2023 Schedule
7:45 AM
Breakfast/Registration/Networking
Rooftop
8:55 AM
Welcome Address
Lecture Hall S107
9:00 AM
KEYNOTE | LEVEL UP!: A conversation with YPs who ignited their career & community!
Lecture Hall S107
MODERATOR: Zach Yentzer
Vice President of Business Advocacy, Tucson Metro Chamber
Heath Vescovi-Chiordi
Director of Economic Development, Pima County
Diana Charbonneau
Corporate Learning Facilitator, Tucson Electric Power
Gustavo Corte
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Consulting Group at RBC Wealth Management
Trehon Coleman
Servant-Leader, A Better Community (ABC)
Co-Founder, Connections that Count at The Dunbar
10:00 AM
Your Mindset, Your Destiny – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S210
Ryan Lambert
Founder, INfinitUS
How we think shapes what we see around us (good or bad). When we engage our conscious mind and instruct our sub-conscious mind, amazing things follow.
Unlocking Communication Excellence – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S215
Emilia Eldridge
Human Resources & Organizational Development Manager, UArizona
Learn three skills that will help you through tough conversations. Unlock the power of communication and achieve greater success in both personal and professional interactions.
Start with Why – Community and Service Track Session 1
Lecture Hall S107
Desiree Hammond
Program Manager, Greater Tucson Leadership
Author Simon Sinek encourages leaders to understand their “why” first before locking in their “what.” As the first of four sessions for community and service impact, “Start With Why” will help you zoom in to your personal mission and vision values, and help you answer “why are you here?” Both at ignite520, but also your why of being in Tucson, at your organization, etc. Attendees will then be guided through finding out their “where!” Where do you live in Greater Tucson, who are your civic and community representatives, and how do you contact them to advocate for the issues important to you?
11:00 AM
REST AND REJUVENATION
New to ignite520, REST and REJUVENATION BREAKS are strategically placed, longer breaks designed to restore and inspire. Whether it’s coffee chats with curated networking, mindfulness moments or reducing anxiety, we have curated experiences that will help you leave the Leadership Experience rejuvenated and ready for what’s ahead.
S225 + Cafe
Sherry McClurkin
Rebellious Emotional Balance
Imagine saying Goodbye to overwhelm, overstress, & overtired. You can. Come and Learn to go from anxious to Calm in Less Than One Minute … Guaranteed. Discover and experience the simple, proven, brain-science based methods that teach your emotional brain to default to calm. This is your start to create a calmer, more focused, and more satisfying life. Benefit from my 10+ years as a Trauma Therapist and what I know works.
11:30 AM
PANEL | Financial Literacy – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S215
Leah Friedenberg
SVP, Organizational Development, Pima Federal Credit Union
Aaron Stewart
Vice President of Compliance, Pima Federal Credit Union
Paula Enriquez
Branch Manager, Pima Federal Credit Union
Dallas Gibson
Assistant Branch Manager, Pima Federal Credit Union
Make sure you are financially healthy with this practical panel on budgeting, saving, credit and more. Throw your questions in for an interactive Q&A session!
PANEL | So you want to find a Mentor? – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S210
MODERATOR: Edmund Marquez
Agency Principal, Edmund Marquez Allstate Agency
Steve W. Lynn
Chief Strategy Officer, NuPoint Marketing
Principal, Lynn Consulting Group
Dr. Patrick Marcus
President, Marcus Engineering, LLC
President, Marcus Engineering, LLC
Ross McCallister
Principal / Founder, MC Companies
Kurtis Dawson
President/ CEO, YMCA of Southern Arizona
So you know you need a mentor. You want a mentor! How do you go about getting one, what should you be utilizing a mentor for? Get these questions answered and more by an all-star panel of Tucson mentors who have been mentoring and been mentored for a long time.
The Issues – Community and Service Track Session 2
Lecture Hall S107
MODERATOR: Heath Vescovi-Chiordi
Director of Economic Development, Pima County
Rex Scott
County Supervisor, District 1
Christopher Dennison
Assistant Chief, Tucson Police Department
Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
Superintendent, Tucson Unified School District
Curated by Greater Tucson Leadership, this panel will provide a fast and furious deep-dive into the community institutions and issues shaping the future of Greater Tucson.
12:30 AM
LUNCH!!
Enjoy lunch on us, with great networking and conversation. Meet some of Tucson’s best companies, businesses and organizations and connect for success!
Courtyard + Cafe
1:45 PM
Mind Your Mind! – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S210
Jeremy Wolf
Founder and CEO, MindReady
As a former professional baseball player with the New York Mets and Olympian with Team Israel, Jeremy Wolf knows what it’s like to be in a disciplined program that keeps the physical body in shape. But when it came to mental health, Jeremy felt alone. Sports, like careers, take a toll on the health of our minds, but we still don’t talk enough about how to keep it READY and in shape. Wolf will walk you through what he’s learned from working with athletes and teams on their mental health and wellbeing for the last decade and how we can use these tactics to create the best culture we possibly can.
Time Management through Understanding Ourselves – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S215
Kaleigh Williams
President and CEO, Hi Energy Consulting, LLC
The best way to tap into our strength of time management is to truly understand ourselves. If we can learn filter, the often difficult task of prioritization through the lens of honoring ourselves and the connection to our purpose and our work, we can not only like our jobs, but thrive in them. Williams will help attendees of this workshop set this foundation for success.
Get Involved, 101! – Community and Service Track Session 3
Lecture Hall S107
Zach Yentzer
Vice President of Business Advocacy, Tucson Metro Chamber
Paula Van Ness
Director, Center for Healthy Nonprofits
After learning about the issues, our next session will prepare you to take your community involvement to the next level. There are many ways to be of service in the Greater Tucson Region, and this session will deep dive into the options: City and County Boards and Commissions, running for office, community service, and non-profit board service 101. Now that you discovered your whys and your issues, this session will help you figure out the exact way to be involved.
2:45 PM
REST AND REJUVENATION
New to ignite520, REST and REJUVENATION BREAKS are strategically placed, longer breaks designed to restore and inspire. Whether it’s coffee chats with curated networking, mindfulness moments or reducing anxiety, we have curated experiences that will help you leave the Leadership Experience rejuvenated and ready for what’s ahead.
S225 + Cafe
Sherry McClurkin
Rebellious Emotional Balance
Imagine saying Goodbye to overwhelm, overstress, & overtired. You can. Come and Learn to go from anxious to Calm in Less Than One Minute … Guaranteed. Discover and experience the simple, proven, brain-science based methods that teach your emotional brain to default to calm. This is your start to create a calmer, more focused, and more satisfying life. Benefit from my 10+ years as a Trauma Therapist and what I know works.
3:15 PM
Ignite Your Presence: Building a Powerful Personal Brand on LinkedIn! – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S210
Frank Vidal
LinkedIn Coach + Ghostwriter
Discover the power of personal branding in this interactive workshop aimed at helping you transform your online persona into a compelling and influential force on LinkedIn. Harness a handful of strategies to optimize your profile, enhance your brand visibility, and expand your network—paving the way for a multitude of new leads and opportunities.
PANEL | Invest in Community, Invest in You! – Personal Growth and Professional Development Track
S215
MODERATOR | Drew Karczewski
Financial Advisor, Empower Financial Group
Tony Penn
President / CEO, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Lance Meeks
Director of Community Engagement, Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona
Yissel Salafsky
CEO, Make Way for Books
Erin Lyons
CEO, Child Parent Centers
These community leaders play a crucial role in shaping our neighborhoods and fostering unity. Their dedication and vision help create a thriving space to build a stronger community for all. Join us in session “Invest in Community, Invest in You” to gain insight from these champions on how we can all be crucial in building a better Tucson TODAY!
Board Connect- Community and Service Track Session 4
Lecture Hall S107
Desiree Hammond
Program Manager, Greater Tucson Leadership
Paula Van Ness
Director, Center for Healthy Nonprofits
Looking to join a non-profit board in the coming year? This session will help you find the right board that matches your mission, and give you the correct plan to make it onto that board. There are many pathways to get onto board, and this session will give you the roadmap. Prepare to attend the BoardConnect Event on October 18th the premier Board Matching Event in Pima County, or build your plan and application for the board of your dreams.