2026 Keynote Speakers
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Dr. Bernice Patterson
Dr. Bernice Patterson is the Founder and CEO of Infinity Consultation Group and a passionate advocate for holistic well-being. She understands the courage it takes to learn to love yourself deeply in a world that often treats self-compassion as taboo. As a speaker, preacher, author, and licensed psychologist, Dr. Patterson uses her gifts to educate, inspire, and empower audiences to do the hard—but necessary—work of valuing themselves and prioritizing their mental health. Holding a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Divinity, Dr. Patterson seamlessly bridges the worlds of psychology and spirituality, meeting people where they are on their healing journeys. Her work spans hospital systems, law offices, universities, and both corporate and faith-based organizations, allowing her to connect with audiences across disciplines and life paths. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Dr. Patterson captivates audiences with her message of healing, hope, and grace toward self. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a proud wife and mother of three, and she counts it a blessing to help others learn what it truly means to love themselves well. |
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Dr. Amy Climer
Dr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in innovation, team development, and experiential learning. She uses research-based practices, tools, and techniques teams can leverage to innovate on demand. Her clients include forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Her research led to the Deliberate Creative Team Scale, designed to measure the three critical dimensions of team creativity. Her TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation. Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast, which has had over 160,000 downloads. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. Amy is also an emcee and in 2022 was one of emcees for NSA Influence. In recognition for her creative contributions, in 2016 she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. |
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