Opening Ceremony

“Embracing Change & Encouraging Collaboration”
Marriott, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92801
OPENING CEREMONY
March 24, 2025
10am-12pm

Opening Ceremony Agenda/Key Note Speaker Bio

10:00	WELCOME HONOR GUARDS PLEDGE INVOCATION INTRODUCTIONS	Dennis Karidis, CFB Chair, Sacramento Co. Anaheim Fire Department Gary Cantwell, CFB Vice Chair, Yuba County Chaplain, Chaplain, Nathan Zug, Chaplain, Anaheim Police & Fire & Rescue Departments
10:15	OPENING DIGNITARY	Ashleigh Aitken Mayor of Anaheim (invited)
10:20	CUPA FORUM UPDATE	Dennis Karidis, CFB Chair, Sacramento Co.
10:30	CalEPA UNIFIED PROGRAM UPDATE	Jason Boetzer, Deputy Secretary
10:40	LEADERSHIP AWARDS	Gary Cantwell, CFB Vice Chair, Yuba County
10:50	CalEPA WELCOME	Yana Garcia, Secretary CalEPA
	Secretary’s Award for Environmental Achievement
11:00	KEYNOTE SPEAKER	Keirsten Taillon, Phy.D., MaxPotentials
	Dr. Keirsten Taillon is a woman with a mission: To support Leaders in growing their people-powered businesses in a healthy, profitable, purpose-driven way. To empower founders to build thriving and profitable businesses that align with their values, honor the people in their businesses, and feel fulfilled while doing so.
11:45	BREAK - LUNCH
13:00	SESSIONS START - see Program Agenda  | My Itinerary | Conference Registration

Co-Conference Chairs

Marjorie Terrell, San Mateo County Environmental Health Department
Mario Tresierras, Los Angeles County Fire Department
Jason Boetzer, Deputy Secretary, CalEPA
Kristen Ward, San Bernardino County Fire Department

Sheryl Baldwin, Conference Manager Sheryl@calcupa.org                                     Updated 02.24.2025