OLLG Winter Conference
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hidden Creek Community Center (map)
Join Oregon Latinos in Local Government for a Winter Conference on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Hillsboro from 8am - 4pm.
Preliminary Program
8:00 - 8:55 a.m. – Registration & Informal Networking
8:55 – 9:00 a.m. — Welcome
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. — How to Leverage Your Transferable Skills
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Equity 101
11:30 – 12:45 p.m. — Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. — How to Advocate for Yourself
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – How to Navigate Workplace Relationships
Speakers:
Sharon Harris, Senior Consultant - Human Resources & Organizational Development, CIS
Description: In today’s fast-paced work environments, navigating relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates can be tricky—especially when things get tense. This session is designed to give you practical, actionable tips for building and maintaining positive relationships in any professional setting, even during challenging conversations. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively with people at all levels, manage emotions, and handle difficult topics with grace. Using real-world examples, humor, and relatable stories, this session will help you master the art of managing workplace dynamics, whether you're giving constructive feedback, leading a team, or dealing with a tricky colleague. With these strategies, you'll leave with the confidence to approach any workplace situation, no matter how tough, with clarity and poise.
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Networking Break
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – The Career Options in Local Government
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Happy Hour