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    July 2026 Event-- Be an Influencer: Using your unique position to increase the employment culture

    Date: July 16, 2026, 11:30am – 1:00pm
    Organizer:
    HRMA of Northwest Missouri
    Location:
    Houlne Center for Convergent Technology
    4141 Mitchell Ave
    St. Joseph, MO 64507
    Price:
    Members $20; Guests $25
    Event Type:
    Chapter Event
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    HRMA of Northwest Missouri Presents:

    Be an Influencer: Using your unique position to increase the employment culture 

    July 16, 2026
    11:30 am - Lunch/Registration
    12:00-1:00 pm - Program
     
    Houlne Center for Convergent Technology
    4141 Mitchell Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64507
     

    Program Description:

    Develop skills in furthering disability inclusion in the workplace- irrespective of your title or position on an organizational chart.

    This highly interactive session will explore how you can influence change to reduce the stigma that many people who experience disability face in their employment journey.  This training will give attendees an understanding of the disability inclusion journey from the role of individual contributor to the enterprise.  We will establish a “safe place” to ask those tough questions and get direct feedback to help strengthen skills and perspectives. This session will spotlight case studies to illustrate the ability to be a change agent to help overcome various internal barriers to companies becoming disability inclusive. Finally, it will help each participant to identify what their next step is along the journey to inclusion as a person, professional and employee/ employer 

    Presenter Information:

    Andy Traub

    Andy smiling wearing glasses and a brown jacketFor nearly 30 years, Andy Traub has been a pioneering force in the recruiting, retention, and employee development industry. In 2012, he founded Traub & Associates, where he serves as President, partnering with organizations to advance their disability inclusion strategies. His expertise in educating and empowering businesses has helped them tap into underrepresented talent pools, driving real results and fostering inclusive workplaces.

    Andy is an internationally recognized thought leader and keynote speaker in disability inclusion and human resources. Over the course of his career, he has designed and implemented disability talent acquisition, management, and retention strategies that have influenced over 250 national and international employers, including AMC, Google, The University of Kansas Health System, Walgreens, Amazon, and Starbucks.

    His insights have been recognized at the highest levels, earning him invitations from two White House administrations to present best practices on autism and disability employment. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy invited Andy to share U.S. best practices in disability employment through keynote presentations across Europe.

    As a leading voice in the field, Andy co-authored curriculum on global best practices in disability employment for the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation (SHRM). He is also currently writing a book designed to guide professionals in navigating their own career paths while understanding their role in advancing disability inclusion. The book will serve as a practical guide for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their organizations and communities.

    Recertification Information:

    HRMA of Northwest Missouri is recognized by SHRM to offer 1 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for this event for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certifications.

    Pending: This program will be submitted for 1 General PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification credit through hrci.org

    Registration: 

    • Members: $20.00
    • Guests: $25.00

     

    Questions? Contact Us: nwmohrma@gmail.com