May 2, 2023 | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oklahoma City Convention Center
Aspiration Sponsor
www.OKCelevate.com
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The Elevate experience includes a full day of development and education opportunities, including two dynamic keynote speakers, your choice of 24 breakout sessions, and a closing reception to unwind and connect with Oklahoma City’s next leaders. WELCOME TO ELEVATE!
ELEVATE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
ASPIRATION SPONSOR
NOURISH SPONSOR OU Price College of Business Executive and Professional Education Solutions REFRESH SPONSORS First United Bank – Downtown YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City MAILING & LANYARD SPONSOR LocaliQ Direct
COLLABORATION SPONSOR Arvest Bank
INSPIRATION SPONSOR Paycom
PRESENTING MEDIA SPONSOR Cox Media
SIGNAGE SPONSOR S&S Promotions, Inc.
CONNECTION SPONSOR Tinker Federal Credit Union
UPLIFT20 SPONSOR American Fidelity Assurance Company
EDUCATION TRACK SPONSORS LX Studio at the University of Central Oklahoma University of Oklahoma MBA Program
UPLIFT10 SPONSOR Rose State College
BOOST SPONSORS Dolese Bros. Co. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center VI Marketing and Branding
INVITATION SPONSORS Leidos LocaliQ Direct NAVIGATION SPONSOR Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
8 A.M. .......................REGISTRATION | 2ND FLOOR
8 A.M. .......................EXHIBITORS & BREAKFAST BUFFET | 4TH FLOOR
8:30 A.M. .................WELCOME TO ELEVATE! | PAINTED SKY BALLROOM, 4TH FLOOR
All breakout sessions will be held in rooms 208-209, 2nd floor, and 301B-D, 3rd floor
9 A.M. .......................BREAKOUT SESSIONS
10:15 A.M. ................BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:30 A.M. ................YOGA BREAK WITH YMCA | LUNCH | KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY EMEKA NNAKA | PAINTED SKY BALLROOM
1 P.M. ........................BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2:15 P.M. ..................BREAKOUT SESSIONS
3:30 P.M. ..................CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DALE WILSHER | PAINTED SKY BALLROOM
4:30 P.M. ..................CLOSING RECEPTION | PAINTED SKY BALLROOM FOYER & PATIO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.................................LIST OF EXHIBITORS
6.................................9 A.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
9.................................10:15 A.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11...............................LUNCH KEYNOTE ADDRESS
12...............................1 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
15...............................2:15 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
17...............................AFTERNOON KEYNOTE ADDRESS
17...............................CLOSING RECEPTION
18...............................SPEAKER BIOS
Visit www.OKCelevate.com/faqs for answers to frequently asked questions.
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REGISTRATION | EXHIBITORS | BREAKFAST BUFFET 8 to 8:30 a.m. Start the day off right by grabbing your name badge, attendee bag and program guide then enjoy a power- boost breakfast and some early morning engagement with other attendees and exhibiting sponsors. NETWORK WITH THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITORS ALL DAY:
Remington Park Racing Casino Rose State College S & S Promotions, Inc. Stages of Recovery, Inc. TTCU Federal Credit Union University of Oklahoma MBA Program Visit Oklahoma City YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
LocaliQ Direct LX Studio at the University of Central Oklahoma Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City OG&E Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits The Oklahoma Proton Center Oklahoma City University, Meinders School of Business PAM Specialty Hospital Paycom
American Fidelity Assurance Company Arvest Bank Center for the Future of Work Chicken N Pickle City of Oklahoma City Communication Federal Credit Union - NW OKC Cox Media Fuse3 Solutions Leidos
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WELCOME | SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE DAY 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. | Painted Sky Ballroom, 4th floor Learn what to expect from Elevate and how to make the most of the day’s opportunities. Share your thoughts, photos, speaker inspirations and more all day using #OKCELEVATE.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 9 to 10 a.m.
Wondering which education session is right for you? Each session is included in at least one track:
• Elevate Your Influence (geared toward people of all experience levels who want to grow as leaders) • Elevate Your Sales (geared toward people who are in sales) • Elevate Your Team (geared toward people who manage others) • Elevate Your Business (business development tips for small business owners, location managers and entrepreneurs) • Elevate Your Future (geared toward college students, interns and new professionals) • Elevate Your Mindset (sessions to help both employees and managers boost their mental wellbeing and stress management skills)
If you identify with one of those categories, use that as a guide for where to start scheduling your day. You are also free to choose your own adventure based on the session topics and speakers that interest you.
Pre-registration for breakout sessions is not available. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis until room capacity is met.
ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE TRACK SPONSOR
ELEVATE YOUR INFLUENCE TRACK SPONSOR
Give us your feedback after each session you attend by filling out a quick two-question survey! Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code and select your session from the list.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 9 to 10 a.m.
Room 208A
BATTLING BURNOUT
Danielle Ezell, Partner, The Mettise Group
No matter how you try to hide it, your burnout is contagious and will spread to your team. In this session, we’ll discuss the stages of burnout and why you must help yourself first before your fatigue impacts your team. Learn practical ways to fight burnout at work that don’t involve meditation at your desk.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR TEAM
Room 208B
ZERO STAKES CREATIVITY
Shannon Lockwood, Employee Giving Manager, Allied Arts
This interactive session will help attendees unlock the power of their own creativity when there is no pressure to perform or “be successful.” Tapping into a deeper level of creativity will allow those who participate in this session to walk away feeling refreshed and more confident in their own abilities.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR MINDSET
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 9 to 10 a.m.
Room 209AB
DISC WORKSHOP: USING YOUR STRENGTHS TO RISE
Using the DISC personality assessment, you will determine your personality priorities and type, learn why you will rise higher and faster in your strengths, and understand the personality factors that create resilience for each personality type. Attendees will leave with tools to help you address challenges in a customized way. Dale Wilsher, PCC, CPLC, CCSP, Executive Life & Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, Your Authentic Personality
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR INFLUENCE
Room 301B
SURVIVING IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Tammy Overholt, Supervisor, Learning and Development, American Fidelity
If you feel like an imposter from time to time, you aren’t alone. Around 70% of adults experience this phenomenon and even Albert Einstein once said his research got more attention than he thought it deserved. This session will help you better understand imposter syndrome and give you the tools to survive it and thrive.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 9 to 10 a.m.
Room 301C
HOW BRANDS CAN SURVIVE IN THE COMPLEX, CRAZY WORLD OF DIGITAL MARKETING
Mike Koehler, Founder & Chief Strategist, Smirk New Media
Digital marketing is getting more complex by the second in 2023. Business owners now have to deal with AI, TikTok and Twitter. In this session, learn how you can still succeed by boiling down your approach, voice and strategic focus. Skills like storytelling, empathy and knowing your customer still win the day.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS
Room 301D
CONSULTATIVE SELLING
Tiffany English, Director of Client Relations, Paycom
Consultative Selling, in today’s world, is the only way to sell! In this session, learn how with consultative selling you can prioritize relationships and have open dialogue to identify and provide solutions to a customer’s needs, rather than focusing on the product being sold.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR SALES
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Give us your feedback after each session you attend by filling out a quick two-question survey! Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code and select your session from the list.
Room 208A
THE TOP 5 SALES LIMITERS – AND HOW TO ELIMINATE THEM
Mike Crandall, Success Coach, Sandler Custom Growth Solutions
Often, the things we think drive success are different than other people. If you want greater success in sales join this session to learn how to eliminate the things that hold you and your team back.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR SALES
Room 208B
KICKING IT WITH KINDHEARTED MENTORS: FINDING YOUR PERFECT FIT Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Transformation, Metro Tech Downtown Mentorship is an important part of professional development. It can provide guidance, support and encouragement to help you reach your goals and achieve your full potential. Learn about specific organizations and events in OKC that may help you find your perfect mentor.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE
Room 209AB
WHY IT MATTERS: THE SOCIAL AND BUSINESS CASE FOR WORKPLACE DEI During this session, we will explore the benefits of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and how it can enhance both the social and business aspects of your organization. Throughout the session we will provide examples of best practices and strategies for promoting diversity in the workplace, including recruitment and retention initiatives, training and development programs, and policies and practices that promote inclusion and equity. By the end, we hope you will be inspired to take action in your own organization to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Carrie McClain, CEO/Founder, MYEL Collective | Dr. Natasha Mickel, CEO, JM Consulting Firm
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Room 301B
UNSTOPPABLE TEAM PERFORMANCE
Teresa Atkinson, Director of Organizational Development, Express Employment Professionals
There are natural and organic stages in every team’s development. This session will focus on how you can impact that development by appropriately navigating through these stages. No matter what role you play on the team, understanding what stage your team is currently in and being armed with the right resources and tactics will help you guide the efforts to create a top performing team.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR TEAM
Room 301C
EVERYONE IS NOT OK: WAYS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES THROUGH PERSONAL CHALLENGES Cole Watts, LCSW, LCDC, Co-owner and Chief Operating Officer, Stages of Recovery
With the shift to remote working over the last three years, people have been isolated and could easily hide personal challenges they’re facing from coworkers, whether it’s mental health or addiction. As we come back to the office, this session will give you guidance on what signs to look for in coworkers who are struggling, how to approach them and connect them with helpful resources.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR MINDSET
Room 301D
INCLUSION REIMAGINED: THE TRUTH ABOUT INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
Shalynne Jackson, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, The City of Oklahoma City
In this engaging presentation, participants will explore what Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) in the workplace is and isn’t and debunk common misconceptions. Yes, inclusion can be fun! And, no, I&D is not about reverse discrimination - everyone wins in inclusive, equitable environments! By gaining a better understanding of how I&D benefits the entire organization, participants will better understand their role in their organization’s I&D strategy and how they play a critical part in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace for all.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR TEAM
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LUNCH | KEYNOTE ADDRESS 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Painted Sky Ballroom, 4th floor
5-MINUTE CHAIR YOGA BREAK SPONSORED BY:
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: MY PERSONAL JOURNEY FROM PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE
Emeka Nnaka Therapist and Advocate for Hope
Emeka Nnaka will share his personal story of how he overcame adversity and found purpose after being paralyzed from the chest down, lifted himself out of a dark place and became an inspiration to many. Attendees will leave encouraged and empowered to face the challenges in their lives with renewed strength and purpose.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 1 to 2 p.m.
Give us your feedback after each session you attend by filling out a quick two-question survey! Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code and select your session from the list.
Room 208A
MASTERING YOUR CREDIT
Miriam Campos, VP, Community Manager, JPMorgan Chase
This session will help you understand how credit works and ways to improve your score, with tips and tools that help support your financial goals. By attending this workshop, participants will be able to create a roadmap and explore their financial journey including long term goals and building wealth.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE
Room 208B
BECOME A FEARLESS ORGANIZATION Dr. Layla Bokhari, Senior Consultant, Steople Group
Building trust within your team is a must for success, and having honest conversations will ensure optimal direction, alignment and decision-making. Team psychological safety is a shared belief held by team members that it’s okay to take risks, express their ideas and concerns, speak up with questions and admit mistakes - all without fear of negative consequences. In this session, attendees will learn the steps to build psychological safety on your team.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR TEAM
Room 209AB
SHARPEN THE SAW: SELF-CARE & SELF RENEWAL
We live in a fast-paced world filled with far too many options, and you can often find yourself burning the candle at both ends. Sure, we usually get the job done, but not without an increase of anxiety, stress and/ or diminished quality of results. Inspired by Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, this session offers a strategy for “working smarter, not harder” by taking care of your greatest asset - yourself! Michael Shellabarger, Learning & Development Lead, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR MINDSET
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 1 to 2 p.m.
Room 301B
MAKING AN IMPACT WHERE YOU ARE: THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Your sphere of influence has more potential than you may realize. In this session, we will discuss how to focus on who you impact, and how your actions impact those around you. When we challenge our perspectives about our potential impact, it can lead to increasing the impact of our sphere of influence. This session is about taking a fresh look at the reality of where we can positively impact those around us. Challenging our current vision of our sphere of influence can help us empower those around us and increase our own job satisfaction and performance. Bryan Estabrooks, Contract Support, Senior Task Order Manager, Leidos Corp.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR INFLUENCE
Room 301C
SELLING MARQUEE ASSETS THROUGH DATA-BASED STORYTELLING Will Syring, Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Oklahoma City Thunder Alex Surette, Corporate Partnership Strategy Specialist, Oklahoma City Thunder In this session, attendees will learn how the OKC Thunder sell high-impact, marquee assets like naming rights and jersey patches on a national and global scale using data-based presentations and storytelling to educate and inspire clients and prospects. Every salesperson has that one widget that if sold, would set them up for that month, that quarter and maybe even that year. That’s a marquee asset. This session will highlight how to tell better stories and use data to capture attention and inspire action.
T RACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR SALES
Room 301D
SECURITY AWARENESS: THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING AND TESTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS STAFF
Brad Thomas, President/COO, NvYA Technology
Cyber and technology attacks are constantly on the rise. In this session, attendees will learn about current threats and how social engineering your employees is becoming the fastest growing segment of security risk for your business. Mitigating your risk goes beyond the four walls of your facilities. If you own or manage a business and worry about these risks, you won’t want to miss this discussion.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS
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Every organization is unique and requires a customized approach for creating successful learning experiences.
LX Studio makes world-class custom learning solutions including organizational learning strategy, education and training design, and online learning solutions available to organizations of any type and any size. Whether your learners are employees, students, association members, or customers, you can level up learning experiences with LX Studio. lxstudio.com lxstudio@uco.edu 405.974.4533
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Give us your feedback after each session you attend by filling out a quick two-question survey! Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code and select your session from the list.
Room 208A
IT TAKES A VILLAGE: EMPOWERING FUTURE GENERATIONS
Joan Stanolis, COO, Critical Fault
Being an ally, advocate and a leader takes many things. Joan will describe her journey from educator to COO and the many lessons learned along the way. She will discuss how her company has educated students and industry leaders alike by leading through example and creating opportunities for learning inside of a classroom and an office, to better prepare individuals and organizations to empower themselves through knowledge.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS
Room 208B
HOW TO NOT SOUND LIKE EVERY OTHER SALESPERSON Kari Chance-Moore, Success Coach, Sandler Custom Growth Solutions
Prospects hate salespeople, and often salespeople don’t realize why. Join this session if you want to separate yourself from your competitors, sell more and sell more easily.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR SALES
Room 209AB
THE 8 OBSESSIONS OF EVERYDAY INNOVATORS
Michael Shellabarger, Learning & Development Lead, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Creativity can be thought of as mythic, massive and magical, but the truth is innovation comes from a lot of little breakthroughs. By studying “Big Little Breakthroughs” by Josh Linkner, this session will explore how to turn everyday micro-innovations into a powerful force and a game plan to follow in life. We will work together to identify eight core mindsets used by the world’s greatest innovators.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR INFLUENCE
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Room 301B
EQUANIMITY: A MINDFUL PRACTICE
In this experiential breakout session, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Lauree Dash will illuminate the core qualities of equanimity, including letting go, the ability to release resistance and embracing things just as they are, which leads to greater resilience, balance and inner wisdom. The talk will be followed by a mindful equanimity practice designed to help participants find greater peace and acceptance in their own lives. Lauree Dash, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, The James L Hall Center for Mind, Body and Spirit, and Meditation Rebound, LLC
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR MINDSET
Room 301C
THE MINDFUL LEADER
David McLaughlin, M.Ed, SHRM-SCP, Founder, Pendulum Coaching LLC
Learn what mindful leaders look like and why we should want to be mindful leaders in today’s competitive and chaotic business climate. We will dive into the principles of mindfulness and how they especially apply to those leading teams and organizations.
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR TEAM
Room 301D
PEOPLING 101
We’ve all heard it’s not what you know, but who you know that’ll help you reach your goals. In this session, attendees will walk away with tools to help them increase their network and develop real connections by learning how to build genuine relationships, prepare for meetings and events, and follow up to continue the conversation. A great session for those just starting their career or new to OKC! Sara Jane DelMonte, Director of Engagement, The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice
TRACK(S): ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE
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AFTERNOON KEYNOTE ADDRESS 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.| Painted Sky Ballroom, 4th floor
MEANINGFUL MOMENTS: HOW TO KEEP THE URGENT FROM HIJACKING WHAT’S IMPORTANT
Dale Wilsher Award-winning author & DISC personality trainer
Dale will provide useful ideas to help you distinguish between the urgent and important, eliminate the trivial and choose the important so that you can make time for what really matters. By the end of her keynote, Dale will help you gain insight into your personality and the way you work, define goals to prioritize what is most important and shift your mind from reactive to intentional with easy brain hacks.
CLOSING RECEPTION 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Painted Sky Ballroom Foyer & Patio
Wind down after a day of intense and motivating education sessions and get connected to other professionals in the OKC business community by attending the closing reception. Your complimentary drink ticket is included in the back of your name badge. Cash bar after drink ticket is redeemed. Bars accept cash and credit cards.
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SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Emeka Nnaka
Therapist and Advocate for Hope
Emeka Nnaka is uniquely qualified to present life, its challenges and its opportunities from the perspective of someone who found strength through tremendous adversity. He has addressed audiences across the Midwest, including schools, professional groups and corporate events. Emeka has been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” where he discussed the Americans with Disabilities Act on its 25th anniversary for a national audience. His story has also been featured in other national publications such as The Mighty, The Washington Post, TED talks, and the Onion, an op-ed of Time magazine. As a speaker, coach and advocate, Emeka inspires others to find hope, take action in their lives and live beyond the labels of their circumstances. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services from Langston University and his master’s in human relations and clinical mental health counseling from the University of Oklahoma.
Dale Wilsher
Award-winning author & DISC personality trainer
Dale Wilsher is the author of an award-winning personality book, creator of several online courses on personality, career reentry and boundaries, as well as a faculty member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute of Organizational Management. Dale is a Certified Behavioral Consultant in DISC Personality Profile and trains teams and businesses on personality differences to create a culture of kindness, respect, and success in their workplace. She is ICF certified as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and holds certifications as a Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), and Strengths Champion Coach in Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment.
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SPEAKERS
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKERS
Teresa Atkinson
Express Employment Professionals Director of Organizational Development
Teresa Atkinson has spent over 25 years helping professionals build their skills. With experience in multiple industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, academia and staffing, and a master’s degree in adult education, Teresa uses her experience and knowledge to create energetic and engaging training sessions.
Dr. Layla Bokhari
Steople Group Senior Consultant
Layla Bokhari, Ph.D., is a trusted advisor to senior leaders in organizations by seeking out their unique strength and helps them leverage that difference as a value proposition. Layla is an industrial organizational consultant specializing in leadership development with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusiveness. She is a speaker, board member, consultant and coach who has worked with companies across the globe. Dr. Bokhari has a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology, a master’s degree in sociology and is ICF-PCC certified. Layla also speaks three languages and is a gymnastics coach, world traveler, community activist and loves her fur babies.
Miriam Campos JPMorgan Chase VP, Community Manager
Miriam Campos is a community manager in Oklahoma City for community and business development. She is a local ambassador for Chase whose job is to build and nurture relationships with key community leaders, nonprofit partners and small businesses at the neighborhood level. With over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, Miriam has held a number of positions including redials banking, business banking and community development. She currently serves on the Board of Education for Metro Technology Centers, board chair for Calle25 in Historic Capitol Hill District, board vice chair of the Latino Community Development Agency, board member of the Oklahoma Historical Society, trustee for the OKC Economic Development Trust and proud founder/president of the OKC Latino Young Professionals Association.
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SPEAKERS
Kari Chance-Moore
Sandler Custom Growth Solutions Success Coach
Kari Chance-Moore is a success coach focused on the behaviors, attitudes, techniques and guts needed to be more successful in business improvement, sales/revenue growth and employee development. Her firm specializes in helping identify the blind spots and obstacles that are holding you back and then implementing systems, behaviors and guts to become more successful. Clients ultimately develop new habits that lead to proactive growth professionally and personally. Kari earned a degree in international business from Northern Oklahoma College. She is based in Stillwater, OK and serves visionary clients across the United States.
Mike Crandall
Sandler Custom Growth Solutions Success Coach
Mike Crandall is a consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and author focused on the subconscious psychology of human interaction and motivation. He is brought in by business owners and executives to work on the behaviors, attitudes, techniques and guts needed to be more successful in business improvement, sales/revenue growth and employee development. His firm specializes in helping identify the blind spots and obstacles that are holding you back and then implementing systems, behaviors and guts to become more successful. Mike earned an MBA in leadership and organizational development from Oklahoma Christian University and a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Nebraska. He is based in Oklahoma City, OK and serves visionary clients across the United States.
Lauree Dash
Lauree Dash is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and Yoga Nidra practitioner, who because of her life experience, is passionate about bringing self-compassion and healing to people facing seemingly overwhelming personal challenges. She is a graduate of a two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program with master teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through UC Berkeley. Additionally, she has taken UCLA mindfulness classes, studied mindful self-compassion and holds advanced certifications in Yoga Nidra. Lauree created a mindfulness meditation program currently offered at INTEGRIS Cancer Institute and works with professionals at Chesapeake Energy and Public Strategies. The James L Hall Center for Mind, Body and Spirit, and Meditation Rebound, LLC Certified Mindfulness Teacher
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SPEAKERS
Sara Jane DelMonte
The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice Director of Engagement
Sara Jane DelMonte (she/her/hers) is the director of engagement at the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice. She is responsible for the development, management, coordination and implementation of all OCCJ’s central Oklahoma initiatives. At OCCJ, she executes strategies to communicate their mission of removing bias, bigotry and oppression in our state. Sara Jane believes communities are strengthened by supporting others to remove barriers and through building respectful relationships. She brings with her 20 plus years of experience in the nonprofit sector - merging creativity, integrity, and community-building in her personal leadership style.
Tiffany English
Paycom Director of Client Relations
Tiffany has over 25 years of sales experience and continues to evolve the ways she sells to adapt to the ever-changing world we live in today. She joined Paycom in 2005 and has help lead them to be one of the most coveted sales teams in the nation. Tiffany holds a degree in marketing and management with a minor in advertising.
Bryan Estabrooks
Leidos Corp. Contract Support, Senior Task Order Manager
Bryan has been involved in a variety of leadership roles for over two decades. He is currently the Sr. Task Order Manager for Leidos’ contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), leading approx. 400 employees who support the FAA in keeping the flying public safe. In the past he facilitated senior leadership and teamwork courses for the FAA. One of his greatest passions is growing future leaders. In addition to serving as a mentor within Leidos, he is also one of the mentors for the University of Oklahoma’s Col. Kenneth R. Carson Leadership Program.
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SPEAKERS
Danielle Ezell The Mettise Group Partner
Danielle Ezell is a jack of all trades, strategist and expert problem solver. She has owned several businesses, served on the executive team of a multi- national corporation and headed a nonprofit. Since 2016, she has worked with hundreds of organizations and executives as a partner with Oklahoma City’s Mettise Group. She is able to work at both a macro and micro level to quickly gain clarity of an organization’s opportunities and accurately identify potential obstacles. A trusted advisor, Danielle has worked at every level of an organization. She has extensive experience managing cross functional, enterprise-wide initiatives including quality programs, leadership development and succession planning efforts, compensation programs and product launches. Danielle is a certified senior professional in human resources and has her accreditation in public relations. She earned her B.S. in Public Relations from Syracuse University and her M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University.
Shalynne Jackson
City of Oklahoma City Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer
Shalynne Jackson serves as the City of Oklahoma City’s first chief inclusion and diversity officer. Prior to joining the City of OKC, Shalynne supported strategic I&D initiatives for multiple Fortune 500 companies. She has served as TAHRA’s VP of diversity and is currently the diversity chair for the Oklahoma Human Resources State Council. In addition, Shalynne serves on Schnake Turnbo Franks I&D Advisory Committee and on the board of ReMerge, a comprehensive diversion program. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Shalynne holds a Master of Human Relations degree. She is also a qualified administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory, a cross-cultural assessment of intercultural competence.
Mike Koehler
Smirk New Media Founder & Chief Strategist
Mike Koehler launched Smirk New Media 13 years ago with no money, no clients and a laptop from a pawnshop. That brand became Oklahoma City’s original digital marketing agency. Smirk’s mission from the beginning has been to create meaningful connections between brands and customers. Since those early days at a table in the back of a Starbucks, Smirk has grown into an award- winning agency. Smirk has a growing team and an impressive roster of clients, including regional and nationwide brands.
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SPEAKERS
Shannon Lockwood Allied Arts Employee Giving Manager
Shannon Lockwood manages the Allied Arts employee giving program. She grew up in Edmond and earned a degree in music education from OU. She is a percussionist and spent the first 12 years of her career teaching 6th through 12th grade band. Shannon is married to a caring and hard-working man, and she has one cat and two giant fluffy dogs. She is a vegetarian, loves the beach, and enjoys exercising daily. Her life goal is to leave people and things better than she found them.
Jessica Martinez-Brooks
Metro Tech Downtown Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Transformation
Jessica Martinez-Brooks is the senior director of strategic communications and transformation at Metro Technology Centers. She has dedicated her professional career to helping underrepresented populations obtain college degrees and post-secondary credentials. A first-generation college student, Martinez- Brooks has an associate degree in journalism from Oklahoma City Community College and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. Martinez-Brooks later earned her master’s in administrative leadership from OU. Martinez-Brooks currently serves on the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board for the City of Oklahoma City. She is an active board member with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Committee. A graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 23, Martinez-Brooks also serves on the boards of Goodwill Industries and the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League.
Carrie McClain
MYEL Collective CEO/Founder
Carrie McClain is an experienced equity, diversity and inclusion leader and licensed professional counselor. She has more than 12 years of experience in outreach, community building and diversity, equity and inclusion work. She has developed and delivered educational workshops and trainings regarding topics such as unconscious bias, microaggressions, cultural humility and racial battle fatigue. She has developed new ED&I departments within organizations, implemented programs geared to create access and opportunity, and organized system-wide EDI strategies and policy implementation. Her strengths include community building, meeting people where they are, active listening, providing executable direction to implement and grow strategies and initiatives, and a passion for creating impact and change that will elevate people and organizations.
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David McLaughlin, M.Ed, SHRM-SCP
Pendulum Coaching LLC Founder
David B. McLaughlin, M.Ed, SHRM-SCP, is the founder of Pendulum Coaching. He has over twenty-years’ experience coaching and consulting, and he has been committed to mindfulness for over 10 years. He has a M.Ed in adult education and B.S. in accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma. David is the host of The Mindful Leader podcast. David served at a large insurance company in Oklahoma City for 18 years where he was an executive in charge of learning and development. He has also served on the boards of multiple HR, talent development and other business and community organizations.
Dr. Natasha Mickel
JM Consulting Firm CEO
Dr. Natasha Mickel has over 15 years of experience developing content and delivering training across a multitude of topics that include: diversity, equity and inclusion, mentoring, communication and advocacy. She has published in national journals, managed large business projects, built new academic programs and led cross-functional teams designing innovative ways to support diversity. Her strengths include active listening, creating and maintaining strong positive relationships, responsible ownership of developing programs and resources, strategic vision for enterprises, extensive analysis expertise in social research and quality improvement, keen ability to parse large-scale innovations into executable objectives, and a passion for working in multidisciplinary collaborative groups.
Tammy Overholt
American Fidelity Supervisor, Learning and Development
Tammy Overholt is the supervisor of learning and development at American Fidelity. She has been with AF for 16 years and holds an MBA in leadership and organizational development and is a senior certified professional with the Society of Human Resource Management. Tammy is a lifelong learner and believes that the key to employee success and retention is to invest in their development.
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Michael Shellabarger
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Learning & Development Lead
Michael Shellabarger has been employed with Love’s Family of Companies since April 2014. He currently supports the human resources team with an emphasis on learning, training and development. Michael graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2010 with a B.A. in broadcasting, and again in 2013 with an M.Ed. in adult education/training.
Joan Stanolis
Critical Fault COO
Joan Stanolis has over a decade of experience working in the public education sector as secondary mathematics teacher. In 2021, she and her two co founders created Critical Fault, a cybersecurity firm that focuses on regulatory and compliance driven penetration testing. Besides running the daily operations, Joan creates policies that promote a cohesive company culture and vision. She provides valuable leadership and focuses on marketing, growth, and networking of the company. Additionally, Joan uses her roles at Critical Fault and as the Director of Membership for OWIT to advocate for students, educators, and women in STEM.
Alex Surette
Oklahoma City Thunder Corporate Partnership Strategy Specialist
Alex Surette is originally from the Atlanta, GA area, and moved to Oklahoma City 18 months ago and has loved learning all about what the city and state have to offer. Surette has served the Thunder organization for two full seasons in a corporate partnership strategy capacity, helping tell the story of what the brand can deliver to prospective and current partners. Surette is an alumnus of Auburn University where he earned a degree in business marketing from the Harbert College of Business.
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Will Syring
Oklahoma City Thunder Vice President, Corporate Partnerships
Will Syring joined the Thunder in 2019 and leads the organization’s business strategy to optimize sponsorship sales and brand activation. He and the Thunder’s corporate partnerships team leverage the Thunder and NBA’s global platform to elevate and optimize brand awareness for new and existing corporate partners. He also guides efforts to establish unique marketing and business opportunities for the Thunder, the Oklahoma City Blue, Thunder Fellows and the Thunder Launchpad. Syring is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Brad Thomas NvYA Technology President/COO
Brad is a cofounder of NvYA Technology, LLC and serves as President and COO. He is responsible for the overall operation of the company. Brad has cofounded multiple technology start-ups including Anodyne Technologies, Perimeter Technology Center and NvYA Technology. Brad is a former board member for the Oklahoma City Amercian Diabetes Association and the Oklahoma Arthritis Foundation, and currently serves on the board for the BSA Last Frontier Council. Brad has been married for over 27 years and has four daughters. He enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, reading and generally anything related to technology.
Cole Watts, LCSW, LCDC Stages of Recovery Co-owner and Chief Operating Officer
Cole Watts founded founded The Door Sober Living Community with Stephen Medley. As program director, Cole conceived and implemented The Door concept and has written multiple grants for this program as well as others. He is talented at blending the nature of business practices into the field of social services. Cole was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas and has been in recovery for over 10 years, proving that you can get clean in the same town you live in. He is a proud graduate of the Lubbock County Drug Court program and advocates that drug courts work. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Texas Tech University. His focus in the company is to make sure that the activities stay true to the spirit of recovery and the mission and vision of the company.
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