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EVENT LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN (hotel website)
WEBSITE: https://www.minnstate.edu/cte-works-summit

THEME: Listening.
In a noisy world, listening is not passive - it’s an intentional act of leadership. Turn down the volume and tune in to the voices that matter most—the people we serve. Together, let’s amplify the power of listening to transform education, strengthen communities, and shape a more connected future for career and technical education in Minnesota.

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Tuesday, November 19
 

8:30am CST

Welcome and General Session
Tuesday November 19, 2024 8:30am - 8:55am CST
Regency Ballroom (Main Level)


M.C.: Yingfah Thao
Welcome: Karl Ohrn and Michelle Kamenov
Welcome: Liz Williams
Welcome: Heidi Johnson
Keynote Introductions: Sue Selland-Miller

Presenters
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Heidi Johnson

Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, ECMC Group
Heidi Johnson is the Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff (COS) for ECMC Group. She works with the executive officer team in the planning and coordination of strategic, highly complex activities across the organization. In addition to her COS role, she leads the Records and Information... Read More →
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Karl Ohrn

State CTE Director, Minnesota State
Karl began serving as Career and Technical Education State Director for Minnesota in December of 2022 and has been with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system since 2013. He first became involved with the Perkins Grant while working at Northland Community and Technical... Read More →
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Liz Williams

Associate Director, Innovation, Greater Twin Cities United Way
Liz Williams works with the Greater Twin Cities United Way as a Program Officer for Career Academies, collaborating with school districts and partners to reimagine school systems as a lever for community wealth-building. Liz is passionate about disrupting inequitable education systems... Read More →
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Michelle Kamenov

Supervisor, Career and Technical Education, Minnesota Department of Education
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Yingfah Thao

Director of Profesional Development for Career and Technical Education, Minnesota State System Office
I bring a human-centered approach to everything I do and consider every problem I encounter—big or small—a design challenge. I'm a staunch advocate for creating and delivering delightful user experiences for humans. In my current position, I apply UX and human-centered design... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 8:30am - 8:55am CST
Regency Ballroom (Main Level)
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Wednesday, November 20
 

7:45am CST

General Session Welcome
Wednesday November 20, 2024 7:45am - 8:00am CST
Regency Ballroom (Main Level)
Presenters
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Karl Ohrn

State CTE Director, Minnesota State
Karl began serving as Career and Technical Education State Director for Minnesota in December of 2022 and has been with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system since 2013. He first became involved with the Perkins Grant while working at Northland Community and Technical... Read More →
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Yingfah Thao

Director of Profesional Development for Career and Technical Education, Minnesota State System Office
I bring a human-centered approach to everything I do and consider every problem I encounter—big or small—a design challenge. I'm a staunch advocate for creating and delivering delightful user experiences for humans. In my current position, I apply UX and human-centered design... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 7:45am - 8:00am CST
Regency Ballroom (Main Level)
  General Session

12:10pm CST

Closing Remarks
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:10pm - 12:30pm CST
Regency Ballroom (Main Level)
Join us as we conclude the 2024 Career and Technical Education Summit with a brief closing session that brings together the insights, inspiration, and connections from the Summit. This session will feature a reflection on key takeaways, a celebration of outstanding presenters, and a look ahead at the opportunities to amplify listening and leadership in Career and Technical Education.
Presenters
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Sue Selland-Miller

Associate System Director for CTE, Minnesota State Department of Education
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Yingfah Thao

Director of Profesional Development for Career and Technical Education, Minnesota State System Office
I bring a human-centered approach to everything I do and consider every problem I encounter—big or small—a design challenge. I'm a staunch advocate for creating and delivering delightful user experiences for humans. In my current position, I apply UX and human-centered design... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:10pm - 12:30pm CST
Regency Ballroom (Main Level)
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