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OSPRA 2026 Spring Conference

April 2-3, 2026 • The Jupiter NEXT • Portland, Oregon

Prepare for launch and join us April 2–3, 2026, at the Jupiter NEXT Hotel in Portland, Oregon, for two days of discovery, learning, and connection.

The conference fee includes all sessions and breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday.

DAY ONE | Thursday, April 2

8:30 - 9:00 am	Breakfast & Registration
9:00 - 9:30 am	Welcome & Connect
9:30 - 10:30 am	Keynote: Lead From Where You Are Presenter: Dr. Joe SanFelippo
10:30 - 10:45 am	A Word from Our Sponsors
10:45 - 11:00 am	Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Choose Your Mission Breakout Sessions From Survey to YES: Inside a District–Consultant Bond Campaign Presenters: Susan Schuytema, Lincoln County School District & Jeremy Wright, Wright Public Affairs Signaling Change: AI in School Communication & Leadership Presenter: Brittany Keil, Senior Manager, Research and Media with SchoolCEO
12:00 - 1:20 pm	Lunch
1:20 - 1:30 pm	A Word from Our Sponsors
1:30 - 2:30 pm	Improvement Science to Upgrade Communications Presenter: Maggie Kelly, Estacada School District
2:30 - 2:40 pm	A Word from Our Sponsors
2:40 - 2:50 pm	Break
2:50 - 3:50 pm	Problem Solving Roundtables
3:45 - 4:00 pm	Day 1 Wrap Up

Unwind & Connect at the OSPRA Social

Join us for our conference social at the Jupiter DreamTENT from 4:30 - 6:00 pm — a perfect chance to relax, catch up with friends and make some new ones! Located just next door to our conference for your convenience, enjoy snacks and refreshments.

Thank you to Finalsite for sponsoring our social!

DAY TWO | Friday, April 3

8:15 - 8:45 am	Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 am	Welcome to Day 2
9:00 -10:00 am	Keynote: The Message and the Mission: Navigating Shifting Values in Public Education Presenter: Barbara M. Hunter, APR, Executive Director of NSPRA
10:00 -10:05 am	A Word from Our Sponsors
10:05 - 10:15 am	Break
10:15 - 10:30 am	OSPRA Board Update
10:30 - 11:30 am	Crisis Readiness & Resilience Presenter: Kelly Bantle, Instructor at Portland State University, Owner of Allegiant Strategies Northwest
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Awards Luncheon sponsored by ParentSquare
1:00 - 2:00 pm	Understanding the Dollars Behind Decisions: School Finance Panel Presenters: Andrea Castañeda, Superintendent; Aaron Harada, Director of Community Relations and Communications \| Salem-Keizer Public Schools Jordan Ely, Chief Financial Officer; Kelsey Sołtysiak, Communications Director \| Northwest Regional ESD Gregg Koskela, Communications Director \| Cascade School District
2:00 - 2:15 pm	Day 2 Wrap Up

The conference fee includes all sessions and breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday.

Thank you to our 2026 Conference Sponsors:

Register for the Conference!

Registration is open right up to the first day of the conference, so make sure to grab your ticket!

OSPRA 2026 Annual Conference | The Jupiter NEXT Hotel

Settle In at The Space Station

After a full day of mission briefings and stellar sessions, even seasoned astronauts need time to power down. We’ve made it easy—reserve your room at the Jupiter NEXT Hotel and get settle in for two days of discovery. No code required!