Event Sessions

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of campus discussions, establishing processes and procedures for collecting health information, administering medications, and tracking immunization records remains critical.  Together we'll review recommendations from the American Camp Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to help keep campers on campuses healthy and safe.  This presentation will be interactive with plenty of time for Q&A.  And don't worry, we'll discuss COVID-19, too!

Dr. Michael Ambrose

Founder and CEO of CampDoc, Dr. Ambrose earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School and is a board-certified pediatrician.  He has been involved in camp and youth organizations' health and wellness for over 15 years and remains devoted to continual improvement of health and safety by creating innovative solutions for camps.  Dr. Ambrose has authored several camp health and safety research studies, including the recently published American Academy of Pediatrics “Improving Health and Safety at Camp” (June 2019) policy statement.

Darrow Milgrim - National Director, Independent School Practice & Camp Programs

Darrow is responsible for the oversight and development of the Independent School and Camp Practice at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. For over 25 years he has coordinated annual risk management seminars for school business officers and administrators. These bring together the top legal and risk management minds to interact with school business officers and administrators on current topics of interest.

Darrow is licensed as both a property and casualty broker and an employee benefits broker. He served on the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Education Committee, has been director of camping and outdoor education, and taught in the Cal State University System, as well as public and private schools. Darrow is frequently requested as a speaker and has presented sessions at NBOA; NAIS; Cal-ISBOA; the Western Association of Independent Camps; American Camp Association; Childrens’ Oncology Camps Association, as well as conducting annual programs for school business officers and administrators for the past 30 years.

AJ Morgan - Area President, RPS Bollinger

Since the start of 2020, AJ Morgan has served as area president of RPS Bollinger, where he manages four different programs: Golf & Country Club, Amateur Sports, Student Accident, and Bike & Ski Retailers and Manufacturers. Most recently, AJ was a senior vice president charged with the production of large amateur sports accounts, a role he served for 18 years. AJ was recognized as a top producer and member of the RPS Bar Club for seven consecutive years before his transition to a management position. AJ is licensed in property & casualty, accident & health, and excess & surplus lines. Prior to this position and career, AJ was an English teacher, basketball coach, and newspaper reporter, among other professions. AJ has been a strong supporter of community sports programs in every community where he has lived.

Alexis Spoon ARM, CLCS - Area Assistant Vice President, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc

Alexis is an area assistant vice president at Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Alexis focuses on working with school districts, colleges and universities, and public entities to help them evaluate their property and casualty insurance programs. In addition, Alexis specializes in risk pooling to help organizations maximize their coverage while driving down costs. Through the use of Gallagher’s CORE360 program, Alexis drives down buyer's total cost of risk and evaluates all aspects of their insurance program.

This presentation will explore the mechanisms by which traumatic events result into traumatization and the protective power of emotion regulation in disrupting that pathway. Strategies for supporting emotional resilience in children and youth will be discussed in addition to considerations for organizations in becoming ready to meaningfully and equitably engage parents and families.

Dr. Erin Bogan, Ph.D.

Prior to joining AIR, Dr. Bogan has worked as an education consultant in consulting firm as a principal researcher, and in universities and organizations as an independent researcher and fellow. Her previous work also included consulting with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Early Head Start’s home visiting program to support their data use practices and to develop a national model to improve program quality through data-informed decision making. She has also consulted with the School District of Philadelphia to design evidence-based materials to support the use of kindergarten engagement assessments used throughout the district. With extensive work in schools, teaching in universities, conducting research, providing technical support, and presenting research to diverse audiences, Dr. Bogan strives to conduct research that reduces social and structural inequity in early childhood education and beyond. Dr. Bogan has earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a bachelor’s degree Social Welfare from the University of California at Berkeley, a master’s degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, a doctorate degree in Education from the University of Michigan and a doctorate degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan.