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\nPaid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is one of the highest-return investments a business can make in its workforce. When employees can take job-protected\, paid time off to welcome a new child\, recover from a serious illness\, or care for a family member\, employers see measurable payoffs like significantly higher retention\, stronger recruitment\, and reduced turnover. The Alaska Children'\;s Trust\, a statewide organization dedicated to ensuring that children and families thrive across Alaska\, will share how our state can establish such a program. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of how PFML is structured\, what it costs\, and the concrete return it delivers to their business.
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Trevor Storrs has an extensive background spanning nearly three decades\, dedicated to collaborative work with the nonprofit sector. Presently\, he assumes the role of President &\; CEO at the Alaska Children&rsquo\;s Trust (ACT)\, the only statewide organization with the mission of preventing child abuse and neglect. Trevor&rsquo\;s educational journey commenced at the University of Lethbridge\, culminating in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. He later pursued his studies at Gallaudet University\, a unique institution catering to the deaf community\, situated in Washington DC\, where he earned a master&rsquo\;s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Post-graduation in 1997\, Trevor embarked on his Alaskan journey and moved to Anchorage. His career in Alaska has focused on underserved and vulnerable populations.\n
\nPLUS\, a member presentation from Jin Chen\, Owner of Sakana Poke &\; Soiré\;e
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\nDisclaimer: Topic is presented for education\, and Anchorage Chamber of Commerce has not endorsed this initiative.