About Session
This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here.
You know the saying, “If you’re not at the table, then you might be on the menu!” Learn the roles of the power players so you’re sitting at the table and influencing change!
Objectives:
- Strengthen Participant Advocacy: Equip you with strategies to claim your seat at the decision-making table and effectively represent your community’s voice.
- Demystify Power Structures: Provide insights into the roles and dynamics of key decision-makers, empowering you to engage confidently and influence outcomes.
- Champion Inclusive Leadership: Foster skills to advocate for equitable representation and ensure that decisions are made collaboratively, reflecting the principle “Nothing About Us, Without Us.”
Presented by:
Tamra Oman is a national speaker, consultant, and group facilitator. She believes deeply in cultivating a culture of hope, healing, and compassion for all. She was the first “peer/consumer” to be hired in the state of Wisconsin to work in a correctional facility. Ms. Oman uses humor and compassion to connect with her audience. She brings a unique perspective based on her own personal and professional experiences.
Paula Buege is a fierce advocate for rights and dignity for people to make their own decisions. Currently she works directly with individuals and families who have children experiencing social/emotional/mental health and substance use challenges. She infuses her lived experience into her trainings and daily work.
Eligible for 3.25 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
