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title: Controversial Partners? How limiting your HMIS can expand your circle
description: Clarity Connect 2024 - Foundations Track Description
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Foundations Track

# Controversial Partners? How limiting your HMIS can expand your circle

##### About this session

Wednesday, September 18  |  11:15am - 12:15pm  |  Louie Room

Law enforcement, hospitals, and managed care organizations aren’t likely to make the top of any “Trusted Outsiders” list. But does that mean they have to be completely excluded from HMIS access? This hot topic session includes stories from communities who have made it work for them as well as Clarity functionality that can aid in opening up access on your terms.

 

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## Speakers

### Kelly Robson [Follow me on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-robson-8a402335/)

Sr. Project Administrator

Bitfocus

![KellyRobson-1-1](https://www.bitfocus.com/hubfs/KellyRobson-1-1.png)

Kelly Robson

Sr. Project Administrator

Bitfocus

 About Kelly Robson

Kelly brings 18 years of experience in Nevada’s homeless and human services to her role as a Senior Project Administrator for the state of Nevada. Prior to her role at Bitfocus, Kelly was a leader in the Permanent Supportive Housing world and oversaw the communities largest homeless outreach team. With her various roles in the nonprofit sector, Kelly brings practiced experience in many key areas, including project management, community facilitation, and systems change.

[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-robson-8a402335/)

### Ashley Wynn [Follow me on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-wynn-2032711bb/)

Product Manager

Bitfocus

![AshleyWynn-2](https://www.bitfocus.com/hubfs/AshleyWynn-2.jpeg)

Ashley Wynn

Product Manager

Bitfocus

 About Ashley Wynn

As a Product Manager on the Product Team, Ashley brings 10+ years of HMIS leadership experience and expertise in various federal assistance programs. She has a passion for leveraging data and technology to address complex social issues and maximize coordination across systems of care. Prior to joining Bitfocus, Ashley was the HMIS Manager for the CoC and HMIS Lead for the Tampa/Hillsborough County CoC. Ashley also has valuable past experience with direct services and nonprofit leadership through managing permanent supportive housing and serving as president for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Hillsborough County, FL.

[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-wynn-2032711bb/)

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