2025 CASP Leadership Summit
Join us for the 2025 CASP Leadership Summit in September!
Surety Hotel
206 6th AvenueDes Moines, IA 50309-4025
United States
Event Details
The Leadership Summit focuses on developing the next generation of leaders in autism services. Participants will learn from experts in the autism field, including members of the CASP Board of Directors. There is ample opportunity for interaction and small group discussion, ensuring that attendees will not only expand their leadership skills but also make valuable professional connections. This event is limited to the first 120 registrants. We hope you can join us!
Interested in sponsoring the summit? View our opportunities by clicking below!
$500 (open to CASP members only until August 1, 2025)
CASP's discounted rate is $159, and the deadline to book is August 18, 2025. The booking link will be provided in your registration confirmation e-mail.
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CASP acknowledges and understands the diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns of attendees at our in-person events. We want to assure everyone that our events are open to all, and we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. The CASP Event Ally Program is intended to support event attendees who may feel uncomfortable taking full advantage of the in-person conference experience alone. For more information, click here! |
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Agenda
| September 10 | |
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Welcome and Introductions Speaker: Brian McCann, President & CEO, The Faison Center |
| 9:45 AM - 10:35 AM | From the Clinic to the C Suite: Critical Lessons Learned Along the Way Speaker: Joanne Gerenser, Executive Director, The Eden II Programs |
| 10:35 AM - 10:55 AM | Discussion of “From the Clinic to the C Suite: Critical Lessons Learned Along the Way” with table colleagues |
| 10:55 AM - 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Ten Laws You Should Understand as an ABA Business Leader/Executive Speaker: Dan Unumb, Attorney & Founder, Autism Legal Resource Center |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (provided onsite) |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | TBD Speaker: TBD |
| 1:45 PM - 2:05 PM | Discussion |
| 2:05 PM - 2:50 PM | From Radical Candor to Rumbling: Honing your Soft Skills as a Leader Speaker: Yvonne Bruinsma, CEO, In STEPPS |
| 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM | Break |
| 3:10 PM - 3:55 PM | Triaging Organizational Priorities: Addressing Real Issues to Maximize Positive Outcomes Speaker: John Randall, CEO, Amego |
| 3:55 PM - 4:15 PM | Discussion of "Triaging Organizational Priorities: Addressing Real Issues to Maximize Positive Outcomes" with table colleagues |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | What Business Leaders Need to Know about ABA and Managed Healthcare Speaker: Rachel Taylor, Co-Founder & Owner, CABA |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Reception |
| September 11 | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | TBD Speaker: TBD |
| 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | Discussion |
| 10:20 AM - 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM | Built for the Blow: How to Lead Through the Hits You Don’t See Coming Speaker: Eric Plunkett, CFO, Axis Therapy Centers |
| 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM | Discussion of “Built for the Blow: How to Lead Through the Hits You Don’t See Coming” with table colleagues |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (provided onsite) |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | The Leadership Paradox Speaker: Steve Muller, CEO, Balance Autism |
| 1:45 PM - 2:05 PM | Discussion of “The Leadership Paradox” with table colleagues |
| 2:05 PM - 2:25 PM | Break |
| 2:25 PM - 3:20 PM | The Power of your Network: Building & Maintaining Relationships to Get Things Done Speaker: Daniel Openden, President & CEO, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center |
| 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM | Discussion of "The Power of your Network: Building & Maintaining Relationships to Get Things Done" with table colleagues |
| 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM | Q&A with Panel of CASP Leaders |
| 4:40 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
