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Partners in the Outdoors Conference

Conference Ombuds

Independent • Impartial • Informal • Confidential

A confidential resource for attendees, staff, exhibitors, and other participants during the Partners in the Outdoors Conference.

The Conference Ombuds is available to listen to concerns, help participants think through options, and support informal resolution of conference-related issues in an off-the-record setting.

Participants may reach out about concerns such as interpersonal conflict, harassment, discrimination, microaggressions, misunderstandings, or other issues affecting the conference experience.

If you are unsure whether something rises to the level of a report, or simply want a confidential place to talk something through, the ombuds is available to help.

Ombuds Availability

The ombuds is available throughout the conference, including scheduled office hours and informal presence across sessions and common areas.

Office Hours: Ute room, on the Conference Level

  • Monday, April 27 - 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday, April 28 - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, April 29 - 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
View detailed availability and office hours →

What the Ombuds Can Help With

Participants may reach out to the ombuds for confidential support related to a wide range of conference concerns, including:

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Interpersonal conflict or tension
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Harassment or discrimination concerns
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Microaggressions or exclusionary behavior
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Misunderstandings or communication challenges
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Questions about conference values and expectations
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Exploring options for addressing a concern informally

Ombuds Availability During the Conference

The ombuds will be available throughout the conference, with scheduled office hours and additional presence in sessions, hallways, and conference events.

Monday, April 27, 2026 Office hours and ongoing conference presence
Office Hours in the Ute room on the Conference Level 3:45 - 5:30 pm
Where to find the ombuds throughout the day
  • 10:30 - 11:30 am
    Allies Affinity Space introduction
    Arkansas Room
  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Hallway presence and informal introductions with attendees, staff, and vendors
  • 12:45 - 1:00 pm
    Hallway presence
  • 2:15 - 2:30 pm
    Hallway presence
  • 5:30 - 6:30 pm
    Reception and Poster Session
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Office hours and ongoing conference presence
Office Hours in the Ute room on the Conference Level 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Where to find the ombuds throughout the day
  • 9:30 - 10:45 am
    Breakout Session 3D: Roots, Remedies, and Resilience
    Rio Grande / Gunnison Room
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    BIPOC Affinity Space introduction
    Location TBD (possibly Dove I)
  • 2:30 - 5:30 pm
    Office hours and general conference presence
  • 5:30 - 6:45 pm
    Reception and Student Poster Session
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Office hours and ongoing conference presence
Office Hours in the Ute room on the Conference Level 9:45 - 11:15 am and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where to find the ombuds throughout the day
  • 8:30 - 9:45 am
    Breakout Session 5E: From Fear to Freedom: Embracing the Outdoors
    Cheyenne I Room
  • 11:15 - 11:30 am
    LGBTQIA2S+ Affinity Space introduction and brief overview of the ombuds resource webpage and confidential web form
    Dove I
  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Office hours

Connecting with the Ombuds

In addition to scheduled office hours, the ombuds will be around throughout the conference and available for informal conversation.

Availability Contact Confidential Form FAQs

Meet the Conference Ombuds

Jai Calloway

Jai Calloway serves as the conference ombuds for Partners in the Outdoors.

Jai is an experienced ombuds and organizational development consultant with more than 15 years of work in conflict resolution and inclusion in organizational settings.

She previously served as Corporate Ombuds for Halliburton and now supports organizations across industries as an external ombuds. Jai is an alumna of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law’s Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution.

She has also held leadership roles with the American Bar Association and the International Ombuds Association.

Contact the Ombuds

You may connect in the way that feels most comfortable.

Email
jai-ombuds@mwi.org
Phone
346-546-9396
Direct and confidential phone and voicemail
Confidential Web Form
You may submit a confidential message without including your name.
Submit a Confidential Message
Confidential Contact

Send a Confidential Message

Use the form below to contact the ombuds. You are not required to include your name.

Questions About the Ombuds?

Learn more about confidentiality, how the ombuds works, and what to expect when you reach out.

View Frequently Asked Questions

Confidentiality and Informality

Communication with the ombuds is confidential, informal, and off the record. Speaking with the ombuds does not constitute formal notice to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The ombuds is available to listen, help participants explore options, and support informal resolution where appropriate.

Charter and Standards of Practice

The Conference Ombuds operates under a charter approved by the CPW Director. The charter incorporates the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Ombuds Association.

These standards guide the ombuds’ commitment to independence, impartiality, confidentiality, and informality.

Read the Charter
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