Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez

MORNING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez is a Stanford University trained and licensed Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Board Certified Coach. Spanning more than a decade, Dr. Jiménez’s professional work is dedicated to synthesizing scientific research and directly applying it to the positive development of leaders, innovative programs, and technology. A contributor to national news outlets, including CNN, Women’s Health, ABC News, Oxygen and Headline News, Dr. Jiménez provides her expert opinion and thought leadership on a wide variety of psychology topics. Her deep knowledge of human behavior and psychological theory makes her an authority in catalyzing positive behavior change within individuals.

Dr. Jiménez currently serves as Head of Coaching for BetterUp, overseeing the strategic design, development and implementation of learning for their global network of leadership coaches within BetterUp’s mobile platform. Additionally, she serves on the science board of a technology start-up aimed at promoting health behavior change and social support for women.

Jacinta’s word is RISE.

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Mildrid Ruiz-Sapp

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mildred is a Poet/Playwright/Actor/Singer. Everyone has a story that either defines them or influences them. We are a culmination of our collective experiences, which empower us to act. Mildred was born and raised on the Lower East Side, known as Alphabet City, in New York City. Surrounded by all manner of drama that city life has to offer, it is no wonder she was drawn to a life in the theater.

In 1993, Mildred co-founded the non-profit organization, THE POINT Community Development Corporation, dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. Two years later, she co-founded UNIVERSES Theater Company, a poetic musical theatre ensemble, fusing poetry, theater, politics, jazz, hip-hop, down-home blues and Spanish boleros to tell American stories through their urban lens.

Some of Mildred’s playwriting/acting credits include: UNISON (Directed/Developed by Robert O’Hara); PARTY PEOPLE (Directed/Developed by Liesl Tommy); AMERIVILLE (Directed/Developed by Chay Yew). Acting only credits include: The Merry Wives of Windsor (Director: Dawn M. Williams); DJ Latinidad (Directed by Mark Valdez); The Comedy of Errors (Directed by Kent Gash); The Unfortunates (Directed by Shana Cooper). Awards/Affiliations: 2015 Doris Duke Performing Artist Award (Theatre); Oregon Shakespeare Festival Acting Company Member and well as Ensemble in Residence, to name a few.

Publications: UNIVERSES’ Big Bang-The Revolution will be Live! (2018 release- TCG Books); SLANGUAGE in The Fire This Time (TCG Books); BLUE SUITE in The Goodman Theatre’s Festival Latino – Six Plays (Northwestern University Press.

Mildred’s word is ACT.

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Harika Adivikolanu

BREAKOUT SESSION A

PLEASANTON, CA – Harika is currently a Financials Application Developers at Workday. She recently graduated from Arizona State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Computer Information Systems with a certification in International Business and a minor in Digital Arts. Her studies include an emphasis in psychology, sociology, and cultural communication, cognitive science and gamification. After she started working, Harika also managed to find time to complete her advanced instructor certification in alignment yoga. Yoga, and the study of its philosophy, has centered her in all areas of her life.

Harika’s word is AWARENESS.

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Beth Budwig

BREAKOUT SESSION A

PLEASANTON, CA – Beth has been a User Experience (UX) professional since 1999. Her whole level of professionalism and work life blossomed when she began applying Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques in 2009. To her surprise, this provided an opportunity to manage people, something she’d never previously considered. Beth’s desire is to share these coping mechanisms and techniques with women, as they tend to fall prey to imposter syndrome and other forms of negative self-talk, although all genders may find these techniques helpful.

Beth’s word is SELF-MANAGE.

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Amy Cargle

BREAKOUT SESSION B

HOUSTON, TX – Amy Cargle exchanged her 13-year career as a civil litigation attorney for a career in higher education. At Indiana Wesleyan University, she supports undergraduate and graduate students in the student services division. Amy also serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Devoe School of Business at Indiana Wesleyan, teaching in the MBA and Bachelor programs. Additionally, Amy writes curriculum for the business school and serves as a Graduate Assistant in the Organizational Leadership PhD program. Because of her own experience and passion for women’s issues, Ms. Cargle focuses her research in women in leadership and mentoring.

Ms. Cargle received a BA in English from Kent State University, an MBA from Tiffin University, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from The University of Akron School of Law. She recently moved from northeast Ohio to Houston, Texas, and is working on her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership. Her dissertation will study the effect mentoring programs have on the career advancement of female attorneys.

Amy’s word is MENTOR.

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Valeria Carrillo

BREAKOUT SESSION C

GALVESTON, TX – Valeria Carrillo Garcia migrated from Mexico City, Mexico at the age of five and was raised in Galveston, Texas. Her desire to retain and own her heritage propelled her to complete her Spanish degree at Texas State University with the intent of becoming a Spanish teacher. However, she set her sights higher by pursuing Bilingual Education and Leadership Development. During her time at Texas State University, she was actively involved in the community as a member of the prestigious Student Foundation and as the president of the Bilingual Education Student Organization Chapter. She was a presenter at the National Association for Bilingual Education Conference on topics such as, “How To Incorporate Leadership In The Bilingual Classroom,” and developed her own curriculum, “Bilingual Yoga in the Classroom.”

She recently landed an AmeriCorps position with College Dreams in Grants Pass, as a College and Career Prep Coach, helping students live a purposeful life. Her goal is to learn from the community and become an asset to both the organization and Rogue Valley Community. Her role as an aunt motivates her to make this world a place where children are given equal opportunities to be successful, regardless of their socioeconomic status or race.

Valeria’s word is AUTHENTIC.

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Keith Casebolt

BREAKOUT SESSION C

MEDFORD, OR – A student of healthcare management over the past 32 years, Keith has shown his wealth of knowledge in transforming a small practice of just 2 MDs and 2 ODs into a thriving clinic and ambulatory surgery center with 8 MDs, 3 ODs, a staff of 150 and a successful medical spa. Since 1996, he has created a strong team culture able to accommodate and embrace a growing number of providers of varying specialties, including more than 8 new practitioners in 2 years. As a Licensed Human Element Practitioner, Keith takes occasional consulting projects, and also writes and speaks about management topics with an emphasis on accountability and high feedback cultures.

Keith’s word is ACT.

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Patty Casebolt

BREAKOUT SESSION C

MEDFORD, OR – Patty is the Clinical Director at the Medical Eye Center. Her passion to providing a profoundly different ophthalmological experience is evident in her personal project, the launching of the Medical Eye Center’s medical spa in 2009. Her most recent program additions to the facility include peer review, risk management, and service training on the topics of empathy, customer service, communication, and team accountability. A Licensed Human Element Practitioner, Patty also consults as her schedule allows.

As a result of her extensive knowledge gained during her participation in the original FDA studies on LASIK, Patty has conducted over 1,000 LASIK patient seminars. Additionally, Patty has served as a LASIK speaker, and has authored sales, tracking and follow-up procedures, as well as LASIK marketing approaches. She was instrumental in establishing refractive surgery programs at four satellite offices in the 1990’s, building the collective practice to scheduling more than 200 cases per month.

Patty’s word is AUTHENTIC.

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Kris Danford

BREAKOUT SESSION C

TALENT, OR – Kris is an Assistant Professor of Voice and Speech at Southern Oregon University. A professional actor and singer, Kris has performed in New York and regionally in both straight and musical theatre, bringing her experience and mastery of the stage to universities all over the country, including the University of Iowa and University of West Florida. Her knowledge of the power of voice is evident in her roles as both a voice/text and dialect coach and singing instructor. She is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and holds an MFA in Acting from the FSU/ Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. She is also a member of the Actors Equity Association.

Kris’s word is LISTEN.

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Angela Durant

BREAKOUT SESSION B

BURLINGTON, NJ – Angela Durant is a seasoned business professional with over 20 years in corporate and personal leadership and the founder of the Durant Hospitality Group, a boutique hotel consulting firm, and the Be Brilliant Movement. She believes that given the right support and environment, individuals can produce phenomenal results. A talented speaker and master storyteller, Angela has the ability to inspire companies and individuals to take action and deliver their brilliance to the world. By giving women the proper tools, support, and a roadmap, she helps transform their lives, show them how to create the freedom they desire, and bring their “Brilliance” to the world.

Angela attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a Certificate of Hotel Administration from Cornell University and is a Certified John Maxwell Team Speaker, Trainer, and Coach.

Angela’s word is SHINE.

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Catie Hogan

BREAKOUT SESSION B

COLUMBUS, GA – Catie Hogan is the founder and president of Hogan Financial Planning. She’s a personal finance expert, educator, and comedy writer. Catie is on a mission to empower women and marginalized communities through financial literacy education, using a unique approach that combines both humor and relatability to teach personal finance and career building skills.

Her debut book, The Millennial’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together, is a collection of humorous essays on money management, career advice, and healthy relationships. Catie harnesses the power of media to bring financial literacy to her target demographic through her Get It Together blog and Get It Together with Catie Hogan podcast. When she’s not speaking or advocating for financial literacy, she’s a writer and performer with Sketchworks Comedy in Atlanta. Her satire and sketches can be found on McSweeney’s, Funny or Die, The Belladonna Comedy and several others.

Catie’s word is ADVOCATE.

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Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez, PsyD, BCC

BREAKOUT SESSION C

Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez is a Stanford University trained and licensed Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Board Certified Coach. Spanning more than a decade, Dr. Jiménez’s professional work is dedicated to synthesizing scientific research and directly applying it to the positive development of leaders, innovative programs, and technology. A contributor to national news outlets, including CNN, Women’s Health, ABC News, Oxygen and Headline News, Dr. Jiménez provides her expert opinion and thought leadership on a wide variety of psychology topics. Her deep knowledge of human behavior and psychological theory makes her an authority in catalyzing positive behavior change within individuals.

Dr. Jiménez currently serves as Head of Coaching for BetterUp, overseeing the strategic design, development and implementation of learning for their global network of leadership coaches within BetterUp’s mobile platform. Additionally, she serves on the science board of a technology start-up aimed at promoting health behavior change and social support for women.

Jacinta’s word is RISE.

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betterup.co

linkedin.com/in/dr-jacinta

Sam Osheroff

BREAKOUT SESSION C

TALENT, OR – Sam Osheroff is a professional actor, educator, director and communications coach. His work focuses on building clear, effective communication skills in order to foster increased dynamism and presence, heighten emotional intelligence, and facilitate genuine connections between speakers and listeners. As an actor/director, Sam has performed and directed all over the United States, as well as in Argentina and Brazil.

Since 2007, Sam has coached entrepreneurs, politicians, and all levels of the New York City business world from names such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, Beazley Insurance and Barclay’s Capital. He is the former Head of Acting at The University of West Florida and holds an MFA from The FSU/ Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. He is also a member of the Actors Equity Association.

Sam’s word is LISTEN.

Dr. Emily Reeder

BREAKOUT SESSION B

JACKSONVILLE, OR – Dr. Reeder’s teaching at SOU includes general psychology, social psychology, psychology and the law, and research methods and statistics. Her research related topics include decision making for risk and psychology, law, violence against women, and jury decision making, among other domains. Outside of work, Dr. Reeder enjoys hiking, running, camping, and wine and food tasting with family and friends.

Dr. Emily Reeder received her Bachelor’s degree from Willamette University, earned a Master’s degree from Wake Forest University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 2010.

Emily’s word is RECOGNIZE.

Renée Riley-Adams

BREAKOUT SESSION A

ASHLAND, OR – At Balanced Life Coaching, Renée supports people through times of transition, helping them embrace possibilities for choice, growth, life balance, and resilience. She also provides health coaching at Northwest Memory Care in Ashland, working with doctors, patients, and families. At both businesses, Renée encourages people to understand their core motivations and how to be accountable and communicate effectively. She recently led a team that designed a facilitator-in-training program for Wings Seminars, and started her own YouTube channel that offers encouragement and coaching tools.

For over 20 years Renée has presented and facilitated personal growth weekends for a variety of organizations across the US, South Africa, and the UK. Locally, she serves on the board of her Rotary club, staffs an annual summer leadership camp for 170 high school and college students, and supports the Oregon Community Foundation to strengthen non-profits in the Rogue Valley.

Prior to pursuing a career in personal growth and development, Renée worked in Washington, D.C. as a Pentagon reporter and in London as a photographer. Many people call Renée by a name coined from her initials and her enthusiasm, “RARA!”

Renée’s word is VALUE.

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Dr. Hala Schepmann

BREAKOUT SESSION B

TALENT, OR – Dr. Schepmann specializes in teaching organic chemistry and spectroscopy, biochemistry, and scientific communication. Her drug-discovery research focuses on the identification of bioactive natural products for pharmaceutical applications. In 2013, Professor Schepmann co-founded SOU X-Factor, an advocacy group focused on advancing the careers of female faculty with an emphasis on career-life balance. This coalition works collaboratively with internal groups to establish supportive University policies. X-Factor accomplishments include spearheading the creation of the Faculty Ombuds Office, as well as proposing and implementing SOU’s first Distinguished Faculty Teaching and Service Awards. In pursuit of her own career-life balance, Dr. Schepmann volunteers in her community and relishes time spent with family hiking, biking, and camping in the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Schepmann graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Chemistry. She earned an M.S. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from Rice University. Prior to her appointment at SOU, Professor Schepmann taught at Cornell College and the University of Texas at Austin.

Hala’s word is ACT.

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Carolyn Stern

BREAKOUT SESSION A

VANCOUVER, B.C. – As a life-long learner and academic, Carolyn is a professor, corporate trainer, certified Emotional Intelligence Expert, author, and professional speaker. Carolyn’s success as an entrepreneur is a result of her focus and passion teaching emotional intelligence, leadership, and team building skills in the workplace. She helps professionals get unstuck by learning how to connect authentically, communicate effectively, and thrive collectively, interweaving emotional intelligence along the way.

Due to her undeniable passion for all things EQ, Carolyn recently launched EI Experience, a division of Carolyn Stern & Associates Inc., providing a comprehensive learning and development experience for corporations. She is a Certified Facilitator in the area of Emotional Intelligence in association with MHS Inc.

Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, a Bachelor of Education, Business Education and a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Primary Education from the University of British Columbia. She earned a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in International Business from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and completed a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University. A professional member of the Canadian Associates of Professional Speakers, the National Speakers Association, and the Global Speakers Federation, Carolyn is a popular speaker at national and international conferences and seminars.

Carolyn’s word is AUTHENTIC.

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Mamta Suri

BREAKOUT SESSION A

PLEASANTON, CA – Mamta has been managing people all around the world, with different cultures and different personalities, for over 10 years. She earned a double bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Molecular Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz. She received a masters degree in Software Engineering Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Mamta has been applying mindfulness and meditation techniques based in neuroscientific principles to boost her creativity, innovation, productivity, and effectiveness in building high performance teams.

Mamta’s phrase is BE BOLD.

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twitter: @mamtasuri3

Solé Thernell

BREAKOUT SESSION A

PHOENIX, OR – For the past ten years, Ms. Thernell has been teaching group dynamics involving team building, leadership training, personal and social adjustment, communication skills, and basic group function. Her formal study of human behavior and social processes are the basis for her one-to-one experiential learning. Group participants engage in dynamic activities, requiring them to dig deep to discover hidden strengths and building confidence that translates to both professional and personal environments.

Solé received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Women’s studies, in 2005. She continued her education, earning a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology and Organizational Training and Development in 2007. While pursuing her academic career, Solé acted as Facilitator and Co-facilitator for Women’s Domestic Violence support groups in the Josephine County Jail system. Immediately following, Solé was Program Evaluator for the Asante Health System Domestic Violence Program and was asked to present her findings at the Governor’s Council Domestic Violence Public Hearing.

Having facilitated numerous team building workshops from all age groups, ranging from high school youth to adulthood, Solé is a firm believer that personal insights come from experiential learning. She is currently developing a private consulting business to facilitate team building and conflict management training and development across all disciplines.

Solé’s word is EMPOWER.

Jessica Wakefield

BREAKOUT SESSION A

PHOENIX, OR – As the Learning & Development Coordinator at La Clinica, Jessica supports training and education for Medical and Dental Primary Care. Her three-day training series, Our Compass: A Guide to La Clinica’s Purpose, Passion and People, offers an educational and experiential feast of the unwritten norms and skills needed to navigate La Clinica’s culture. Jessica has been providing Leadership Development training and workshops to California and Oregon for over 15 years.

Previously, Jessica worked for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), the Eugene Family YMCA, AmeriCorps, and the College of the Redwoods, Del Norte. Her other roles include College Professor, Behavioral Specialist, Service Coordinator, Program Manager, and Science Educator. She has worked with diverse populations, such as early childhood, at-risk youth, family-interaction, and adults with disabilities and mental illness. In all her endeavors, Jessica’s focus is always on team
development and goal-driven services for her community.

Ms. Wakefield earned her Master of Arts in Leadership Development from Bellevue University. She received Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Social Sciences, with a Minor in Sociology, from Portland State University.

Jessica’s word is ACCEPT.

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