Speaker Profile
DR. CASEY LAFRANCE
Dr. Casey LaFrance is a dynamic leader in agile transformation and change management, holding the Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC) certification. An Accredited Change Professional at the Specialist level by the Change Management Institute, he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies in Political Science at Western Illinois University and Strategic Director for the Veteran to Project Manager Mentor Alliance. Author of scores of peer-reviewed articles and the book Targeting Discretion, Dr. LaFrance is globally regarded as the world’s leading expert on the American county sheriff as a decision-maker. He lives in Illinois with his partner, daughter, dog, and cat.

Dr. Casey Lafrance
July 18 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
From the Resource Cliff to the Career Lift: Supporting Neurodivergent Talent in the Workforce
As autistic youth transition into adulthood, many face what’s known as the “resource cliff”—a sharp drop in services, supports, and guidance once they age out of school-based programs. This abrupt shift can leave young adults and their families navigating a confusing and often disjointed landscape with limited direction or access to employment, higher education, or independent living resources.But what if w..

Dr. Casey Lafrance
August 22 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Equity in Project Management - Power to the People
Project management has long been associated with capital infrastructure—bridges, roads, tech rollouts, and high-stakes development. But what about the human-centered projects that build stronger, more resilient communities? Historically, these “helping” efforts—often led by women and marginalized groups—were dismissed as softer work, unworthy of the formal structures, budgets, and prestige of traditional pr..