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July 9 - 11, 2024

Professional Women's Conference

Edmond Convention Center

Professional Womens Conference

Offering two days of networking and learning through keynote speakers, panel discussions and sessions with industry leaders, executives and mentors, the conference has a distinct focus on personal and professional development, leadership and career growth.

Our Mission

The OKFDA Professional Women’s Conference aims to provide resources, education, and encouragement to enhance social, emotional, and professional empowerment for women in the funeral industry.

Our Vision

The OKFDA Professional Women’s Conference creates a supportive environment where women in the funeral industry can overcome unique challenges, develop professionally, and forge valuable connections within the death care sector, empowering them to achieve their full potential.

Who Attends

The OKFDA Professional Women's Conference is a gathering for women seeking to unite, build meaningful connections, and mutually empower each other.

Agenda

We are currently in the process of finalizing the agenda. Please revisit soon for a complete schedule of events.

Registration: Includes Canvas and Cabernet, breakfast both days, and lunch. 

Early Bird (Before June 17th)

Member

$175.00

Late 

Member

$195.00

Early Bird (Before June 17th)

Non-Member

$235.00

Late

Non-Member

$255.00

Location

Edmond Conference Center
2833 Conference Dr. 
Edmond, OK 73034

Host Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn
2833 Conference Dr. 
Edmond, OK 73034
Room Block link will be sent to your registration email once you have registered. 

 

Click HERE to Register Online!

 

AGENDA

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

4:30pm – 5:15pm

Registration  

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Social Time and Dinner Provided by OKFDA

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome Party: Canvas and Cabernet  

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Registration and Continental Breakfast Provided by OKFDA

8:30am – 9:00am

Welcome/Opening Remarks Mayor Darrell Davis & Christina Shipman-Morrison, OKFDA President

9:00 am - 9:10 am

Break  

9:10 am - 10:00 am

Family Life and the Preproom
Michelle Johnston, CFSP
10:10 am - 11:00 am
Cremation Is_________: Understand Cremation Motivations Barbara Kemmis, Executive Director 

11:00 am - 11:10 am

Break  

11:10 am – 12:00 pm

Relevance is Key to Financial Stability
Kara Ludlum, CPA 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch Provided by Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Personal Safety: How to Keep Yourself Safe In All Situations Sponsored by Zuker Group Consulting Lori Fullbright, News Anchor

1:50 pm – 2:00 pm

Break  

2:00 pm – 2:50 pm

Walking Each Other Home Glenda Stansbury, CFSP

2:50 pm - 3:00 pm

Break  

3:00 pm – 3:50 pm

She Votes: Motivating Women to Engage in Politics

Julia Jernigan, OKFDA Lobbyist

3:50pm – 4:00 pm

Break  

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm 

Closing Remarks Christina Shipman-Morrison, OKFDA President

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Dinner on Your Own  

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bring Your Yoga Mat and Relax with a Sound Bath-Refreshments will be served Sponsored by Zuker Group Consulting

Thursday, July 11, 2024

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Continental Breakfast Provided by OKFDA

8:30 am - 9:20 am

How to Compete on Price in a Price Sensitive World Danielle Burmeister, VP of Marketing Communications

9:20 am - 9:30 am

Break  

9:30 am - 10:20 am

Out of Order Deaths: Planning a Meaningful Funeral from a Mother’s Eyes Crystal Webber

10:20 am - 10:30 am 

Break  

10:30 am - 11:20 am 

Challenges Faced by Women in Leadership
Alyssa Harrison, Ph.D. 

11:20 am - 11: 45 am

Closing Remarks

Christina Shipman-Morrison, OKFDA President

*CE PENDING APPROVAL 
AGENDA COULD CHANGE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE SPEAKERS

DIAMOND SPONSORS

OKFDA Logo Visit Edmond

EMERALD SPONSORS

Bryant Crematory Services Zuker Group homesteaders
Wilbert Oklahoma Funeral Supply Sales Club American Century Life

RUBY SPONSORS

Osiris Software Selected

SAPPHIRE SPONSORS

 

The Wilbert Group Lynch Supply Heartland Casket

OPAL SPONSOR

Williamson Spradlin Funeral Home

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