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The OST field is often on the front lines. We’re a primary point of contact for youth and their families, which makes us integral to supporting families in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Education about eligibility requirements, efficacy and safety are essential components, but removing obstacles and facilitating access may be even more important.

In 2020, given the Movement for Black Lives, the rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans, immigrants,  and members of the transgender community, and numerous injustices that, while not new, were finally being recognized more broadly, NAA doubled down its focus on building equity, access, and connections.  

The non-profit and youth development sector is in a hiring quandary. As we all begin the slow and deliberate process of returning to in-person programming, it's getting harder and harder to fill positions.

The NAA Convention is all about opportunity. With members of the field coming together and top-quality, engaging sessions covering almost any topic you can think of, it's easy to see why connections and learning are the highlights of Convention. Participants leave saying, "I found my people ... and learned a lot, too!"