension Liaison for the Center for Engagement and Community Development at K-State and the Extension Coordinator of the PRIDE program
Research areas:
   +Community and organization planning
   +Public issues forums
   +Group building
   +Leadership development

Terrie McCants, ICDD Facilitation Coordinator and Program Coordinator and an instructor for the Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates in Conflict Resolution at K-State
Research areas:
   +Facilitation of strategic/comprehensive plans and departmental/organizational leadership retreats
   +Workplace, public policy, divorce and child custody, and parent/adolescent mediation
   +Conflict resolution

David Procter,Director of the Center for Engagement and Community Development and Director of ICDD
Research areas:
   +Community building and development
   +Community engagement
   +Strategic planning

Marie Steichen,Co-Director of the Environmental Engagement and Empowerment Office (E3), Assistant Professor and Senior Evaluator for ICDD
Research areas:
   +Processes by which students and communities are empowered as problem solvers
   +Environmental justice issues on tribal lands
   +Facilitation as Inquiry
   +Civic engagement of youth

Jeff Zacharakis,Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Research areas:
   +Community development
   +Leadership development
   +Environmental adult education
   +Nonprofit management