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5th Annual Best Practices Conference
Conference theme: “The Management of Hard Times: Citizens and Governments Coping with Economic Stress”. By and for professional practitioners. Hosted by the ASPA South Florida Chapter & St. Thomas University. >>Learn more
WHO: Representatives from municipalities in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
Mayors of local municipalities
State Representatives
Senior officials of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties
WHAT: Best Practices Conference
WHEN: Friday, April 29, 2011
WHERE: St. Thomas University
Contact Ms. Roslyn Alic-Batson at
305-375-5658 or 754-581-6242, or
aspasouthfla@yahoo.com.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Download
TICKETS: Pay with Paypal
- $50 Regular Admission
- $25 Student Admission with valid ID
breakout sessions
2011 Best Practices Conference
“The Management of Hard Times: Citizens and Governments Coping with Economic Stress”
A series of breakout sessions that cover the significant areas of operational importance and criterion in the execution of governance will be held throughout the conference.
St. Thomas University (click here for maps & directions) on Friday, April 29 by the South Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).
- 8:00-9:00 AM
Registration and continental breakfast
- 9:00-10:00 AM
Morning Plenary Session
Convocation Hall- Opening Remarks – Glenn Joseph, ASPA South Florida Chapter President
- Welcome – Shirley Gibson, Mayor City of Miami Gardens
- Opening plenary: Dr. Antonio Villamil, Dean, St. Thomas University – The economic conditions and operating in the ‘new norm’ of the economy
Breakout Sessions
A series of Breakout Sessions that cover the significant areas of operational importance and criterion in the execution of governance will be held throughout the conference.
Panels of local and state experts will discuss:
10:00-11:45 AM
E-government and Sustainability
O’Mailia Hall – Room 1
Moderator: Dr. Michael Miliakovich, Faculty, Department of Political Science, University of Miami
Panelists:
- Judy Zito, Director, Government Information Center, Miami-Dade County
- William R. Vilberg, Assistant Director, Instructional Advancement, University of Miami
- Susanne Torriente, Director, Office of Sustainability – Miami-Dade County
- Dr. Sukumar Ganapati, Faculty, Department of Public Administration, Florida International University
- Kenneth Robertson, Director/Chief Procurement Officer, City of Miami
10:00 -11:45 AM
Global Challenges and Best Practices
O’Mailia Hall – Room 2
Moderator: John Yearwood, World Editor, Miami Herald
Panelists:
- Tony Ojeda, Executive Director, Office of Economic Development & International Trade
- Leszak Ladowski, Polish American Chamber of Commerce
- Isabel De Quesada, Executive Director of Mayor’s International Council, City of Miami
- Dr. Anthony T. Bryan, Senior Associate Americas Program
- Raul Thomas, Managing Director & Founder CGI, Inc.
10:00 – 11:45 AM
Best Practices in Public Safety
O’Mailia Hall – Room 3
Moderator: Suzanne Salichs, Ph.D. Administrator, County Executive Office, Miami-Dade County
Panelists:
- Morris Copeland, Director, Juvenile Services Department, Miami-Dade County
- Jim Loftus, Chief, Miami-Dade Police Department
- David Rivero, Chief, University of Miami Police Department
10:00 – 11:45 AM
Managing Health Care Reform
O’Mailia Hall – Room 4
Moderator: Dr. Arthur Simon, Faculty, Department of Political Science, University of Miami
Panelists:
- Dr. Steven G. Ullmann, Director, Health Sector Management and Policy Program, University of Miami
- Linda Quick, President, South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association
- Dr. Richard L. Clarke, President and CEO, Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
12 noon – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Convocation Hal/
1:15-3:00 PM
Attracting, Retaining and Developing New Millennials to Public Service
O’Mailia Hall – Room 1
Moderator: Dr. Jonathan P. West, Faculty, Faculty and MPA Director, University of Miami
Panelists:
- Katy Sorenson, the Good Government Initiative, University of Miami
- Ramiro Inguanzo, Director, Human Resources, City of Miami Beach
- Robert Glover, President, Local 199 AFSCME Union
- Tony Hernandez, Stephen Murray and Adrianna Brown (New Millennial students)
1:15 – 3:00 PM
Real Estate and Fiscal Issues
O’Mailia Hall – Room 2
Moderator: Jennifer Glazer-Moon, Director, Office of Strategic Business Management, Miami- Dade County
Panelists:
- Pedro Garcia, Property Appraiser, Miami-Dade County
- Kathie Brooks, Director, Budget, City of Miami Beach
- Steve Spratt, Director of Municipal Services, Government Services Group, Inc.
- Robert Cruz, Chief Economist, Miami-Dade County
- Jennifer Glazer-Moon, Director, Office of Strategic Business Management, Miami- Dade County
1:15 – 3:00 PM
Public School Administration in Transition
O’Mailia Hall – Room 3
Moderator: Glenn Joseph, President, ASPA South Florida Chapter
Panelists:
- Donnie Carter, Chief Operating Officer Broward County Schools
- Karon Aronowitz, President United Teachers of Dade
- Alvin Davis, Broward County Schools Teacher of the Year 2012
- Doug Tutehill, President, Step up for Students
3:00-4:45 PM
FINAL PLENARY SESSION--Federal and State Impacts on Local Government
Convocation Hall
Moderator: Dr. Ramon DeArrigunaga, Faculty, Department of Political Science, University of Miami
Panelists:
- Danny Crew, City Manager, City of Miami Gardens
- Stephen Spratt, Director of Municipal Services, Government Services Group, Inc.
- Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager, City of Miami Beach
- Lynda Bell, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, Dist. 8
- James Crosland, attorney, Labor-Management Relations Specialist
2011 Best Practices Conference - Save the date!
ASPA BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE 2011
(Miami, FL April 19, 2011) - ASPA South Florida Chapter presents its 6th Annual Best Practices Conference at St. Thomas University, 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens on April 29, 2011. This year’s conference theme is: The Management of Hard Times: Citizens and Governments Coping with Economic Stress. >>Learn more