The 2025 National Title IV-E Roundtable is a collaborative space to reimagine how we train, support, and grow the child welfare workforce. From May 20th to 22nd in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, public and tribal agencies will join university partners to exchange ideas, deepen partnerships, and drive innovation in child welfare education.
Public Knowledge® (PK) aims to radically transform child welfare by centering family integrity and early investment in prevention. Through strategic implementation, cross-system collaboration, and confident leadership, we partner with jurisdictions to build evidence-informed systems that support whole families and reduce unnecessary separation.
Let’s talk about child welfare solutions.
This year’s roundtable will explore federal guidance, funding strategies, and best practices. We look forward to sharing how we help agencies shift power to families, promote equity, and create community-centered support models.
Connect with our PK Team at the Roundtable
Lindsay Nordenberg, Child Welfare Industry Director
- 15 years of experience in child welfare policy, program implementation, and strategic planning at the state and local levels.
- Specializes in change management, data analysis, and training facilitation to improve outcomes and align systems with federal child welfare initiatives.
Donald Manns, Management Consultant
- 8 years of experience in data analysis, financial reporting, and strategic planning, with a focus on optimizing business processes and enhancing performance in human services.
- Specializes in project leadership, business intelligence tools, and aligning IT solutions with operational and compliance goals.
Melissa Murphy, Management Consultant
- 14 years of experience in public health and social services, integrating data-driven evaluation and policy innovation.
- Focuses on engagement with communities and decision-makers to enhance Medicaid and child welfare program effectiveness.
David Russ, Business Development
- 20+ years of experience in solutions-based sales and team management, specializing in delivering tailored IT and operational solutions for stakeholders and agencies.
- Collaborates with our business development team to address client needs in areas like procurement, managed services, and process automation.
Allison Ward, Programs Implementation and Evaluation Practice Director
- 20+ years of experience in child welfare systems, training, and organizational change.
- Specializes in project management, curriculum development, and quality assurance to drive sustainable improvements in service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Tasha Baker, Management Consultant
- 17 years of experience in child welfare systems at the local, state, and national levels, with expertise in strategic planning, federal compliance, and leadership development.
- Specializes in driving system change through organizational readiness, agency assessment, and implementation of Family First Prevention Services Act initiatives.
Is Your Organization Ready for Change?
Our Organizational Readiness Health Check helps child welfare agencies and university partners assess governance, align decision-making, and identify opportunities. PK works alongside you to tailor strategies that strengthen collaboration and support lasting impact.