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September Luncheon Program and Mixer
HSMAI Arizona Chapter presents…..
A Special Education Program and Mixer for Meeting/Hospitality Industry Professionals and Students
Sponsored by
“Beyond Tomorrow – Thriving in the Workplace in the Future”
Presented by Summer Jelinek
Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Author and Coach
Thursday, September 18, 2025
11:00am to 1:30pm
Hosted by
Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, 85004
What do the internet, AI and the lightbulb have in common? Each has revolutionized the workforce. Sometimes it can feel like the workplace is completely unrecognizable from when the Leaders of today entered the workforce. Technology is rolling out faster than we can keep up with it, employee expectations are escalating, and company standards are soaring. How are some leaders thriving while others are barely surviving? Is it magic?
Drawing from decades of diverse experience with renowned organizations like Walt Disney World, the Disney Institute, H-E-B, Central Market, and even a dude ranch, Summer will provide invaluable insights into the transformative power of adaptive leadership. Gain a fresh perspective on outdated workplace norms and unearth strategies to lead with confidence and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a journey Beyond Tomorrow and redefine success in the ever-shifting landscape of the modern workplace.
By the end of this engaging and informative session, you will:
- Examine the modern interpretation of work and its profound implications for effective teamwork and interpersonal interactions
- Explore the dynamics of the three distinct work environments and arm yourself with actionable leadership techniques to thrive in each setting
- Use effective strategies and resources to build resilience and stay energized through the change
AGENDA:
11:00am to 1:30pm
Registration, Networking, Charity Collection, Luncheon Program and Raffle Drawings
PARKING:
Complimentary Self-Parking Available / Discounted Valet Parking at the Sheraton is $15
CHARITY COLLECTION
In Conjunction with our event, we will be collecting needed items for our 2025 Charity of the Year – Harvest Compassion Center. The item of the month for September is applesauce.
Harvest Compassion Center was launched in 2011 to immediately serve the needs of children and their families through our ‘Food Banking Reimagined’ model. Our goals are simple: reduce food insecurity for children and families living in poverty, improve their overall quality of life in the home, and improve their school readiness and academic achievements
HCC embodies a commitment to providing clients with an exceptional shopping experience, emphasizing authentic connections, and cultivating genuine client relationships, while also being dedicated to sharing referral services, creating lasting, impactful change! For more information: https://harvestcompassioncenter.org/
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPONSOR
Visit Phoenix is a non-profit organization that promotes the Greater Phoenix community to a global audience of travelers and books conventions into the Phoenix Convention Center and area hotels and resorts. Visit Phoenix cultivates and maintains relationships with convention and meeting planners, journalists and influencers, travel agents and tour operators.
ABOUT SUMMER JELINEK
Summer helps businesses and organizations control their chaos through providing inspiring keynotes, customized training and leadership coaching.
With over 20 years leadership experience with companies such as Walt Disney World, the Disney Institute, H-E-B/Central Market and even a dude ranch, Summer has helped Leaders at multiple Fortune 500 companies discover their unique Magic and translate that magic into specific and measurable results.
Summer found her love of training and leadership while with Disney through the Disney Institute. Since her first time seeing the light bulb go off for her audience, she has been honing her craft to continue spreading the pixie dust and lighting the bulbs.
What Else?
Summer completed her MBA with a Leadership Certification at the HR.Com #1 ranked master’s program from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.
Summer is certified in the True Colors Personality Assessment, Lego Serious Play, Workplace Big 5, FIRO-B, Change Style Indicator, Influence Style Indicator, CoreClarity and more.
In her spare time, Summer is studying for her Ph.D., loves going to the movies by herself, geeking out over Disney and coming up with silly ways to make her 8 year old daughter giggle.
ABOUT OUR HOST VENUE:
Experience something extraordinary at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, where reimagined spaces and thoughtful amenities come together to provide an elevated stay in the heart of Phoenix. Whether you’re here to work, gather, or relax, our Phoenix hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and style. Enjoy beautifully designed guestrooms and suites, inviting communal areas, exceptional on-site dining, a sun-kissed terrace pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. With over 110,000 square feet of versatile event space, personalized meeting services, and unparalleled event expertise, our business hotel in Phoenix is the ideal destination for gatherings of any size. Conveniently located near all of downtown Phoenix’s top attractions, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is Arizona’s largest hotel, ready to make your stay unforgettable. We can’t wait to welcome you and ensure that you feel right at home. More information is at: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phxgp-sheraton-phoenix-downtown/overview/