AT HOME was started in March 2020, following the national COVID-19 recommendations to avoid gathering in groups. Two social work conferences that had been scheduled for March were canceled or rescheduled, affecting many students and professionals who were planning to attend them. AT HOME was originally conceived as an opportunity for social workers to continue learning while practicing social distancing. However, AT HOME has always been open to people from all backgrounds, as a barrier-free learning opportunity.
Speakers are chosen based on their knowledge and experience with various topics that are of interest to attendees, with a focus on presenters who address vulnerable communities. The 6-8 presenters each month are an intentional mix of traditional academics, along with organic intellectuals. Topics have ranged from Infant Mental Health, to the Science of Hope, to Indigenous Values, to Supporting Refugees. Most of the speakers are local to Tulsa, Oklahoma, but AT HOME would love to expand to include presentations from across the country — and even the world! If you have an idea for a topic or a presenter, please contact Erika at erika@athomeconference.org
AT HOME runs about 4 hours over Zoom. Each presenter has 25 minutes to discuss their topic, and then fields questions from the audience. Some speakers have PowerPoints or other documents, which are available on the website afterwards. AT HOME is also available on YouTube, within a few weeks of the event.
To get signed up, just head over to registration page. Once you are registered you will receive an email confirmation and login information for the video conference.
Zoom security requires all attendees to have a Zoom account in order to attend. Once you have a Zoom account, and have registered for AT HOME, you will receive a calendar invitation with the room number and passcode. If you have any difficulties, contact Erika at erika@athomeconference.org
AT HOME is not affiliated with any organization, although the Zoom room is provided by the University of Oklahoma, who has also provided CEU credits for the April 2020 and May 2020 AT HOME.
AT HOME is totally free for attendees. AT HOME is currently in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in order to secure grants in the future and keep AT HOME free for all attendees. Currently AT HOME is funded privately.
Following the conference, all attendees are sent a short evaluation form. Once that is completed, each individual will receive their CEU confirmation form. Please note, the process takes approximately a week after the conference.
The organizer is Erika Stone-Burnett, a MSW student at the University of Oklahoma. She is a writer for the Black Wall St Times, a member of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, and the OU Student Government Association Secretary. An OU Foundation scholar, Erika currently works as a research assistant in the Hope Research Center, and plans to complete her social work practicum at the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice.
The digital marketing manager behind the AT HOME Dustin Wright, is the owner of Bracket Designs in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dustin is a Pittsburg State University graduate and is originally from Miami, OK. Dustin's marketing business has handled the marketing of several nonprofits in Oklahoma, since starting his business six years ago.
The host is Mika Nicole, a third-generation active-duty member of the United States Army. Originally from Alabama, Mika is an active member of the Tulsa community, who seeks to elevate the voices of communities who have been silenced. Mika works as a producer for the Black Wall Street Times media organization, as well as NPR’s FOCUS: Black Oklahoma.
AT HOME welcomes volunteers — and particularly seeks marketing volunteers and others who can reach communities that do not yet know about AT HOME. Contact erika@athomeconference.org
AT HOME welcomes volunteers — and particularly seeks marketing volunteers and others who can reach communities that do not yet know about AT HOME. Contact erika@athomeconference.org
Yes, please find us online! AT HOME has a Facebook page, as well as a Twitter and Instagram
