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We are excited to welcome you to our 2025 Habitat Florida Affiliate Conference! This year’s theme is Building Tomorrow, Together. As a network, we are embracing change, overcoming challenges, and finding innovative ways to serve our communities. Across Florida, the affordable housing crisis has required our affiliates to continually adapt. Yet, in the face of these challenges, the spirit of Habitat remains strong. Affiliates across the state are scaling up, building more, and serving more families than ever before. Together, we are forging a future where safe, affordable housing is within reach for all.  

We have lined up an incredible slate of speakers and sponsors to share their wealth of knowledge with our affiliate network! Thank you for your participation! If you are looking to book your rooms for the conference, you can do so here. The hotel will discount the taxes with a copy of your tax-exempt certificate. This conference, from April 28-30, 2025 at The Shores Resort and Spa is exclusively for Florida affiliate employees and volunteers. 
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Monday, April 28
 

8:00am EDT

Check-In
Monday April 28, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Event Foyer
Monday April 28, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Event Foyer
  General

8:30am EDT

Executive Forum
Monday April 28, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Atlantic Room
Join us for the Executive Forum! This portion of the conference is for both ASO Board Members and the highest leadership position at each affiliate (CEO or ED) and 2 Board members.

This forum schedule will be as follows:

8:30 am - Breakfast buffet
8:45 am - Opening and devotional
9:00 am - Round Robin introductions, a chance to introduce yourself and share some information about your affiliate 
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Economic Outlook, Charlie Dougherty, Wells Fargo Senior Economist
11:15 am - HFHI US Office Update, Carmen Smith, Vice President of US Affiliate Services
11:30 am - Resilient Leadership, Cotrenia Hood, Steel Bleu CEO and Habitat Florida Board Member
12:15 pm - Speed Dating networking session
1:00 pm - Boxed Lunch
1:00 - 2:45 - Optional Networking OR Attend the Meet Your Cohort sessions


Monday April 28, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Atlantic Room 11th floor
  Executive Forum

1:00pm EDT

Meet Your Cohort - Facilitated Roundtable Discussion - Round 1
Monday April 28, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Multiple rooms assigned
This is an opportunity to meet employees around the state doing similar work as you. The facilitated round table discussion will allow you to get acquainted, discuss common issues and share ideas. Given that many employees in our network do multiple jobs, this 45-minute session will repeat at 2:00 pm so that you have the opportunity to switch tables if you wear two hats in your Habitat role.
  • Outreach (Advocacy, Marketing, Communications) - Richard Petty S
  • Construction & Repairs - River
  • Resource Development - Coastal
  • Finance & Mortgage Services - Dolphin
  • Human Resources & Operations - Richard Petty N
  • Homeowner & Volunteer Services - Bill France B
  • ReStore Services - Bill France C

Monday April 28, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Multiple rooms assigned Check app for exact location
  General

2:00pm EDT

Meet Your Cohort - Facilitated Roundtable Discussion - Round 2
Monday April 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Multiple rooms assigned
This is an opportunity to meet employees around the state doing similar work as you. The facilitated round table discussion will allow you to get acquainted, discuss common issues and share ideas. Given that many employees in our network do multiple jobs, this 45-minute session is a repeat of the 1 pm session so that you have the opportunity to switch tables if you wear two hats in your Habitat role.
  • Outreach (Advocacy, Marketing, Communications) - Richard Petty S
  • Construction & Repairs - River
  • Resource Development - Coastal
  • Finance & Mortgage Services - Dolphin
  • Human Resources & Operations - Richard Petty N
  • Homeowner & Volunteer Services - Bill France B
  • ReStore Services - Bill France C
Monday April 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Multiple rooms assigned Check app for exact location
  General

2:45pm EDT

Break with Coffee and Fruit
Monday April 28, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Richard Petty Ballroom
Join us downstairs to refuel for our first breakout session!
Monday April 28, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Richard Petty Ballroom 1st Floor
  Food and Beverage

3:00pm EDT

Critical Home Repair
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
River Room
Does your Critical Repair Program need a boost? Learn how to launch or relaunch your program, how to engage volunteers to work in this space, as well as potential barriers, funding sources, and measures of success.

Speakers: Mark Billings, Executive Director of Southeast Volusia Habitat and Jack Travis, Board Member, Southeast Volusia Habitat
Speakers
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Mark Billings

Executive Director, Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity
Mark Billings is a retired Naval Officer who has served as the Executive Director for the Southeast Volusia affiliate for approaching three years. He is a graduate of Rockledge High School in Brevard County, Florida. He holds an undergraduate degree from New Hampshire College, a graduate... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
River Room 11th Floor
  Construction & Repairs

3:00pm EDT

HFHI Disaster Response Focus Group
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bill France B
Has your affiliate recently been impacted by a disaster? HFHI wants to hear from you to help improve their disaster response program. Questions are attached!
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Rivera

Melissa Rivera

Affiliate Engagement & Success Manager, Habitat for Humanity International
I reside in New Smyrna, Florida, and have been at HFHI for nearly 10 years. In my current role, I manage the outcome measurement change management approach across the U.S. in partnership with affiliated organizations, design trainings/resources, and provide MEAL technical assistance... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bill France B 1st Floor
  General

3:00pm EDT

Community Development Program Design
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bill France C
This session will help build affiliate understanding on HUD regulation, compliance, program implementation and design.

Speaker: Betsy McDonald, Director of Programs, Pensacola Habitat
Speakers
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Betsy McDonald

Vice President of Programs, Habitat for Humanity of Pensacola
Betsy McDonald is from Milton, FL and has a master’s degree in political science from The University of West Florida. Betsy has worked with Habitat for Humanity for more than 6 years, and with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity for more than 4 years. Betsy is really interested in program... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bill France C 1st Floor
  Homeowner Services

3:00pm EDT

Building a CCTCP Donor Toolkit
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Coastal Room
CCTCP can be a complex program but once you learn how to market the program to and work with potential donors, it becomes a breeze! See how one affiliate effectively interacts with their donors in this session.
Speakers
JP
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Coastal Room 11th Floor
  Resource Development

3:00pm EDT

Top Risks for Habitat ReStores
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Surf Room
 This session is geared toward Habitat ReStore and affiliate leaders who need to develop or strengthen awareness about some of the top risks affecting ReStores. Learn how your Habitat ReStore can mitigate risk from credit card and computer data hacking and remain compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, avoid common pitfalls when reselling purchased products, and ensure that the store mitigates safety and injury exposures. Bring questions about risks in your Habitat ReStore and be ready for a compelling conversation.



Speaker: Habitat International
Speakers
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Eric Allen

ReStore Development Consultant, Habitat for Humanity International
My experience with Habitat for Humanity began almost 9 years ago as a Donation Ambassador (Driver) for the Springfield, MO ReStore. After completing a degree in Environmental Science, I eventually moved to the position of ReStore Manager; and ultimately, ReStore Director. I was blessed... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Surf Room 11th Floor
  ReStore

3:00pm EDT

Humanity Land
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Atlantic Room
Humanity Land is an original interactive game where participants play in groups of four to eight to explore decisions related to an affordable housing development. The game guides participants in exploring the trade-offs between different development/financing strategies and the impact of the decisions made. During the game, groups will make decisions on their mission priorities, where to build, what type of housing to develop, financial approaches, area median income of the households they will serve and more! This game creates the right space for affiliate leaders, staff and board members to have an important conversation about the challenges they face in their work. Please note, this is a 90 minute session.

We recommend this session for any affiliate leader, staff, or Board Member!

Speakers
avatar for Assan Sosseh

Assan Sosseh

Habitat for Humanity International
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Atlantic Room 11th floor
  Leadership & Management

4:15pm EDT

Habitat and the Home Builders Association: A Complementary Partnership
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Bill France B
What does Habitat have in common with the Home Builders Association? There is much more beyond working in the same environment of all home builders; how about an affordable housing legislative agenda that mirrors Habitat’s? Learn more from a 30-year Habitat leader who first worked in the for profit development and homebuilding sector, and representatives from the Florida Home Builders Association. You will be engaged in an exploration of the benefits of an active collaboration with the Home Builders Association in your community.
Speakers
BC
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Bill France B 1st Floor
  Construction & Repairs

4:15pm EDT

Nonprofit Finance Best Practices
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Dolphin Room
Managing nonprofit finances can be tricky, but we have three experts ready to share their best practices and answer your questions!

Speakers: Habitat Florida Finance Committee members: Mike Sutton, Dianne McMaster, and David Bogerding


Speakers
avatar for Tina Forcier

Tina Forcier

CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County., Inc
avatar for Roxanne Young

Roxanne Young

Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc
Committed to establishing effective relationships with stakeholders to re-imagine organizational value, bring strategic focus, construct financial stability and strive for organizational excellence.
avatar for Dianne McMaster

Dianne McMaster

CFO, Habitat for Humanity of Pensacola
avatar for David A .Borgerding

David A .Borgerding

CFO, Stratos Jet Charters, Inc
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Dolphin Room 2nd Floor
  Finance & Mortgage Services

4:15pm EDT

Local Municipalities & SHIP
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Bill France C
Join Ashon Nesbitt, CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition, and representatives from Volusia County and the City of Daytona Beach, to learn how Habitat of Greater Volusia has successfully partnered with these entities to access SHIP dollars. 
Speakers
avatar for Ashon Nesbitt

Ashon Nesbitt

Chief Executive Officer, Florida Housing Coalition Inc
ASHON NESBITT is CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition.A respected community and nonprofit leader, Mr. Nesbitt was previously Chief Programs Officer and Technical Advisor with the Coalition where he has led the Community Land Trust Institute as well as the Center for Racial Equity... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Bill France C 1st Floor
  General

4:15pm EDT

New HFHI Affiliate Portal
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Atlantic Room
This practical session will lead you through the ins and outs of HFHIs new affiliate portal launching in Florida in April.

Speakers: Kathleen Chaballa, Senior Analyst, Outcome Measurement Habitat International
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Tull, CVA, DSocSci

Courtney Tull, CVA, DSocSci

Mixed Methodology Research Associate, Habitat for Humanity International
avatar for Melissa Rivera

Melissa Rivera

Affiliate Engagement & Success Manager, Habitat for Humanity International
I reside in New Smyrna, Florida, and have been at HFHI for nearly 10 years. In my current role, I manage the outcome measurement change management approach across the U.S. in partnership with affiliated organizations, design trainings/resources, and provide MEAL technical assistance... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Atlantic Room 11th floor
  Leadership & Management

4:15pm EDT

Marketing on a Budget
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Coastal Room
Need to get the word out but on a tight budget? This session will review creative tools and tactics for marketing your affiliate in a budget-friendly way. 

Speakers: Quinn Luehring-Buerkett, Director of Marketing and Communications and Ben Boynton, Communications Manager, Habitat Pensacola 
Speakers
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Quinn Luehring

Communications Manager, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
avatar for Ben Boynton

Ben Boynton

Communications Manager, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
Monday April 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Coastal Room 11th Floor
  Marketing & Communications

5:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception & Vendor Spotlight
Monday April 28, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Bill France A
Spend time with our amazing vendors and sponsors! Hors d'oeuvres will be served and there will be a cash bar available. Make sure to bring lots of business cards for vendor networking opportunities!
Monday April 28, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Bill France A 1st Floor - Vendor Displays
  Food and Beverage
 
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