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2017 National PAC Conference
March 6-9, 2017 | Miami, Fla.
Speaker Presentations
Conference participants can gain access to the speaker materials for this event below. For sessions where there is no presentation available to download, there was either no presentation provided or the Public Affairs Council did not receive permission to post the material.
March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9
Visit: 2017 National PAC Conference Virtual Resource Gallery
*Click here to access the recording of our pre-conference webinar on Top Tips for Campaign Finance Compliance and Successful PAC Management, held on February 27, 2017.
Monday, March 6
Pre-Conference Workshop A: Lessons from the Seasoned PAC Manager
Patti Murphy
Manager, Federal Government Affairs
BNSF Railway
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Julie Trute
Director, Public Affairs
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
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Gary Whidby
PAC Director
Auto Care Association
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Moderated By:
Hannah Wesolowski
Associate Director, Political Engagement
Public Affairs Council
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Pre-Conference Workshop B: The Impact of Social and Human Rights Issues on PACs
Douglas G. Pinkham
President
Public Affairs Council
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Hannah Wesolowski
Associate Director, Political Engagement
Public Affairs Council
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Joint Presentation
Report: Taking a Stand: How Corporations Speak Out on Social Issues
2016 Public Affars Pulse Survey
Tuesday, March 7
How the Political Parties Move Forward: A Look Toward 2018
Amy Walter
National Editor
The Cook Political Report
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Breakout Workshops A
Finding Your Fundraising Campaign Style
Jamie Bell
Political Affairs Manager
Johnson Controls
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Molly Flanagan
Senior Manager, US Government Relations
The Procter & Gamble Company
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Keeping Your PAC Relevant 365 Days a Year
Bethany Hoff
Vice President and Treasurer, BankPac
American Bankers Association
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Adam Shores
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Allstate Insurance Company
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Building a Multi-State Giving Strategy
Kenneth A. Gross
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom
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Jennifer Thomas
Manager, PAC and Political Compliance
Johnson & Johnson
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Breakout Workshops B
Crisis Communications: How to Manage Through Organizational Change
Kelly Eaton
Senior Manager, PAC & Political Programs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Meghan Everngam
Vice President, BUILD-PAC & Government Affairs
National Association of Home Builders
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Compliance for Corporate PAC Programs
Kenneth A. Gross
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom
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Presentation | Survey of State Contribution Laws | Survey of State Lobbying Laws
Breakout Workshops C
Fine-Tuning Your Incentive and Benefits Strategy
Susan Askew
PAC Director
International Council of Shopping Centers
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Madison Eggert-Crowe
Senior Manager, Political Affairs
Comcast Corporation
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Compliance for Association PAC Programs
Michael E. Toner
Partner & Election Law Co-Chair
Wiley Rein LLP
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Skill-Building Sessions
How to Pitch an Idea to Your Boss
Marc Scarduffa
Vice President, U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs
Pfizer Inc.
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Ellie Shaw
Director, Federal Government Affairs
American Express Company
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Moderated By:
Rikki Amos
Director, U.S. Public Affairs Practice
Public Affairs Council
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DIY Infographics and Visuals: Tools and Tactics
Travis Gianchetta
Partner
Beekeeper Group
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Matthew Zablud
Partner
Beekeeper Group
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Just Say “No!”: How to Turn Down Requests and Recommendations
Heather A. Cutler
Vice President, Client Experience
SevenTwenty Strategies
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Sharon Sussin
National Political Director
National Federation of Independent Business
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Moderated By:
Nick DeSarno
Manager, Grassroots and Communications
Public Affairs Council
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Breakout Workshops D
Maximizing Meetings, Conferences and Events for Your PAC
Kristin Brackemyre
Senior Manager, PAC and Political Affairs
Consumer Technology Association
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Betsy Tower
Manager, GEPAC
General Electric Co.
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Building Strategic Plans for Long-Term PAC Growth
Kathleen Gamble
Director of Political Affairs
American Trucking Associations
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Brandy Stacks
Director, Government Affairs
Prudential Financial, Inc.
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Wednesday, March 8
General Session
2017 PAC Innovation Award Winners
Air Line Pilots Association, International
Chad Wilson
AVP, Government Relations
Nationwide
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Moderated By:
Hannah Wesolowski
Associate Director, Political Engagement
Public Affairs Council
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Presentation | ALPA Video (password: pacvideo)
Building and Leveraging a Peer-to-Peer PAC Program
Jennifer Brooks
PAC Manager
Northrop Grumman Corp.
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Alden Knowlton
Director of Political Affairs
Mortgage Bankers Association
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Communications Strategies to Report Back to Internal Stakeholders
Jessica Cardenas
Manager of Government Affairs
National Electrical Contractors Association
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Kurt Gottfried
Manager, Political Outreach Programs
Altria Client Services LLC
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Engaging Young Professionals in the PAC
Elizabeth T. Leddy
Manager Political Programs
Union Pacific Corporation
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Stacie Monroe
Political Affairs Manager
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Skill Building Session
Measuring Your PAC Success: Metrics and Benchmarking to Show Your Value
Jeff Ashe
Senior Vice President,
PAC & Grassroots Development
Aristotle International
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Hannah Wesolowski
Associate Director, Political Engagement
Public Affairs Council
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Creating PAC Surveys to Understand Your Audience
Amie H. Adams
President
Dunn Associates
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Speed Brainstorming Session: PAC Challenges & Opportunities
Notes will be compiled and shared with attendees soon.
Breakout Workshops F
The Components of an Integrated PAC Fundraising Campaign
Matt Meehan
Director, US Government Relations & Public Affairs
Pfizer Inc.
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Senior Specialist, Member Advocacy and Political Affairs
American Academy of Dermatology
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How Can Social Media Play a Role in Your PAC?
Caitlin Donahue
Senior Vice President
Curley Company
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Michael E. Toner
Partner & Election Law Co-Chair
Wiley Rein LLP
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Moderated By:
Nick DeSarno
Manager, Grassroots and Communications
Public Affairs Council
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Leveraging PAC Skills for Career Growth (Professional Development)
Nicole Vernon
Vice President, Government Operations
The Boeing Company
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Hannah Wesolowski
Associate Director, Political Engagement
Public Affairs Council
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Working Lunch: Delivering the PAC Pitch (Tactical Training Session)
Dan Ekstein
Partner
Sagac Public Affairs, LLC
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Thursday, March 9
Go with Your Gut: Effective Decision-Making in an Over-Thinking World
Shelley Row
President and CEO
Shelley Row Associates, LLC
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Breakout Workshops G
Using Analytics to Elevate Your PAC Fundraising
Zack Mooneyham
Manager, Government Affairs
Air Line Pilots Association
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Presentation | Video (password: pacvideo)
Kathy Crowder
Manager, Regulatory Affairs-ENPAC
Entergy Services, Inc.
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The Power of Visual Storytelling
Angel Riley
Senior Manager, Federal & State Government Relations & PAC Affairs
Lockheed Martin Corp.
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Teresa Stepic
Senior Vice President, Client Relations
DDC Public Affairs
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Developing Your Contribution Criteria
Sharon Sussin
National Political Director
National Federation of Independent Business
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Meaghan Killion Joyce
Political Affairs Manager
International Paper
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Managing Up and Down: How to Be a Better Leader on Your Team
(Professional Development)
Lisa Ryan
Senior Vice President
Heyman Associates
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