NABIP Oregon Annual Convention – Day 1 
July 10, 2025   

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm  
Lunch 

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm  
Mental Health in the Workplace: Practical Solutions That Work and Return on Investment Considerations 
In this information session, internationally recognized thought leader in workplace health and productivity Dr. Amell will discuss the important topic of mental health in the workplace. The issues of anxiety, stress, depression, burnout and rustout will be covered through the lens of the evidence that employers, consultants and brokers should consider when choosing to enable this type of programming, as well as associated return on investment (ROI) considerations.   
Presented by Dr. Tyler Amell PhD, MSc, BSc - Faculty and Chief Health and Strategy Officer with Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences and MediKeeper, Inc.  

2:35 pm – 3:35 pm  
Legislative Mid-Point: Critical Updates on Employee Benefits and Employer Measures 
This presentation will provide an update on the major issues currently in progress during the Session, focusing on key measures that impact employee benefits and employers. We'll cover significant developments that are moving through the process, as well as highlight those that have failed to advance. By the time of this presentation, the Session is expected to have reached important process deadlines. 
Presented by Tom Holt, NABIP Oregon Lobbyist, The Holt Company 

3:40 pm – 4:00 pm  
Break with Exhibitors 

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  
Supporting Client Wellbeing: Navigating Waves of Change 
In an era marked by shifting regulations, evolving employee expectations, and rising benefit costs, clients need trusted partners who can help them adapt and thrive. This session equips benefits and insurance professionals with proven strategies to support whole-person wellbeing while managing cost pressures and organizational change. You’ll learn how to build the business case for wellbeing, leverage underutilized resources, and drive engagement through strategic communication. Featuring real-world, budget-conscious examples, this session offers practical tools to help you navigate the waves of change and deliver meaningful value to your clients. 
Presented by Chase Sterling MA, CWP - Founder & Principal Consultant with Wellbeing Think Tank / HHP Cultures 

5:00 pm  
Closing Remarks  

5:30 – 7:00 pm  
Welcome Reception 
 

NABIP Oregon Annual Convention – Day 2 
July 11, 2025  

7:30 am 
Registration Open 

7:30 am – 8:00 am  
Breakfast with Exhibitors 

8:00 am – 8:10 am  
Opening Remarks 

8:10 am – 9:10 am  
Blind Spots: Recognizing Our Bias 
Having unconscious bias doesn’t make you a bad person—it makes you human. While many associate bias with deliberate actions, unconscious biases can unknowingly influence decisions, often based on incomplete or inaccurate information. These biases impact workplace dynamics, from hiring to promotions, shaping opportunities for employees. This program will explore common types of unconscious bias and provide strategies to prevent them from influencing workplace interaction and decisions. Attendees will gain self-awareness tools and practical approaches to fostering a more inclusive workplace.  
Presented by Deborah Jeffries PHR, CP, CPC – Vice President with HR Answers, Inc.  

9:15 am – 10:15 am  
IRCHA Topic 
Presented by Angela Platta - Vice President of National Business Development, West with Remodel Health 

10:15 am – 10:30 pm  
Break with Exhibitors 

10:30 pm – 11:30 pm  
Oregon Economy Update 

11:35 – 12:35 pm  
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare – Ethical and Responsible use considerations and how you can leverage to help your client 
Presented by Tracy Olsen, Director of Business Development / Regence BCBS of Oregon 

12:35 pm  
Closing Remarks 

 * Schedule Subject to Change