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Speaker: Sam Garman

“The Power of Transformational Relationships: how transformational relationships can impact help-seeking and self-determination”. He will highlight some new research and talk about how to bring it into practice. 

Sam Garman is a Senior Youth Engagement Consultant, supporting the work of the Thriving Families Safer Children initiative and an Associate Trainer for the Fostering Success Coaching Institute. He lives with his family in sunny Arizona. Sam has over 15 years of experience supporting youth and young people to overcome obstacles to thriving futures. Prior to becoming a Senior Youth Engagement Consultant, he worked for the Maricopa Community College District, overseeing all their programming supporting students who experienced foster care at their 10 colleges. He was also the Director of Programs at New Pathways for Youth, supporting youth with mentoring to reach their educational dreams. Sam holds an undergraduate degree in Communication and a master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from Arizona State University. He also obtained a certification in Positive Youth Development from the University of Arizona, is a certified Youth Resilience Coach, and is currently pursuing his ICF coaching certification. When he isn’t working, Sam can be found hanging out with his three sons, hiking, woodworking, or doing projects around the house.