Maine Township Agency Day

Schedule

Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Manzo's Banquets & Catering | Des Plaines, IL

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Join us for our 43rd annual Agency Day event featuring an engaging workshop entitled People-First Leadership.
About this Event

Maine Township's 43rd annual Agency Day will feature a workshop entitled People-First Leadership presented by Dr. Rick Daniels. This event provides a great opportunity for local organizations to network and exchange information about services in the Maine Township community and is open to employees from social service agencies, non-profits, schools, churches, hospitals, and units of government. Registration deadline is April 22.


Program Schedule
  • 8:30 am - Breakfast and Registration
  • 9:00 am - Workshop
  • 10:30 am - Networking Break
  • 11:00 am - Agency Presentations
  • 12:00 pm - Luncheon and Networking

Workshop Details

In today’s evolving landscape, how we lead people matters more than ever. People-First Leadership is a groundbreaking learning and development seminar that invites leaders to recognize shared humanity as the foundation for valuing diverse identities, a shift that strengthens organizations and teams. Attendees will explore seven essential practices that help to create the conditions where people feel empowered to contribute fully to their organizations, companies, and communities.


Speaker Biography

Dr. Rick Daniels is the Director of Institutional Equity and Inclusion at Oakton College, where he champions equity-minded leadership and inclusive organizational practices. A seasoned educator and consultant, he has worked with institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Hospitals Corporation of America. He holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Northern Illinois University, with additional studies in Oxford, Ghana, and Peru. Author of Tap Dancing without Shoes and host of the Critical Conversations podcast, Dr. Daniels is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., husband, and father who lives by the mantra, “Today is a new day and another opportunity.”


Agency Presentations

To help increase awareness of local community resources, the first 15 agencies to respond will have 2-3 minutes each to share their mission and services with those in attendance during the morning program. Everyone is encouraged to bring brochures, flyers, and business cards to display on our information tables and to use for networking purposes.


Cost

$35/person - includes 1.5 CE clock hours for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and nurses. A nominal fee will be added to all orders placed with a credit card.


Sponsors

Special thanks to Trinity Services and Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates, Ltd. for their generous sponsorship of this event.


Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Iain Parker at [email protected] or 224-257-4868.

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Manzo's Banquets & Catering, 1571 South Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines, United States

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