219 | The Making of “All In” All-Stars: Stories from the Field
Tracks
Workshop
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
| Room 309-310 |
Session Overview
The progress toward ending homelessness lies in an organization’s greatest asset: Staff! This session will dive into the Federal Strategic Plan (“All In”) related to the homeless services workforce and feature strategies with interviewing, engagement, and personnel investments that lead to diverse recruiting and increased retention amidst a competitive market.
Description
The progress toward ending homelessness lies in an organization’s greatest asset: Staff! This session will dive into the Federal Strategic Plan (“All In”) related to the homeless services workforce and feature strategies with interviewing, engagement, and personnel investments that lead to diverse recruiting and increased retention amidst a competitive market.
Sean Read
Vice President-Regional Programs
Friendship Place
Presenter
Sean Read’s career at Friendship Place has taken him from Case Manager (2011) to VP-Regional Programs. He oversees divisions serving singles, families, veterans, youth, and workforce development across Metro DC. He specializes in leadership development, program design, and trauma-informed practices. Sean holds a BA-Psychology (Houghton University) and MS-Human Development (Virginia Tech).
Jonathan Whitted
Division Director
Friendship Place
Presenter
Jonathan Whitted grew his career at Friendship Place from Case Manager (2012) to Division Director of Veteran Services. He’s held various leadership roles at Friendship Place and active in the pursuit of ending veteran homelessness in the DC Region. Jonathan holds a BS in Psychology/Human Development from Virginia Tech.
Nichele Carver
Senior Regional Advisor
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
Presenter
Nichele Carver has 26 years in homeless services: from outreach to leading Virginia’s homeless services system. She was a founding member of the NAEH’s racial equity network. Nichele serves as USICH Senior Regional Advisor to NY/NJ and New England. She holds degrees from Virginia State and Virginia Commonwealth University.
