Schedule: Click a day below to view the daily schedule. 

Note: All times in EST.

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 Wednesday June 17 | Pre-Conference Programs

9:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Artificial Intelligence Pre-Conference Workshop, Day 1 (*Registration required)

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 Thursday June 18 | Pre-Conference Programs

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Artificial Intelligence Pre-Conference Workshop, Day 2 (*Registration required)

The Principled AI Professional | Heather Carter and Joyce B. Miles

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3:45 - 4:45 PM

Affiliate President's Unit Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 PM

AAFCS Opening Ceremonies

8:00 - 10:00 PM

Mary M. Miller Boat Tour

 Friday June 19 | Day One Annual Conference

Morning

7:30 - 8:30 AM

Morning Refresher

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Meeting of the Colleges, Universities, & Research Community

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Annual Board of Trustees Meeting, International Home Economics Services, Inc

8:00 - 8:45 AM

First Time Attendee Session

9:00 - 10:00 AM

 2026 Annual Conference Keynote with Susan Weinstock

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Plant-Powered, Planet-Friendly Protein for Your Plate

Diane Mora

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Storytime for Stronger Futures: Building Emergent Readers with Tonies®

Kyle Roberson

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Lead with "Yes, And": Improvisational Tools for Agile FCS Leadership

Mia Russell

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Credit Card Debt in the United States - Trends, Causes, and Implications for Individuals and Families

Karen Alexander, Eugene Adu Henaku

10:00 - 10:45 AM

How Kentucky FCS Educators Empower and Connect Through the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Anastacia Alvarez, Emily Pike, Mary Kerr, Maura Hartman, Brooklyn Pierce, Eliza Spinks

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Old Jeans to New Dreams: Denim's Role in Sustainability

Larissa Otterstrom, Natalie Hancock, Amber Williams

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Empowering Maryland Communities Through UME FCS Wellness Programs for Older Adults

Jesse Ketterman Jr., Lynn Matava, Sung-Jin Lee, Carrie Sorenson

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Strengthening Communities Through FCS: Promoting Local Resources for Resilience and Sustainability

Ashley Nelson

11:00 - 12:00 PM

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) A Suicide Prevention Program

Julie Patterson

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Utilizing AI-Generated Recipes in a College Food Pantry in Central Arkansas

Rebekah Luong, Kathryn Carroll

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Positive Employability: Building Ten Essential Soft Skills for Career Success

Melinda McCulley, Nichole Huff, Kelly May

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Advocacy in Action: A Traveling FCS Book Display Project

Janet Holden

Afternoon

12:00 - 1:45 PM

Salute to Excellence, Awards Celebration

2:00 - 2:45 PM

Privacy and Security in the Age of AI: Practical Strategies for FCS Educators and Professionals

Heather Carter, Richard Carter
2:00 - 2:45 PM

Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal Best Papers 2025

Mari Borr
2:00 - 2:45 PM

Safe and Sound: Proactive, preventative, and hands-on approaches aimed at empowering and protecting rural youth

Susan Turner, Jana Davidson
2:00 - 2:45 PM

Reasoning in Action: Engaging Learners in Critical and Creative Thinking Across FCS Classrooms

Nicole Wanago
2:00 - 2:45 PM Meeting of the Past Presidents Unit
2:00 - 2:45 PM Council of Communities Meeting
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Promoting FCS As a Force for Preventing & Addressing Societal Problems Societal Injustices [Also the Advocacy, Leadership, & Collaboration track]

Virginia Vincenti
3:00 - 3:45 PM

The Future is MAGICAL: Bringing AI to Life in the FCS Classroom

Tisha Richmond
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Teaching Vegan Cooking with Nooch: Flavor, Function, and Fun with Nutritional Yeast

Diane Mora
3:00 - 3:45 PM

What's Trending in International Culinary Tourism

Lisa Brooks
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Healing Through Connection, Culture, and Creativity: Integrating African-Centered Practices into Wellness and Communal Spaces

Wemimo Ayannubi, Meilana Charles
3:00 - 3:45 PM CFA/AHE Meeting
4:00 - 4:45 PM

Our Leaders, Who Were They? Part 2: Lesser-known home economics leaders from past, focusing on underrepresented populations

Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, LynDee Lombardo, Meilana Charles, Jacqueline Holland, Carole Makela, Sue Byrd
4:00 - 6:00 PM

Meeting of the AAFCS Board of Directors
4:00 - 4:45 PM

Phi U Member Meeting

Evening

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Fun in the Expo Hall

 Saturday June 20 | Day Two Annual Conference

Morning

7:30 - 8:30 AM

Morning Refresher

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Joint Meeting of the Communities of Non-Traditional Careers, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Lifelong Professionals

8:00 - 8:45 AM

 Community of Extension Business Meeting
8:00 - 8:45 AM Lead FCS Education Member Meeting
8:00 - 8:45 AM NCBDFCS Business Meeting
9:00 - 9:45 AM Morning General Session
10:00 - 10:45 AM

Sewn into History - Interdisciplinary Learning through the AIDS Quilt with FCS and the Humanities

Rebekah Luong
10:00 - 10:45 AM

Beyond the Kitchen - Teaching Food Recovery, Advocacy, and Real-World Citizenship

Diane Mora
10:00 - 10:45 AM

Amplifying FCS Impact Through Podcasts

Quadarius Whitson, Lida Rahimi Araghi, Nina Roofe
10:00 - 10:45 AM

AI and Meal Planning: Who is Liable when Technology invades Nutrition. An Overview of the Ethical and Legal Implications for Families and FCSE Professionals

Blair Pott

10:00 - 10:45 AM

A Case Study: A Guide for Retention, Growth and Belonging for FCS

Bernard Green

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Reigniting Purpose through the Updated FCS Body of Knowledge: A Framework for Teaching, Leadership, and Advocacy

Douglas Youngblood, Amber Williams, Blake Mudd

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Creating Connections: How FCS Professionals Can Leverage the Registered Apprenticeship System to Anchor our Discipline to the Workforce

Taylor Spangler
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Strengthening Our Practical Intellectual Community-It Takes a Village-Promoting FCS Visibility

Jennifer Becnel, Janine Duncan, Mari Borr
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Advanced Textile Manufacturing: Expanding the Understanding of the Apparel and Textiles Industry

Robert Finnegan, Gayla Randel
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Finding the FCS Facts in Fiction: Connecting Themes from Novels to FCS Through a Book Club

Alisha Barton, Misty Harmon, Lisa Barlage
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Building Money Habits in K-1 through Extension Financial Program

Olivia Leblanc, Jennifer Hedges, Mengya Wang
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Successful Models of Leadership and Collaboration to Recruit, Prepare, and Support FCS Educators-Regional Action Teams

Lori Myers, Jan Bowers, Karen Bergh

Afternoon

2:00 - 2:45 PM

The Science of Self Care: Practical Applications for FCS Educators

Amber Williams, Lacee Boschetto
2:00 - 2:45 PM

Teacher of the Year Tips and Tricks

Mercena Ross
2:00 - 2:45 PM

Healthy Choices for Your Recovering Body: A Community Nutrition Education Curriculum for Limited Resource Adults in Substance Use Recovery

Sara Jenkins
2:00 - 2:45 PM

Empowering FCS Educators: Using Research to Shape Future Professional Development

Melissa Wood
2:00 - 2:45 PM

A Comprehensive Approach to Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

Rholine Rose
2:00 - 2:45 PM

Teaching the Future of Food: A Review of AI Integration in Fast Food Chains

Samantha Martin
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Libraries: Supporting and Empowering FCS Professionals

Gregg McCullough
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Let's CHAT: Mapping Interdisciplinary Competencies in FCS for Advocacy with a Collaborative Theoretical Approach and Developmental Work Research

Virginia Parker
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Perceived Food Insecurity Beyond Income: A Behavioral Model Linking Food Literacy and Waste Attitudes

Jacinta Hinson
3:00 - 3:45 PM

AI-Driven Food Industry: Case Studies, Challenges, and Future Trends

Karen Alexander, Irina Mikheeva
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Healthy Eating on $6/Day: Rethinking Food Affordability and Purchasing Decisions

Carol Smathers
3:00 - 3:45 PM CFA/AHE Meeting2
4:00 - 5:00 PM Afternoon General Session
5:00 - 5:30 PM Afternoon Networking

Evening

5:30 - 6:15 PM

Public Policy Matters: Tools to Help

5:30 - 6:15 PM

 FCSEA: Regional Action Team Grant Working Session

5:30 - 6:15 PM

 History and Archives Community Meeting/OCR Scanning for Digital Accessibility Educational Session

5:30 - 6:15 PM

 Alliance for FCS Meeting

5:30 - 6:15 PM

 Student Unit Meeting

 Sunday June 21 | Day Three Annual Conference

Morning

7:30 - 8:30 AM

Morning Refresher

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Community of Taking it to the Streets Community Networking Session

8:00 - 8:45 AM

IFHE-US Members Meeting
9:00 - 9:45 AM Morning General Session
10:00 - 10:45 AM Diversity and Inclusion Community Meeting
10:00 - 10:45 AM Building Leadership Capacity Community Business Meeting
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Fifty-Two Weeks of FCS: Strengthening Member Awareness and Engagement Through Strategic Social Media Outreach

Karleah Harris, Margaret Schindler, Jordan Larsen, Sydney Cox
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Guiding Difference Makers: Leadership Principles for People-Focused Organizations

Matthew Thornton
11:00 - 11:45 AM

Super Seniors Staying Strong: Creating a Community Nutrition Education Program for Older Adults

Amber Watts, Darci Bell, Allison Coutinho, Samantha Hutson
11:00 - 11:45 AM

One Design. One Voice.: Unifying Family and Consumer Sciences through Visual Marketing

Michelle Clouse
11:00 - 11:45 AM

On the Front Lines: Advancing FCS Support for Military-Connected Families

Jennifer Rea, Kayla Reed Fitzke, Nichole Huff, Kristen Jowers

Afternoon

1:30 - 2:30 PM Afternoon General Session
3:00 - 3:45 PM

From Classroom to Career: Co-Designing Dual Enrollment to Grow the Next Generation of FCS Professionals

Mitch Vaterlaus, Nicole Wanago
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Highlighting the Value and Transitional Impact of the FCS Profession

Mia Russell, Monica Lieblong
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Rooted, Rising, and Resilient: The AgriFCS Academy in Year 3

Ethel Jones, LaToya Johnson
3:00 - 3:45 PM

Dual-Language Education in Early Childhood Education

Francisco Castaneda
3:00 - 3:45 PM Leadership Council Meeting
4:00 - 4:45 PM

Organize This! Legal and Financial Must-Haves

Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head
4:00 - 4:45 PM

Your Data Story: Low-Tech Strategies for Making Data Meaningful in Research, Teaching, and Practice

Karleah Harris, Lena Gan
4:00 - 4:45 PM Meeting of the Community of Elementary, Secondary and Adult Education

Evening

5:30 - 6:30 PM

Closing Reception

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Closing Celebration