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Academic Nursing Leadership Conference Building on Success: Creating our Preferred Future

October 19-22, 2019

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the leadership lessons from history for application in the academic environment.

• Discuss the regulatory and other standards for addiction treatment centers.

• Outline an interprofessional model used in the VA system that addresses public health need.

• List updates from the work on the redesign of the AACN Essentials.

• Explore curricular implications based on current opportunities within the American Red Cross.

• Describe system level strategies to advance care of the elderly.

• Synthesize information from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing related to NGN, the next generation NCLEX.

Saturday, October 19

11:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Registration, AACN Hub, and Networking Lounge Open Grand Ballroom Foyer

The AACN Hub is your gateway to the association! Stop by to get more insight on the unique benefits,

leadership opportunities, and services for you and your school of nursing. AACN staff is happy to assist

with technology questions including the AACN Conference App and your membership dashboard,

MyAACN. Our Networking Lounge is available for you to unwind, check your e-mail, or meet with

your peers.

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Committee Meetings

11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

AACN-TV Screening Room Cannon (Meeting Room Level)

Meeting attendees are invited to drop in, enjoy some popcorn, and discover innovations underway at our

nation's nursing schools. Come watch the latest videos produced by AACN-TV, which spotlight schools

of nursing, faculty and student achievements, academic-practice collaborations, research initiatives, and

community-based projects led by nurses.

1:00-2:00 p.m.

New Member Orientation* Salons D&E

Discover all that AACN has to offer, how membership can benefit you and your organization, and

how you can engage in advancing AACN’s mission and strategic priorities. (All are welcome.)

Hosted by AACN’s Board of Directors and Membership Committee

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

2019 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference

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12:15-1:00 p.m.

First-Time Attendee Meet&Greet State (Meeting Room Level)

Join us at the First-Time Attendee Meet&Greet hosted by the AACN Board of Directors and Program

Committee. Connect with fellow first-time attendees, ask questions, and jump start the conference. We

look forward to seeing you!

2:00-3:15 p.m.

Emerging Solutions*

o Building Successful Academic-Practice Partnerships: Exemplars from Three Award Winning Programs Salon I

Hear from the 2019 award winners on strategies to develop and enhance exemplary academic-

practice partnerships.

❖ Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Emory Healthcare Speakers: Linda McCauley, PhD, RN, Dean, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing,

Emory University; and Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, Chief Nurse Executive, Emory Healthcare

❖ Old Dominion University School of Nursing and the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and Sentara Interprofessional Care Clinic

Speakers: Karen Karlowicz, EdD, RN, Chair and Associate Professor; Jamela Martin, PhD,

RN, Faculty; and Beth Tremblay, MSN, RN, Faculty, School of Nursing, Old Dominion

University

❖ University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Maple Knoll Communities Speakers: Greer Glazer, PhD, RN, Dean, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati;

Megan Gresham-Ulrich, Vice President, Maple Knoll Communities; and

Timothy McGowan, Executive Vice President, Maple Knoll Communities

o Global Education for a Global Society: Designed by You Salons F&G Today’s world faces global challenges that require global solutions. In order to achieve these, we

must transform our education systems to produce global citizens capable of addressing such

issues in just, peaceful, tolerant, and inclusive ways. This session addresses the unstoppable

internationalization of our society, health, and educational systems, including new movements

such as Planetary Health and OneHealth. A discussion is led around the role and experience of

CGFNS International, Inc. in maneuvering these new movements, including current partnerships

and collaborations with organizations such as the United Nations (UN), World Health

Organization (WHO), International Council of Nurses (ICN), and others. Finally, session

speakers present current strategies for advancing global education, including the existing

struggles and barriers, offer strategies for the future, and discuss the implications for AACN and

higher education institutions around the world.

Speakers: Franklin Shaffer, EdD, ScD, President and Chief Executive Officer, CGFNS

International, Philadelphia, PA; and Connie Delaney, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, School of

Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN



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o Sparking Nursing Innovation Using the Human-Centered Approach of Design Thinking Salon II&III

Employing new ways of thinking, such as with design thinking, opens up enormous possibilities

to improve health and redesign the processes of healthcare. Nurses are at the forefront

of innovation, as academics, as practitioners, and as leaders in the health and healthcare, we are

primed to create new solutions to old problems. Review the process of creative problem solving

within design thinking, how it is being used to educate the next generation of nurse innovators,

and how the leadership in nursing can advance emerging innovations in healthcare.

Speaker: Marion Leary, MSN, MPH, RN, Director of Innovation, School of Nursing, University

of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

o Transformation of the Addiction Treatment and Recovery System in the U.S. Salon IV For every major disease, there is an organization devoted to funding the discovery of protocols

and programs for prevention treatment and recovery---except for Addiction. Furthermore, there

are few standards that have to be met to operate an addiction and treatment recovery system in the

United States. They vary in cost, from free to thousands of dollars a month, which are options

only for the super-wealthy. Cost does not seem to dictate outcomes or recidivism; quality

indicators and evidence-based treatment are on the horizon. Kevin Roy outlines the steps needed

to decrease the stigma, improve healthcare systems, and build communities for support and

advocacy.

Speaker: Kevin Roy, Chief Public Policy Officer, Shatterproof, New York, NY

3:15-3:45 p.m.

Networking Break

3:45-5:00 p.m.

Here to Serve: AACN Updates and Rounds with Leadership* Grand Ballroom

Kick off AACN’s 50th Anniversary meeting by joining AACN leadership for updates on the association’s

priorities, strategic initiatives, and new developments. AACN Board Chair Ann Cary and President/CEO

Deb Trautman provide an overview of the association’s work to transform academic nursing and serve

our members. Come ask questions and learn more about how this work can impact and elevate your

school of nursing.

6:30-10:00 p.m.

AACN 50th Anniversary Gala at the Library of Congress

Pre-registration was required for this event and the event is now full.



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Sunday, October 20

6:00-7:00 a.m.

Optional Daybreak Workouts

• Yoga Penn Avenue Terrace (Lobby Level) Start your day with a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga session. Yoga mats are provided

for the first 10 participants.

• Running and Walking Groups Meet with other early-bird risers at the hotel entrance on Pennsylvania Avenue. Running and

walking maps are available on the conference app.

7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Registration and AACN Hub Open Grand Ballroom Foyer

8:00-10:00 a.m.

Morning Mingle Coffee & Tea

8:00-9:15 a.m.

Conversations and Coffee*

• Associate/Assistant Dean Dialogue Grand Ballroom Join your colleagues for a forum dedicated to the needs and issues of associate/assistant deans

and explore matters of concern to you and your peers.

Facilitators: Valerie M Howard, EdD, MSN, RN, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor

of Nursing, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC; and Denise Neill, PhD, RN,

Director and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Sam Houston State University,

Huntsville, TX

• Deans of Minority Serving Nursing Schools Penn Avenue Terrace A (Lobby Level) Meet with other deans and directors from minority serving nursing schools and share success

stories as well as how you may be addressing challenges.

Facilitator: Constance Hendricks, PhD, RN, Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Health,

Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL

• Leadership Development Opportunities at AACN Penn Avenue Terrace B (Lobby Level) Explore the latest opportunities for leadership development within AACN.

Facilitator: Rosalie Mainous, PhD, APRN, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, Texas

Woman’s University, Denton, TX

• New Dean Dialogue Penn Avenue Terrace (Lobby Level) Gather for a thought-provoking conversation about the opportunities and challenges of a new

deanship. This forum is aimed towards individuals who have been in a dean or director position

for two years or less.

Facilitators: Kathleen Scoble, EdD, RN, Dean School of Nursing, Elms College, Chicopee, MA;

and Rita Trofino, PhD, RN, Associate Dean, Professor, School of Health Sciences, Nursing

Department Chair, St. Francis University, Loretto, PA



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Sunday, October 20

• Special Interest Groups Longworth (Meeting Room Level) Join peers in similar administrative situations for self-facilitated discussion on the latest issues:

❖ Administration of Master’s-Entry Programs ❖ Administration of Non-Nursing Programs ❖ Administration of Private/Proprietary Programs ❖ Collective Bargaining ❖ Reporting to a Non-Nurse Dean

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

AACN-TV Screening Room Cannon (Meeting Room Level)

Meeting attendees are invited to drop in, enjoy some popcorn, and discover innovations underway at our

nation's nursing schools. Come watch the latest videos produced by AACN-TV, which spotlight schools

of nursing, faculty and student achievements, academic-practice collaborations, research initiatives, and

community-based projects led by nurses.

9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Networking Lounge and Learning Center Open Capitol Ballroom & Foyer

Get exclusive access to high-profile exhibitors showcasing their innovative products and services in our

Learning Center. Vendors have been carefully selected allowing you to identify strategic partners to fulfill

your institutional needs. (Open Sunday only.)

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Re-envisioning the AACN Essentials: A Task Force Update * Grand Ballroom

The AACN Board of Directors appointed a task force to update the Essentials to reflect today’s healthcare

and higher education environment, a transition to competency-based education, and alignment across

baccalaureate and graduate degrees. This visionary approach will allow for numerous opportunities for

feedback and consensus building among diverse stakeholders. This presentation provides an overview of

the progress to date and allows sufficient time for attendees to ask questions and provide feedback as this

work moves ahead. (Continuing the Conversation, Tuesday, October 22, 8:00-9:00 a.m.)

Speakers: Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, Yingling Endowed Chair, School of Nursing,

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, and Chair, AACN Baccalaureate Work Group;

Cynthia McCurren, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, Kirkhof College of Nursing, Grand Valley State

University, Grand Rapids, MI, and Chair, AACN Master’s Work Group; and John McFadden, PhD,

CRNA, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, FL,

and Chair, AACN Doctor of Nursing Practice Work Group

10:30-10:45 a.m.

Stretch Break



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Sunday, October 20

10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Like-Schools Focused Discussions*

Join colleagues and collaborate on vital topics important to your institution. Agendas are posted onsite

and on the conference app. You may select your group based on affinity and/or interest in agenda items:

• Small/Liberal Arts Colleges Salon I Facilitator: Barbara Taylor, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, Point Loma

Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

• Academic Health Centers Salon II Facilitator: Marion Broome, PhD, RN, Dean and Ruby F. Wilson Professor of Nursing,

School of Nursing, Vice Chancellor for Nursing Affairs, Duke University and Associate Vice

President of Academic Affairs for Nursing, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC

• Private Colleges/Universities Salon III Facilitator: Shannon Smith, DNP, APRN, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of

Nursing, Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC

• Public Colleges/Universities Salon IV Facilitator: Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, Capstone College of Nursing,

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

12:00-1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Visit Learning Center Capitol Ballroom

Light lunch and refreshments are provided in the Learning Center.

12:15-1:15 p.m.

Optional Luncheon Presentation Salon I

Board Certification: Past, Present and Future

ANCC Certification and Measurement Executive Leaders provide an overview of the past, present and

future states of board certification. This presentation includes a description of the processes and rigor used

to develop board certification exams; the current state of research related to board certification; and

considerations for the future state of individual credentialing. Time is provided for discussion and Q&A.

Hosted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

12:15-1:15 p.m.

Optional Luncheon Presentation Penn Avenue Terrace (Lobby Level)

Celebrating 50 years of Nursing Educational Excellence

In celebration of AACN’s 50th anniversary, Skyfactor Benchworks (formerly EBI), the official

assessment partner will present nursing education assessment tips and findings gathered during the

20 year partnership between AACN and Benchworks. Quick, yet clear and compelling, this lunch

presentation provides interesting insights into nursing program trends.

Hosted by Skyfactor Benchworks



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Sunday, October 20

1:30-1:45 p.m.

Welcome & Introductions Grand Ballroom

1:45-2:45 p.m.

Keynote Address Grand Ballroom

Where Do We Go From Here? Leadership in Turbulent Times*

Doris Kearns Goodwin, a White House Fellow in the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, is a biographical

author of past U.S. presidents. Not only a New York Times bestselling author, she also won the Pulitzer

Prize for No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front During World War II. An

expert in the doctrine of leadership, Ms. Goodwin relies on the lessons of the past to shed light on

cultural, economic, and political transformations that define today’s turbulent times.

Speaker: Doris Kearns Goodwin, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author,

Concord, MA

2:45-3:15 p.m.

Networking Break

3:15-4:15 p.m.

John P. McGovern Leadership Award Grand Ballroom

Preparing for the Next Generation of Health Professionals: Mapping a Strategy of Success*

As a leader in academic medicine, Dr. Cox was able to have significant impact on the U.S. Department of

Veterans Affairs in his role as Chief Academic Affiliations Officer. And as the recipient of the McGovern

Lectureship Award, his presentation focuses on the disruptive innovations, systems thinking, and practice

redesign, while limiting risk and demonstrating value to meet public health needs.

Speaker: Malcolm Cox, MD, Consultant, and Former Chief Academic Affiliations Officer, Department

of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC

4:15-4:45 p.m.

Stretch Break

4:45-6:00 p.m.

50th Anniversary Celebration Panel: Reflecting on Impact* & Celebration Toast Grand Ballroom

AACN has altered the fabric of academic nursing significantly in the last 50 years. Trends come and go,

political pressures abound, and technology has made its mark on nursing education models and pedagogy.

Hear this panel of past AACN leaders describe the agility needed to survive in the ever-changing

landscape of higher education.

Panelists: Geraldine “Polly” Bednash, PhD, RN, Chief Executive Officer, GDB & Associates, Arlington,

VA and former Chief Executive Officer, AACN; Jean Bartels, PhD, RN, Vice President for Academic

Affairs and Provost Emerita, Professor of Nursing Emerita, School of Nursing, Georgia Southern

University, Statesboro, GA and former AACN Board President; and Kathleen Long, PhD, RN, Professor

and Dean Emerita, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL and former AACN Board

President

6:00-7:30 p.m.

AACN Reception and 50th Anniversary Celebration Capitol Ballroom & Foyer

Join us for our networking reception and the celebration of our remarkable 50-year milestone. An

exciting and fun-filled evening awaits you thanking all AACN members for the contributions they have

made to advance excellence in academic nursing over the last 50 years!



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Monday, October 21

6:00-7:00 a.m.






7:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


7:00-9:00 a.m.

Light Continental Breakfast Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Advocacy in Action Grand Ballroom

AACN Legislative Priorities for Capitol Hill Visits and Virtual Advocacy Day*

Effective messaging is the essence of successful advocacy on Capitol Hill! Join State Grassroots Liaisons

and AACN‘s Government Affairs Committee for practical information, insights, and guidance in

preparation for your Monday afternoon meetings with Members of Congress. Attendees are seated with

their state delegations.

Facilitated by AACN Government Affairs Staff and our partners at Polsinelli

8:30-9:00 a.m.

Networking Break

9:00-10:30 a.m.

AACN Membership Meeting Grand Ballroom

Facilitated by Dr. Ann H. Cary, Dean of the Marieb College of Health and Human Services and

Professor, School of Nursing, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL and Chair, AACN Board

of Directors

• Association Business Meeting

• Like-Schools Reports and Issues Forum

• Recognition of AACN Award Winners

❖ Emeritus Membership Award

❖ Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Awards

❖ Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Awards

❖ New Era for Academic Nursing Award

❖ Lois Capps Policy Luminary Award

The Association Business Meeting is open only to AACN members: institutional member deans/directors, associate

deans/directors, emeritus and honorary members, and invited prospective member deans/directors. If voting is to

occur, it is limited to the AACN member dean representative only. Voting devices are distributed on Monday morning

and deans are asked to show their badges (marked with red dot) to claim a voting device.



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Monday, October 21

10:30-11:00 a.m.

Networking Break

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Plenary Grand Ballroom

American Red Cross: Rich Past to Current Opportunities*

The American Red Cross has long history of responding to disasters and humanitarian needs. Relying on the

work of 20,000 nurses and other health professionals dedicated to compassionate action, they promote

community resilience. Nurses prepare for and respond to disasters; promote blood donation, and provide

case management for members of military and their families. The world is changing, and the Red Cross is

responding. Come hear this presentation on current volunteer and Academic Service Learning opportunities

with the Red Cross.

Speakers: Linda MacIntyre, PhD, RN, Chief Nurse, The American National Red Cross, Washington, DC;

and Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, American Red Cross Senior Ambassador for Nursing and Health, &

Senior Advisor for Nursing, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, NJ

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

12:15-2:00 p.m.

Joint Council Meeting

1:00-5:00 p.m.

Capitol Hill Visits

Bus service to Capitol Hill begins at 12:00 p.m. with continuous loops. The last bus will be heading to the

Hill at 4:30 p.m.

1:00-4:30 p.m.

Caucus & Connect

AACN Deans and Associate Deans are invited to “Caucus & Connect” in-between their Capitol Hill visits

to sit and reflect, enjoy light refreshments and snacks, and strategize prior to the next Hill visit.

Location: Kennedy Caucus Room, 325 Russell Senate Office Building

5:00-6:30 p.m.

AACN Congressional Reception

AACN Deans and Associate Deans will be able to celebrate a productive and impactful day on Capitol Hill

with members of Congress and their staff. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Last bus back to the

JW Marriott will leave at 6:45 p.m.

Location: Rayburn Foyer, Rayburn House Office Building

7:00 p.m.

Capitol Walk-and-Talk

Join AACN President/CEO Deb Trautman and get in your daily exercise before the day ends!

The group departs promptly at 7:00 p.m. from the hotel entrance on Pennsylvania Avenue.



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Tuesday, October 22

6:00-7:00 a.m.






7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


7:30-9:00 a.m.

Light Continental Breakfast

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Continuing the Conversation: Essentials Dialogue with the Task Force* Grand Ballroom

Join members of the Essentials Task Force to dive deeper into the different domains of the draft

Essentials document. This small group interactive session provides an opportunity for members to work

together, share feedback and offer input on the Essentials work to date.

Facilitators: Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, Yingling Endowed Chair, School of Nursing,

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, and Chair, AACN Baccalaureate Work Group;

Cynthia McCurren, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, Kirkhof College of Nursing, Grand Valley State

University, Grand Rapids, MI, and Chair, AACN Master’s Work Group; and John McFadden, PhD,

CRNA, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, FL,

and Chair, AACN Doctor of Nursing Practice Work Group

9:00-9:30 a.m.

Networking Break

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Leadership Plenary Grand Ballroom

Next Generation NCLEX: Vision and Progress*

Dr. Dickison is immersed in the planning for Next Generation NCLEX, the next state board examination

that will incorporate the assessment of clinical reasoning utilizing new testing theory and question design.

The focus of this presentation addresses the many questions and misperceptions regarding the new

NCLEX.

Speaker: Phil Dickison, PhD, RN, Chief Officer, Operations and Examinations, National Council of State

Boards of Nursing, Chicago, IL

10:30-11:00 a.m.

Good Morning Coffee & Tea Break



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Tuesday, October 22

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Closing Plenary Grand Ballroom

Age Friendly Health Systems: Nursing’s Central Role *

With the extension of years of life, it is imperative that we ensure quality of health and healthcare for

older adults. The John A. Hartford Foundation, in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare

Improvement (IHI), the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association are working

together to further this aim to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based quality care for older adults. An

organizing framework for an age-friendly public health system is presented from five inaugural health

systems, along with lessons learned from a variety of challenges related to the care of the older adult.

Finally, strategies on how to engage the workforce, families and communities in this initiative are

underscored.

Speaker: Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, President, John A. Hartford Foundation, Hartford, CT

Moderator: Susan Dean-Baar, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO and

Chair, AACN Program Committee



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Program Acknowledgements

Program Planning Committee Susan Dean-Baar, PhD, University of Missouri, St. Louis (Chair)

Janie Heath, PhD, University of Kentucky

Neal Rosenburg, PhD, University of Detroit Mercy

Inez Tuck, PhD, MGH Institute of Health Professions

Michael Williams, PhD, Eastern Michigan University

Julie Sanford, DNS (Board Liaison)

CE Credit Hours

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the

American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For sessions awarding contact hours (which are denoted with an * throughout this schedule), participants must

attend in entirety, evaluate each electronically after the meeting, and print the continuing education (CE) certificate.

Attendees may earn up to 13.75 CE hours for the Academic Nursing Leadership Conference. An email with a link to

the evaluation will be emailed to all attendees upon completion of the meeting. Evaluations may also be accessed via

the AACN App. There are no known conflicts of interest concerning planners and presenters. Sponsor and

exhibitors have not been involved with planning the content for sessions awarding contact hours. AACN does not

endorse particular products or services being exhibited.

Speaker Presentations

Speaker presentations and/or handouts are provided via the AACN App based on when they were made available to

AACN, as well as if each speaker granted permission to publish them. Therefore, not all speaker materials may be

accessible prior to or after the meeting. You may contact speakers directly to ask for copies of their presentations

and/or handouts.

AACN gratefully acknowledges contributions by the following sponsors:

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New Academic Nursing Leadership Conference Building on Success: … · 2019. 10. 14. · THE VOICE OF ACADEMIC NURSING 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750 ∙ Washington, DC 20001 ∙ 202-463-6930