Jil Freeman, Senior Advisor
Education Northwest
Presentation & Continental Breakfast at 8:00
Networking at 9:30
Layoffs, cutbacks, and an increased pressure to produce have all resulted in higher levels of stress and conflict within organizations. In addition to difficult economic decisions, people are now working in an exhausted, worried, and changing workforce. This session is designed to help employers and employees better understand and manage stress and burnout in the workplace.
About the Presenter
Jil Freeman is a Senior Advisor at Education Northwest, where she develops and manages education and training opportunities for the federal AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program. Prior to joining Education Northwest, she was a full-time faculty member in the Department of Communication at Portland State University, where she taught classes in workplace communication, mass communication, public relations, and speaking and listening skills. Jil spent five years as a communication specialist for Northwest Veterinary Specialists, where she focused on leadership development, collaborative communication, organizational development, and conflict management. She has 10 years of experience as a communication consultant, working for human and animal healthcare groups, financial organizations, media organizations, social service groups, political campaigns, and various educational programs.
About the Network
Executive Directors Network is designed to strengthen your management skills while providing field-tested concepts and tools to take back to your organization for implementation. In addition to skills development, each session allows for networking and peer coaching in a collaborative learning environment.
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
| NAO Members | $22.50 |
| Nonmembers | $25.00 |