Amplifying Advocacy Conference

The 2026 Amplifying Advocacy Conference was held Friday, October 2nd at Covenant Fellowship Church (606 FM-1791, Huntsville, TX). Thank you to everyone who was a part of this year’s event! The 2027 date has not been set, but we’ll share it here once it’s decided. Hope to see you next fall for another great Conference!

2026 Conference Schedule

9:00 – Welcome
9:15 – Opening Keynote
10:00 – General Session #1
10:45 – Break
11:00 – General Session #2
12:00 – Lunch
1:15 – Breakout Session #1
2:00 – Break
2:15 – Breakout Session #2
3:30 – Break
3:45 – Comments & Closing Keynote
5:00 – Conclusion

Thank you to those who presented in our 2026 Conference!

KEYNOTES:

Opening Keynote – 9:15-10:00am

Searching for Joy with a Fine-Toothed Comb: Victoria White, SHSU Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, CASA Board Director

Closing Keynote – 4:00-5:00pm

Stephanie Whitson, Former Foster and Adoptive Parent for Medically Fragile Children

GENERAL SESSIONS:

General Session 1 – 10:00-10:45am

When Two Systems Meet: CPS Investigations and Criminal Prosecution

Presented by: Graciela Garcia, ADA Walker County District Attorney’s Office

General Session II – 11:00am-12:00pm

Legal Burden for Termination Cases – Presented by; Patricia Hardy, ADA Brazos County District Attorney’s Office

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Breakout Session 1 – 1:15-2:00pm

OPTION 1 Tutoring That Changes Tomorrow’s Future – Presented by Matt Miiller, WHIT Program

OPTION 2 Literacy, Connection, & Advocacy: Books in CASA Visits – Presented by: Catharine James, CASA Advocate Supervisor

Breakout Session 2 – 2:15-3:00pm

OPTION 1 Breaking Down What All PAL Covers: Part 2 – Presented by: Lakeisha Jones, Akilah Hunter and Brittany Danford.

OPTION 2 Giving Children a Voice: Understanding Forensic Interviews – Presented by: Norma Carmona, Children’s Safe Harbor

Questions? Contact information@casaofwalkercounty.org