Influencer Event
Lightfoot on Military Spouse Panel at IAM Conference, Oct. 15, 2021
Lizann Lightfoot, author of Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses, will be a panelist speaker at the International Association of Movers (IAM) Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, 10:30–11:30 AM Eastern. The panel is part of a new IAM military track, where professional moving companies can learn more about the details and specific challenges of military moves.
Pavlicin-Fragnito Speaks at IBPA’s Publishing University, April 5-6, 2019
Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito, publisher at Elva Resa and a current Independent Book Publishers Association national board member, will speak on two panels at IBPA's Publishing University. She'll join other industry experts to discuss educational publishing and special sales markets. Both sessions are geared toward intermediate-experienced publishers.
The premier educational event for indie and author publishers, Pub U will be held April 5-6, 2019, with pre-conference sessions on April 4, in Chicago.
Trimillos, Huisman Share Milkid Seasons of Transition(TM) at MIC3 2018 Annual Business Meeting
Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers, will present at the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)'s annual business meeting October 17 and 18, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. At the event, Amanda and Stacy will talk about the Seasons of TransitionTM, the cycle of transitions a military-connected student experiences when frequently changing schools due to a parent’s military service. They will also offer tips for education leaders to help parents and teachers understand and implement the provisions of the Interstate Compact.
Seasons of My Military Student Coauthors at MCEC NTS July 23-25, 2018
Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers, will appear at Military Child Education Coalition's 2018 National Training Seminar, July 23–25, 2018, in Washington, DC. The authors will be featured at the Resource and Leadership Showcase on July 24, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM Eastern, and will sign books at the showcase as well as later that afternoon at 5 PM at the onsite MCEC Bookstore.
Barnes to Talk About the Power of Stories at MSOY Town Hall, May 9, 2018
Elva Resa’s senior editor, Terri Barnes, will speak about “Telling Your Story” at the 2018 Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall on May 9, 2018, in Washington, DC. Drawing on her expertise as a journalist, author, and book editor, Barnes will talk to a gathering of military spouses and military supporters from across the nation about the power of story to convey important messages, and how to tell personal stories effectively. The Town Hall is free and open to all military spouses. Registration by May 2 is required.
Weathers, Hoppin, Domingos-Lupher Speak at Military Spouse of the Year Awards May 4-5, 2016
Several Elva Resa authors will attend the Military Spouse of the Year Awards events in the Washington, DC area May 4-5, 2016. At the Town Hall, Stories Around the Table coauthor Sue Hoppin will deliver a keynote. Corie Weathers, author of Sacred Spaces and 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, will lead a Spouse of the Year breakout session. Stories Around the Table coauthor Adrianna Domingos-Lupher will participate in a business and entrepreneur panel. On May 5, Corie will deliver the keynote at the VIP luncheon, where the 2016 AFI Military Spouse of the Year will be announced.
Davis Helps MilSpouses Rejuvenate Under Stress at USAA’s DigitalMilEx Sept 22-23, 2015
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is a featured speaker at the 2015 Annual USAA influencers conference, DigitalMilEx™, presenting on “Rejuvenation Under Stress—Family Perspective.” The event takes place September 22-23, 2015 at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade. Judy’s session focuses on helping military spouse entrepreneurs find balance for themselves and their families.
Military Women in Business Summit, June 3-5, 2015
At the 2015 Military Women in Business Summit, twelve of the most influential military women entrepreneurs share personal success strategies as business leaders within a military lifestyle. Features five Stories Around the Table coauthors: Jacey Eckhart, Kristine Schellhaas, Lori Volkman, Tara Crooks, and Judy Davis. June 3-5, online.
Caban, Davis, Hilton Participate in USAA Social Exchange Nov. 5-6, 2014
Angela Caban, Judy Davis, and Jeremy Hilton, coauthors of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, are among the military spouse key influencers invited to USAA Headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, Nov 5-6, to attend the USAA Social Exchange 2014, USAA's fifth annual networking conference. The purpose of this annual event is to join a select community, military and industry influencers, to discuss how the participants can leverage their collective social networks to create shared value for military families.