2025 IACAA Annual Conference Materials

Share this:

Facebook X-twitter Linkedin

Conference Materials & Resources

Welcome to the 2025 IACAA Annual Conference Materials page! Here you’ll find all the resources from this year’s conference, including presentation slides, handouts, worksheets, and other helpful materials shared by our speakers and panelists. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing a file, please contact Veronica Brown at vbrown@iacaanet.org.

Audit Readiness: preparing your CAA for a smooth review

Lauren Groff - Sikich
download slides Here
Session

community trauma and building resilience

Marlee Goodman & Grace Shine - Illinois Coalition of Youth
download slides Here
Session

fiscal discussions: UG updates & other changes

Katherine Eilers - WIPFLI
download slides Here
Session

Frameworks for Fearless Dialogue: I & II

Becky Gabany - ChangeBridge Consulting
Download Slides Here
Session

MultiFamily Weatherization Panel

download slides Here
Panel

how to reach financial statements for non-financial people

Katherine Eilers - WIPFLI
Download slides Here
Session

succession & continuity planning in community action

Pail LaLonde - CEDA
Download Materials Here
Session

Coaching Strategies for stronger teams

Stormy Udell - IACAA
Download slides Here
Session

understanding the impact of domestic violence & poverty

Chloe McMurray - ILCADV
Download slides Here
Session
A Start to finish journey of multifamily weatherization
Everything was GREAT! I learned a lot.
building trust & connection in community action
Jessica was a wonderful presenter, and I’ve enjoyed having her in a few of my trainings now. Her insight from a mental health standpoint is a great asset to many of the topics I’ve had the joy of learning from her.
succession & continuity planning in community action
Very helpful information. I like that resources were provided in the presentation. This was a fantastic session!
beyond resilience: Harnessing Post-Traumatic Growth
This was my favorite session. I deeply connected with the stories shared—many mirrored my own experiences. Hearing the strength and resilience of others reminded me of my own journey and reignited my motivation to keep growing, both personally and professionally. It reinforced my sense of purpose and the meaningful impact of the work I do.

before it happens... the basics of emergency preparedness

Dru Carney - WIPFLI
Download slides Here
Session

hustle over harvard: a new era in hiring

Rylie Loucks-Kues - FSA Dekalb
download materials Here
Session

building trust and connection in community action

Jessica Petty - IACAA
download materials Here
Session

Protecting Access to Essential Utility Service During Extreme Heat & Climate Change

Karen Lusson - National Consumer Law Center
download slides Here
Session

Are You Smarter than an energy efficient home?

IACAA Panel
download slides Here
Panel

from first impression to lasting impact: elevating the customer experience

Tara Murray - Empowerment Opportunity Center
download slides Here
Session

Beyond Resilience: Harnessing Post-Traumatic Growth

Jessica Petty - IACAA
download materials Here
Session

Understanding HOMES & HEAR IRA Funding Opportunities

DCEO Panel
download slides Here
Panel

breaking barriers: reEntry Panel

Panel Discussion
download handout Here
Panel

AI in action: practical tips for CAAs

Ryan Peasley - WIPFLI
download slides Here
Session

Give us your feedback here!

We want to know what you thought about this year's event. Click the button below to take the overall conference evaluation.
Click Here
Go Back

How can we help?

Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch!

General Contact Form
round ipfn logo

Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies

Get In Touch

Who We Are

Resources

Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.

Designed by Twin State Technical Services

This website is supported by CFDA 93.569 from the RPIC/CSBG programs within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the RPIC/CSBG programs.