2007 Events & Appearances: Executive Director & Staff
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January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 |
May 2007 June 2007 July 2007 August 2007 |
September 2007 October 2007 November 2007 December 2007 |
January 2007
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February 2007
2/6 - Manhattan, NYPresentations by: Hollee McGinnis
An evening panel discussion, "What is the Future of China Adoption?" at the Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York NY and co-sponsored by Families with Children From China and the Asia Society. The panelists will include Policy & Operations Director Hollee McGinnis who will draw comparisons and lessons from adoptions from Korea in providing insight into evolving practices in China.
March 2007
3/7-10 - Boston, MA
Presentations by: Institute policy staff David Brodzinsky, Jeanne Howard, Hollee McGinnis and Susan Smith and Executive Director Adam Pertman
Pertman and all of the Institute’s policy staff members – David Brodzinsky, Jeanne Howard, Hollee McGinnis and Susan Smith --
will be speaking at the 28th annual conference of the American Adoption Congress outside Boston; the event runs from March 7-10.
They will give a joint presentation on March 8, "Adoption Nation: Current Trends," in addition to offering separate workshops. For more information about the conference, go to:
http://www.americanadoptioncongress.org.
3/23 - New Haven, CT
Presentations by: Hollee McGinnis
Keynote address "Beyond Culture Camp: Promoting Healthy Identity Formation in International Adoptions" at the "Let's Talk Identity: Adoption, Race and Culture"
sponsored by Lutheran Social Services Post-Adoption Program on March 23. The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion of adult international adoptees and
an afternoon workshop with adopted kids exploring identity. For more information about the event, contact Lynn Gabbard at lgabbard@lcssne.org
April 2007
4/11-4/13 - San Antonio, TX
Presentations by: Hollee McGinnis and co-presenters
Workshop "Search and Reunion: Best Practices" at the 2007 Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS) annual conference
at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas. Workshop includes discussion of current research on internatinoal search and reunion and
best practice recommendations. Presented with Kathy Sacco and Susan Soon-keum Cox.
May 2007
5/5 - Philadelphia, PA
Presentation by: Adam Pertman
Panel Discussion, "National Family Issues Panel," at the Equality Forum 2007. The discussion takes place from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., at the Prince
Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please contact Mike LaMonaca, program director, at
(215)732-3378 x112 or mike@equalityforum.com.
5/7 and 5/14 - Manhattan NY and Montclair NJ
Presentation by: Hollee McGinnis and panelists
A panel discussion and presentation by authors of the book, The Handbook of Adoption: Implications for Researchers, Practitioners and Families
edited by Rafael A. (Art) Javier, Amanda L. Baden, Frank A. Biafora, Alina Camacho-Gingerich. The presentation, book signing and reception will
be held on May 7, 2007 from 5 to 7 pm at University Hall at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ; and May 14 from 6 to 8 pm at St. John's University, Manhattan Campus. To attend,
RSVP by calling 718-990-5460 or email initiatives@stjohns.edu
5/10 - Modesto, CA
Presentation by: Adam Pertman
Keynote address, "10 Things the World Needs to Know about Adoption and Foster Care," at a dinner for foster and adoptive parents.
Event takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 1150 9th Street, Modesto, CA. For more information, please contact Amie
Prutch at (209)558-3983 or prutca@mail.co.stanislaus.ca.us.
5/11 - Albany, NY
Presentation by: Hollee McGinnis
Workshop "Searching for Birth Relatives: Lessons Learned" at the
The New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children Adoption 2007 "Making Dreams Come True" conference, at the Marriott Hotel, Albany NY.
For more information contact Judith Ashton at jashton@nysccc.org.
5/30 - Los Angeles, CA
Presentation by: David Brodzinsky
Two workshops by David Brodzinsky, Ph.D. for "Growing Together" conference sponsored by the Los Angeles County Dept of Child & Family Services.
One workshop, with Anne Brodzinsky, Ph.D., will focus on Mental Health Issues in Adoption, and the other with focus on Sibling Loss in Adoption.
The conference takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles from 9-5PM. For more information contact Brian Shillcock at the Kinship Center
at 831-455-4721
June 2007
6/1 - Woodland, CA
Presenationa by: David Brodzinsky, Ph.D.
Presentation for "AdopTalk" workshop sponsored by PACT, An Adoption Alliance and the Yolo County Dept of Social Services.
Presentation will focus on Mental Health Issues in Adoption. The workshop will take place the Yolo County dept of Social Services Building,
Community Room No. 167A, 25 N. Cottonwood St., Woodland, CA 95695. For more information contact Cherie Schroeder at 530-574-1964.
6/14 - New Orleans, LA
Presentation by: Susan L. Smith
Presentation "Safeguarding the Rights and Well-being of Birthparents in the Adoption Process" at the conference
"Keeping the Spirit in Adoption," sponsored by the Louisiana Adoption Advisory Board at the Monteleone Hotel,
214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA. For more information, please contact Linda Woods, at (504) 443-1012 or linrwoods@aol.com<
July 2007
7/4 - Chautauqua, NY
Presentation by: Adam Pertman
Guest Lecture at the Chautauqua Institute's Summer Lecture Series. Theme of
the week: "Family: All of a Kind? All Different?" The event takes place
from 10:45 a.m.-noon at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater,
Chautauqua, NY. For more information, please contact Michael Sullivan,
director of Institution Relations, at (716)357-6230 or msullivan@ciweb.org.
7/21 - Boston, MA
Presentation by: Hollee McGinnis
Workshop "Beyond Culture Camp: Promoting Healthy Identity Formation in International Adoptions" at the 9th Annual KAAN Conference
"Building Bridges: Ways to Strengthen Our Community". The conference will be from July 20-22 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, MA.
For more information, visit conference website at http://www.kaanconference.com/main/Home.asp
7/31 - Seoul, South Korea
Presentation by: Hollee McGinnis
Presentation "Promoting Healthy Identity Formation in International Adoptions" at the International Symposium on Korean Adoption
Studies at the 2007 IKAA Gathering for Korean Adoptees. The research symposium will be held at Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea.
For more information about the symposium, see the IKAA website at http://ikaa.org/en/page/157
August 2007
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September 2007
9/28-9/30 2007 - Oak Brook, IL
Presentation by: Adam Pertman
Keynote address, "Protecting the Rights and Well-Being of Birthparents," at the Concerned United Birth Parents Retreat 2007,
which will be held at the Lodge and Hamburger University, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL. The event begins at 8 a.m., with the
keynote address following lunch. For more information, please contact Mary Ross at (630)377-0866 or emptyross@comcast.net.
October 2007
10/13 - Providence, RI
Presentation by: Adam Pertman
Keynote address, "Attachment and the Media: What They Don't Know Can Hurt
Us," at the international ATTACh Conference, "Attaching in an Unattached
World: Creating Caring Connections." The event takes place at 8:30 a.m. at
the Providence Biltmore Hotel, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI. For more
information, please contact Lynn Wetterberg at (847)356-3506 or
ATTAChLynn@aol.com.
November 2007
11/2-11/3 - Austin, TX
Presentation by: Adam Pertman
Keynote address, "Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming America," at the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates 15th Annual Conference.
The event will be held at the Westover Hills Church, 8332 Mesa, Austin, TX. Details to come. For more information, please contact
Ashley Waggoner at (512)442-8252 or
aka@adoptionknowledge.org.
December 2007
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