The 2012 enVision Conference

Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Greatness

About

When: September 28-29, 2012

Where: “For the City Center” 500 East St. Johns Ave, Austin, Texas 78752

This is a generation destined for greatness. Every period in history calls for leaders, men and women, who will lead through humility and excellence with character, insight, and wisdom. This era is looking for individuals who will provide guidance and solutions in a world that needs answers. Whether influencing one or many, the call and responsibility remain important.

The enVision Conference seeks to inspire, empower, and equip the next generation of leaders—men and women ages 18-29 to achieve their destiny, resulting in impacting communities, creating relationships, and changing the future. Every industry needs men and women who will answer the call, ready to leave an impact, which will change the world and leave a legacy for generations to come.

Schedule

FRIDAY – September 28, 2012

7:00PM – 7:30PM: The enVision Conference 2012—Purpose (Hannah Bell, Founder & Host)

The enVision Conference seeks to inspire, empower, and equip the next generation of leaders—men and women ages 18-29—to achieve their destiny, resulting in impacting communities, creating relationships, and changing the future. Every industry needs men and women who will answer the call, ready to leave an impact, which will change the world and leave a legacy for generations to come.

7:30PM – 8:00PM: Keynote Speaker (Mr. Nathan Macias, Lt. Col., USAF, Ret., TX State Rep., & Co-Founder/COO of EduNation, Inc.)

The keynote will seek to inspire the attendees, helping them understand their significance and the importance of their individual callings. He will motivate the attendees to overcome challenges and discuss how to persevere in the midst of obstacles, living with purpose, courage and dignity. Lastly, the keynote will impart the meaning of leading as a servant and commission the audience to leave a legacy.

SATURDAY – September 29, 2012

8:45AM – 9:10AM: Inspirational Session – Go Big: Going After the Impossible (Cory Cotton)

What are the dreams you have in your heart to pursue? Whether you see these as big or small do not discount the fact that you can achieve them. The Go Big session will inspire you to keep dreaming and allow God to fulfill His great plans in and through your life. The session will give you input on how to pursue your dreams and enjoy the process.

9:10AM – 9:50AM: Workshop A - How to Determine Your Purpose (Joe Elliott & Elaina Bell)

Have you tried to determine where you are most talented and what industry or field to use your abilities? Have you questioned what to do when things do not seem to work out as you had planned? Workshop A will help you construct a road map for connecting your skills and passions to fit a need. It will also provide tips on how to persevere through obstacles, while remaining focused on your goals. Career/Personality Assessment: www.careertest.net

9:50AM-10:00AM: Break

During the break, individuals will have the opportunity to fellowship with their peers, talk with the speakers and visit the organizations in spotlight, industries in spotlight, and company interview tables.

10:00AM-10:25AM: Inspirational Session – The Values to Sustain Your Calling (Micah Cavanaugh)

Integrity, loyalty, commitment, diligence, and responsibility prove foundational principles that provide the bedrock off of which one pursues his/her purpose. The Values to Sustain Your Calling session will address the core values and character qualities needed to lead well.

10:25AM-10:45AM: Inspirational Session – No Boundaries: Overcoming Fear (Anna Carroll)

Has the uncertainty of the unknown kept you from starting something new? Have you tried to make decisions on a daily basis but hesitate because you might make the wrong decision or you are overwhelmed with too much information to make the right decision? The No Boundaries: Overcoming Fear session will address how fear tries to stop you from moving forward and how you can overcome this boundary.

10:45AM-11:10AM: Inspirational Session – Where to Start: Practical Steps (Luke Macias)

Now that you have received the challenge to dream big, developed a road map to connect your skills with your passions, reflected on the values for successful leadership, and addressed fear, you may ask where do I start? The Where to Start session will look at the practical steps that you can put in practice to get from point A to point B.

11:10AM-12:30PM: Think Tank Session (Organizations/Industries in Spotlight & Networking Lunch – Lunch provided)

Think Tank Organizations

The Think Tank session will provide attendees with the opportunity a) to learn and get involved with the non-profit organizations in spotlight and b) visit with the representatives of the various industries in spotlight to inquire about career related questions.

12:30PM-1:30PM: Workshop B -Preparing for a Successful Job Interview & Networking Etiquette (F. Lawrence Coleman)

Workshop B will help individuals learn how to leverage their experience, education, and energy in well-crafted responses that speak to the requirements of the job they seek. Armed with an insider’s insight into the perspective of the person behind the desk, types of interview questions they can expect, and how to frame successful responses, students gain the confidence that wows potential employers.

1:30PM-2:00PM: Panel – Education & Career Options

Traditional College & Career (Elaina Bell), Graduate School & Online Learning (Hannah Bell), Career without a College Degree (Edna Staudt), Career Prior to Attending College (Shelle Gregoire)

The Education & Career Options panel will provide different perspectives on pursuing education and career opportunities. These panelists will give insight on the following options: The traditional college route that leads into a career, the graduate studies route to specialize in a particular field, an online education, a career without a college background, and a job prior to attending college.

2:00PM-2:45PM: Breakout Session – Innovative Hub (Lead Facilitator: Caleb Macias)

A breakout session that provides the opportunity for the attendees to break up into peer groups and share their ideas. Peers will discuss and help develop the ideas that interest them with the possibility of taking the ideas beyond the Conference.

2:45PM-3:10PM: Inspirational Session – The Art of Social Media (Thomas Umstattd, Jr.)

The Art of Social Media session will inspire you to think about how to leverage technology in your present and future endeavors. During this time, attendees will learn how to leverage social media in a way that captures their passions and skills to meet a need and help change the world.

3:10pm-3:15pm: Break

3:15PM-3:45PM: Workshop C – More than Money: Keys to a Financially Confident Life (Maxwell Clark)

Discover that it’s not just money that makes a successful person. We will dive into the topics of your education, career, debt, and investing and how all of that impacts your financial security. But while money isn’t everything, it is something. With that in mind, we will also learn the importance of saving now and the impact it can have on your future.Maxwell Clark is a Registered Representative offering securities through Financial Network Investment Corporation, Member SIPC. Aspect Wealth Management is not affiliated with Financial Network.

3:45PM-4:15PM: Inspirational Session – Servant Leadership (Joshua Haver)

The Servant Leadership session will address the servanthood aspect of functioning as a leader and how attendees can leave a legacy now and in the future. Attendees will receive encouragement to realize the potential that they have inside of them. Each individual, regardless of the circumstances and situations that they grew up in, carries the seeds of greatness within them. This session will commission you to realize, and then walk in, that greatness.

4:15PM-5:00PM: Closing Remarks & After Conference Fellowship (Music Guest: Ryan Proudfoot)

The After Conference Fellowship will provide the attendees, speakers, and volunteers the opportunity to fellowship. People can discuss Conference topics, talk about innovative initiatives further, provide feedback for future events, and get to know each other better.

Speakers, Bloggers, and Organizations

Hannah Bell — Founder & Host, The enVision Conference

Hannah Bell is The enVision Conference host, president of Hannah Bell Ministries, and author of Liberty’s Generation blog. She has a BBA in Entrepreneurship from St. Edward’s University and a M.A. in Government from the Robertson School of Government at Regent University.

From Austin, Texas, Hannah is the oldest of four girls and enjoys writing, wearing her cowboy boots, and spending time with her family. Throughout her personal, educational and professional experiences, Hannah has developed a passion to help individuals in her generation realize and walk in their purposes, while leaving a legacy as servant leaders in their communities.

Keynote: Mr. Nathan Macias — Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Ret., Texas State Representative, and Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of EduNation, Inc.

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Mr. Nathan Macias, a 3rd Generation Texan born and raised in San Antonio, is a dedicated husband, father and public servant. Throughout his career, he has combined his passion for public service, learning and teaching into his dedication as a servant leader.

Earning a BS in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M in 1982, Mr. Macias holds two Masters degrees, one in Business Administration and one in Environmental Mgmt & Public Policy. While at A&M, Mr. Macias was a distinguished Air Force ROTC scholarship student, a leader in the Ross Volunteers, a member of the Silver Taps firing squad, and was the Outstanding Unit Commander in the Corps of Cadets.

The desire to serve his country led to military service, where he had the honor to command an Expeditionary Support Group in the Middle East during Operation Enduring Freedom. Mr. Macias served as commander of the Civil Engineer Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, where he was responsible for the initial screening (for explosive ordinance and chemical/biological detection) of our fallen heroes from the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, and the subsequent casualties of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Macias retired Lieutenant Colonel (USAF).

With continued public involvement, Mr. Macias formerly served as a Texas State Representative in Austin, representing four counties in the Texas Hill Country. He served on the Transportation Committee, the Public Education Committee, The Pensions and Investments Committee and was Vice Chair of the Rules Committee.

Currently, Mr. Macias is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of EduNation, Inc. a Higher Education Test Prep product and service provider. Also, as a dedicated husband and father, Mr. Macias has been married to his lovely wife Susan for over 28 years and they have seven children: Caleb (24), Luke (22), Aaron (20), Grace (18), Leah (16), Hannah (13), and Abigail (10). He and his family reside in Bulverde, Texas where Mr. Macias enjoys attending and teaching at Living Water Fellowship.

Cory Cotton — Co-Founder of Dude Perfect, Author of “Go Big,” & Motivational Speaker

Cory Cotton, a recent graduate of Texas A&M University, is one of the founders of the five-man trick basketball shot team known as Dude Perfect. Since its appearance three years ago, Dude Perfect has garnered more than 70 million views of their online content and has been labeled by Advertising Age as one of You Tube’s hottest brands. Besides working with Fortune 500 brands such as GMC, ESPN, AT&T, and Southwest Airlines, they’ve walked the ESPYs red carpet, been featured on Jimmy Kimmel, Regis and Kelly, GMA, CBS Evening News–among others–and even had their work aired commercially during primetime events such as the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup. As evidence of their increasing popularity, the Dude Perfect brand recently expanded by launching what has become a best-selling game for iPhone, iPad, and Android, and followed that up with the release of their newly published book, Go Big–written by Cory himself. An acclaimed motivational speaker, Cory is passionate about inspiring others to Go Big with what they love, and use that platform for a cause greater than themselves. Cory displays this principal through his support of charity: water and Compassion International. For speaking inquiries or more info about Cory Cotton—Speaker, Author, and Dodgeball Champion—visit CoryCotton.com

Joe Elliott — Youth & College Pastor, Northwest Fellowship Church

Joe Elliott is the youth and college pastor at Northwest Fellowship Church. He grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Texas State University in 1999 with a BA in Management and Marketing. After graduation, Joe worked for 9 years in IT sales, but always felt like he was called to a different path. After volunteering in youth ministry for many years, God led him to dive all in and pursue his heart for full time ministry. His passion for young adults, evangelism and developing leaders inspired him to become the founder of several citywide ministries including Austin Lit, Austin Youth for Life, 6th St Prayer Team and the Catalyst Teen Center. Joe has been married to his wife Mona for over 11 years and they have 3 wonderful children, Faith 9, Aliza 6, Luke 4.

Elaina Bell — Financial Analyst, USAA

Elaina Bell is a financial analyst at USAA in San Antonio, Texas. She supports the Property & Casualty Expense Management team by providing expense analysis and financial forecasting. Prior to this role, she supported External Reporting and assisted in producing the 2011 Life Insurance Companies’ annual financial statements.

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Elaina graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a major in Corporate Finance and a minor in Rhetoric & Writing. She enjoys reading British literature, watching Turner Classic Movies, participating in USAA College recruiting, and playing intramural sports.

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Micah Cavanaugh — Director of Operations, Macias Strategies LLC

Micah Cavanaugh has three years experience in children’s ministry with a major non-profit ministry organization, traveling with them across the United States. His love for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ has taken him around the world, to places like Moscow, Russia and Columbia, South America. He worked nearly two years as Purchasing Agent for a non profit organization in Chicago then on the sales and marketing team for a higher education company in San Antonio, TX. Micah’s passion is seeing the nation returned to its founding principles. He is avidly involved in and pursuing opportunities that will influence the political process. Right now he is working as a political consultant on several campaigns across the State of Texas.

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Anna Carroll— Executive Director/Founder, LightForce International Ministries

Anna Carroll, Founder and Director of Lightforce International Ministries, passionately serves women and children who are involved in or are victims of exploitation and prostitution in Central America. Lightforce, initiated in 2009, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to offering emotional, physical, and spiritual support to those who have lost all hope. “Every time I look these broken people in the eyes, I see a child of God – someone He loves without shame.”

Anna launched Lightforce in Costa Rica while working there as a full-time missionary from Cornerstone Church (Lexington, KY). She has a background in nursing; and she and her ministry have implemented numerous initiatives and programs focusing on prevention, awareness, and rehabilitation for those suffering from sex exploitation.

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Luke Macias— Founder & President, Macias Strategies LLC

Luke Macias has a passion for America to understand and comprehend the solutions that are required for our nation to succeed. He currently provides political consulting services as founder and president of Macias Strategies. Luke is actively involved in fighting for conservative values in Texas. His priority is keeping Republicans in Texas accountable to stand for the conservative values on which they campaign. Before working in politics full time, Luke worked for 5 1/2 years for CollegePlus, a higher education company based in Spring Branch, TX. Above all Luke is a servant of Christ. You can find more of his religious views on The Youth Challenge which is a blog he started in 2011.

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F. Lawrence Coleman – Principal Consultant, Vault Consulting

F. Lawrence Coleman brings a dynamic mix of expertise and various career perspectives to the consulting field from his experiences as an executive and entrepreneur. Skilled in developing interviewing competencies, he has provided guidance as a mentor on career preparedness and development for over 10 years. Mr. Coleman combines creativity, enthusiasm, and assertiveness with an expert learning methodology to empower the job seeker to produce a WOW moment.

Through Vault Consulting, Mr. Coleman ensures each individual learns how to leverage his/her experience, education, and energy into well-crafted responses that speak to the requirements of the job he/she seeks. Passionate about helping individuals achieve their career aspirations, Mr. Coleman draws from an award winning, professional background of over 25 years experience with Fortune 500 companies, such as ADP, Ceridian, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, i2 Technologies, and Xerox Corporation. Mr. Coleman introduced Wingstop Restaurant to the Atlanta market through his franchise ownership, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Louisiana Tech University.

Shelle Gregoire — Manager, VCC-Austin Advertising & Graphics Department

Shelle Gregoire currently oversees the Advertising and Graphics Department of Victory Austin Church in Austin, Texas. Shelle attended Texas Bible Institute where she learned the basics of ministry from the platform to behind the scenes.

After graduating, Shelle remained on full time staff at Burchfield Ministries International where she was the Event Coordinator for the children’s and youth outreaches. She came back to her hometown, Austin, where she now applies the various skills she obtained while at TBI to be a blessing to her home church.

Shelle enjoys participating in all forms of art such as music, dance, photography, graphic design and interior design for the purpose of expressing God’s love and His greatness in this earth. On the side, she is always up for a game of volleyball or ping pong!

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Caleb Macias — Fireman, San Antonio Fire Department

Caleb Macias is a firefighter in the San Antonio Fire Department. In 2009 he was the youngest fireman in the department at 20 years old. 3 and half years into his career he is beginning work on his degree in nursing. Caleb’s true passion is in providing both medical and spiritual care for those near and far. His other passions include photography, travel, playing his guitar and piano, and of course spending time with his family which include two of the best dogs a guy could ask for.

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Thomas Umstattd, Jr. — CEO, Castle Media Group LLC

Thomas Umstattd, Jr. is the CEO of Castle Media Group LLC, a company that builds websites for world changers. He runs AuthorMedia.com and AuthorTechTips.com a resource for authors timid about technology. As an award winning speaker, Thomas teaches all over the world.

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Maxwell Clark — Financial Consultant, Aspect Wealth Management

Maxwell Clark is a Financial Consultant with Aspect Wealth Management in San Antonio, TX. He recently graduated from Thomas Edison State College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. Registered as an Investment Professional and licensed as an insurance agent, Max views the financial industry as a great medium for helping others not only articulate their goals, but also build a plan to achieve them. While Max enjoys the financial arena, he sees it as a stepping-stone on his way to fulfilling his passion. That passion is to inspire his peers to be the leaders of change in our world for good. He wants to see His Lord Jesus Christ glorified and our nation returned to the foundation upon which it was built.

Securities offered through Financial Network Investment Corporation, Member SIPC. Aspect Wealth Management and Financial Network are not affiliated.

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Joshua Haver — Assistant Director, International Harvesters Institute

Joshua Haver currently lives in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico with his wife, Esmeralda, and their two daughters, Ariella and Ketziah. He works with a missions organization (Victorious Christian Harvesters) and is the assistant director of the International Harvesters Institute, a ministry training center that is located in the Nuevo Laredo. The goal of this training center is to train up young people from across Latin America to impact their communities – with physical aid, social programs, and spiritual ministry.

Joshua grew up in Mesa and Scottsdale, Arizona, with his parents and five siblings. He was homeschooled throughout elementary school and high school. After high school, he moved with his family to Scotland, where received his BA in Theological Studies from Logos Bible University.

There has always been a desire to travel to other nations in Joshua’s heart, and in 2000 he led his first team of young people to Thailand. Since then, he has led teams to Panama, Peru, Brazil, China, and Mexico. From 2003 to 2007, he served as the youth pastor at Victory Christian Center in Austin, before moving to Mexico in the summer of 2007.

More than anything else, Joshua desires to help people – specifically teens and young adults – realize the potential that they have inside of them. He believes that each individual, regardless of the circumstances and situations that they grew up in, carries the seeds of greatness within them, and his greatest joy is watching people realize, and then walk in, that greatness.

Heather Gardner — Executive Director, Austin Coalition for Life

Heather Gardner is currently the Executive Director of the Austin Coalition for Life, an organization dedicated to helping women in crisis pregnancies find loving alternatives to abortion. Previously, she served as the Director of Communications for the Brazos Valley Coalition for Life in Bryan, Texas. Heather received degrees in Sociology and Vocal Performance at Texas A&M University. Heather’s service for the Austin Coalition for Life includes recruiting and training “Stand and Pray” volunteers and Sidewalk Counselors, coordinating church and community outreach, and interacting with the team of leaders who help coordinate the 40 Days for Life prayer campaigns. Over the last four years, Heather has trained hundreds of volunteers (locally and nationally) to be Sidewalk Counselors. She has also trained dozens of volunteers to be pregnancy resource center counselors. Heather spends regular time on the sidewalks outside abortion clinics reaching out to women and men, and praying for an end to abortion.

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Lori DeVillez — Executive Director, Austin Pregnancy Resource Center

Lori DeVillez began her career serving women with unplanned pregnancies by volunteering at the local Women’s Resource/Pregnancy Center in Evansville, Indiana in 1992. On that initial day, Lori was handed the key to the center and left alone to administer a pregnancy test to her first client. 20 years later, Lori is now the executive director of the Austin Pregnancy Resource Center (APRC) near The University of Texas Austin campus in Austin, Texas, which has a student population of over 51,000.

Lori obtained a Bachelor of Arts in psychology & social work from the University of Southern Indiana and has utilized her background in social work, public administration, and missions to serve women in pregnancy centers on a nationwide basis. Lori has been featured in the Focus on the Family Editions of Heartlink and received her Certificate of Ordination from Victory Christian Center of Austin in 2009.

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Edna Staudt — Judge of the Justice Court of Williamson County Pct 2

Judge Staudt was first elected in 1994 and is in her 5^thterm of office. Her community involvement has included the National Day of Prayer, Williamson County Bail Bond Board, Austin Crisis Pregnancy Center (renamed Life Care PRC) Greater Williamson County YMCA, Safe & Drug Free School Committee, Central Texas Justice of the Peace & Constables Association, Agape Pregnancy Resource Center, Hope Connections Pregnancy Resource Center, Williamson County YMCA Teen Court, Justice Court Mentoring Program, and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Cedar Park, Leander, and Liberty Hill. She is also a member of the NRA, TSRA, and Leadership Circle of Texas Alliance for Life.

Staudt has been a member of the Republican Party since 1982. She served in the capacity of Precinct Chairman, Convention Chairman, Organizational Committee Chairman, Member of Recruitment Committee, Poll Watcher, Election Judge, Senatorial District Convention Secretary and Chairman, Volunteer and coordinator on numerous National, State, County, Regional, and local campaigns. Delegate to Republic State Conventions since 1982. Co-Founder of Founders Vision Republican Women and Legacy Republican Women of Williamson County.

Edna Staudt is originally from Austin, a graduate from Lanier High School. She enjoys walking, swimming, reading, singing & playing music. She and her husband Randy, have six children and nine grandchildren. She surrendered her life to Jesus and became a Christian in 1981. She and Randy are active participants in the Journey Bible Fellowship of Cedar Park. Randy is a member of the church band, Common Thread, which provides music for neighborhood and school functions.

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Grace Macias — Founder & Photographer, Grace Macias Photography

Grace Macias is the founder and photographer for Grace Macias Photography. She is a young lady who loves her family, Jesus, Texas, dancing, piano and photography.

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Desmond Cicero — Physical Design Engineer, Cadence Design Systems

Twelve years ago, Desmond moved to Austin to start a new career as a physical design engineer with Cadence Design Systems. In his role, he works with IC electronic companies to implement various software solutions which facilitate the design and manufacture of numerous semiconductor/electronic devices.

Desmond recently celebrated 12 years of marriage to his wife, Marsha and is the proud father of 3 boys: Ethan 8, Seth 5 and Jonathan 9 months. He is an active member of Victory Christian Center and has been serving in the pre-teen ministry for over 9 years.

Diann Cotton — Founder & Coach, The Cotton Coaching Group

Diann Cotton’s passion is to help women of all ages, find and fulfill their unique, God given purpose.

Diann has served in full time ministry with women since her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin. First with high school and college women through Campus Crusade for Christ for 15 years and then as Director of Women’s Ministries for three years through StoneBridge Church, where her husband served as Community Pastor from 1995-2010. Diann received Life Coaching training through the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and now coaches women of all ages through The Cotton Coaching Group. Her passion is to help women, of all ages, find and fulfill their unique purpose. In addition, her husband Larry directs The Austin Stone Institute, a ministry to train next generation leaders to transform cities with the Gospel. Larry and Diann reside in Austin, Texas. They are parents of one daughter in college and twin boys. Coby and Cory are part of Dude Perfect (www.dudeperfect.com).

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Latonia Booth — CMP, Manager, Meeting & Events

Latonia Booth has over 20 years experience as a Corporate Event Manager. She has traveled extensively around the world as well as throughout the US managing medical conferences and tradeshows of all sizes. Latonia is also an Adjunct Faculty staff member at Austin Community College where she teaches classes under the Hospitality & Culinary Management program. She has an AAS in Meeting & Event Management and is a Certified Meeting Professional.

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Diann Cotton — Founder & Coach, The Cotton Coaching Group|

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Dania Heffington — Assistant Executive Director, ABBA

Dania Heffington is currently serving the city movement by working with ABBA (Austin Bridge Builders Alliance) as Assistant Executive Director. ABBA is a neutral entity that seeks to build strategic alliances, communicate what God is doing, facilitate transformational events, and connect people to serving in their area of passion. Prior to joining ABBA, Dania worked in the corporate world as an independent consultant helping small start up firms establish their compensation structures and HR policies. She is married to Mike Heffington, a 25 year employee at Dell Computer, and has twin daughters who are entering their senior year at Westlake High School. Dania believes that Jesus is the ultimate author and finisher of our faith and believes that all things do work together for good. As Corrie Ten Boom says – “Every experience God gives us, every person he puts in our life, is the the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.”

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Larry Cotton — Director of Intern & Residency Program, ASCC

Larry Cotton’s life object is to bring honor to God by investing in fulfilling the command to make disciples and train those disciples to do the same. Formerly involved in Campus Crusade for Christ as a field staff, metro staff director and associate national director, Cotton has also served as an associate pastor at StoneBridge Church. He is currently operating as the Director of Intern and Residency Program at the Austin Stone Institute with Austin Stone Community Church (ASCC).

Cotton has a B.S. in Industrial Arts Education from North Carolina State University and a M.A. in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. His passions include mentorship, teaching and strategic development. Some of his hobbies include woodworking, home remodeling and computers.

Kimberly Chung — National Media Director, Campus Renewal Ministries

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Kimberly Chung is the National Media Director for Campus Renewal Ministries, managing editor and writer for the Reaching Campus blog and the new Editor-in-chief of the Campus Transformations Network National Online Magazine which will be launched in October 2012. She holds a Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism from The University of Texas, where she was also the former station manager of Texas Student Television, managing 300 people and 15 TV shows. Additionally, she runs an internship program for college students interested in making media their professional career, training them to make an impact for Christ in areas such as production, photography, graphic design, journalism, marketing and PR.

Kim is originally from Singapore, has lived in 5 different countries including the Philippines, England and Australia and is passionate about building into the next generation of leaders, impacting college campuses with the Gospel of Jesus, seeing campus ministries unite and work together, and finding new ways to reach this generation through all forms of media. She is also a full-time musician, plays the piano, acoustic and electric guitar, sings, writes and is the acoustic guitarist and back-up keyboardist for her church Victory Christian Center, as well as the co-leader of the college and young professionals group. Kim is also a huge football fan and is always up for playing football with the guys, or supporting the Texas Longhorns during football season. Hook’em Horns!

Chelsea Young — Intern, Campus Renewal Ministries

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Chelsea is a Senior in the Business School studying Management/Consulting. She serves on campus with Intervarsity Residential Ministries and is a member of 99.1 Church in Northeast Austin. She is still unsure of her plans upon graduation, however she is considering possibly going to seminary and/or working in the mission field. She is passionate about teaching the word of God. She is also drawn to mission work in the country and abroad, including but not limited to helping and encouraging women and seniors.

Chelsea is driven towards diversity and seeks after unity across the body of Christ. She is from a small town in Texas called Palacios and not really sure what brought her to Austin other then school. She first got involved with the Campus House of Prayer (CHOP) freshman year when a friend invited her to pray with her weekly and later joined the Transformations student leadership team with CRM in 2009 for 2 years. She enjoys reading, walking, blogging, writing and meeting new people.

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Vincent J. Gradney — Major, Texas Air National Guard (USAF)

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Is a dedicated full-time civil service employee working as the Installation Antiterrorism Officer at the 147^th Reconnaissance Wing, Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. Major Gradney is also the Security Forces Commander which is an Air National Guard (Reserve) appointment. As a seasoned veteran, he brings over thirty-two years of military experience to the table in multiple career fields, and twenty-six plus years of civil service in numerous challenging, mission critical positions in defense of our country working for the Air Force.

Mr. Gradney graduated from Texas Southern University in Houston with a BA in Management and Marketing in 1996. He was commissioned as an officer in the reserves through the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science in June of 1997. From his earliest days as an enlisted Airman, and mid-years as a Non-Commissioned Officer, he has dedicated his entire life to service, community development, and leadership/mentorship development. Vince is active in ministry direction, and creation of community-out-reach programs at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston. He also serves as a project coordinator for the Houston Habitat for Humanity, has pioneered several grass-roots initiatives, and served in various leadership roles in community service organizations since the 1980’s.

Vincent has been faithfully married to his wife Valerie (formerly Valerie Stephanie Payne) for over sixteen years and they have an incredible son named Brandon who is 13 years of age. Vince is an avid cyclist, motorcyclist, and enjoys coaching/playing sports, checking out fine automobiles with his son, and woodworking. He is a proven, life-long testimony of what prayer, praise, and God’s Grace and Mercy can do with trials and tribulations in ones’ life. Vince has been, and will always be an advocate for military service. The military has been an integral catalyst that has helped fuel his passion for serving an awesome God, support a loving Family, and defend our great Country.

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Coby Cotton — Dude Perfect

Coby is a proud member of the renowned YouTube basketball trick shot crew “Dude Perfect.” Though their recently released mobile game has reached #1 in Sports on both Android & iPhone and their videos have been seen over 80 Million times, Coby is most pleased to be a Texas A&M Dodgeball Champion.

Ryan Proudfoot – Musician, My Everything

Ryan Proudfoot believes there is power in the name of Jesus Christ. He considers it a blessing to be used for God’s Glory. Music is one of the avenues he uses to do this. The songs he writes are all reflective of Christ, and the journey he’s on walking with Him daily. Ryan desires to give people a glimpse of joy, peace, love, and hope for their future. His hope is that God can use his music to bless a few of you out there.

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Katie Thompson – Author, Texas Grizzlette Blog

Katie Thompson recently graduated from St. Edward’s University with a degree in English Writing and Rhetoric. She currently works in the constituent communication department of the Office of Governor Rick Perry. Katie loves Texas, Twitter, and unsweetened iced tea. In her spare time, she blogs about conservative politics at Texas Grizzlette.

Nathan Exley – Author, Nathan’s Two Cents Blog

Nathan Exley is a 19 year old homeschool graduate, Eagle Scout, founder and CEO of Tria Chordae Ministries, oldest of four boys, founder and club coach of the BCS Speech and Debate Club, public speaker, blogger, and Christ Follower. By using Mastermind Groups, Nathan brings men together to pursue manliness the way God meant it and as a result, seeks to develop real men. He blogs at Nathan’s Two Cents.

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Christina Hastings – Author, Christina Hastings Photography Blog

Christina Hastings lives in tension between her right and left brains. Her right brain compels her to own and operate Christina Hastings Photography while her left brain spurs her to an Associates degree in Physics from Austin Community College. Fortunately, both sides of her brain are united through the Kingship of the One who lives in her heart: Jesus Christ. Christina is also an avid lover of big dreams, missions, C.S. Lewis, public speaking, graphic design, playing piano/guitar, and strawberry smoothies. She enjoys blogging at Christina Hastings Photography

Non-Profit Organizations in Spotlight

The Non-Profit Organizations in Spotlight section is designed to highlight what problems the organization are addressing, how each organization is providing a solution, and the specific ways that attendees can get involved with the organizations.

The enVision Conference (enVision Team)
Austin Coalition for Life (Heather Gardner)
Austin Pregnancy Resource Center (Lori DeVillez)
LightForce International Ministries (Anna Carroll)
Victorious Christian Harvesters (Joshua Haver)

Industries in Spotlight

The Industries in Spotlight section is designed to highlight career fields, allowing the representative to function as a mentor during the Conference, providing information specific to the industry he or she represents. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a career in the particular industry. If the attendees are currently working in the industry, they will have the opportunity to ask questions for input.

Campus Ministry: Austin Community College (Austin Lit – Joe Elliott)

Campus Ministry: San Antonio (Greater San Antonio Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Ryan Proudfoot)

Campus Ministry: University of Texas-Austin (Campus Renewal Ministries – Kimberly Chung & Chelsea Young)

Christian Leadership Training (Austin Stone Institute – Larry Cotton)

Community Outreach (Austin Bridge Builders Alliance – Dania Heffington)

Engineering (Desmond Cicero)

Event Planning (Latonia Booth)

Job Interview Prep (Vault Consulting – F. Lawrence Coleman)

Life Coaching (Cotton Coaching Group – Diann Cotton)

Mentorship: 7th-12th Graders (Catalyst Teen Center – Joe Elliott)

Military (Vincent J. Gradney)

Music (“My Everything” – Ryan Proudfoot)

Photography (Grace Macias Photography – Grace Macias)

Political Consulting (Macias Strategies LLC – Luke Macias & Micah Cavanaugh)

Public Service (Fire Department – Caleb Macias)

Social Media & Web Design (Castle Media Group LLC – Thomas Umstattd, Jr.)

Wealth Management (Aspect Wealth Management – Maxwell Clark)

Writing & Blogging (“Go Big” – Cory Cotton)

Social Media Coverage (Bloggers) – Katie Thompson, Nathan Exley, and Christina Hastings