2025 Conference Evaluation
Thank you for attending the 2025 IAOHRA Annual Conference in Alaska. Please take the opportunity to complete this survey. Your responses are important in determining satisfaction with the training topics and presenters. Please respond only to the sessions that you attended.
Have you attended an IAOHRA event before?
Yes
No
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 | OPENING PLENARY SESSION
Opening Plenary | Bringing Human Rights Home: We Rise Together Charles F. Coleman Jr., Civil Rights Attorney/ Legal Analyst/Guest Anchor, MSNBC
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the plenary was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the plenary and why?
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 | BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Resilient Leadership: Building Bridges in a Divided Era | Presenter: Cleveland L. Horton, Executive Director, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
No Section 8 | The Impact of Housing Choice Voucher Discrimination | Presenter: Kenneth Gunn, First Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Commission on Human Rights
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenters delivered the content in an effective way
The presenters were knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Leveraging International Human Rights Mechanisms to Advance and Promote State & Local Progress | Presenters: Amy Bergquist, Associate Program Director for International Justice The Advocates for Human Rights; Domenico Zipoli, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights; Janica Puisto, United Nations (UN) Office of Human Rights and Robin Toma, Executive Director, Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Building Capacity to Fight Misinformation | Presenter: Theo Dolan, Director, Civic Resilience Consulting, LLC
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 | PRESIDENT'S LUNCHEON
Greetings: Leon Russell, Chairperson, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) | Artificial Intelligence: AI’s Perils and Promise for Human Rights | Keynote Speaker: William Dyson, Tech Visionary and Creator of Sojourner AI; Dr. Alisa Warren, IAOHRA President (Presiding)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the luncheon was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the President's Luncheon and why?
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 | BREAKOUT SESSIONS/TRAINING AREAS
Harnessing the Power of the Next Generation of Human Rights Advocates | Presenter: Melody Vidmar, Dash-Muse Teaching Fellow & Supervising Attorney Georgetown Law Human Rights Institute
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenters delivered the content in an effective way
The presenters were knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the luncheon and why?
Beyond Boundaries | Navigating Intersectionality in Discrimination Law Compliance: Presenter: Jennifer Booz, Executive Director, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
2024 Survey: A Snapshot of Alaskan Perspectives on Discrimination | Presenter: Rob Corbisier, Executive Director, Alaska Commission for Human Rights
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the session was useful to me
The presenters delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter were knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Tools for a Week of Action: Uniting Your Community to Address Hate and Bias | Presenters: Justin Lock, Executive Director, Not in Our Town; former Interim Director of Community Relations Service (CRS), U.S. Department of Justice and Robin Toma, Executive Director, Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenters was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Navigating Inclusion in a Polarized Climate: Tools for Courageous Leadership in Human Rights Work | Presenter: Tawana Marie Bhagwat, CEO, Organization At Its Best, Inc.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Resolving Disputes in 2025:A Guide to Housing and Employment Mediations and Conciliations in this New Frontier | Presenter: Marci Y. Anavitarte-Jordan, EEO and Housing Mediator/Conciliator Texas Workforce Commission-Civil Rights
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Conflict Resolution and its Role in Threat Assessment and Targeted Violence Prevention | Presenter: Randy Duque, Deputy Director, Community Relations Division, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Bridging Law and Practice: Collaborative Safeguards for Protecting Individual Rights: Presenter: Steven R. Bryson, Attorney, van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 | HUMAN RIGHTS CULTURE TOUR
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the tour and why?
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | PLENARY SESSION
Legal and Policy Updates | Jurisdictional Justice: Rethinking Civil Rights from the Ground Up, Presenter: Carol Johnson, Attorney, Johnson Consulting Group
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the plenary was useful to me
The presenters delivered the content in an effective way
The presenters were knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the plenary session and why?
Immigration Legal Update | Presenter: Daniel Cortes, Assistant Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the plenary was useful to me
The presenters delivered the content in an effective way
The presenters were knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the plenary session and why?
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | FAIR HOUSING LUNCHEON
Fair Housing Forward: NAR’s Efforts to Advance Fair Housing & Home Ownership Opportunities in the Current Climate | Keynote Speaker: Colette Massengale, Senior Policy Representative, Fair Housing Policy, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of this luncheon was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the Fair Housing Luncheon and why?
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | BREAKOUT SESSIONS
How to Implement Human Rights in Your City, County or State Agency | Moderator: Jordan Long, The Carter Center; Presenters: Aneisa Bolton & Robin Toma, Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission; Dr. Alisa Warren, IAOHRA, Missouri Human Rights Commission; Amy Berquist, Associate Program Director for International Justice, The Advocates for Human Rights; Janica Puisto, U.N. Human Rights Office and Domenico Zipoli, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
What’s In Your Toolbox? | Presenters: Jamie Reyes, Human Rights Director, Lincoln Commission on Human Rights; Rob Rowan, Senior Civil Rights Investigator, Lincoln Commission on Human Rights; Cailin Daly Dejillas, Director, Omaha Human Rights and Relations and Laura Aryeetey, Senior Investigator, Omaha Human Rights and Relations
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Reimagining Human Relations for Success in a New Sociopolitical World | Presenters: Anne Little, Community Engagement Director, City of Salisbury, NC and Dr. Anthony Wade, Senior Consultant, Pontifex Consulting Group
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenters was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Rise Up Against Racism | Presenter: Elyse Applegate, Founder, Elysian World Editing
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenters delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter were knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | AWARDS DINNER
Keynote Speaker: Tim Wise
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the Awards Dinner was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the Awards Dinner and why?
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 | PLENARY SESSIONS
How Fair Are You: A Fair Housing Decision-Making Lab | Presenter: Joshua Barr, Chief Strategist & President, Raising The Barr, LLC
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the breakout was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
Why International Human Rights Should Matter to State and Local Governments, Especially Now | Presenters: Jamil Dakwar, Director, Human Rights Program, ACLU; Dr. Alisa Warren, Executive Director, Missouri Human Rights Commission (Facilitator); Robin Toma and Aneisa Bolton, Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations Janica Puisto, UN Office of Human Rights; and Domenico Zipoli, Geneva Academy for Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
The content of the plenary was useful to me
The presenter delivered the content in an effective way
The presenter was knowledgeable
This was a valuable opportunity to learn about civil and human rights
I will be able to use the information at my agency
What did you consider the most valuable aspects of the session and why?
OVERALL CONFERENCE FEEDBACK
Please provide additional feedback regarding your overall satisfaction with the conference.
What areas of the conference could have been improved?
What conference topics/speakers would you recommend for the 2025 IAOHRA Conference?
Save
Submit
Should be Empty: