Monday, October 5 | 8:30am – Opening General Session Keynote

Human services leaders and workforce development professionals are asked to solve some of society’s most complex challenges while building trust across political, organizational, and community divides. Whether collaborating with legislators, partner agencies, frontline staff, or the individuals and families they serve, productive communication has never been more important. Join Tami Pyfer, Chief Impact Officer at Dignity.Us and co-creator of the Dignity Index, as she introduces a simple yet powerful framework for recognizing the difference between dignity and contempt in moments of disagreement. Learn how the Dignity Index can strengthen leadership, improve collaboration, support workforce development, and foster the productive conversations needed to better serve individuals, families, and communities.