
MAY 19, 2023
8:30am - 3pm
Tyler Junior College
Rogers Student Center
1400 E. Fifth St. Tyler, Texas 75701
EMERGING
sTRONGER
Keyote Speaker
Dr. Nancy Bernardino
Executive Director for Single Gender and TransformationSchools in Dallas ISD


Schedule
Welcome to the East Texas Leadership Summit Schedule!
We’re excited to have you with us on May 13 at the Crosswalk Conference Center for a powerful day of learning, connection, and inspiration. This page is your guide to the day’s events—from engaging keynote sessions to impactful breakout discussions designed to spark ideas and fuel growth.
Whether you’re here to lead, learn, or both, we believe you’ll leave feeling empowered and equipped to transform tomorrow.
Let’s make it a day to remember!
Questions? Contact us at 903-245-6945 or info@etxleadershipsummit.com.
8:30- 9:15 am : Registration
9:15 am- 9:20am : Welcome: Co-chairs
9:30- 10:15 am Breakout Session 1
1) Lending Avenue Panel: Session "Unlocking Potential: The Small Business Playbook"
2) Evan Young ( Express Pros Training): Session "From Meh to motivated: Inspiring your team without the over-the-top hype"
3) Brooke Mott (Southside Bank): Session "Empowering Communities: How banks support economic inclusion"
4) Ana Barnson (Sense of self counseling): Session "Empowered Leadership: Harnessing self- compassion to unlock your greatest potential"
10:30 - 11:15 am Breakout Session 2
1) Philanthropy Panel: Session "Philanthropy in East Texas"
2)Real estate panel: Session " Growing East Texas: Advancing real estate opportunities with a collaborative approach"
3) Kevin Johnson (Express Pros Training): Session "The Game between your ears: Are you playing it safe or playing to grow?"
4) Karen Holt & Dr. Linda Braddy (American Red Cross): Session "Follow the yellow brick road to resiliency"
Luncheon (11:30am- 1:15pm)
Special Recognitions
Scholarship Awards
Keynote Speaker: Brian Brandt
1:30- 2:15 pm Breakout Session 3
1) Dr Mejia & Panel: Session "Lead from where you are"
2) Kim Beckham (Collaborative Leadership Training) : Session "Leveling up- Tackling the transitions that transform our lives"
3) Wendy Frizzell (Leadership Tyler) : Session "Treasure hunting: uncovering our hidden strengths"
4) Juan Martinez (Martinez CPA): Session "
2:30 -3:15pm: Breakout session 4
1) Dr. Philley (UT Tyler): Session ""
2) Kim Lewis (Goodwill Industries) : Session "Good, better, best: Creating a sustainable future"
3) Dr. Berlingeri: Session ""
4) Jim Nipp (The Genesis Group): Session "Leading with impact: How leaders at every level can drive meaningful change"
3:30- 4:00pm Closing
Johny Ortiz: Closing Remarks
Networking Social