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10:35 Talcott

10:35 to 11:35

Location
Talcott

10:35 Munthe

10:35 to 11:35

Location
Munthe

The Power of Community

10:35 to 11:35

Location
Nelson
Speakers
  • Mercedes Joyner - Chief Branding & Communications Officer & Founder with JMC Strategic Consulting
    Mercedes Joyner is an award-winning Chief Branding & Communications Officer, storyteller, and community builder dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and organizations show up boldly and unapologetically in their purpose. With expertise spanning branding, communications, social media strategy, crisis management, and public relations, she blends powerful storytelling with impactful strategy to create influence and lasting impact. Mercedes has worked across government, politics, business, and nonprofit sectors, including serving as Communications Manager for State Representative Maurice West. She has partnered with political leaders, corporate organizations, grassroots initiatives, and small businesses to refine their messaging, expand their reach, and elevate their brands. As the founder of JMC Strategic Consulting, she leads a team committed to elevating clients through strategic branding, digital marketing, and media relations. Above all, Mercedes is fueled by a mission to inspire, equip, and empower—believing every story matters, every voice has power, and every brand can create change.
Summary
At the heart of every movement, mission, and message is one undeniable truth: community changes everything. In this dynamic and empowering session, Mercedes Joyner explores the transformative power of community—how it amplifies your purpose, strengthens your brand, and fuels your long-term impact. Drawing from her lived experience as an award-winning communications strategist, public speaker, and entrepreneur, Mercedes takes the audience on a powerful journey through connection, collaboration, and legacy-building. This session goes beyond surface-level networking to show how community can become your greatest tool for visibility, sustainability, and personal growth. Through compelling storytelling, audience engagement, and actionable insights, Mercedes breaks down the four pillars of a thriving community—Connection, Contribution, Collaboration, and Celebration—and offers real-world examples of how she's activated these principles in her own work with grassroots initiatives, government partnerships, and brand development. Attendees will be invited to reflect, connect with one another, and walk away with tangible strategies to build their own communities—with intention, vulnerability, and bold leadership. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, educator, creative, or community advocate, this session is your call to stop building alone and start building with power.

1:45 Talcott

1:45 to 2:45

Location
Talcott

1:45 Munthe

1:45 to 2:45

Location
Munthe

AI & Women in Leadership: Thriving in the Future of Work

1:45 to 2:45

Location
Nelson
Speakers
  • Tiffany Ingram - CEO
    Tiffany Ingram is the CEO of Luxe Link Business Solutions, a certified AI consultancy that helps organizations confidently integrate AI across the employee lifecycle. With over 15 years of global HR leadership experience—including serving as Global Director of Continuous Improvement for a Fortune 200 company—Tiffany has trained, advised, and guided executives through transformative change. A U.S. Army veteran and award-winning strategist, she brings a rare blend of discipline, innovation, and people-first leadership to every engagement. Tiffany is the creator of proprietary frameworks such as the P.A.C.E.™ Framework, the E.M.P.O.W.E.R.™ Leadership Principle, and the S.M.A.R.T. AI™ Integration Model, equipping leaders to unlock productivity, reduce turnover, and future-proof their businesses. Recognized with multiple MARCOM and AVA Digital Awards, Tiffany’s mission is clear: to empower leaders to embrace ethical AI adoption, drive equity, and build cultures where people and technology thrive together.
Summary
The future of leadership is being rewritten, and women are uniquely positioned to lead the way. In this session, Tiffany Ingram will reveal how AI can be leveraged as a powerful ally for women leaders—streamlining decision-making, amplifying influence, and creating space for innovation. Participants will learn practical strategies to harness AI without losing the human touch, uncover tools to navigate bias and compliance risks, and explore how to use AI to build more inclusive, resilient teams. This workshop equips women leaders to embrace AI with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

3:00 Talcott

3:00 to 4:00

Location
Talcott

3:00 Munthe

3:00 to 4:00

Location
Munthe

3:00 Nelson

3:00 to 4:00

Location
Nelson
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