Explore All Possibilities: A Conversation with the 2024 WICSEC Award Winners

Explore All Possibilities: A Conversation with the 2024 WICSEC Award Winners

Author: NCSEA December 4, 2024 Duration: 35:23

On today’s program, NCSEA On Location is proud to showcase the achievements of the Western Intergovernmental Child Support Engagement Council’s 2024 Awardees recognized during the recent WICSEC Conference in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams and Veronica Riley of Veronica Riley Consulting and Training, joined by special guest WICSEC President April Klatt, engage in a lively discussion with Rock Star Awardee– Donald “Donny” Archer (Shasta County, California), Leadership Achievement Awardee – Karen Coleman (Oregon Child Support Program), and Working Together Awardee – Ventura County Fatherhood Summit (Ventura County, California) represented by Kiara Nowlin.  The Platinum Program Awardee, Cherokee Nation represented by Sara Quetone, was unable to join us, and we hope to highlight their program for you in a future broadcast. Each awardee shares their thoughts and best practices as we celebrate the outstanding impacts they have made within the child support community. 


Ever wonder what happens when you pull a microphone out at a conference or a community meeting? That's the spirit of NCSEA On Location. Instead of polished studio sessions, this podcast captures conversations where they naturally happen-in hallways after a panel, at international gatherings, or in quiet corners of bustling events. You'll hear directly from Human Services professionals, from caseworkers to policy architects, along with advocates and community stakeholders who are deeply involved in the system. The discussions are immediate and grounded, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges and innovations in public service. Each episode feels like you’ve stepped into a meaningful, spontaneous dialogue, one that continues long after the formal agenda ends. The authentic atmosphere is even complemented by original music from Joe Mamlin, whose granted compositions frame these real-world recordings. Brought to you by NCSEA, this series is for anyone curious about the human stories behind government services, preferring the sound of genuine exchange over a rehearsed script. Tune in to a podcast that truly travels, bringing you voices from the field exactly as they were heard on the ground.
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