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H-PEA Post-conference In-Person Workshops
Tuesday September 30, 2025
REGISTRATION UNTIL SEPT 15, 2025
TIME (HST) |
WORKSHOP - Registration is open! |
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9:00–12:00am |
Wayfinding in Evaluation. Tools for reflective and culturally grounded practice with Indigenous peoples |
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12:00–1:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00–4:00pm |
Intro to AI: A Workshop for the Hesitant and Curious |
H-PEA Post-Conference In -Person Workshops 2025 Registration Fees
- H-PEA/CREA-HI Members $55.00 (attend both workshops for $100)
- Non-Members $85.00 Non-Member $85 (attend both workshops for $150)
You may register for only one workshop or both. Register for both by clicking via the morning workshop.
Please see more details about each workshop below.
H-PEA POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS |
9:00-12:00am (HST): Wayfinding in Evaluation. Tools for reflective and culturally grounded practice with Indigenous peoples. Workshop Description Like traditional wayfinders who navigated vast oceans, evaluators too embark on voyages of discovery—journeying beyond the known, discerning both the fine detail and the broader landscape. Wayfinding in evaluation calls for deep awareness of ourselves, our crew, our waka, and the environments we navigate. It requires us to hold steady in uncertain waters, develop sharper observation, and embrace not just rational thinking, but also the collective wisdom, relational intelligence, and cultural knowledge we carry (Spiller, Barclay-Kerr & Panoho, 2015). Wayfinding is not only about reaching a destination—it is about how we travel. As evaluators, we are tasked with walking alongside Indigenous communities, guided by principles of respect, reciprocity, and shared purpose. The tools and approaches explored in this workshop are designed to support you in this journey, offering practical methods grounded in Indigenous knowledge and relationships. Together, we will reflect on how we navigate values, share power, and contribute to a future that is collectively imagined and created. What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Why Attend
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Speaker Information
Nan Wehipeihana is the director of Weaving Insights (www.weavinginsights.co.nz) and a member of the Kinnect Group (www.kinnect.co.nz). Nan’s tribal affiliations are to Ngāti Tukorehe and Ngāti Raukawa, north of Wellington, Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Ngāti Porou and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui on the East Coast of the North Island.
Nan specialises in evaluation and research focusing on Māori, the Indigenous people of Aotearoa NZ and building evaluation capacity with tribes and Māori organisations to evidence outcomes, including cultural outcomes. By bringing the voices and views of Māori to government and funders, she aims to offer insight into Māori values and perspectives for use in government, business, and community contexts.
Nan is a founding member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association (ANZEA) and Ma Te Rae, Māori Evaluation Association – the first Indigenous Evaluation Association. She is also a co-founder of the Developmental Evaluation Institute (https://developmental-evaluation.org/about). Nan is a Fellow of the Australian Evaluation Society. Nan and colleagues received the 2013 AES Best Evaluation Policy and Systems framework for the Developmental Evaluation of He Oranga Poutama for Sport New Zealand, and in 2000 for a child welfare framework for the Ministry of Social Policy. Nan is a co-editor (along with Michael Quinn Patton and Kate McKegg) of the book Developmental Evaluation: Real World Applications, Adapted Tools, Questions Answered, Emergent Issues, Lessons Learned, and Essential Principles, Guilford Press, New York (2015).
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1:00pm-4:00pm (HST): Intro to AI: A Workshop for the Hesitant and Curious Workshop Description
Curious (or nervous) about AI but not sure where to start? This welcoming, hands-on workshop is designed specifically for evaluators who are brand new to artificial intelligence and may feel hesitant or unsure about how to begin. No tech background is required—just a willingness to explore and experiment in a supportive space. We’ll begin with low-stakes, playful activities that allow participants to interact with AI tools in fun, non-work-related ways. These exercises are designed to lower the barrier to entry, build confidence, and introduce key concepts in a low-pressure environment. What You’ll Learn
The session will also include a focused discussion on ethical risks and considerations when using AI in evaluation. Together, we’ll surface common concerns—such as bias, transparency, data privacy, and cultural misalignment—and offer practical strategies to address them. Why attend
Whether you’re curious, cautious, or both, this session offers a judgment-free space to explore what AI can (and can’t) do—and how evaluators can thoughtfully engage with emerging tools while staying grounded in ethics and community. Note: The workshop description was drafted with the assistance of ChatGPT 4.0 plus and will be used to model robust prompts and the use of chat channels as part of the training. |
Speakers Information
Sena Sanjines
Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sena Sanjines has worked in program evaluation across government, private, and non-profit sectors in Hawaiʻi since 2012. She earned her master’s and doctorate from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, specializing in research on program evaluation with a focus on improving how we communicate data. Sena regularly leads trainings on all things evaluation—with a special love for data visualization—and is an enthusiastic user of artificial intelligence in both her personal and professional life.
Hiʻipoi Ho
Born and raised in Waimānalo, Hiʻipoi Ho is a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Southern Utah University (B.S. in Family Life and Human Development), and Hawaiʻi Pacific University (Master of Social Work). She currently serves as a Youth Program Consultant at Liliʻuokalani Trust, where she helps guide the development and implementation of culturally grounded youth programs for Native Hawaiian kamaliʻi.
Hiʻipoi previously served as a Social Worker for the Trust, providing direct counseling and support to Native Hawaiian keiki and ʻohana. She also serves as the Program and Research Coordinator for Ke Kula Nui o Waimānalo, leading community-based initiatives and research rooted in cultural knowledge and focused on holistic well-being.
She is a proud single mom to her two sons, Lucas and Leelan, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.