BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:2026 Elevate Leadership Development Program DESCRIPTION:CalCSA is proud to present the Leadership Development Program - Elevate Child Support Leaders to Lift Families\, specifically designed for our members in local child support agencies. In collaboration with Grays Peak Strategies\, you are offered a six-month short-term program in 2026 aimed at enhancing leadership skills.Click here to registerProgram Expectations: For the best results\, it is important to attend all sessions. It is critical to be present for the Elevate Orientation session as it sets up important details and expectations for the entire program. Each session builds upon the previous one so missing a session may be difficult.Pre-ProgramYou will be asked by Grays Peak Strategies\, the facilitators of Elevate\, to complete a more detailed questionnaire about your experience and goals for the program\, several leadership assessments\, and other documents before the first session. All of these are integral to the program and your success. Please note the deadlines so that you give yourself ample time to thoughtfully complete each one.Pre/Post SessionBetween the scheduled sessions\, please plan on spending one to two hours either on follow-up work from the session\, pre-work before the next session\, readings\, your personal leadership development goals or meeting with peer groups. All of this will be clarified during the Orientation session.\n\nWant to learn more?Click here to view a recording of a previous information session\nPassword: d0#SS3bPProgram Schedule*Notice: All in-person meetings will take place at CA DCSS (11150 International Dr. Rancho Cordova\, CA 95670)Session \nNumberTitle(s)DateTime (Each Day)LocationPre-Session- Orientation & information for Participants' SupervisorsApril 9th10am-11amVIRTUAL (1 hr)Session 1- Program Orientation\n- Leading People: Understanding Self & OthersMay 5-78:30am-4pm (May 5-6)8:30am-12pm (May 7)IN-PERSON\n (2.5 Days)Session 2- Leading People: Leadership & Implicit Bias\n- Leading with Emotional Intelligence\, Leading Change & Driving ResultsJune 9-108:30am-4:00pmIN-PERSON \n(2 Days)Session 3- Leader As CoachJuly 8-98am-12pmVIRTUAL \n(2 Half Days)Session 4- Leading Through Conflict\n- Leading for PerformanceAugust 4-58:30am-4:00pmIN-PERSON(2 Days)Session 5- Leading Teams\n- Leading Across BoundariesSept 15-168:30am-4:00pmIN-PERSON (2 Days)Session 6- Resilient Leadership\n- Wrap-Up: Learnings & The Continuing Journey\n- Graduation/Celebration Oct 14-158:30am-4:00pmIN-PERSON \n(2 Days)Meet the Facilitators\nVeronica Riley: Veronica has worked in various capacities in the county\, state\, and private sector. Most of her career has been devoted to the child support industry. She was the Assistant Director of the San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services from 2017-2023. She has extensive experience in state and local government\, policy development and implementation\, and training. \nMaria Sturdivant: Maria is a seasoned public-sector leader and trainer with more than two decades of experience in child support operations\, staff development\, and organizational performance. Prior to her retirement\, Maria served in multiple supervisory and leadership roles with the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services\, where she was widely respected for her ability to coach teams\, translate policy into practice\, and build confident\, and capable staff. \n\nLiz Bullard\, Executive Consultant: Liz is an experienced executive coach and leadership development professional with over 30 years of experience focused on enhancing individual and organizational performance through effective communication. Liz partners with leaders to provide executive coaching\, customized leadership development\, facilitation\, organizational development and team building solutions. She has over 20 years in various roles with the Colorado Judicial Department where she led the development of the Judicial Executive Development Institute for new and emerging leaders as well as the Judicial Executive Leadership Development Program for executive leaders. She created and facilitated soft skill workshops for over 3500 employees in such areas as Facilitation Skills\, Coaching/Mentoring\, Team Building\, Communication\, Motivating Employees\, Building Trust\, Crucial Conversations\, and Leading Change.Liz was a Training Manager for Intel Corp where she created one of the first Supervisor Training programs for Plant Supervisors. In addition\, she served in Management Analysts positions with the US Air Force in Germany for five years as well as the US District Court in San Antonio\, TX. She believes everyone leads from where they are in the organization. Her philosophy is "Leadership begins with WHO you are and then moves to WHAT you do." Through assessments\, feedback\, facilitation and coaching she partners\, supports and challenges individuals and teams to capitalize on strengths\, increase trust\, align goals and build collaboration all in service of reaching their highest potential. Liz holds a B.S. in Business Management from New Mexico State University and a M.S. in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. She is a certified professional coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and a credentialed Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is certified to interpret and facilitate multiple leadership assessments as well as being a certified Organizational Workshop facilitator.Program GoalsGain awareness and understanding of your leadership strengths and gapsUnderstand how your leadership style impacts othersBuild trust and respect\; learn ways to adapt to the differences of othersUnderstand the complexities of leadership and build your leadership capacityLearn and practice skills in a safe environmentBuild internal and external networks of support\nThe goal of the Elevate Leadership Development Program is to prepare and develop Child Support Professionals to adapt and grow their leadership skills. This program is ideal for any professional relatively new to their role ( 1-5 yrs) and/or any professional interested in developing their leadership skills.\nRegistration Includes:Direct Supervisors of each Elevate participant will be invited to an optional 1-hour virtual orientation session prior to the start of the program to get an overview of the program and discuss ways they can play a key role in the participant's success.Twelve classroom days spread over 6 sessions of the program including both in-person and virtual sessionsAll materials of the program during and after the programThree 1-on-1 virtual executive coaching sessions on leadership strategiesGraduation ceremony Deadline to Register: April 15th\, 2026\nClick here to register\n\nFAQQA\nWill there be a cohort in Northern California?\n\nNo additional cohorts will be scheduled for 2026.\nIs lunch included in all sessions?\n\nParticipants will be responsible for their own lunches during sessions.\nDoes CalCSA have a room block?\n\nCalCSA does not have a room block for this program.\nWhat is the specific schedule and program?\n\n\nPlease refer to this informational packet.\n\n\nFeesRegistration Fee: $6\,125*The registration fee is subjected to be decreased based on the total number of attendees. You will be invoiced after the registration deadline with the total amount due.25-29 Participants: $6\,125 per person\n30-35 Participants: $5\,300 per person\n\nOptional Executive Coaching Add On: $1\,000Administrative Fee: $50 - Members | $100 non-membersBy completing this registration\, you understand expectations and agree to fully participate in the Elevate Leadership Development Program. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with more details from Grays Peak Strategies. If you have any questions\, please contact Bradey (bresulta@csdaca.org)\nClick here to register\nCancellation PolicyElevate registration may be canceled with full refund (less a $500 cancellation processing fee) provided written notification is received any time up until four (4) weeks prior to the start date.A 50% refund is available for Elevate registration provided written notification is received between two (2) weeks to four (4) weeks prior to the start date.An agency may substitute a participant for a registered participant up to two (2) weeks prior to the start date (less a $500 cancellation processing fee plus completed assessment fee).No refunds will be granted within two (2) weeks of the Elevate start date. In the case of emergency/extenuating circumstances\, special requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.A $450 non-refundable fee for completed assessments by a cancelled participant will be charged to the agency.Refund requests must be submitted in writing to: Claudia Cannizzaro at claudia@grayspeakstrategies.com AND administrative@csdaca.org\nStill Have Questions?\nGrays Peak Strategies will be hosting two informational sessions regarding this upcoming program.\n\nClick here to view a recording of a previous information session\nPassword: d0#SS3bP\n\n- February 3rd\, 1:00pm-2:00pm PST\n- February 6th\, 1:00pm-2:00pm PST\n- February 25th\, 11:00am-12:00pm PST\n\nRegister for an informational session here: CA Elevate Information Session Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

CalCSA is proud to present the Leadership Development Program - Elevate Child Support Leaders to Lift Families\, specifically designed for our members in local child support agencies. In collaboration with Grays Peak Strategies\, you are offered a six-month short-term program in 2026 aimed at enhancing leadership skills.

Click here to register

Program Expectations:  \;  \;  \;

For the best results\, it is important to attend all sessions. It is critical to be present for the Elevate Orientation session as it sets up important details and expectations for the entire program. Each session builds upon the previous one so missing a session may be difficult.

Pre-Program

You will be asked by Grays Peak Strategies\, the facilitators of Elevate\, to complete a more detailed questionnaire about your experience and goals for the program\, several leadership assessments\, and other documents before the first session. All of these are integral to the program and your success. Please note the deadlines so that you give yourself ample time to thoughtfully complete each one.

Pre/Post Session

Between the scheduled sessions\, please plan on spending one to two hours either on follow-up work from the session\, pre-work before the next session\, readings\, your personal leadership development goals or meeting with peer groups. All of this will be clarified during the Orientation session.

Want to learn more?

Click here to view a recording of a previous information session
Password: d0#SS3bP

Program Schedule

*Notice: All in-person meetings will take place at CA DCSS \;

(11150 International Dr. Rancho Cordova\, CA 95670)

Session \;
Number		Title(s)DateTime (Each Day)
Location
Pre-Session
- Orientation &\; information for Participants'\; SupervisorsApril 9th
10am-11am
VIRTUAL \;
(1 hr)
Session 1- Program Orientation
- \;Leading People: Understanding Self &\; Others		May 5-7
8:30am-4pm (May 5-6)
8:30am-12pm (May 7)
IN-PERSON
 \;(2.5 Days)
Session 2- Leading People: Leadership &\; Implicit Bias
- \;Leading with Emotional Intelligence\, Leading Change &\; Driving Results		June 9-108:30am-4:00pmIN-PERSON \;
(2 Days)
Session 3- \;Leader As CoachJuly 8-98am-12pmVIRTUAL \;
(2 Half Days)
Session 4- Leading Through Conflict
- \;Leading for Performance		August 4-58:30am-4:00pm
IN-PERSON
(2 Days)
Session 5- Leading Teams
- \;Leading Across Boundaries
Sept 15-16
8:30am-4:00pm
IN-PERSON \;
(2 Days)
Session 6- Resilient Leadership
- Wrap-Up: Learnings &\; The Continuing Journey
- \;Graduation/Celebration		 \;Oct 14-15
8:30am-4:00pm
IN-PERSON \;
(2 Days)

Meet the Facilitators


Veronica Riley: \; \;Veronica has worked in various capacities in the county\, state\, and private sector. Most of her career has been devoted to the child support industry. She was the Assistant Director of the San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services from 2017-2023. She has extensive experience in state and local government\, policy development and implementation\, and training. \;


Maria Sturdivant: \;Maria is a seasoned public-sector leader and trainer with more than two decades of experience in child support operations\, staff development\, and organizational performance. Prior to \;her retirement\, Maria served in multiple supervisory and leadership roles with the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services\, where she was widely respected for her ability to coach teams\, translate policy into practice\, and build confident\, and capable staff. \; \;

Liz Bullard\, Executive Consultant: Liz is an experienced executive coach and leadership development professional with over 30 years of experience focused on enhancing individual and organizational performance through effective communication. Liz partners with leaders to provide executive coaching\, customized leadership development\, facilitation\, organizational development and team building solutions. She has over 20 years in various roles with the Colorado Judicial Department where she led the development of the Judicial Executive Development Institute for new and emerging leaders as well as the Judicial Executive Leadership Development Program for executive leaders.  \;She created and facilitated soft skill workshops for over 3500 employees in such areas as Facilitation Skills\, Coaching/Mentoring\, Team Building\, Communication\, Motivating Employees\, Building Trust\, Crucial Conversations\, and Leading Change.

Liz was a Training Manager for Intel Corp where she created one of the first Supervisor Training programs for Plant Supervisors.  \;In addition\, she served in Management Analysts positions with the US Air Force in Germany for five years as well as the US District Court in San Antonio\, TX. She believes everyone leads from where they are in the organization.  \;Her philosophy is &ldquo\;Leadership begins with WHO you are and then moves to WHAT you do.&rdquo\;  \;Through assessments\, feedback\, facilitation and coaching she partners\, supports and challenges individuals and teams to capitalize on strengths\, increase trust\, align goals and build collaboration all in service of reaching their highest potential. \;

Liz holds a B.S. in Business Management from New Mexico State University and a M.S. in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. She is a certified professional coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and a credentialed Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF).  \;She is certified to interpret and facilitate multiple leadership assessments as well as being a certified Organizational Workshop facilitator.

Program Goals

Gain awareness and understanding of your leadership strengths and gaps

Understand how your leadership style impacts others

Build trust and respect\; learn ways to adapt to the differences of others

Understand the complexities of leadership and build your leadership capacity

Learn and practice skills in a safe environment

Build internal and external networks of support


The goal of the Elevate Leadership Development Program is to prepare and develop Child Support Professionals to adapt and grow their leadership skills. This program is ideal for any professional relatively new to their role (<\;1-5 yrs) and/or any professional interested in developing their leadership skills.


Registration Includes:

 \;Deadline to Register: \;  \;April 15th\, 2026
Click here to register



FAQ

QA

Will there be a cohort in Northern California?

No additional cohorts will be scheduled for 2026.

Is lunch included in all sessions?

Participants will be responsible for their own lunches during sessions.

Does CalCSA have a room block?

CalCSA does not have a room block for this program.

What is the specific schedule and program?


Please refer to this informational packet.


Fees

Registration Fee: \;$6\,125

*The registration fee is subjected to be decreased based on the total number of attendees. You will be invoiced after the registration deadline with the total amount due.

25-29 Participants: $6\,125 per person
30-35 Participants: $5\,300 per person

Optional Executive Coaching Add On: \;$1\,000

Administrative Fee: \;$50 - Members | $100 non-members

By completing this registration\, you understand expectations and agree to fully participate in the Elevate Leadership Development Program. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with more details from Grays Peak Strategies. If you have any questions\, please contact Bradey (bresulta@csdaca.org)


Click here to register


Cancellation Policy


Still Have Questions?

Grays Peak Strategies will be hosting two informational sessions regarding this upcoming program.

Click here to view a recording of a previous information session
Password: d0#SS3bP

- February 3rd\, 1:00pm-2:00pm PST
- February 6th\, 1:00pm-2:00pm PST
- February 25th\, 11:00am-12:00pm PST

Register for an informational session here: CA Elevate Information Session Registration \;


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