Registration is NOW OPEN for Speaking of Children 2026!

Speaking of Children

Luncheon & Conference

Registration Now Open!

Register today! Join us on April 22-23 for impactful speakers, diverse educational breakout sessions, and professional networking. The Keynote Speaker at our Luncheon on April 23 is Kevin McNeil, child abuse survivor, retired detective and author.

Child welfare professionals and interested community members can register online to attend the two-day conference or Keynote Luncheon only. The full conference schedule is also available online. Registration ends on April 10 or until the event is sold out.

Check out our sponsorship opportunities and current list of top sponsors at the end of our event page.

Hope Champions Podcast

Season Two is Live!

As the number one indicator of future well-being, hope is a guiding beacon toward health, happiness, and fulfillment. With growing awareness of trauma in our communities, hope becomes the antidote that helps us move forward.

In the Hope Champions Podcast, we explore what hope is, how it can be measured, and practical ways to integrate it into everyday life. Join us for meaningful conversations that inspire healing, resilience, and growth.

Season two is now live! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to tune in as we talk about how to utilize Hope in your everyday lives. New episodes drop every other Monday at 8 AM CST.

Turning Pain into Purpose

KC's Video Testimony

Trauma changed his childhood, but it did not define his future. Today, KC gives back to the very place that helped him heal, using his voice to shine light for those still finding theirs.

KC was just a young boy when he first came to Project Harmony. With the support of his Family Advocates and the Omaha Police Department, he not only found safety and healing, but also discovered a desire to give back to others walking a similar path. Hear more...

Meet Victoria Strawn

Director of Human Resources

Project Harmony

Explain your position at Project Harmony.

As the Director of Human Resources, I oversee and support core HR functions including compliance, employee relations, total rewards, HR data analytics, and operational excellence, while ensuring these efforts align with Project Harmony’s culture of employee engagement, values, mission and long-term growth.

What led you to work at Project Harmony?

Project Harmony’s strong role in the Omaha community and its values of care and advocacy closely align with my own. As Human Resources is fundamentally people-focused, supporting employees within an organization dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children is deeply meaningful.

Tell me about someone who has influenced your decision to work at Project Harmony or a mentor who has helped you most in your career thus far.

That’s a hard question to answer because every person I’ve worked with and every experience I’ve had has played a role in bringing me to where I am today. I’ve been fortunate to have leaders and peers who were enthusiastic and incredibly supportive during my transition to Project Harmony. The team and leadership have been so welcoming and affirming, making it clear that this is the right fit for me. They are an amazing group of people, and I’m truly proud to be part of the organization.

How do you enjoy spending your time when you are not working?

When I’m not working, I enjoy binge-watching good shows (or at least what we think are good) usually with my fiancé or my little sister—right now, The Blacklist season three has been a bit hit or miss. Abbott Elementary is our current favorite. I also enjoy reading, taking walks when the weather cooperates and spending time in the kitchen cooking and making sweet treats to share.

What is the one thing you are most proud of about your job?

Being part of something bigger than myself, even when that impact isn’t always immediately visible.

Favorite quote that inspires you personally.

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

February 2026

Project Harmony is a child advocacy center whose mission is to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect.

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Training Calendar

February 4

Trauma and Resilience

Webinar

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Join us as we learn how to recognize trauma, understand its impact on the brain and body and identify and apply interventions to trauma-related behaviors.

February 5

Working with People in Poverty

Webinar

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This training equips attendees with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively work with youth and families who live in poverty and assess the internal bias they may have related to this population.

February 6

Working Together Across Cultures

Webinar

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Understanding culture is a lifelong journey that begins with the individual. In this training, participants will engage in introspective activities and group discussion that will elevate their understanding of culture and enhance their ability to work more effectively with different cultures.

February 11

Navigating Discord

Live at Project Harmony

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This course discusses the nature of discord when it is experienced in a helping relationship, raises awareness about how we think and feel when experiencing discord and teaches interviewing techniques to deal with discord when it arises.

February 16

Tour of Project Harmony

Live at Project Harmony

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Participants will engage in a tour of Project Harmony for an overview of services provided and a look around the campus.

February 17

'Missing' Documentary Screening

Live at Project Harmony

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Missing shares the voices and experiences of survivors, exploring the reasons behind their decisions to run—what they are running from or to—and how these circumstances increase their vulnerability to exploitation.

February 18

Child Abuse and Neglect 101

Live at Project Harmony

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions and receive resources that will help with knowing how and when to report.

February 24

Tough Conversations

Webinar

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Our ability to make strong, impactful decisions and recommendations as a team requires we confront what is getting in our way. This workshop utilizes research on conflict, communication and negotiation to take a closer look at proven techniques to help you get unstuck.

February 25

Empathic Strain

Live at Project Harmony

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We hope you’ll join us as we learn how to reduce the risk of empathic strain, discover tools to mitigate its effects and look for ways to build support systems and accountability into our days to make our work both fulfilling and sustainable.

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept differences among people — we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Search Current Job Openings!

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