2026 Conference Committee

CONFERENCE CHAIR: Susan Summers

 SPEAKERS COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Matthew Busby

Sub-Committee Chairs:

  • Keynote Speakers: Nicole Robinson Gauthier

  • Breakout Session Speakers: Lori Jaide Watson

  • ED/VP Session: Mitch Andrews, Matthew Busby, Nicole Robinson Gauthier

  • Rising Star Session: Miranda Sewell, Adrienne Thompson

  • Roundtables: Diana Ortiz, Nita May

 SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Committee Co-Chairs: Mitch Andrews & Susan Summers

Committee Members:

  • Amy Mundy

  • Susan Summers

  • Adrienne Thompson

  • Lori Jaide Watson

 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Committee Co-Chairs: Megan Burns & Laure O’Neal

Committee Members:

  • Ann Schubert

  • Tracee Watts

 MARKETING COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Susan summers

Sub-Committee Chairs:

  • E-blasts: Susan Summers

  • Social Media: Marissa Martinez

  • Website: Marcos Contreras

  • Conference Packet: Joanna Huckabee

  • PowerPoint: Joanna Huckabee

 HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: Amber Wilcots

Sub-Committee Chairs:

  • Fun Time: Lauren Heffernan & Kerri Hurlbuts

  • Welcome Wagon: Megan Burns

  • Souvenirs: Marissa Martinez