Hungry for Action 2024: Schedule

Join us the evening of Wednesday, September 25, for a fun welcome mixer! Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Come meet your fellow conference attendees and get to know them before the main event.

Location:

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
1304 N Kenosha Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106

Where to Park

Legacy Ballroom: 2nd Floor Prefunction

Visit us on the 2nd floor to check in, grab your nametag, then head off to the Opening Plenary in the Legacy Ballroom.

Legacy Ballroom: 2nd Floor
Theme: Food Equity and Food Justice

Keynote: Dr. Rodney Clark
Learning from the Past to Improve Our Future through Food Security
This presentation acknowledges the historical significance of Tulsa and the importance of the conference location, honoring the memory of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The speaker will focus on the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre and how it has affected health outcomes, economic stability, and food security in Tulsa, highlighting systemic issues that continue to influence these areas. Examples of ongoing efforts and future work will be showcased to enhance dialogue and current initiatives to improve health, economic opportunities, and food security, while outlining the necessary steps for continued progress, including policy advocacy and community engagement. 

Welcome: Chris Bernard
Upholding the Oklahoma Standard: Why Government Resources and Accountability Matter

Land Acknowledgement: Janaya McIntosh, Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Legacy Ballroom: 2nd Floor Prefunction

1C 
Heather R Collins, Mackenzie Garst, Treasure Standeford, Aisosa Udoh
Building Bridges in Child Nutrition: Roundtable Discussions, Collaborations, and Learnings
Theme: Federal Nutrition Programs
Join us for an engaging session where experts and Partners gather at roundtables to explore opportunities and strategies to increase participation in child nutrition programs. This interactive format encourages participants to network, share insights, and brainstorm strategies to increase accessibility of federal nutrition programs. Whether you’re passionate about school meals, advocacy, or community engagement, this session offers a space to learn, collaborate and develop actionable plans to address childhood hunger in Oklahoma. Be part of the conversation that drives meaningful change and ensures every child has access to nutritious meals.
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2A
Jackie Howell
The American Dream Experience
Theme: Root Causes of Hunger
The American Dream Experience is not an ordinary training, but rather an interactive empathy-building exercise. Designed to foster awareness and connection, participants get the opportunity to participate in this “perspective-taking” exercise and explore how everyday interactions and long-term opportunities impact people differently. Learning Objectives: Raise awareness about how people experience life differently based on society’s perception of their identities. Identify areas that you may not be aware of that could be contributing to an environment that isn’t inclusive to others. Begin the process of interrupting patterns of bias and stereotypes. Create empathy for how it feels to be marginalized.

2B
Dezavia Taylor, Lacrinthia Watts
SNAP 101: The Basics, the Facts, the Starting Points
Theme: Federal Nutrition Programs
Join us for an insightful presentation on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We’ll explore the critical issues of food insecurity and hunger, delve into the program’s workings, and address the stigma often associated with SNAP. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and take action! Let’s work towards a future where everyone has access to nutritious food. Join us and be part of the change!
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2D
Rian Harkins, John Bobb-Semple
Working with Municipal Government Around Healthy Community Design
Theme: Root Causes of Hunger
This session will highlight the collaborative work of Pottawatomie Go with the City of Shawnee to model for rural municipal-nonprofit collaboration projects across Oklahoma. Representatives of both Pottawatomie Go and the City of Shawnee will discuss their experience and best practices learned through their collaboration, which has led to the county’s designation as a Blue Zone Community.

2G
Bailey Ashbaker, Lauren Brockman, Jessica Dietrich, Mikayla Higginbotham, Tiffany Tagbo
Advancing Your Advocacy: A Guide for New and Seasoned Advocates
Theme: Federal Nutrition Programs
Advocacy is crucial to improving food security in Oklahoma. Whether you are a seasoned advocate, brand new to advocacy, or somewhere in the middle, this presentation will share the information you need to know to be a confident changemaker.
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3A
Janis Cravatt, Lauran Larson
Coalitions that Get Results
Theme: Capacity Building
This session will explore the key elements that make coalitions effective in tackling complex issues like hunger and nutrition insecurity. Drawing from the principles of collective impact and utilizing liberating structures, we’ll provide practical tools and strategies for fostering collaboration and achieving meaningful outcomes. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, attendees will gain insights into maintaining a common agenda, shared measurement, and continuous communication. This session will equip participants with implementable tips and techniques to enhance their coalition’s impact and sustainability.
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3B
Gia Chow, Abby Stainer
Using Publicly Available Data to Drive Decision-Making
Theme: Capacity Building
In this session, we will explore how publicly available data can be leveraged to enhance decision-making in in our work towards a food secure Oklahoma. Key topics discussed will include outreach strategies like how to target USDA priority populations and how to identify Low-Income, Low-Access areas. We will also discuss how to use data to site locations for summer and afterschool meals. Participants apply the concepts discussed through group exercises, fostering a deeper understanding of how to use data to drive effective decision-making.
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3D
Madison Hemenway, Marianna Wetherill
Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) for Health
Theme: Health and Hunger
Are you a healthcare provider, community health worker, or other practitioner who wants to infuse more nutrition education into the work that you do? Join us for this interactive session to learn more about the free patient educational materials available through the Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) for Health program. We will explore how these materials can be used to support your patients and clients in making simple and easy healthy eating changes. Eligible attendees will have the option to become a DUO for Health provider and can receive free brochures at the end of the session.
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3G
Dr. Courtney Brown, Drew Brown, Davionia Jackson, Dr. Josh Ringer, James Spicer
The Youth and Future of Ag: Young People that are Being Entrepreneurial in Food Systems
Theme: Food Systems
Bringing the voice of African-American young entrepreneurs and those who work with them to address the challenges faced by youth and how to build effective youth pathways into agriculture and food systems.

Take 20 minutes to stretch, grab some coffee, and come back recharged for the next event.

1C 
Eric Barr, Edith Brown, Joe Cusick, Allycia Harris, Beth Ann Rogers, Dezavia Taylor
SNAP Partner Gathering: Roundtable Discussions, Collaborations, and Lessons Learned
Theme: Federal Nutrition Programs
Experts in their field will answer attendees’ questions about SNAP.  
Topics will be:  
SNAP Application Process  
Wraparound Services and Resource Coordination  
SNAP in Higher Education  
Myth Busting and Cultural Fears

2B
Erin Martin
Regenerative Farming for Health: Your Food is Only as Good as Your Soil
Theme: Food Systems
“Regenerative Farming for Health: Your Food is Only as Good as Your Soil” explores the critical link between soil health and human health. This presentation delves into regenerative farming practices that prioritize soil vitality, showcasing how nutrient-rich soil directly impacts the nutritional quality of food. Attendees will learn about innovative techniques used by local farmers to restore soil ecosystems, reduce chemical inputs, and enhance biodiversity. Discover the benefits of consuming produce grown in healthy soil and how these practices can lead to improved health outcomes and a more sustainable food system.
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2C
Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Dr. Jann Hayman, Dawn Wormington
Tribal Nation Food Sovereignty: Osage Nation’s Approach to Taking Control of Their Own Food System
Theme: Food Equity and Food Justice
Taking charge of their food sovereignty, learn about the systems and practices put into place by the Osage Nation to better serve their members and ensure tribal practices are not lost.

2E
Lauren Brockman, Jessica Dietrich, Bruce Gros, Sarah Smith-Moore, Greg Norbert Adotevi Owondot, Lindsey Vandeventer
Shifting Perspectives with Lived Experience
Theme: Food Equity and Food Justice
Lived experts share their experiences using their voices to end hunger. Through personal stories, interactive discussions, and practical strategies, attendees will be equipped with new perspectives and tools to engage those who have navigated the intersection of trauma and hunger.

2G
Kelley Blair, M.S. LPC-S 2S (they/them), Grace Fallon, Taylor Raye (they/them), Jake Reavis, Houa Xiong
Feeding Rainbow: A Panel on 2SLGBTQ+ Nutrition Access
Theme: Food Equity and Food Justice
Building from 2023’s 2SLGBTQ+ Food Access panel, leaders of queer organizations across Oklahoma gather to discuss how to move beyond basic conversations of queer inclusion into action, food sovereignty, and the different perspectives they bring from the diverse work they do. Masking is highly encouraged in this session for the safety of speakers, audience, and everyone present.

3A
Amanda Bankston, Minerva Delgado
Tried and Tested Models of Hunger Free Communities
Theme: Capacity Building
For over a decade, the Alliance to End Hunger has convened the Hunger Free Communities Network™ (HFC Network). Understanding that no one organization or sector can eliminate hunger alone, the HFC Network is designed to cultivate effective collaborative leadership, develop a common knowledge base, share best practices and support common goals. This session will discuss the Alliance’s HFC Impact Framework, provide examples of successful efforts from around the country and discuss tools for beginning your own hunger free community journey.
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3B
Elizabeth Burger, Susan Harvey
Food is Medicine in the Frontier and Rural Communities: Lessons learned from Kansas
Theme: Health and Hunger
Since 2022, the Sunflower Foundation began supporting the planning and implementation of Food is Medicine initiatives at federally qualified healthcare clinics throughout Kansas, most of which operate in rural and frontier communities. This presentation will summarize the challenges, pivots, and successes following the first year of this project and include recommendations and considerations for organizations working to deliver FIM within non-urban geographic settings. 

3C
Katie Plohocky
First and Last Mile Distribution: The Missing Link
Theme: Food Systems
With the rise of incentive produce programs to increase access to nutrient dense, locally grown food, the need to grow our farmers capacity is essential. The first and last mile distribution to support this growth is missing. A resilient, regional food economy made up of small and medium producers can be the catalyst for improved health outcomes, social and environmental change. Learn how consolidated centers, neighborhood micro hubs, shared warehouse space, and efficient transportation logistics can support access to local agriculture.
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3D
Dr. Mary Williams, Leslie Young
Using Evidence to Inform Action: Double Up Oklahoma’s Rapid Cycle Evaluation
Theme: Capacity Building
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3E
Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, Quraysh Ali Lansana, Tim Newton, Nikki Nice, Kristi Williams
If There’s Not a Seat at the Table, Bring a Folding Chair: A Panel on Making and Leveraging Your Space to Build Up Your Community
Theme: Food Equity and Food Justice
A panel of Black Tulsan community leaders and creators will discuss the concepts of gaining access to decision-making power and using that access to bring their communities with them. As Shirley Chisholm said, “If there’s not a seat at the table, bring a folding chair”. In this session, these panelists will share their experience in pulling their folding chairs up to tables of power, power-building and power-sharing, and alternatives to traditional structures of power.

Legacy Ballroom: 2nd Floor

Welcome Address: Bill Major
Moderator: Amy Warne, MBA, RD/LD
Panelists: Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner, Second Chief Del Beaver, Sakeenah Shabazz, Chris Bernard

Nourishing Oklahoma: The Power of Collaboration
Theme: Federal Nutrition Programs

Take 20 minutes to stretch, grab some coffee, and come back recharged for the next event.

1C
Jessica Lowe-Betts, Melissa Marshall, Doug McDurham
Maximizing Impact with Strategic Communication
Theme: Capacity Building
This workshop is designed to help nonprofits and organizations refine their communications strategies to amplify their mission and impact in the fight against hunger. Participants will learn practical tools and techniques to craft compelling messages, engage key stakeholders, and leverage various media channels effectively. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with actionable insights to elevate their communications plan and drive their organizational goals forward.
Click here for Jessica Lowe-Betts’ Power of PR handout.
Click here for Melissa Marshall’s Smart Social Media handout.
Click here for Doug McDurham’s Developing Earned Media handout.

2B
Debra Echo-Hawk, J. Sunny Evans
Pawnee Seed Preservation Society: Bringing Seed Savers Together to Solve Food System Constraints
Theme: Food Systems

2C
Colby D’Onofrio, Nicole Eddy, Maggie Hoey
Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach to Community Services
Theme: Health and Hunger
Join us for an informational session about trauma, adversity, and resilience and how it complicates our individual and communal quest for nourishment. Attendees will learn about trauma-informed principles and how these can be applied to community programs. Presenters from Lindsey House will share their lived experience of adopting this approach in their organization and the effect it had on their programming.
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2E
Hali Creason, Maddy Grimes, Rachel Humphrey, Sarah Smith-Moore
Authentic Youth Engagement: Learnings from Hunger Free Oklahoma’s Youth Action Council and Collaboration with Tulsa Changemakers
Theme: Food Equity and Food Justice
Join us for an interactive session exploring Authentic Youth Engagement! In this session, two youth from Hunger Free Oklahoma’s Youth Action Council will present on the projects they worked on and share their experiences. We will also explore Adam Fletcher’s Youth Ladder of Participation and the partnership between Tulsa Changemakers and Hunger Free Oklahoma.
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2G
Kyle Garrison, Rayni Lane, Devin Schroeder, Treasure Standeford
Reimagining a Summer Without Hunger: Debriefing Summer Meals 2024 and Strategizing for Summer 2025
Theme: Federal Nutrition Programs
Offering non-congregate, grab-and-go Summer Meals in rural communities helps increase access to these much-needed meals for children and teens when school is out. This session will feature a panel of experienced providers who will share their strategies and lessons learned for implementing non-congregate meals. Attendees will join fellow childhood food security advocates as we discuss opportunities to increase participation in Summer Meals in 2025.
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3B
David Street
Utilizing Digital Advocacy as a Tool for Transformational Change
Theme: Capacity Building
Join us for an in-depth presentation on how digital tools are being used to build power, connect leaders, and build community. This workshop is for anyone looking to share or learn best practices on how to leverage AI for food justice work, how to use social media to connect with Gen Z and Next Gen food justice leaders, and how to amplify your voice in a meaningful way. Walk away with practical tips and plans for these powerful tools for social change.
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3C
Treba Shyers
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Where to Start if Fighting Hunger Isn’t Your Everyday Job
Theme: Capacity Building
In this session, we’ll explore essential information about federal nutrition programs and how you can make a difference in the fight against hunger. Whether you’re new to this field or a seasoned advocate, we’ve got something for everyone.
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3E
Nikki Nice, Halley Reeves, Alissa Snider
Hungry by Design: How Urban Design Contributes to Food Insecurity
Theme: Root Causes of Hunger
With the prevalence of food and nutrition deserts, an oft forgotten root cause of food and nutrition insecurity is the physical layout of localities. In this panel, experts on urban design will share their experiences and perspectives in understanding and changing the physical landscape of cities to improve food and nutrition security for all communities, particularly underserved populations. Northeast Oklahoma City will specifically act as an example in this panel, as its experiences often mirror and historically interconnect with North Tulsa’s experiences of redlining and structurally enforced discrimination.

3G
Dominique Baradaran, Richard Comeau, Terrainia Harris, Douglas Olivo
Addressing Nutrition Insecurity in Oklahoma through Medicaid Managed Care
Theme: Root Causes of Hunger
Since the state of Oklahoma expanded Medicaid, there have been various organizations, addressing food insecurity through the expansion. This session will be a group of the newly minted Managed Care Organizations who are now contracted with the state to administer Medicaid and ramping up their programs in this space. Each organization has their own food-specific approach which sometimes includes similar strategies. The session will be a discussion about how those strategies are functioning and what the future might hold for food insecurity for the expanded population with Medicaid.
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Legacy Ballroom: 2nd Floor Pre-function

Stick around for Interaction Hub, featuring a live food demo with The Native Chef, Jason Champagne! 

Eat Healthy and Watch your Health Improve
Theme: Food Equity and Food Justice

Meet Jason here.