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About | Board of Directors & Committee Chairs | Committee Descriptions | Org. Chart 2024-2025 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OFFICERS Carlo Faccini (President 2024-25) Racheal Howitz (President Elect 2025-26) Eileen Krenner (Vice President 2023-25) Zak Chesson (Past President 2024-25) Kate Stevens (Secretary 2023-25) Michelle Klisanich (Treasurer 2023-25) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Andy Haugen (2025) Amy Krupinski, Esq. (2026) Joe Noble (2026) The Honorable Jessica J.W. Maher (2025) Maureen Erickson-Robertshaw (2026) Carrie Crockford (2027) The Honorable Jason T. Hutchison (2027) Courtney Latcham (2027) Bethany Hurd (2027) Attorney- Lisa Watson Cyr (non-voting member) MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Amy Krupinski (akrupinski@hensonefron.com ) FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair: Michelle Klisanich (Michelle@birchcovegroup.com ) LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE Chairs: Matt Yost (myost@chestnutcambronne.com ) Deb Link (deb@ascendfam.com ) EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chairs: Carol Hornbeck (chornbecklmft@gmail.com ) Erin Guyette (eguyette@umn.edu) NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chair: Racheal Howitz (rhowitz@ourfamilywizard.com ) PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Jim Street (james@tuftlaw.com ) TRAINING COMMITTEE Chairs: Eileen Krenner (eileen@krennerlaw.com ) Joe Noble (joe@thebridgingcenter.com ) VALUES COMMITTEE Chairs: Debra Bulluck (dbulluck@bassford.com ) Racheal Howitz (rhowitz@ourfamilywizard.com ) ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Zak Chesson (Zak.Chesson@hennepin.us )

Click to view AFCC National Conferences EVENTS Current and previous Click to view AFCC National Trainings Complete list of upcoming events. Calendar at the bottom of this page. Click more info , for quick details, click button for all details. All events are subject to change, information will be added as it becomes available. Stay up to date, sign up at the bottom of this page. No te: If you attended an event and need CE Credit, contact afccmn@gmail.com with date and event name for event code. Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 Feb 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – Feb 21, 2026, 5:00 PM Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA More info Details & Tickets Family Law Special Master Training Feb 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O'Connell, 505 US-169 suite 275, Plymouth, MN 55441, USA More info Details & Tickets Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 3/4 Mar 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM Virtual Event More info Details & Tickets Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 4/4 Apr 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM Virtual Event More info Details & Tickets AFCC-MN Spring 1/2 Day Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location is TBD More info Details AFCC-MN Annual Conference Jul 23, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location is TBD More info Details Family Mediation Training Sep 17-19 & Oct 1-3 Sep 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – Oct 03, 2026, 5:00 PM Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA More info Details & Tickets Parenting Consultant (PC) Training 2026 Oct 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 PM Location is TBD More info Details The Month's Events Start date shown for multiple date events. February 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Day (1/6) Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 2/4 +1 more 7 Day (2/6) Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 2/4 8 Day (3/6) Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 2/4 9 Day (4/6) Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 2/4 10 Day (5/6) Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 2/4 11 Day (6/6) Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 2/4 12 Day (1/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 13 Day (2/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 14 Day (3/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 15 Day (4/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 16 Day (5/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 17 Day (6/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 18 Day (7/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 19 Day (8/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 20 Day (9/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 21 Day (10/10) Family Mediation Training Feb 12-14 & 19-21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8:00 AM Family Law Special Master Training 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 12:00 PM Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 3/4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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About | Board of Directors & Committee Chairs | Committee Descriptions | Org. Chart COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Membership Committee’s purpose is to recruit and retain members for the Minnesota Chapter of the AFCC. As such, the members of the committee meet regularly, attend all AFCC functions, create and distribute membership materials, and serve as the liaison between the Chapter and potential new members. Benefits of AFCC Membership: An investment in professional excellence There is no better way to keep pace with the rapidly changing environment for professionals who work with families in conflict than being an AFCC member. Your membership will provide you with the latest information, most knowledgeable resources and access to supportive colleagues, saving you valuable time and money. Timely Access to New Information and Ideas An international network of colleagues available through the AFCC online searchable directory. The monthly AFCC eNEWS provides practice tips, research updates, relevant news and keeps members informed about AFCC events and initiatives. Subscription to Family Court Review, AFCC’s quarterly academic and research journal in print and electronic formats. Online access to Family Court Review archives beginning with the first issue in 1963. Online Resource Center for Professionals and Parents. Conference plenary audio downloads in MP3 format free to AFCC members. The AFCC Parenting Coordination Network (listserv) offers the opportunity to share techniques and referrals and network with members who serve as parenting coordinators or are interested in this role. Reports, research and practice guidelines and standards from The AFCC Center for Excellence in Family Court Practice inform the work of practitioners with the most up-to-date thinking in the field. Referrals and assistance from the AFCC staff to help you find the information you need. Networking with Innovators Conferences and training programs are a great way to meet colleagues, discover new ideas and recharge your batteries. AFCC Chapters provide local networking opportunities, education and advocacy. Participation on AFCC committees, task forces and projects provides opportunities to collaborate on contributions to the field. Mentorship opportunities for students and young professionals. Discounts and More Member Benefits Substantial discounts on conference and training registration rates. Member discounts on exhibiting and advertising. 15% discount on AFCC publications. 20% discount on publications from Wiley Publishing, which includes Wiley-Blackwell and Jossey-Bass. Insurance discounts through Complete Equity Markets for parenting coordinators and mediators. Save time and money by taking advantage of all these AFCC member benefits! Benefits of membership in the Minnesota Chapter: Lunch and Learns featuring expert speakers and cutting-edge topics, FREE for AFCC-MN members! Annual half-day seminars focusing on emerging topics in family law, 50% off registration fees for AFCC-MN members! Annual full day seminar featuring world-renowned experts in family law, psychologists and social workers How to Join: Click here to join AFCC – National. Click here to join AFCC-Minnesota Chapter. EDUCATION COMMITTEE The Education Committee works to develop, implement, and evaluate continuing education programs for the multi-disciplinary professionals who work with families in conflict. The committee draws upon local and national experts to provide the highest quality training. The programming formats include quarterly Lunch and Learn programs, semi-annual half-day programs and an Annual Conference, held in connection with our Annual Meeting. The Annual Conference Committee, a sub-committee of Education, is charged with planning and organizing the Annual Conference. The Committee seeks input from members and others about topics of interest and speakers who will provide high-quality training experiences. FINANCE COMMITTEE The AFCC-MN Finance Committee oversees and monitors the fiscal operations of the organization as dictated by the AFCC-MN by-Laws. The committee includes the AFCC-MN Treasurer and at least one AFCC-MN Board Member (Chair). The Finance Committee is responsible for: Providing a recommendation for an annual budget to the Board of Directors Providing financial information to the Board and Committees for planning and analysis. Providing recommendations for the policies relating to the fiscal operations of the organization. Other duties as the Board from time to time directs. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE It is the purpose of the Legislation and Public Policy committee to determine and promote the public policy positions of AFCC-MN. The committee is charged with responsibility for: Monitoring and promoting legislative positions that are authorized by the AFCC-MN Board of Directors. Making recommendations to the Board about taking official position regarding a particular policy, regulation or legislation Providing active advocacy on specific legislation Recommending criteria for determining whether AFCC-MN will actively engage in advocacy on specific issues, policies, regulations, or legislation NOMINATING COMMITTEE Recruit and recommend board members and officers to ensure the long-term stability of AFCC-MN, and suggest policies and procedures and develop rules and responsibilities for the Board and the Executive Committee. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE The purpose of the PR Committee is to promote and advance AFCC-MN through increased visibility. Specifically, the Public Relations Committee is charged with responsibility for: Procuring sponsorships Promoting events created by the Education Committee Increasing organizational visibility Maintaining and updating the website Creating policies for the website, i.e., what is posted or promoted on the site Creating and disseminating a regular newsletter Creating policies for what is included in the newsletter Managing publications Creating and distributing press releases Building relationships with other organizations, e.g., academic; determining organizations for outreach, and specifying the nature and purpose of the relationship Creating a national conference coordinator Creating a speakers’ bureau Liaison with the Education Committee TRAINING COMMITTEE Training Committee shall be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating AFCC-MN’s Alternative Dispute Resolution training programs and conferences. The Training Committee shall also liaison with the Mediation Center’s Steering Committee for the purpose of furthering the Training Committee’s goals until such time as the Mediation Center’s Steering Committee no longer exists or until AFCC-MN’s Board of Directors votes to end that relationship. VALUES COMMITTEE Values Committee shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of policies to support AFCC-MN’s commitment to expanding inclusion at all levels of the organization, and furthering the organization’s mission of improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict. AFCC MN Committes Membership Education (Annual Conference) Finance Legislative and Public Policy Nominating Public Relations Training Values

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Address and Directions: 701 Washington Ave N, #700, Minneapolis MN 55401 Loose-Wiles Building Paid parking is available and accessed on N 3rd St in the Nordic Ramp/Sable building, you will see a small P for parking sign and driveway off of 3rd St. Attendees can park here, however it is around $20-25 per day. There is also street parking and several other cheaper ramps/lots in the area. (Itasca Lot , North Loop Ramp and Designers Guild Ramp ) We are in the same building as the Freehouse, 701 Washington Ave N. Please go into our building through the front, off of Washington Ave. The elevator inside is adjacent to the security desk, take elevator to the 7th floor. The door will say “In Tandem” (this is our newly formed parent company ) please push the call button for the doorbell to the right of the door and someone will let you in.

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