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• (Members Only) MAFN In Person Salon: Rockville/North Bethesda/Kensington

  • When
    04/06/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Java Nation (covered, enclosed patio) 11120 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Topic:
  

  Adapting to Different Client Types (Nonprofit, Government, Corporate)

  Description:

  Each sector brings its own culture, pace, and expectations to the room. In this conversation, we will explore how our facilitation approach shifts when we work with nonprofit, government, and corporate clients. We will share real examples of what has worked (and what has not), and surface practical strategies for adapting our designs, contracts, and in-the-moment facilitation to fit the sector we are serving without losing our own facilitation style.

  
  

  Please note that this is for MAFN members only and there is limited space, so please register early. 

  
  

  Our guiding principles are:

  • Connection + Conversation + Community = Salon

  • Come open to listening and sharing

  
  

  Salon REMINDERS

  • If you register and cannot attend, please cancel to allow someone else to come. 

  • Registration closes at midnight 2 days before the event.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions with any additional details 1 day in advance of the event. Please be sure to check your email.

  • Salon discussions are live events and are not recorded.

  • For membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

  
  

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• NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION: Jumpstart Your MAFN Journey

  • When
    04/10/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration: 90 minutes

  
  

  About the event: 

  
  

  Join us for our April New Member Orientation!! This New Member Orientation allows members to quickly get up to speed with all things MAFN. These sessions are designed to:

  
  

  • Introduce MAFN's benefits and resources, ensuring you know how to access and use them.

  • Connect you with fellow new members and MAFN leaders, building your professional network.

  • Engage you with interactive discussions about effective facilitation and navigating our community.

  
  

  Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or connect with like-minded professionals, our orientation is the perfect start. And even if you have been part of MAFN for a while yet are not totally sure you know about all the organization has to offer - please join us! 

  
  
  NOTE: This meeting will be recorded for distribution to all who register (breakout rooms will not be recorded).

  
  

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• MAFN Conference: New Frontiers in Facilitation

  • When
    04/17/2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Mason Fuse Center - 3401 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201

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  MAFN is hosting a one-day conference Friday, April 17, 2026, taking us into the future of facilitation in our fast-moving environment with thanks to our sponsors The Bridge Badge, StratSimple, George Mason University, and Trainer's Warehouse. 

  
  

  Programming

  8:30 am Registration & Coffee 

  
  

  Interactive Plenary Rupture & Renewal, How Facilitation Evolves in a Polarized AI-Driven World with Rae Ringel 

  
  

  Six Workshops (choose up to three)

  
  

  • Scaling with Purpose: Building a Thriving Facilitation Brand in the Age of AI with Bola Audena

  • Make Your Business Development Meaningful Not Mechanical with Carly Chomer & Kim Fredrich  

  • Clarity, Curiosity and Connection: Coaching Through Polarization & Communicating Across Differences with Christine Gerson & Eboney Dixon-Crump

  • Find the Beat: Using Musical Techniques to Reduce Polarization and Navigate Group Conflict Jennie Toner-Algin 

  • AI and Facilitation: Asking Not What It Can Do, But What It Should Do with Mike Burns 

  • Building Bridges in Conflict and Uncertainty with Applied Improv with Nikki Frias 

  
  

  Lunch & Networking

  
  

  Parallel sessions (Opportunity to move between both!)

  
  

  • Knowledge Cafe: Join table hosts for skills-based learning

  • Open Space: Join fellow participants to reflect on key learnings, collaboratively explore emerging questions, and engage in self-directed dialogue with peers.

  
  

  4:00 pm Closing & Happy Hour

  
  

  Registration Information:

  
  

  • We hope to have a virtual platform to engage before the event, see who's coming, maybe share a ride, or simply make a contact to deepen during the day! 

  • Those who register will receive an email with details closer to the day.

  
  

  For out of town guests a wide variety of accommodations are located within walking distance.

  
  

  What’s Included:

  
  

  • In addition to the incredible programming led by your peers, mentors and new leaders in the field, snacks, lunch and plenty of hot beverages throughout the day. 

  • Our sponsors will also provide you with some exciting tools, more information coming!

  
  

  Travel Support:

  
  

  • Virginia Square-GMU station on the Orange/Silver line is the nearest Metro stop

  • Paid parking is available in the garage. Cost is $19 or the Ballston mall parking garage at

  • 627 N Glebe Road is less than a 15 minute walk. Cost $1.

  
  

  REMINDERS

  • MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.

  • For registration or membership questions, contact info@mafn.org.

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• (Members Only) MAFN In Person Salon: Vienna

  • When
    04/20/2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    “Bear Cage” room at Bear Branch Tavern (133 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180)
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    7

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  Come join us Monday, April 20th, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST with optional lunch afterward, for our monthly Vienna MAFN Salon!

  Each month, we will have a topic or theme as well as open time for networking and sharing challenges and best practices in our facilitation. 

  THIS MONTH'S TOPIC:  Action Learning

  Salon host Julie Mendosa will introduce participants to Action Learning, a form of team coaching for problem-solving and leadership development. One participant will share an important problem they would like help solving. The group (including the problem presenter) will then ask each other questions to gain a sense of how that problem works. Each participant will choose one leadership skill to practice during the session, while asking and answering questions. The problem presenter ends the session with potential actions to take toward the problem, and all participants take away problem- solving insights.

  
  

  Afterwards, those who are available are invited to stay and share community over lunch. 

  
  

  Please note that this is for MAFN members only and there is limited space, so please register early. 

  
  

  Our guiding principles are:

  • Connection + Conversation + Community = Salon

  • Come open to listening and sharing

  
  

  Salon REMINDERS

  • If you register and cannot attend, please cancel to allow someone else to come. 

  • Registration closes at midnight 2 days before the event.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions with any additional details 5 day in advance of the event. Please be sure to check your email.

  • Salon discussions are live events and are not recorded.

  • For membership questions contact info@mafn.org

  
  

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• MAFN Online Workshop: Facilitating Meetings with Clients Dealing with Adversity

  • When
    04/24/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration:  90 minutes

  About the workshop: 

  Many organizations are facing adversity due to cuts in federal funding and other changes in federal policies. This means that many clients are facing ongoing hardship. Adversity can cause leaders and staff to become indecisive, hopeless, or unmotivated, thus lessening the impact clients seek to have. 

  
  

  Addressing adversity must be part of our work with clients. Facilitators need to consider the challenges that clients may face to provide effective support and ensure that project outcomes are successful. 

  The workshop will explore what happens to organizations when they encounter adversity, and learn strategies and approaches to enhance consultant effectiveness and client satisfaction.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

   

  In this session, participants will:

  
  

  • Gain a deeper understanding of how adversity appears in individuals and groups

  • Learn a tool for supporting clients to deal with adversity

  • Learn strategies that can help clients facing adverse hardship

  
  

  NOTE: This workshop will be recorded for distribution to all who register (breakout rooms will not be recorded).

  This is a 90-minute online workshop. It will take place at 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT.

  
  

  Speaker:

  

  Valerie Graff offers 40 years of working successfully at a senior level, advising and influencing leaders, collaboratively working with senior executives in the areas of organizational change, leadership development, strategic and long-range planning, improving communications and teamwork, assessing culture, strategy, leadership and people processes in meeting organizational mission and goals.  Additionally, she has coached senior executives and executive teams to enhance their performance.  Valerie has been responsible for developing and implementing culture change, communications, leadership and team initiatives that changed entire agencies and organizations.

  
  

  ONLINE WORKSHOP REMINDERS

  • MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • Workshops begin promptly at 12:00PM Eastern.  Please log on at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure your internet connections, audio and other settings are functioning properly.

  • MAFN Members have access to all online workshop recordings via the MAFN website.

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

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• (Members Only) MAFN In Person Salon: Reston | Herndon | Chantilly

  • When
    04/27/2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    South Reston (Address sent after registration)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Join fellow facilitators for an informal salon exploring the value proposition of facilitation. Together we will discuss how to clearly explain what facilitators do and how to price our work in ways that reflect the value we create.

  Please note that this is for MAFN members only and there is limited space, so please register early. 

  
  

  Our guiding principles are:

  • Connection + Conversation + Community = Salon

  • Come open to listening and sharing

  
  

  Salon REMINDERS

  • If you register and cannot attend, please cancel to allow someone else to come. 

  • Registration closes at midnight 2 days before the event.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions with any additional details 5 day in advance of the event. Please be sure to check your email.

  • Salon discussions are live events and are not recorded.

  • For membership questions contact info@mafn.org

  
  

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• Technology COP: Digitize your favorite tool (no coding experience required)

  • When
    05/01/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom
  • Spaces left
    48

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  Description:

  Ever wish your favorite facilitation tool came in a digital version? Now you can build it — no coding experience required. 

  In this hands-on session, Peter Williamson, a game designer and facilitator, introduces vibe coding: a way of building functional digital tools by having a conversation with AI, describing what you want in plain language, and watching it come to life in real time. No syntax. No Stack Overflow rabbit holes. Just curiosity, instinct, and a willingness to play.

  We'll kick things off with a quick orientation to Claude — what it is, how to navigate it, and some prompting best practices — before breaking into small groups to sandbox a real idea: taking a physical facilitation tool and building a digital version of it together, live. Peter isn't a developer. He's a systems thinker who loves experimenting with new tools and sharing what he finds. This session is designed for the same kind of person.

  Our guiding principles are:

  • Come open to learning (growth mindset)

  • Not expert-led – will be hosted by peers with space to learn from all

  • Bring your questions, share your expertise

  ONLINE CoP Discussion REMINDERS

  • If you register and cannot attend, please cancel to allow someone else to come. 

  • Registration closes at midnight the day before the discussion group.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and on the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • MAFN CoP discussions will not be recorded to support space for learning.

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

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• MAFN Online Workshop Series: Facilitation Skills for Peacebuilding Wherever You Are

  • Start
    05/05/2026
  •  
  • End
    05/19/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration:  3-part Series, 90 minutes each. 

  • Session 1: 05/05/2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
  • Session 2: 05/12/2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
  • Session 3: 05/19/2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

  About the workshop: 

  The United States stands at a pivotal moment. We’re living through a time of deepening political divides, strained relationships, and fraying trust in democratic systems. But amid these challenges lies an opportunity — to choose connection over conflict, curiosity over contempt, and courage over fear. Facilitators — in workplaces, communities, classrooms, congregations, and beyond — have a unique power to guide people through difficult conversations, toward shared understanding, and into collective action. 

  Join us for a highly engaging, experiential training series designed to equip facilitators to lead groups wherever they are with practical and proven methods that promote resilience and peace.

  Learning Objectives 

  In this session, participants will:

  • Discover how neuroscience and bias influence facilitation 

  • Determine how to get grounded and centered to lead with clarity

  • Practice deliberative facilitation methods through a hands-on Citizens' Assembly simulation

  • Learn and practice a Facilitated Dialogue Approach rooted in mediation to help groups listen deeply, find common ground and move forward together

  • Develop an action plan to apply peacebuilding skills to your work 

  
  

  NOTE: This series will be recorded for distribution to all who register (breakout rooms will not be recorded).

  This is a 90-minute online workshop series. All 3 sessions will be held from 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT. 

  
  

  Speakers: 

  Susan Levin is the founder and president of Dialogue for Solutions, a global consulting firm dedicated to amplifying individual and organizational strengths to create lasting, impactful results. As a certified PCC coach and certified mediator, she has worked in more than 40 countries providing facilitation, strategic planning, teambuilding, leadership development and change management services. Some of her clients include Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, , U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the United Nations, National Institutes of Health, Women in Aerospace and the former U.S. Agency for International Development. Susan is an instructor at Columbia University in the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution graduate program, and holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University.

  
  
  
  

  Danielle M. Reiff is a peacebuilder, writer, and editor of the upcoming book “Overcoming Information Chaos: A Guide to Building Peaceful Communities in the Digital Age.”  Before retiring from the U.S. diplomatic corps, she specialized in supporting democratic transitions and peace processes around the world. She is the founder of the non-partisan Peacebuilders initiative to promote empathy, dialogue, consultation, and other forms of nonviolence as essential for advancing peaceful social change. Danielle earned a graduate degree in International Relations and Peace as a member of the first ever cadre of Rotary Peace Fellows. She was a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina Faso (West Africa) from 1998-2000. 

  
  

  ONLINE WORKSHOP REMINDERS

  
  

  • MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • Workshops begin promptly at 12:00PM Eastern.  Please log on at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure your internet connections, audio and other settings are functioning properly.

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

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• (Partnership Event) NOVA Scribes Visual Facilitation Open House

  • When
    05/08/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    1753 Pinnacle Drive, McLean, VA (Suite 850)

  
  

  NOVA Scribes Visual Facilitation Open House  

  
  

  An all-day, in-person experience

  Join us for an immersive, come-and-go Visual Facilitation Open House, hosted by NOVA Scribes in partnership with MAFN. This all-day, in-person event is free and open to the public and designed for anyone curious about how visuals can improve facilitation, thinking, collaboration, and decision making.

  Throughout the day, you’ll experience live demonstrations, mini workshops, and tiny teaches led by some of the most skilled visual facilitators and graphic recorders in the DMV. Wander at your own pace, drop into sessions that catch your interest, and spend time exploring tools, methods, and mindsets that make work more engaging and effective.

  What you’ll experience

  • Graphic recording demonstrations in real time
  • Visual templates for meetings, strategy, and reflection
  • Design thinking tools made visible and practical
  • Visual decision making methods for groups and teams
  • Visual energizers you can use immediately
  • Visual coaching approaches for one-on-one and small groups
  • Visual agenda planning for clearer, more intentional meetings

  In addition to group sessions, you’ll have opportunities for one-on-one coaching and conversations with experienced practitioners. Ask questions, get feedback on your own work, and see how different facilitators approach similar challenges in their own style.

  Whether you’re brand new to visual facilitation, looking to deepen your practice, or simply curious about how visuals can support better conversations, this open house is designed to be welcoming, practical, and inspiring.

  Who should attend

  • Facilitators, trainers, and coaches
  • Designers, educators, and consultants
  • Leaders and team members who want better meetings
  • Anyone curious about thinking and working visually

  Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

  Location: 1753 Pinnacle Drive, McLean, VA (Suite 850)

  Format: In-person, all day (come for part or stay for the whole day)

  To Register: Visual Facilitation / Graphic Recording Open House!, Fri, May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM | Meetup

  
  Open to the public

  Come see what’s possible when ideas are made visible and spend a day learning alongside a vibrant community of visual thinkers.

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• MAFN Fireside Chat – May 2026

  • When
    05/08/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration: 60 Minutes

  
  

  Join MAFN's Fireside Chat! This is a bimonthly series for members to engage in open, informal conversations with members of the MAFN Board of Directors. Hear about the MAFN experience from those guiding the organization, gain insights into where we're headed, and share your own ideas for how we can continue to advance our mission and strengthen our community. Whether you're a longtime member or just beginning your MAFN journey, we invite you to pull up a (virtual) chair, ask questions, and help shape the future of our network together. 

  The May session is hosted by Nanette Alvey, Secretary, and Alison French, At-Large Member and Chair of the Membership Committee. 

  
  

  NOTE: This meeting will NOT be recorded for distribution.

  
  

  ONLINE EVENT REMINDERS:

  
  

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • Event begins promptly at 12:30PM Eastern. Please log on at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure your internet connections, audio and other settings are functioning properly.

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

  
  

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• MAFN Online Workshop: From Stress To Success: The Power of Laughter

  • When
    05/15/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration:  90 minutes

  About the workshop: 

  From Stress to Success is a high-energy, interactive session that uses humor to tackle workplace burnout. It begins with a comedic personal story, then dives into the impact of stress on teams, backed by science and real-life data. Participants learn actionable humor-based tools to reduce stress, boost morale, and foster connection. 

  Learning Objectives 

  In this session, participants will:

  • Understanding the Impact of Laughter on Team Dynamics – Explore how laughter cultivates trust, builds rapport, and strengthens bonds, creating a more resilient and cohesive team.

  • Reducing Workplace Stress through Laughter-Based Activities – Learn practical laughter exercises and techniques that help lower stress, enhance well-being, and create a healthier workplace environment

  • Enhancing Employee Engagement and Morale – Dive into the role of laughter in making work environments more enjoyable, inspiring employees to engage more fully and bring their authentic selves to work.

  
  

  NOTE: This workshop will be recorded for distribution to all who register (breakout rooms will not be recorded).

  This is a 90-minute online workshop. It will take place at 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT.

  
  

  Speakers:

  

  Stefano Iaboni is the founder of Smile Solution LLC, a company dedicated to enhancing workplace creativity, bonding, and well-being through humor-driven experiential training.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  ONLINE WORKSHOP REMINDERS

  • MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • Workshops begin promptly at 12:00PM Eastern.  Please log on at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure your internet connections, audio and other settings are functioning properly.

  • MAFN Members have access to all online workshop recordings via the MAFN website.

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

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• (Members Only) MAFN In Person Salon: Vienna

  • When
    05/18/2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    “Bear Cage” room at Bear Branch Tavern (133 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180)
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Come join us Monday, May 18th, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST with optional lunch afterward, for our monthly Vienna MAFN Salon!

  Each month, we will have a topic or theme as well as open time for networking and sharing challenges and best practices in our facilitation. 

  THIS MONTH'S TOPIC:  TBD

  Afterwards, those who are available are invited to stay and share community over lunch. 

  
  

  Please note that this is for MAFN members only and there is limited space, so please register early. 

  
  

  Our guiding principles are:

  • Connection + Conversation + Community = Salon

  • Come open to listening and sharing

  
  

  Salon REMINDERS

  • If you register and cannot attend, please cancel to allow someone else to come. 

  • Registration closes at midnight 2 days before the event.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions with any additional details 5 day in advance of the event. Please be sure to check your email.

  • Salon discussions are live events and are not recorded.

  • For membership questions contact info@mafn.org

  
  

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• (Members Only) MAFN CoP: Conversations about Facilitation in Training

  • Start
    05/26/2026
  •  
  • End
    07/28/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration: Each session is 75 minutes 

  Interested in participating in lively conversations with your peers about where our professional practices intersect?  What can we learn from each other's professional experience, knowledge, skills and abilities?  The MAFN Conversations About Facilitation in Training community of practice explores intersections of three separate but compatible practices of MAFN members: facilitation, coaching, training.  In small-group topic-based breakout-room conversations led by rotating volunteer practitioners, we share best practices, challenges and strategies to stimulate new insight and expand our individual practices.  Topic suggestions and volunteers are always welcome. Come with curiosity; participate with passion; leave with new learning.  MAFN CoPs are member-only forums, a benefit of MAFN membership.

  
  

  You are welcome to attend as many meetings in the series as your schedule allows. They will not build on each other. Once you register for the series, you will receive a notification for each meeting.

  Please note that this is for MAFN members only. These sessions will not be recorded.

  
  

  
  

  Recipient of the inaugural 2024 NYS Justice Peer Initiative Impact Award in Training & Development, Ruth Riddick, CARC-RCP/f, is a coach and trainer with a specialization in addiction recovery and a 20-year practice at Sobriety Together.  She is co-founder and program manager of the New York Certification Board Trainer Registry, an organization of professional trainers enhancing standards in non-clinical role training.  As a curriculum developer, she has contributed to role training for Veteran Supported Recovery, CRPA-Family and CRPA-Youth trainings for professional certifications.  She serves on the Board of the New York Association of Treatment Court Professionals.  She has been widely honored for her work.

  
  

  Our guiding principles are:

  • Come open to learning

  • Bring your questions, share your expertise

  • Don’t expect closure - our shared learning is a process!

  
  

  ONLINE CoP Discussion REMINDERS

  • If you register and cannot attend, please cancel to allow someone else to come. 

  • Registration closes at midnight the day before the discussion group.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • MAFN CoP discussions will not be recorded in order to support space for learning.

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org

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• (FREE) MAFN Networking: Connecting Differently: A Play-Based Networking Experience

  • When
    06/02/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  This event is FREE for everyone to join!
  

  Duration:  90 minutes

  About the event: 

  Let’s face it: even the best facilitators can find traditional networking... less than inspiring. Awkward intros, surface-level small talk, and that familiar “what am I doing here?” feeling. We've all been there.

  This virtual networking event is designed to connect through play, not pressure. We’ll engage in light, structured activities that spark real conversation, fresh ideas, and potential collaborations.

  No awkward icebreakers. No forced small talk. Just a space to show up as you are, connect with others who do what you do, and leave feeling energized — not drained.

  Come curious, come playful — and leave with new connections that matter

  
  

  Learning Objectives 

  In this session, participants will:

  1) Get to know other MAFN members and guests.

  2) Explore shared interests and best practices related to facilitation.

  3) Learning a few games you can incorporate into your facilitation engagements.

  
  

  NOTE:

  • We will NOT be recording our Networking sessions.
  • These sessions are FREE for everyone.

  This is a 90-minute online networking event. It will take place at 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT.

  
  

  Speaker:

  

  Alex Suchman is the CEO and co-founder of Barometer XP, whose mission is to create cultures where people are excited about their work because they feel a strong sense of purpose and belonging. She uses games and play to strengthen interpersonal dynamics, such as trust, accountability, and psychological safety, in the workplace.

  
  

  ONLINE EVENT REMINDERS

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • Workshops begin promptly at 12:00PM Eastern.  Please log on at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure your internet connections, audio and other settings are functioning properly.

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

  
  

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• 2026 Annual Meeting - and Networking

  • When
    06/11/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration:  90 minutes

  About the workshop: 

  Come join your fellow MAFN members for our Annual Meeting. We will have networking, a review of our FY25 accomplishments, along with a preview of our updated strategic plan and FY26 goals. 

  This is an opportunity for you to share your ideas about MAFN's future activities and growth.

  We will also introduce our newly elected Board members! 

  See you there! 

  NOTE: This meeting will NOT be recorded, so please join us live!

  Please note that this is for MAFN members only.

  For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

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• MAFN Online Workshop: Revealing and Transforming Invisible Dynamics with Organizational Constellations

  • When
    06/12/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online using Zoom

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  Duration:  90 minutes

  About the workshop: 

  Constellations offer a powerful experiential methodology for uncovering the invisible dynamics that shape team, community and organizational relationships, culture and impact. In this highly interactive session, participants will experience firsthand how spatial representation and embodied knowing can reveal systemic patterns that traditional analytical approaches often miss. Together we'll explore how often-unseen forces – hidden loyalties, excluded voices, and unexplored inner resources - can either block or catalyze the outcomes we seek. Participants will leave with both a visceral understanding of systemic dynamics and practical tools for integrating constellations into their facilitation tool kits.

  Learning Objectives 

  In this session, participants will:

  • Understanding of Constellation Methodology: Core principles, brief history, and theoretical foundations of organizational constellation work, including when and why to use this approach in OD practice. 

  • Embodied Awareness of Invisible Systemic Forces: Through interactive activities, participants will gain a visceral experience of organizational systems through spatial relationships, energy patterns, and collective unconscious dynamics. They'll develop the ability to recognize hidden forces such as excluded stakeholders, unacknowledged conflicts, and systemic entanglements. 

  • Strategies for Applying Constellations in Practice: Practical approaches for integrating constellation insights into OD consulting, coaching, team facilitation, and other organizational interventions to amplify effectiveness and impact.

  
  

  NOTE: This workshop will be recorded for distribution to all who register (breakout rooms will not be recorded).

  This is a 90-minute online workshop. It will take place at 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT.

  
  

  Speaker: 

  Margarita Rozenfeld is the CEO of Incite International, an award-winning leadership and organizational development company providing consulting, strategic planning, facilitation, and training services to non-profit, corporate, and public sector clients.  Organizations that have benefited from her services include Pew Charitable Trusts, Melwood, World Bank, and Federal Transit Administration. 

  Margarita is a frequent speaker on topics of strategy, leadership, employee engagement, cross-cultural communications, and organizational development. Her expertise has been featured in The Atlantic, Washington Business Journal, Washington Post, and several books on organizational effectiveness. She is a member of Leadership Greater Washington and serves on the board of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.

  
  

  ONLINE WORKSHOP REMINDERS

  
  

  • MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

  • Workshops begin promptly at 12:00PM Eastern.  Please log on at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure your internet connections, audio and other settings are functioning properly.

  • MAFN Members have access to all online workshop recordings via the MAFN website. 

  • For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.

  
  

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• (Members Only) MAFN In Person Salon: Vienna

  • When
    06/15/2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    “Bear Cage” room at Bear Branch Tavern (133 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180)
  • Spaces left
    13

  Register

  Come join us Monday, June 15th, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST with optional lunch afterward, for our monthly Vienna MAFN Salon!

  Each month, we will have a topic or theme as well as open time for networking and sharing challenges and best practices in our facilitation. 

  THIS MONTH'S TOPIC:  TBD

  Afterwards, those who are available are invited to stay and share community over lunch. 

  
  

  Please note that this is for MAFN members only and there is limited space, so please register early. 

  
  

  Our guiding principles are:

  • Connection + Conversation + Community = Salon

  • Come open to listening and sharing

  
  

  Salon REMINDERS

  • If you register and cannot attend, please cancel to allow someone else to come. 

  • Registration closes at midnight 2 days before the event.

  • Registered participants will receive instructions with any additional details 5 day in advance of the event. Please be sure to check your email.

  • Salon discussions are live events and are not recorded.

  • For membership questions contact info@mafn.org

  
  

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