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🌟 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! Join us this November at our 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 for an enlightening panel discussion: "𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵: 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴". 👥 Meet the Panelists: - Shai Rasmussen, System Vice President, Learning, Culture & Employee Experience, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 - Daniela Terenzi, Vice President, People & Culture, 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Jennifer Platt, Ph.D., Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness & People Development, 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 - Amira K.S. Barger, MBA,CVA,CFRE, Executive Vice President | Head of DEI Communications & Advisory, 𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 This engaging panel will uncover how empathetic leadership and genuine interpersonal connections can dramatically improve collaboration, productivity, and overall company success. Leaders will learn strategic ways to foster a workplace culture that values deep, personal connections, enhancing employee morale and organizational resilience. 📅 Event Dates: November 17-19, 2024 📍 Venue: The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN #PeopleDevelopment #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #HRSummit #WorkplaceCulture #ExecutiveEducation

🌟 We are really excited to present at the 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, Special Advisor from Avestix, R. Adam Smith presenting on December 8-10, 2024. 💼 R. Adam Smith is a veteran strategic advisor, founder, board leader, financier, and dealmaker with extensive experience in guiding global private companies, family offices, and investors. R. Adam is a globally respected expert in family offices, family firms, and family enterprises, and manages the Family Business Audiocast, a global, leading media platform hosting conversations with industry leaders around the globe. 🔍 Since the mid-1990s, he has been pivotal in over fifty venture and private equity-backed companies, handling billions in transactions. Founder of several companies - including Circle Peak Capital LLC and Wisdom Board Inc - R. Adam excels in mergers, acquisitions, boards, and private equity investments. A high-honors MBA alumnus of the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University, R. Adam’s leadership extends to over a dozen boards and advisory boards, reflecting his expertise in strategy, governance, culture, leadership, planning, and finance. R. Adam actively contributes to the educational, health, music, and philanthropic sectors, embodying a commitment to giving back while going good. 🏫 EDUCATION 🔹 Columbia Business School Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General 1996 - 1998 🔹 Boston University B.A., International Relations 1989 - 1993 🏆 ACHIEVEMENTS 🔹 External advisor to Bain & Company, the world’s most respected global consultancy firm, founded 1973. 🔹 Founder, Circle Peak Capital LLC, a private investment merchant banking partnership which served tens of limited partners with over $50 million in direct equity investments over time. 🔹 Key resource in the relaunch of Salomon Brothers - and a founding member of the firm’s accomplished global advisory board. 📝 To register please visit, https://bit.ly/3ymbU14 or email info@opalgroup.net #OpalGroup #OpalGroupAIS #AlternativeInvesting #Finance

🌟 Embracing Change: A New Era of Technology in Education! 🌟 Join us at the Edu-Tech / Edu-Tech Academics 2024 for a compelling keynote session titled "Technology: An Era Where Districts Collectively Embrace Change." This session will explore how school districts can come together to adopt innovative technologies that enhance learning experiences for all students. 📅 Date: November 10, 2024 - November 12, 2024 📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston, Baytown, TX 🔹 Presented By: Dr. Melissa Duarte, Superintendent, Texas City Independent School District Dr. Duarte will share her vision on fostering collaboration among districts to embrace technological advancements and navigate the challenges of implementation. Discover strategies for building a culture of innovation and supporting educators in effectively integrating technology to benefit every learner. 🔗 Request Your Invite: https://bit.ly/3XoBHyA Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of educational transformation. Learn how collective action can lead to meaningful change in our schools! #OpalGroup #Summits #EduTech2024 #EmbraceChange #TechnologyInEducation #DrMelissaDuarte #Summit2024 #Collaboration #InnovativeLearning

🌟 Panel: Placemaking for All—Fostering Independence and Inclusion of the Aging Population Through Design! 🌟 Join us at Assisted & Senior Living Environments 2024 for an inspiring panel discussion titled "Placemaking for All: Designing Inclusive Spaces that Promote Independence for the Aging Population," featuring insights from leading experts in the field. 📅 Date: December 8, 2024 - December 10, 2024 📍 Location: Omni Houston Hotel, Houston, TX 🔹 Featured Speaker: Philippe Saad, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal, Dimella Shaffer In this session, Philippe will delve into the principles of placemaking and how thoughtful design can enhance the independence and inclusion of our aging population. Learn how to create environments that foster community engagement, accessibility, and dignity for seniors. Discover innovative strategies that empower residents and promote a sense of belonging in senior living communities. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eri5sKTn Don’t miss this chance to hear from industry pioneers who are transforming the landscape of senior living through inclusive design. Together, we can champion meaningful advancements that celebrate the diverse needs of older adults! #Summits #OpalGroup #AssistedLiving2024 #Placemaking #InclusiveDesign #PhilippeSaad #SeniorLiving #Independence #CommunityEngagement #Summit2024 #AgingPopulation #DesignForAll

💡 𝐁𝐁𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! Join Spencer Gillman, Chief Strategy Officer at BBC Maestro, for an actionable workshop at our November 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭. Dive into the session: "𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘐𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩?" and explore essential strategies to maintain the human element in automated learning environments. 🔍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - Balance Technology and Humanity: Discover how to integrate automation without sacrificing the personal touch that enhances learning experiences. - Engage in Interactive Dialogue: Participate in discussions about the impact of automation and how to ensure learning remains engaging and effective. - Expert-Led Insights: Benefit from Spencer’s extensive experience in strategic learning innovations and his vision for maintaining human-centric learning solutions. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫! Get ready to enhance your understanding of blending technology with essential human interactions in learning. 📅 Event Dates: November 17-19, 2024 📍 Venue: The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN #PeopleDevelopment #HRSummit #LearningAndDevelopment #BBCMaestro #HumanTouch #WorkshopAlert #OpalGroupSummit

🌟 We are really excited to present at the Endowment & Foundation Forum 2024, Managing Director from Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Stephanie Oestreich, presenting at the panel “𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬” on Thursday, November 7, 2024. 📝 To register please visit, https://bit.ly/3UOF2FV or email info@opalgroup.net #Endowment #Investment #OpalGroupEFF #Foundation #Finance

🌟 We are really excited to present at the Endowment & Foundation Forum 2024, Vice President from AKS Family Foundation, Lisa Morris, presenting at the panel “𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧” on Thursday, November 7, 2024. 📝 To register please visit, https://bit.ly/3UOF2FV or email info@opalgroup.net #Endowment #Investment #OpalGroupEFF #Foundation #Finance

🌟 We are really excited to present at the Endowment & Foundation Forum 2024, Founder & President from ZTN Capital Consulting LLC, Zung Nguyen, presenting at the panel “𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭” on Thursday, November 7, 2024. 📝 To register please visit, https://bit.ly/3UOF2FV or email info@opalgroup.net #Endowment #Investment #OpalGroupEFF #Foundation #Finance

🌟 Panel: Crafting Wellness—Integrating Holistic Spaces and Wellness-Centered Programs! 🌟 Join us at Assisted & Senior Living Environments 2024 for a thought-provoking panel discussion titled "Crafting Wellness: The Harmony of Integrating Holistic Spaces and Wellness-Centered Programs for the Whole Being," featuring insights from leaders in the field. 📅 Date: December 8, 2024 - December 10, 2024 📍 Location: Omni Houston Hotel, Houston, TX 🔹 Featured Speaker: Sharalene Roper, Chief Operations Officer, Ignite Living In this session, Sharalene will explore the vital connection between holistic design and wellness-centered programming in assisted and senior living environments. Discover how creating supportive spaces can enhance the quality of life for residents and promote a holistic approach to well-being. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eri5sKTn Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders who are shaping the future of care in senior living. Together, we can inspire meaningful changes that elevate the standards of quality care! #OpalGroup #AssistedLiving2024 #HolisticWellness #PanelDiscussion #SharaleneRoper #SeniorLiving #QualityCare #Summit2024 #HealthcareInnovation #WellnessDesign

💪 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! Monique Carkum Edwards, Esq. from Harvard Business Publishing, will exercise our attendee’s leadership muscles during her workshop session: "𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺’𝘴 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥" this November during our 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 You'll discover how strengthening four critical leadership capacities can empower your leaders to navigate complexity, embrace change, and bring their best selves to every challenge. 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭! Registration closes November 1st, so hurry up and ✉ Apply for your complimentary invite: https://lnkd.in/e4QvFer7 📅 Event Dates: November 17-19, 2024 📍 Venue: The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN #LearningExperienceDesign #OpalGroupSummit #ProfessionalGrowth #Upskillingandreskilling #HarvardBusinessPublishing #ExecutiveEducation #LeadershipSkills