About Marielena Hincapié, Keynote Speaker
Marielena Hincapié is the executive director of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), the main organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants in the U.S. Under her executive leadership, NILC has grown, and has been able to more strategically use a combination of litigation, policy, communications, and alliance-building strategies to effect social change for everyone striving to achieve the American Dream. Ms. Hincapié is highly respected for her legal and political strategies as well as her ability to connect with both Spanish- and English-speaking communities. Seen as a bridge builder within the immigrant rights field as well as across broader social justice sectors, she is committed to supporting community and labor organizing efforts. Ms. Hincapié also is a frequent lecturer at national and international conferences addressing issues of migration, and works closely with emerging leaders in the social justice movement. Ms. Hincapié began her tenure at NILC in 2000 as a staff attorney leading the organization's labor and employment program, and then served as NILC's director of programs from 2004 and 2008. During that time, she successfully litigated law reform and impact litigation cases dealing with the intersection of immigration laws and employment/labor laws. Before joining NILC, Ms. Hincapié worked for the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco's Employment Law Center, where she founded the Center's Immigrant Workers' Rights Project. She holds a juris doctor degree from Northeastern University School of Law, served on the American Bar Association's Commission on Immigration, and is currently a member of the Jobs with Justice Board of Directors. An immigrant from Medellín, Colombia, Ms. Hincapié is the youngest of 10 children.
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About Our Workshop Faculty
Michael Anderson
Michael coordinates the development and delivery of unique, expert trainings that enable nonprofit staff and board members to enhance their financial management skills, implement best practices, and engage in strategic thinking. He works closely with nonprofits as a lender, consultant, and trainer, granting him a unique perspective on the financial management challenges and issues that nonprofits regularly face. In the community, he serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota, on the Board of Directors of PRG, Inc., and on committees of the Social Enterprise Alliance, Lifetrack Resources, and the Humphrey School's Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center. Nonprofits Assistance Fund is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit with a mission to build financially healthy nonprofits that foster community vitality. The mission is achieved by providing nonprofits with loans, trainings, and strategic financial guidance.
Merrily S. Archer, Esq., M.S.W.
Ms. Archer began her legal career at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Denver, Colorado. As an EEOC Trial Attorney, she soon realized that weak workplace “defensive management” practices accounted for the vast majority of EEOC charges, employment discrimination lawsuits, large employer settlements, and poor litigation results. Therefore in 2000, Ms. Archer rededicated her career to helping employers avoid the certain hassle and expense of employment litigation and to actively supporting Human Resources professionals “in the trenches.”
Since 2006, Ms. Archer’s practice has concentrated on representing employers in EEOC-initiated litigation and in EEOC “systemic investigations” regarding neutral employment practices that, the EEOC believes, have an “adverse impact” on protected groups (e.g., criminal background checks, credit checks, hiring tests/criteria, Reduction-in-Force criteria). Ms. Archer has developed successful cost-effective strategies for defending against EEOC systemic investigations and litigation, actively collaborating with adverse impact analysis and test validation experts throughout the country. Ms. Archer has also co-produced a series of widely-broadcast webinars for in-house employment counsel and senior HR practitioners on adverse impact theory and testing, pre-employment test and criteria validation, and avoiding disparate impact claims in a Reduction in Force context.
Dan Beard, CRM, ermm
Dan Beard is Vice President of RIM Consulting for Cadence Group, an Atlanta-based information and records management consulting firm that helps clients obtain and manage information tailored to specific needs. Mr. Beard holds a BA in Economics and International Business from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and an MBA from Drake University. He has over 15 years experience in records and information management (RIM). Mr. Beard specializes in integrating technology with business and workflow design to optimize ROI and workflow. He has expertise in the development and implementation of Records and Information Management Programs, including Records Policies, Procedures and Records Retention Schedules, Business Resumption Plans, Production Scan Operations, Risk Management Strategies, Records Management Training, RIM Software validation and configuration, and Program Implementation. His industry experience includes not-for-profit education and clinical services, automobile, banking, city and county governments, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, natural gas, property management, and software. He has created and conducted records management training seminars for the American Records Management Association (ARMA) chapter meetings and for Lorman Education Services. Mr. Beard is a Certified Records Manager, Electronic Records Management Master, and Lean Six Sigma Certified.
Jean Block
Jean Block has more than 45 years experience in the nonprofit sector as a board and staff leader for various local, regional and national organizations. She is now a nationally recognized consultatn and trainer on nonprofit management, FUNdraising, board development and social enterprise. She has written 2 nonprofit books, The ABCs of Building Better Boards and Fast Fundraising Facts for Fame & Fortune, and has two more books ready for publication in 2012 by CharityChannel Press. Jean has consulted with many community action agencies throughout the US and is a strong supporter of the community action mission and purpose.Visit her web sites to sign up for her free e-newsletters and to download other useful forms and ideas. www.jblockinc.com and www.socialenterpriseventures.com
Sheldon J. Blumling, Esq.
Sheldon Blumling is a partner in the Irvine office and a member of the firm's Employee Benefits Practice Group. He advises clients with respect to all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation, including qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and other welfare benefit plans, cafeteria plans, severance plans and equity-based compensation plans. He also advises employers on compliance issues involving the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all types of federal and state employment taxes, and he has had extensive experience advising clients on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Sheldon joined the firm in its Atlanta office in 1998, and then rejoined the firm in its Irvine office in 2003 after practicing in the tax and employee benefits groups at a full-service, international law firm for four years. While in law school, he served as Managing Editor of the University of Miami Entertainment and Sports Law Review. Sheldon has been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2009.
Carolyn Brackin Orr
Carolyn Brackin Orr is Board Chair for the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama. In her fifth year as a Board Member, Carolyn Orr has served on numerous committees including: Executive, Finance, Nominating, Housing, By-Law, Business Development, Head-Start Policy Council, Strategic Planning and the Annual Report Team. Carolyn represents the Community Sector of rural Lawrence County in her Board role. Orr is a contract lecturer for Jackson Thornton, Inc. and brings over twenty-years of customer service and management skills to each of her presentations. She provides national specialized training in Board Leadership, Empowering Women, Employee Development and many other topics. Orr is the President and Founder of Orr Ministries, Inc., a 501C3 Non-Profit Organization, as well as a recognized author, book reviewer, and journalist.
Tanya Broder, Esq.
Tanya Broder, Senior Staff Attorney, National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Tanya Broder specializes in the laws and policies affecting access to health care, public benefits and education for low-income immigrants across the United States. She writes articles and policy analyses, provides technical assistance, co-counsels on litigation, and presents trainings to legal and social service providers, government agencies, legislative staff, and community-based organizations. Before joining NILC in 1996, she worked as a policy analyst for the Northern California Coalition for Immigrant Rights and as a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Alameda County in Oakland. Ms. Broder holds a juris doctor from Yale Law School.
Mr. Oscar Chavez
Oscar Chavez is the Executive Director of the Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, one of the largest community benefit organizations in northern California, operating programs annually benefitting more than 13,000 low-wealth children, youth and families in underserved neighborhoods. Community Action is a dynamic multi-funded, multi-program service and advocacy organization dedicated to partnering with families and individuals to improve lives and build healthy communities. In both his previous work experience and in his current position, Mr. Chavez has dedicated himself to establishing strong and positive ties between the County’s low wealth neighborhoods, public entities and the business community in order to raise awareness about the growing education, health and income disparities that exist in our communities. He is equally committed to finding solutions that get at the root cause of poverty. An active member in the community and an advocate for the poor, Mr. Chavez currently serves as Chair of First 5 Sonoma County; Co-chair of the Sonoma County Innovation Action Council; Co-chair of the Sonoma County Health Action Council; board member, Community Foundation; board member, Traditional Medicinals Foundation; Legislative and Policy Chair for the California/Nevada Community Action Partnership; Member of the Workforce Investment Board; and member of the California Stewardship Network, a statewide effort to promote regional economies and civic entrepreneurship. In 2008 he was chosen as one of the North Bay’s “40 Under 40” leaders by the North Bay Business Journal. In 2012 he received the County of Sonoma Jefferson Award for Public Service.
Stacy Flowers
Stacy Flowers brought business development experience to support community action efforts as the Director of Community Economic Development for the Community Action Partnership. The national office, supported by OCS, has developed support for state offices and local agencies through creating and expanding training and technical assistance on community development initiatives for low-income communities. As a rural Alabama native, the challenges of tackling economic development strategies is always close to her heart. In addition to her rural roots, she has also worked with over 150 municipal offices globally. Most recently, Ms. Flowers was chosen as one of 36 students from 20 countries for the 2011-12 Strategy and Innovation Post Graduate Diploma at University of Oxford. In addition, Ms. Flowers holds a BS in Business Administration and Accounting from Troy University and an MBA in Marketing from Auburn University.
Denise Harlow
Denise Harlow, MSW, CCAP joined the Community Action Partnership in late 2011 as Project Director for the National Risk Mitigation and Quality Improvement Training and Technical Assistance Center. Ms. Harlow has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and governmental sectors, most recently serving as CEO for the NYS Community Action Association and its 52 Community Action Agencies. Prior to her tenure at NYSCAA, Ms. Harlow was the Sr. Vice President for Capacity Building at the New York Council of Nonprofits where she provided a range of consulting and training to nonprofits, including many Community Action Agencies. Earlier in her career Ms. Harlow worked as a social worker at Schenectady Community Action Program. Ms. Harlow has experience in governance, strategic planning, public policy/advocacy, and organizational development and has served on numerous nonprofit boards of directors. She has a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University at Albany where she was also a Fellow on Women and Public Policy at the Center for Women in Government and Civil Society, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Valparaiso University.
Charles C. Hewitt
Chuck Hewitt is a veteran claims executive with over 40 years of management experience at both national and regional carriers. He is currently the Claims Technical Director of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group in Santa Cruz, California. Before taking his current position, he was under contract to the California Insurance Commissioner to wind up the affairs of the former Golden Eagle Insurance Company, and prior to that he held successive executive positions with Liberty Mutual, Western Employers, Industrial Indemnity and Zenith Insurance Companies. Chuck has been a frequent speaker at conferences sponsored by the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, the Workers’ Compensation Defense Counsel Association, the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters, the Harmonie Group, and Lorman Education Services. He is a past president of the Los Angeles Claim Managers’ Council, a member and the 1997 past president of the Pacific Claim Executives Association, a member of the Central Claim Executives Association, past national co-chair of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters National Advisory Council (on which he still sits), a member of the American Management Association, and the current President of the Board of Directors of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County. Chuck resides in Soquel, California with his wife Mary. Besides doting on their 3 children and 6 grandchildren, they like to travel, play Bridge and tend to their Shih Tzu, Lucy.
Chris Hoffman, Esq.
Chris Hoffman is the founding and managing partner of Fisher & Phillips LLP's San Diego office. Chris has represented hundreds of employers in matters ranging from class action wage and hour disputes, to harassment litigation, union representation attempts, and general employment advice. In addition, Chris advises employers in the complicated area of family and medical leaves as well as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and workers compensation laws. Chris also spends a significant amount of time counseling clients regarding day to day employment issues and assisting them to find practical solutions to their legal problems in a proactive manner. This includes extensive supervisor training as well as preparing sound employment policies and procedures.
Janet S. Johnson, CPA, CMA
Janet Johnson uses her background in auditing and process analysis to provide training on federal regulations that is focused on operational results. She presents in-person and Internet-based training to nonprofit and governmental organizations on the rules they must follow when receiving federal funds. Janet’s goal is help managers and staff understand how to be effective and efficient in achieving their mission while maintaining compliance with regulations.
Joel Kaleva, Esq.
Joel Kaleva is a partner in the commercial practice group of Crowley Fleck, PLLP. His practice focuses on counseling nonprofit organizations about the complicated interplay among the different federal and state agencies that regulate the activities of these organizations. Joel assists clients in the formation of not-for-profit corporations, and represents not-for-profit corporations in securing recognition of exemption from federal and state income tax. He advises tax exempt organizations on all aspects of federal tax issues associated with their operations including, joint ventures with both nonprofit or for-profit entities, unrelated business income issues, mergers and dissolution of exempt organizations. Joel also assists clients in establishing effective employee benefit plans, developing related subsidiary organizations and creating efficient administrative procedures and governance policies for his clients.
Joel teaches continuing legal and professional education courses throughout the United States. These courses assist nonprofit Board of Directors, executives, fiscal officers and attorneys in identifying potential problems that affect nonprofit agencies as well as providing them with suggestions for establishing procedures that will prevent future problems. He serves on numerous nonprofit boards and advisory committees and is a member of the ABA’s Taxation Committee.
Robin D. Kelley, CPA, CITP, CSPM
Robin joined AAF in 1980 and is a shareholder of the firm. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with Honors from Bentley College and an AICPA Certificate of Achievement in Government Accounting and Auditing. She is an AICPA Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and is also certified in Strategic Performance Management (CSPM). As AAF Vice President, Robin is an acknowledged specialist in nonprofit audit and accounting services with expertise in auditing in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133. She is a specialist on nonprofit organizations and Federal and state funding reporting requirements. She serves clients in a variety of nonprofit industries where she consults on financial, accounting, and botton line enhancement matters. She works with clients to establish strategic performance systems. She also consults with clients regarding their accounting systems and network configurations. Robin serves as a leader of the firm’s audit section and oversees the firm’s Performance Measurement division. Robin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a member of the Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing Committee of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). This committee is responsible for evaluating the effect of various changes in accounting standards and the Uniform Financial Report regulations on nonprofits. She served as Chair of the Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing Committee for two years. In addition, Robin presents training courses for fiscal directors of businesses and other CPA’s on behalf of the MSCPA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, and many other membership associations. Robin is the past Chair of the Multi-year Audit Task Force and a past member of the Stewardship Committee of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. Active within the community, Robin is the Treasurer and Board Member of the Executive Service Corps of New England and a past member of the Cultural Access Consortium Board. She is also a board member of two local associations.
Jessica LaBarbera
Jessica LaBarbera is the Director of the California Market of Nonprofit Finance Fund, a national CDFI providing captial and technica assistance to the nonprofit sector. In that role Ms. LaBarbera leads program growth and product delivery in California. She is responsible for identifying market needs and opportunities and meeting business development goals, as well as overseeing new regional initiatives and rolling out new products and services in the region. Having previously served as an Associate Director for the Northeast Region of NFF, Ms. LaBarbera plays an important role in integrating the organization’s national initiatives to those of the California market. Previously, Ms. LaBarbera was a Vice President at Citi Community Capital, a division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., where she provided structured financing and relationship management to national nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) clients. Additionally, Ms. LaBarbera has served as a consultant to both municipal government social service agencies and nonprofit advocacy organizations and direct service providers. Ms. LaBarbera holds an MPA in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a BA in Sociology from the University of Virginia.
Abigail Marquez
Abigail Marquez currently serves as a Program Manager for the City of Los Angeles, Community Development Department (CDD). In this capacity, she is responsible for managing twenty-one (21) FamilySource Centers (FSC), throughout the city, which serve as the delivery system for anti-poverty initiatives and provide core services designed to assist low-income families become more self-sufficient by increasing family economic resources and youth academic performance. Ms. Marquez returned to CDD after a two and half-year tenure with the Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, where she served as Area Director. As Area Director, she served as the community liaison to over 14 communities in the eastern region of the City. In this role, she proactively advanced the Mayor’s vision for the City of Los Angeles by broadening opportunities for civic engagement among its residents and other community partners. Ms. Marquez began her career in public service in 2000. She has also worked with the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), as the California Higher Education Outreach Director. She was instrumental in developing a statewide campaign to expand the opportunity for Latino students, primarily undocumented immigrant students, to access an equitable post-secondary education. Ms. Marquez was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with concentrations in English and Sociology and a Master of Science degree in Project Management.
Daniel Miller
Dan Miller, Chief Financial Officer, is an accomplished national trainer. His diverse background in financial management and grants administration has helped advance the capacity of hundreds of nonprofit professionals and the organizations they serve. Dan’s areas of expertise include Low Income Housing Tax Credits, organizational assessment, systems development, forensic accounting, contract negotiation, and debt restructuring. He also provides onsite and remote financial management services to support nonprofits. Dan earned a B.A. in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has held financial management positions in both the nonprofit and private sectors for nearly 40 years, and he joined the Meliora team in 2001. Dan’s personal commitment to “following the money” has made him a national leader in the nonprofit network.
Jerralynn Ness, CCAP
Jerralynn Ness has been with Community Action in Washington County, Oregon since 1973, serving as the Executive Director since 1984. She is recognized as a leader in the larger Portland metropolitan area for her ability to bring the community together and facilitate positive change for those less fortunate. Jerralynn has dedicated her life to eradicating poverty, with the mission of helping low-income families achieve economic security. Jerralynn has been very active in the larger Community Action network where she served on the national Community Action Partnership Board for twelve years. In 2002 she achieved her certification as a Community Action Professional (CCAP) and has served on the national CCAP Commission since 2006. In 2010 she was elected to serve on the national CAPLAW Board of Directors. Over the years, Jerralynn has held numerous leadership positions in her local community. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, Vision Action Network, Hillsboro Community Foundation, and Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO). Jerralynn chairs a statewide CAPO initiative called Oregon Thrives and serves on a regional business Leadership Council organized by Metro. Jerralynn has received numerous awards and honors. In 2011 she received the “Emma C. McKinney Distinguished Citizen Award”, the highest honor bestowed by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. In 2003 Jerralynn received the "Oregon Community Action Spirit" Award from CAPO and was honored by the Oregon Commission for Women with their "Woman of Achievement" award. In 1993 she was recognized by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce as their "Professional of the Year" and by Soroptimist International of Hillsboro with their "Women of Distinction" honor. In 1995 Jerralynn was featured in a book titled “Redefining Success: Women’s Unique Paths” written by Nancy Johnson.
Richard W. Pins, Esq.
Rick Pins is a shareholder in Leonard, Street and Deinard’s Labor and Employment law practice groups. He splits his practice equally between the labor and employment disciplines, and both counsels and litigates on behalf of clients. Rick also has considerable commercial litigation experience.
Rick has appeared before numerous state and federal judges and administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Rick has first-chaired multiple trials and countless arbitrations, both labor and otherwise, and has argued before several state and federal district courts, as well as Minnesota and South Dakota courts of appeal.
Rick counsels clients daily in a variety of employment-related areas, including wage and hour, drug and alcohol testing, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), discrimination, hiring, discipline, separation, privacy, background checking, record keeping and workplace violence. Rick also counsels clients on compliance with state and federal prevailing wage laws and transportation regulations. Rick frequently trains supervisors and employees on the basics of employment law, positive employee relations and preventing workplace harassment and discrimination.
An MSBA Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialist, Rick has represented management in numerous collective bargaining negotiations, and in strikes and other labor disputes. Rick’s labor counseling and representation involves both the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Railway Labor Act (RLA). Rick’s labor experience spans numerous industries, including, among others, the manufacturing, service, transportation (trucking and railroad), construction, hospitality, energy, communications, entertainment and health care industries. He has been regularly selected for inclusion in both Super Lawyers® and Top 40 Employment Super Lawyers®.
John M. Polson, Esq.
John Polson is a partner in the Irvine and Los Angeles offices. He represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage and hour compliance, employment policies and practices, safety compliance, litigation, supervisor training, and other employment related legal matters. John handles administrative and civil employment matters, including jury trials and arbitrations, before state and federal courts and government agencies throughout the United States. He has expertise in handling complex, multi-plaintiff harassment and discrimination matters, wage & hour and other administrative matters. John also has particular expertise in compliance, training, and liability prevention. John is also a frequent lecturer before trade groups, associations, insurance organizations, and private employers. He has conducted more than 500 in-house management seminars and training sessions for executives, supervisors, managers, and human resources professionals in all aspects of labor and employment law, including sexual harassment, hiring and firing, union avoidance, FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation fraud, arbitration, wage and hour compliance, and equal employment opportunity law. John is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008.
Jacqueline Rodriguez
Jacqueline Rodriguez currently serves as a CSBG Program Manager for the City of Los Angeles, Community Development Department (CDD). She was part of the team who was responsible for the redesign of the City of Los Angeles FamilySource System. Comprised of 5 City managed and 16 non-profit managed FamilySource Centers the system is the City’s vehicle for the delivery of anti-poverty services and initiatives. She is also Member of the 2009 California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) Board of Examiners. Ms. Rodriguez also serves as the Staff Liaison to the City of Los Angeles Community Action Board.
Robert E. Sasser
Robert E. Sasser is the founding shareholder of the Montgomery, Alabama, law firm of Sasser, Sefton, Tipton & Davis, P.C. He is a graduate of Auburn University and the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University. Robert is admitted to practice before all federal and state courts of Alabama, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. The areas of concentration for Robert’s practice include Non-Profit Associations; Water and Wastewater Agencies; and Financial Institutions. He has been selected as one of the Top Attorneys in Alabama and as a Super Lawyer in business representation the past several years. He has served as past Chair of the Parents Council, Furman University and presently serves on the Board of Overseers for Samford University. He also has previously served on the Diacoanates and Chairman of the Diacoanates at Trinity Presbyterian Church where he and his wife, Carolyn have been members for many years. Robert and Carolyn who have been married for almost 43 years have two grown married children. Robb married to Christie Black with one child, Kirby and Karon married to Barry Staples with two children, Lib and Jack.
Kay Sohl, PA
Kay Sohl has provided training and consultation for boards of directors, executive directors, and CFOs of over 5,000 not-for-profit organizations throughout the United States. Kay’s work is focused on redevelopment of nonprofit business models, financial management, and board governance issues. Kay works extensively with CAAs, providing training and toolkits through CAPLAW, the CA Partnership, and state associations, and strategic planning and board development consultation for individual CAAs.
Allison Speegle
Allison Speegle is Executive Assistant to the CEO for the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama. For seven years Allison has been responsible as Recording Secretary and Liaison to the Board of Directors and primary gatekeeper for access and information flow to and from the CEO's office. Allison manages and schedules interaction with the Lead Team for the CEO and she supports the Fiscal department as a third party overseer. Allison is a member of the agency Lead Team and is involved as a key part of HR decisions and issues. Allison has a working knowledge of many parts of the agency due to her experience in various programs and in the staff support roles she has played. Allison represents the office of the CEO and the agency in many outside business functions.
Patricia Steiger
Patricia A. Steiger, CCAP Emeritus, CAPLAW Vice President, served as the Executive Director of Iowa East Central T.R.A.I.N. (now Community Action of Eastern Iowa), a community action agency in Davenport, Iowa for 35 years. After retiring from that position in 2002, Ms. Steiger became the Executive Director of the National Community Action Management Academy. She currently serves as a management consultant. While executive director of Iowa East Central
T.R.A.I.N., Ms. Steiger served eight years on the National Association of Community Action
Agencies (NACAAA) board of directors and four years as President. Ms. Steiger also served as
President of the Iowa Community Action Association and of the Region VII Community Action Association. In addition to serving as a CAPLAW board member, Ms. Steiger currently serves as
a member of the OCS Monitoring and Assessment Task Force and the board of directors of the
National Community Action Foundation (NCAF). Ms. Steiger was the recipient of the Lyndon B.
Johnson award in 1994.
Michael Tubbs
Michael Tubbs is Chief Executive Office of the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama. Mike has been in this role for seven years, having retired from Alabama Power Company after a 30 year career. Mike has led the agency through a major board re-structuring, the revision of each foundational document of the agency, the teaching and embedding of a servant-leader concept, a Vision/Mission exercise and its first Strategic Plan. The agency has seen significant growth of its geographic footprint and in the impact of the agency’s programs. The Partnership employs over 500 full time employees and has business operations in 24 of Alabama’s counties from its base in the Tennessee Valley.
