Tentative Schedule for the 2022 ATRA Annual Conference (subject to change)
Spontaneous Advocacy: If you didn't snap (or post??) it, did it happen?
Session Description/Research Abstract
Have you ever been out in the community and witnessed something amazing or horrific? (Yes) Did you stop and take a photo? (Maybe) Did you post it on social media with an impactful message? No?? Why not? This session answers the possible answers to the "why not" by allowing individuals to explore social media and the power of spontaneous advocacy. After a educational session on social media and some tips and tricks to using features of the platforms, participants will put their new knowledge to action while exploring Birmingham. Digital devices and appropriate comfortable attire are a must for this interactive session!
LIMITED TO 20 - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (no additional fee).
Primary Presenter
Susan Purrington, Welcomed Here, LLC./ Northern Arizona University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS
Biographical Information
Susan Purrington, PhD, CTRS is the Owner and Executive Director of Welcomed Here, LLC - a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the inclusive customer experience. She is also an Assistant Professor of Practice of Parks and Recreation Management at Northern Arizona University. Susan has been helping recreation professionals use social media as a means to engage with a broader audience through campaign design for the past seven years. She has a passion for advocating for the profession and the populations served through Recreational Therapy.
Susan has previously taught in therapeutic recreation and parks and recreation management at Douglas College in British Columbia, Canada, SUNY Cortland in Cortland, NY, Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, and California State University, Chico in Chico, CA. Further, she has been providing leisure counseling to individuals from all backgrounds and abilities for the past 14 years.
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Co-Presenter/panelists
Bethany Dueck, Homebody State of Mind
Credentials
CTRS
Biographical Information
Bethany (Beth) is a CTRS living in British Columbia, Canada. She graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation from Douglas College. Throughout her education her passion for the field grew and she knew she would work hard to educate and advocate for RT throughout her professional career.
Since graduating she has been especially interested in the power and influence of social media. Over the past 2 years she has used her creativity and passion to branch out into graphic design and digital marketing. Helping others bring their visions to life is what keeps her motivated every day!