TeamKC Training Camp 

TeamKC’s annual talent summit, Training Camp, brings together hundreds of key talent partners and leaders from the region’s top employers to learn from one another and hone in on the latest talent trends affecting KC.

Curious if you should attend, or need to get leadership buy-in? Dive into the quick highlights of this can't-miss opportunity!


Thursday, February 27, 2025
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Program

Keynote Speaker | Erin Hatzikostas

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Erin Hatzikostas is a former corporate CEO turned “Professional Pot-Stirrer.”

As the founder of b Authentic Inc, Erin is an internationally recognized leader on the impact of authenticity in the workplace. She is the best-selling author of You Do You(ish), a TEDx speaker, coach-sultant and the co-host of an offbeat career and leadership podcast, b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck.

Erin’s TEDx Talk was among the most watched in the world in 2021, and she has been featured on ABC and CBS, as well as published in Business Insider, Fast Company, Well+Good and more.


Cultivating Community | Jackie Nguyen

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Jackie Nguyen is the founder of Café Cà Phê, Kansas City's first Vietnamese coffee shop, where she celebrates Asian culture through authentic drinks and flavors.

A former Broadway actor, Jackie has spent the last three years seamlessly blending her theatrical background into entrepreneurship, speaking nationally on diversity, sharing her expertise in coffee shop social media marketing and advocating for small women business owners.


Tech + Human Connection | Panel

Explore how technology is enhancing human connections in the workplace and beyond, with a focus on innovation’s role in improving organizational culture, employee well-being and personal empowerment.

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Moderator | Dick Flanigan
CEO | Digital Health KC

Dick leads Digital Health KC, an initiative designed to expand Kansas City's digital health ecosystem and fuel innovation by connecting talent, companies and customers.


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Dr. Aisha Augusta
Founder & CEO | SEPOW

Dr. Augusta is founder of SEPOW, a platform that provides organizations with real-time insights on multicultural initiatives to enhance workplace satisfaction, retention and development.


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Lynnette Huscher
Director, Human Resources | Garmin

At Garmin, a KC-based global tech company, Lynnette leads HR efforts focused on driving innovation, fostering employee engagement and promoting well-being.


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Vanessa Jupe
Founder & CEO | Leva

Vanessa is the founder of Leva, a wellness platform that helps parents and caregivers navigate the balance between work and family life with customized support.


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