Date, Speakers Announced For Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation's Bridge Builders Conference

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation on Monday announced plans to host its fifth annual Bridge Builders Conference next month.

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The annual conference is set for Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. CST at the Bryant Conference.

The foundation says the free, one-day conference provides a place for teachers, parents, and community leaders to gather and discuss faith, education, and community.

“As we continue to grow this program, our hope is to consistently serve as a catalyst for positive change primarily in our local communities but also throughout these extensions of our local networks in other areas,” Alabama ONE CEO Bill Wells said.

What's more, attendees will be provided breakfast and have a chance to win exclusive door prizes, make connections for future collaborations, and receive leadership and empowerment tools during this conference.

Registration for the event is available here and closes on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Here's a look at the lineup of speakers:

• Bishop Kevin Betton, Sr. – Pastor, Cathedral of Praise
• Katrina Keefer – President and CEO, DCH Health Care Authority
• Kelsey Rush – President and CEO, Visit Tuscaloosa
• Daniela Susnara – Director, Planning & Assessment for Community Engagement at UA
• Leanna Roberts – Mentor, Advocate, Volunteer, & Graduate of UA
• Floyd Rodgers – Alabama Community of Excellence Coordinator, City of Fayette
• Andy Phillips – Tuscaloosa business owner & Former Alabama Baseball standout
• Martin Houston - Chief Growth Officer, Alabama ONE
• Bill Wells – CEO, Alabama ONE Credit Union
• Jacquie Johnson – Area Executive, Central Market, Alabama ONE

For more information about the event, contact Kortney Milien at kortneymilien@alabamaone.org.

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