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crippling student debt, to the continued lack of universal healthcare. But there exists a common thread that links all of these problems: structural racism—the driver of inequality— not just for people of color, but for everyone. NCSEA President Frisch and Commissioner Gray discussed what we heard through a child support program lens. The last day of the conference was just as exciting as Thursday and Friday, with the opening of the first session, “Tradition, Transition, and Transformation: Tribal Child Support.” Lisa Skenandore moderated the panel. William (Bill) Woods, a staff attorney with the Three Affiliated Tribes, provided a look at the history of the Tribal child support program, and Crystal Bowman, Program Manager for the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, a newly established Tribal IV-D program, provided great insight into the process of becoming an IV-D program and what it means to them. Panelists deeply understood the unique challenges and opportunities within tribal communities. We also learned why improving tribal child support involves collaboration and cultural sensitivity. During the closing plenary, Margot Bean led a conversation with Michael Adrian, the Division Director of the Michigan Office of Child Support; Monica Turnbaugh, Policy, Legal & Publication Manager with the Washington Division of Child Support; Jane Venohr, Economist/Research Associate for the Center of Policy and Research; and Michael Hayes, Sr. Programs Manager with OCSS. In this session, “Calling All Families: Requirements and Best Practices for Equitable Policy Making,” the panel discussed how policy development processes must evolve to understand the direct impact on families better. They shared best practices for including parents, guardians, and advocates to avoid unintended consequences by understanding the direct impact on families and striving to improve program policy. The 2024 NCSEA Policy Forum was only possible with the hard work and planning of the Policy Forum Planning Committee. Our sincere thanks to the team: Alisha Griffin Amy Roehrenbeck Amy Shaum Ann Marie Oldani Camber Thompson Janice McDaniel Jay Bland Jen McFaggan Jonell Sullivan Katie Morgan
Carla West Connie Chesnik Corrinne Flores Daniel King Daun Perino Diane Potts Elaine Sorensen Elise Topliss Elizabeth West Emily Gregg Erin Frisch Fredrika Louis Gretchen Anderson Kelly Micka Konitra Jack Laura Roth Lyndsy Irwin Margot Bean Marie Waite Meg Haynes Phyllis Nance Rob Velcoff Robbie Endris Sophia Ticer Vangeria Harvey We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. next year for the 2025 Policy Forum, which will be held from February 6th to February 8th! Laura Galindo is a Senior Consultant with CSG Government Solutions in the Child Support Practice. Before joining CSG Government Solutions in 2018, Laura served as the IV-D Director from December 2015 to April 2018. She was tapped as the IV-D Director while serving as the Deputy IV-A Director over field operations. Laura worked for the State of New Mexico for over 29 years. Laura has been active in a wide range of NCSEA committees such as Legislative Education, CommuiQue (CSQ), Emerging Issues & Best Practices, Research, Audit, Nominating, Professional Development, Web-Talks, Leadership Symposium, and Policy Forum, and is currently on the Board of Directors. Dr. Trish Skophammer serves as the Child Support Services Division Director in the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has 26 years of experience in child support. She has been involved in NCSEA for many years, co-chairing the Web-Talks committee, serving on the Leadership Symposium and Policy Forum planning committees, the Emerging Issues and Leading Practices subcommittee, and on the NCSEA Board as former Director. She actively participates in local associations and committees, delivering talks on diverse subjects at national, regional, and local events. In addition to her expertise in child support policy and practice, Trish’s expertise includes leadership topics such as performance management, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Trish has a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Bethel University and a doctorate in public administration from Hamline University.
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