AHC’s Rick Maher to Speak at Two May Workforce Conferences (and What Leaders Will Take Away)

Posted Apr 26, 2026 by Rick

AHC President & CEO Richard (“Rick”) Maher will lead two sessions in early May for leaders across the workforce development community—focused on practical ways to sustain productivity and innovation amid nonstop change.

“We’re in what I call the new abnormal—a period of sustained, stressful change and uncertainty,” says Maher. “Shifts in government policy, tight funding, and the rapid advance of AI are colliding in ways I haven’t seen in my career. Leaders need new skills and a renewed focus. They have to curate a culture that engages people, supports adaptability, and sets an aspirational vision for a better future. AHC’s mission is to help them do exactly that.”

Event 1: PWDA Conference (Hershey, PA) — May 7

• Session: There’s a Pony in that Pile: Building a Workplace Culture That Masters Change

• Focus: How leaders can shape a workplace culture that helps teams adapt, stay engaged, and keep improving—even when conditions are uncertain.

Event 2: NAJA Conference (Dallas, TX) — May 13

• Partners: John Helton (Workforce Consultant; former President/CEO, CareerRise) and Ron Painter (Principal, Forbes Field Associates; former President/CEO, NAWB)

• Plenary session: Leading with Hope and Vision in Uncertain Times: A Dynamic Discussion with System Leaders and YOU!

• Focus: A candid, interactive conversation to help system professionals navigate uncertainty and lead with clarity, hope, and direction.

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