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• ATD Cascadia Presents - Sip & Connect: Resume and LinkedIn Lab

  • When
    Monday, January 26, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    MIgration Brewing 2828 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232

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  Back by popular demand! Our Sip & Connect was a standout event last year and we’re bringing it back with even more interactive, real-time value.

  Join fellow L&D professionals for an informal, lively evening of connecting, professional development, and practical career support. Bring your resume, your questions, and your curiosity. This session is designed to help you strengthen your professional presence while enjoying great company. 

  Why Attend:

  • Get real-time resume feedback from peers and L&D leaders

  • Hear directly from a hiring manager about what stands out (and what doesn’t)

  • Learn how ATS systems actually scan your résumé—and how to optimize yours

  • Walk away with resume dos and don'ts you can apply immediately

  • Bonus: LinkedIn profile tips, tricks, and quick wins to boost visibility

  • Connect with local professionals in a fun, supportive, happy-hour setting

  
  

  This is a highly interactive experience so bring your resume (hard copy recommended) and be ready to engage, review, and refine together.

  Whether you're actively job-seeking, planning your next career move, or simply want your résumé and LinkedIn profile to reflect your strengths, this session offers practical insights you can use right away.  This will be a  Casual happy hour + guided activities + open Q&A.

  Join us for great conversations, real-time feedback, and a relaxed evening of connection and career polish with the ATD Cascadia community!

  Food & Refreshments

  Appetizers/small bites are included in the registration fee.

  Who Should Attend

  • Learning and development professionals

  • HR professionals focused on talent development

  • Training managers and coordinators

  • Anyone interested in professional development trends

  • ATD members and those considering membership!

  
  

  Our programs are a great opportunity to connect with talent development colleagues from across the area as well as to learn something new as each meeting focuses on a different topic related to our profession. Our programs are open to members and non-members alike. 

  Additional Registration Information

  Discounted registration is available for our partner organizations (ICF, NSA, ODN, SHRM).

  Multiple registrations? Contact the office at 503-579-1552 or adminassistant@tdcascadia.org.

  Need a refund? Send a written request to adminassistant@tdcascadia.org at least one week before the event. No refunds or credits for future events given after that time.

  IMPORTANT NOTE:   Please register in advance.

  HRCI and SHRM

  This program may be eligible for self-certification for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any required paperwork. Visit the HRCI recertification webpage or the SHRM recertification webpage for more information.

  
  

  

  Career & Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Future Readiness

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• Learning Leaders SIG - Creative Solutions for L&D to Support Employee Engagement Goals

  • When
    Tuesday, February 03, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Access will be in registration email

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  The ATD-Cascadia Learning Leaders Special Interest Group (SIG) is an informal discussion group where Talent Development leaders can talk about their challenges, successes, and what they are learning along the way. Our desire is to build a community of learning leaders who share best practices and feel supported in their work.

  Please note: To continue offering high-quality programming and to ensure the sustainability of our chapter, we are now implementing a $10 fee for non-members to attend networking events including our Special Interest Group events.

  
  

  Please join us during the first Tuesday of every month at Noon for an hour of sharing insights and support with your colleagues.

  By attending the Learning Leaders SIG, you will have an opportunity to:

  • Connect with other learning leaders to share current issues

  • Gain actionable insights on delivering a talent development strategy

  • Receive valuable advice and support from your peers

  
  

  Intended Audience
  

  Talent Development Leaders (managers and above) who are members or future members of ATD-Cascadia.

  By talent development, we are specifically looking for those who:

  • Manage a staff of trainers, instructional designers, learning designers

  • Lead the learning and development function for an organization

  • Serve as external consultants who advise on talent development strategy

  • Have positions such as: Manager/Director of L&D/Training, Chief Learning Officer, Head of Talent Development, or HR leaders responsible for Talent Development

  If you are not in a formal L&D leadership position, but want “a peak behind the curtain,” feel free to reach out to Dan Vetter or Dan Bilderback to learn more about this group and see if it is something that appeals to you.

  
  

  Dan Bilderback, CPTD

  Dan has been working in the field of Talent Development since 2006 and is currently the Director of Talent Development at SELCO Community Credit Union, based in Springfield, OR. A longtime member of ATD, Dan earned his CPTD designation in 2011 and was one of the co-founders of the ATD-Cascadia Lane County Geographical Interest Group (GIG). Dan is passionate about partnering with others to create learning solutions that are effective, timely, and fun!

  In his spare time, Dan is a part time professional musician who loves traveling, wine tasting, and playing music with his wife, Corrina. Their border collie, Milo, keeps them active and happy!

  
  

  Dan Vetter, CPTD

  Dan has been improving human performance for 35 years. For 12 years he worked inside a Fortune 500 company developing and facilitating workshops for thousands of participants. Since 1994 he has worked his training magic with over 100 clients. Dan was the 2004 President of American Society for Training and Development – Cascadia Chapter. He is actively involved in Oregon Organizational Development Network and is leading their pro-bono Community Consulting Program. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct faculty member for Portland State University helping mentor and develop the trainers of tomorrow. In 2009 he was one of the earliest NW training professionals to earn the prestigious “Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)” designation from the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

  Dan lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Carmen who is a glass artist. He loves sailing, hiking, cycling, and trips to the Oregon Coast.

  
  

  

  
  

  Career & Leadership Development, Coaching, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Talent Strategy & Management, Future Readiness

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• Grounded Leadership: Settling Practices for Unsettling Times with Trystan Reese & Jonathan Boland

  • When
    Thursday, February 12, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - access will be provided in emailed confirmation
  • Spaces left
    33

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  Settling Practices for Unsettling Times

  Leadership starts in the nervous system.

  In this experiential session, Trystan Reese and Jonathan Boland introduce the Grounded Leadership framework—a science-based approach to cultivating steadiness, emotional regulation, and presence through nervous system training.

  Rather than focusing on what to do in the moment of stress, participants will learn how to build the foundation for calm leadership before high-stakes moments arise. Like learning to swim in the shallow end before diving into deep water, the session offers guided, accessible ways to strengthen the body’s natural regulation systems over time.

  Together, participants will assess their own breathing patterns to identify how well they currently engage their diaphragm, practice progressive muscle relaxation, and learn how consistent daily work can dramatically reduce reactivity under stress.

  This one-hour session blends neuroscience, psychology, and practical exercises, leaving participants with clear insights and concrete tools to strengthen their leadership from the inside out.

  Learning Outcomes / Skills Participants Will Gain

  After this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how the nervous system influences leadership behaviors, decision-making, and communication.
  • Assess their own physiological regulation patterns (including breath and tension awareness).
  • Practice two foundational nervous system training tools—diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.
  • Develop a personal routine for nervous system conditioning to improve emotional steadiness and reduce reactivity over time.
  • Apply these body-based awareness practices to foster resilience, empathy, and psychological safety in their teams.

  Program Details

  • Meeting will be virtual - Zoom access will be included in your registration confirmation AND emailed the day prior to the program.

  Registration Details

  • Online registration available until February 11th.

  • Early bird registration until February 6th.

  • Registration is available for our partner organizations.

  • No refunds or credits for future events given after that time.

  
  

  CPTD Recertification Credit

  CPTDs earn one recertification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any required paperwork. Visit the CPTD webpage for complete information.

  The Chapter estimates 1.5  recertification hours for this workshop.

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  HRCI and SHRM Recertification Credit

  This program may be eligible for self-certification for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any required paperwork. Visit the HRCI recertification webpage or the SHRM recertification webpage for more information.

  
  

  Presenter Bios

  Trystan Reese (he/him)

  Trystan Reese is an author, educator, and founder of Collaborate Consulting, a Portland-based firm specializing in belonging and adaptation. With more than 15 years of experience in training and organizational development, he helps leaders and teams communicate across difference, navigate stress, and build workplaces where everyone belongs. Trystan is a certified Brené Brown Dare to Lead™ facilitator and a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).

  Jonathan Boland, LCSW, MPH (he/him)

  Jonathan Boland is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and leadership coach with expertise in trauma, resilience, and emotional intelligence. He combines his backgrounds in psychology, social work, and public health to help leaders cultivate calm, clarity, and compassion under pressure. Jonathan’s professional experience spans the military, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, where he has supported executives, managers, and front-line teams to lead with presence and purpose.

  
  

  Capability Model Focus Areas - Emotional Intelligence & Decision-Making, Coaching Collaboration & Leadership, Performance Improvement, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion

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• ATD Cascadia's Learning over Lunch - Miro Boards to Create Engaging Training

  • When
    Thursday, February 19, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - registration will be provided upon registration

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  Are you looking for a friendly and collaborative opportunity for knowledge sharing? Join fellow Talent Development professionals for ATD-Cascadia’s free Learning Over Lunch series.

  Please note: To continue offering high-quality programming and to ensure the sustainability of our chapter, we are now implementing a $10 fee for non-members to attend networking events including our Learning Over Lunch series.
  

  This Month's Topic:  Miro Boards to Create Engaging Training

  Participants will get an overview of how a class can be completely designed in using Miro including slides, participant guides and interactive activities. Hopefully tips from this class will help spark ideas for how they can make virtual classes less dependent on slides and lectures.

  During this session, you will be able to practice hands-on activities in a Miro board and see how a class can be created in Miro. You can then brainstorm how to use Miro to increase engagement in your own training.
  

  Agenda items:

  Group discussion and sharing

  
  

  Details:

  • Date & Time: February 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  • Format: Virtual discussion with small group breakouts

  
  

  Special Instructions for this session:

  Since Miro boards have a little bit of a learning curve, you can prepare by doing the following:

  1. Watch this Miro overview video (3 min) 

  2. Practice using the Miro Playground.  You can create a free account or come in as a guest.

  *You will have the best class experience if you can log in with two screens.

  
  

  Additional Information: 

  • Please be prepared to join via video (if possible) and actively participate in small group discussions.

  • Zoom access information will be emailed to you prior to the program.

  Bring your ideas, experiences, and questions to what promises to be an engaging and forward-thinking session!

  
  

  Capability Areas: Instructional Design, Training Delivery and Facilitation, Technology Application, Lifelong Learning, Performance Improvement, Future Readiness

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• ATD Cascadia's Learning over Lunch - Bring Your Own Topic (BYOT)

  • When
    Thursday, March 19, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - registration will be provided upon registration

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  Are you looking for a friendly and collaborative opportunity for knowledge sharing? Join fellow Talent Development professionals for ATD-Cascadia’s free Learning Over Lunch series.

  Please note: To continue offering high-quality programming and to ensure the sustainability of our chapter, we are now implementing a $10 fee for non-members to attend networking events including our Learning Over Lunch series.
  

  This Month's Topic: Bring Your Own Topic (BYOT)

  This month we'll have a Bring-Your-Own-Topic session. Do you have a project you’re working on and would like to gather feedback? Do you need help brainstorming? Are you having writer’s block and need help breaking the block?

  *Pose a question or present an issue to the group during the session.

  *The group will offer feedback, insights, and ideas.

  *Potluck sessions are designed to be highly collaborative so be ready to share your experience and insights.

  
  

  Agenda items:

  Group discussion and sharing

  
  

  Details:

  • Date & Time: March 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  • Format: Virtual discussion with small group breakouts

  
  

  Additional Information: 

  • Please be prepared to join via video (if possible) and actively participate in small group discussions.

  • Zoom access information will be emailed to you prior to the program.

  Bring your ideas, experiences, and questions to what promises to be an engaging and forward-thinking session!

  
  

  Capability Areas: Training Delivery and Facilitation, Coaching, Communication, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning

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• ATD26 International Conference and Expo

  • Start
    Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • End
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Location
    Los Angeles

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  ATD26  International Conference and Expo 

  Los Angeles, California

  May 17  - 20

  By responding to this invitation, you are simply expressing interest in attending ATD 26 in LA.  If we get 5 or more members, we can qualify as a Chapter Team for discounted pricing.  We will send you the codes once we qualify.

  You don't have to be a member of National ATD to take advantage of this offer! If you've already signed up and paid for the conference, let us know and we may be able to get the difference refunded to you.

  For more information about the conference, please click here.

  ATD26 National Member Registration Fees

  The discounted team rates  depend on whether or not you are a member of National ATD.  There are also options for virtual pricing as well.

  Upon registering, please use our special code: 8029 and ATD Cascadia will receive a financial rebate which helps the chapter!

  
  

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