PNM Annual Conference
Innovation in Public and Nonprofit Management
The 9th annual PNM conference will bring together community leaders, friends, alumni, students, and faculty of the Public and Nonprofit Management Program to network and discuss technological and social innovation in government and nonprofit management. The conference will feature a plenary on technological innovation and include sessions on the management of technological and social change in a human-centric workplace.
The conference fee includes access to all events and the awards luncheon.
The conference fee is waived for students and speakers thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Registration is required for all.
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Location: Student Services Building Addition inside the UT Dallas campus
800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Conference Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Registration and Coffee
9:20 – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome by EPPS Dean Dr. Jennifer Holmes
Opening Remarks by PNM Program Head Dr. James Harrington
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Plenary: Technological and Social Innovation in a Human-Centric Workplace
Speakers:
Marguerite Allen, Director of Innovation at Fort Worth Housing Solutions, former Assistant Director of Community Development, Tarrant County
Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council
Michael Kowski, McKinney Economic Development Corporation
Raymond Rivas, Deputy City Manager, Mesquite
Frank Santoni, Vice President for Innovation & Design, United Way
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Sponsor Exhibits and Poster Competition
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Panel 1: Responding to Cyber Security Events and Risks
Speakers:
Derrick Age, Interim Chief Information Security Officer, City of Dallas
Tanishia Dorsey, Interim Chief Information Officer, City of Dallas
George Makaye, Chief Executive Officer, GXA
Jim Norcross, Cyber Security Scholar, PNM PhD Alumnus
Rowland Uzu, Senior IT Security Administrator, City of Dallas
MC: Kurt Steward, VP of Infor Public Sector
Panel 2: “Dare to Lead” – Courageous Leadership in Times of Change
Workshop by Tas Benhalim, TazSpeaks
12:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch and Awards Ceremony
Keynote Address by Alumni of the Year – Serenity King, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, The University of Texas System
Registration is now open!
Questions?
Dr. Abraham David Benavides
Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management
940-367-6063
benavides@utdallas.edu
Patricia Pacheco
Graduate Program Administrator
972-883-3548
gpa.pnm@utdallas.edu
Derrick Morgan
Director of Development
972-883-3937
derrick.morgan@utdallas.edu
2025 UT Dallas Public and Nonprofit Management Conference – Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor: $5,000
- Your company or organization will be noted as the Title Sponsor, with your logo prominently included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be invited to deliver welcoming remarks at the beginning of the conference.
- A one-time $1,000 scholarship named in honor of your company or organization will be created for a promising Public and Nonprofit Management student.
Luncheon Sponsor: $3,000
- Your company or organization will be noted as the Luncheon Sponsor, with your logo included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be invited to deliver welcoming remarks at the beginning of the luncheon.
- A one-time $500 scholarship named in honor of your company or organization will be created for a promising Public and Nonprofit Management student.
Session Sponsor: $1,000
- Your company or organization will be noted as a Session Sponsor, with your logo included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be invited to introduce the session speaker for the session you are sponsoring.
Morning Reception Sponsor: $500
- Your company or organization will be noted as a Reception Sponsor, with your name included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be given special recognition for your sponsorship at the morning reception refreshments with signage available.
