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CEO, Government Leadership Solutions
Dr. Maria Church, CEO of Government Leadership Solutions specializes in organizational culture design, change agility, strategic off-site facilitation, and leadership development based on her 25-year career with local government, Fortune 500, non-profits, and academia. Maria holds a doctorate of management degree in organizational leadership and currently teaches for several universities.
Dr. Church is the author of Love-Based Leadership: Transform Your Life with Meaning and Abundance, the upcoming book A Course in Excellence: 21 Spiritual Lessons on Leadership, Love, and Miracles, and co-author of best-selling book, Answering the Call, has started a movement to revolutionize the workplace with a shift from fear to love.
She has been featured on radio shows, television interviews, and in magazines. Maria writes a weekly newspaper column on leadership and hosts an online leadership series, Dr. Maria TV. Splitting her time between Scottsdale and the canyons of Southern Arizona, Maria continues to work with high-performing organizations and is working on her next book.
Chief Strategy Officer, Consultant, Coach, Trainer - Government Leadership Solutions
Trish Kordas is a proven Human Resource Executive with over 20 years of progressive experience. She has a true passion for driving positive company culture through enhancing the employee experience. Her mantra is #GivePlaySlay, and she lives this out any chance she gets. She believes that when teams serve their community, put the fun in everything they do, and are dedicated to doing it exceptionally, they succeed. From Strategic Planning and Succession Management to Policy creation and Employee Relations, she possesses the breadth of expertise needed to help cultures thrive. She has an enthusiasm for developing talent and creating flourishing cultures where people want to Be, Grow, and Stay!
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
In a world that demands constant evolution, leadership must draw strength not just from strategy, but from place. This evocative keynote explores the profound lessons hidden in the stark beauty of the desert—where survival depends on resilience, renewal, and quiet adaptability. Drawing on the poetic rhythms of nature and the unique spirit of the Sonoran landscape, this session invites leaders to rethink what it means to endure, to grow, and to thrive under pressure. Perfectly suited to the Tucson setting, this talk offers both inspiration and insight, reminding us that the most enduring leadership is often shaped by the most unforgiving environments.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Leadership that lasts begins within. In this powerful closing keynote, we confront a hard truth: you can’t lead effectively if you’re running on empty. Exploring the critical themes of burnout, boundaries, purpose, and personal renewal, this session reframes self-care not as a luxury, but as a leadership necessity. Designed to leave attendees both reflective and recharged, it challenges leaders to put themselves back at the center of their leadership plans—because sustainable impact starts with sustainable selves. Walkaway with a renewed commitment to lead not just others, but your own well-being, with clarity and intention.
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