219 Adult Communication Principles and Methods 02.05.26 -- Walnut Creek, CA (CH. 02)

 

Start Date: 2/5/2026
End Date: 2/6/2026
No. of Days: 2 days
Course Level: Intermediate
CEU Credits: 16.00
Start Time: 8am Pacific 

 

Tuition: Member - $415.00 / Non-member - $575.00

 

Tuition may be paid by check or credit card to IRWA Headquarters in U.S. Dollars.

Sponsored By:  Chapter 2

Course Description: 219 Adult Communication Principles and Methods

 

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Michele L. Folk, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC, R/W-NAC has 34 years of business and right-of-way experience with an extensive background in teaching, communication, and relocation. She currently serves in a training and development capacity at GFT, Inc. (Gannett-Fleming TranSystems) an engineering and right-of-way firm. Dr. Folk’s primary focus has been on the management of relocation activities, with a particular emphasis on projects involving the development and preservation of affordable housing. She is a certified Instructor for the International Right-of-Way Association and teaches relocation, right of way basics and communications courses.

 

Karen Eddleman, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, is a Vice President with Associated Right of Way Services, Inc., a right of way consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Ms. Eddleman has been providing relocation consulting services to public agencies and non-profit organizations throughout California for over 20 years.  She has managed the relocation efforts for many federally funded transportation projects in recent years which have impacted a wide spectrum of housing types and complicated businesses.  Ms. Eddleman is a past president of IR/WA Chapter 2 and serves on its Relocation Committee.  She has also had the privilege of serving as a Special Master to implement relocation settlements.  

 

COURSE COORDINATOR:

Erik Woodhouse

925-694-2826

ewoodhouse@arws.com

 

CLASS INFORMATION:

ARWS
1255 Treat Blvd, #815
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
925-691-8500
Participant Capacity: 30
Start Time: 8am Pacific

RECCOMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS:
Embassy Suites by Hilton
1345 Treat Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597