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NCSEA <strong>2024</strong> Policy Forum Wrap-up:<br />
“Building Community, Centering Families,<br />
Advancing Equity”<br />
by Laura Galindo and Trish Skophammer,<br />
NCSEA <strong>2024</strong> Policy Forum Co-chairs<br />
“Those were some really amazing speakers!” “The sessions have been<br />
dynamic and engaging.” Or simply put, “Wow.” These are just a few of<br />
exciting statements from the more than 680 in-person and virtual child<br />
support and human services professionals who attended this year’s Policy<br />
Forum held in Washington, D.C. from February 1st to 3rd. This year’s<br />
theme was “Building Community, Centering Families, Advancing<br />
Equity.”<br />
NCSEA Policy Forum co-chair Trish Skophammer, a.k.a.<br />
Barbara Walters, opened the conference with Commissioner<br />
Tanguler Gray, who shared achievements and lessons learned<br />
not only during her time as OCSS Commissioner, but also along<br />
the path she took before becoming Commissioner. It was enlightening to<br />
hear a more personal side of Commissioner Gray, along with what keeps<br />
her up at night, which can often also motivate her.<br />
House Ways and Means Policy Advisors Becca Nathanson and<br />
Charlotte Rock followed up the opening session with Erin Frisch,<br />
Michigan’s Child Support Director and NCSEA President, and<br />
Diane Potts moderating. Becca and Charlotte gave great tips on<br />
providing examples to legislators on how policy decisions impact the
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