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Join Women in Leisure Services (WILS) Chi Chapter for a day of education, leadership, lunch and networking!
.4 CEUs are approved. Fee is $5.
All registrations will receive a WILS t-shirt!
Registration deadline: April 24, 2026
Conference Schedule
8:45-9:15am Registration & Breakfast - Fruit, yogurt, coffee & tea
9:15-9:30am Welcome - Alisa Kapusinski - WILS Chi President
9:30-10:30am Opening Session: It Feels Good to Feel Good! The Neuroscience of Happiness! - Jennifer Rosinia, Ph.D., OTR, Kid Links Unlimited, Inc.
10:30-10:45am Break
10:45-11:45am Breakout Session 1
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Session A: Never Underestimate a Curious Woman- Suzi Wirtz, Executive Director, IPRA, IPRF
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Session B: Strong Minds, Strong Communities: Mental Health and Well-Being, Jen Trivelli, Endeavor Health
11:45am-12:00pm Mini Session
12:00-1:00pm Lunch, Networking, Raffles
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Lunch includes an assortment of wraps and soups, paired with house chips and sodas
1:00-2:00pm Breakout Session 2
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Session A: ADA - Who is Responsible for Access? - Shelley Zuniga, Senior Project Manager at WT Group AEC, Accessibility Practice
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Session B: Understanding Park District Finances for Non-Finance People - Sue Rini, Executive Director, Carol Stream Park District
2:00-2:15pm Dessert, Coffee & Tea Break
2:15-3:15pm Closing Session: Ladies, What's Holding You Back? - Debbie Woodbury, CEM and Managing Director, Meritology Institute
3:15pm Social Hour at Villa Olivia - one drink ticket included with registration!
Contacts
Email addressakochenash@gurneeparkdistrict.com
Registration dates
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Location
Villa Olivia, 1401 West Lake Street, Bartlett, Illinois, United States, 60103