2026 Spring Conference Schedule

Thursday, April 23 

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. — Registration

10:00 - 11:45 a.m. — Welcome and Keynote
Lena Scullard

11:45 a.m. - 1:15am — Lunch and WCHSA Awards

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. — How Trends in County Finances Are Affecting Human Services
Todd Romenesko, Calumet County
Keven Dospoy, WCA Forward Analytics

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. — Current Legal issues affecting counties
Attolles Law

3:15 - 3:30 p.m. — Break

3:30 - 4:00 p.m. — DHS Program Update

3:30 - 4:00 p.m. — DCF Program Update

2:30pm - 2:45pm — Break

2:30pm - 2:45pm — Reception

Friday, April 24 

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast and Registration

8:00 - 9:15 a.m. — Keynote Speaker
Sarah Ciavarri

9:20 - 10:15 a.m. — Concurrent Sessions 1

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. — Break

10:30 - 11:25 a.m. — Concurrent Sessions 2

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Legislative Update: What happened in 2026 and What to Expect for 2027

Chelsea Shanks, WCA

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. — Lunch

1:00 - 1:55 p.m. — Concurrent Sessions 3

2:00 - 2:55 p.m. — Concurrent Sessions 4

3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. — Conference Closing

Matt Strittmater, WCHSA President
John Tuohy, WCHSA Executive Director

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