Speaking & Workshops

I speak on improvement theory and methods, with a collaborative approach, interactive formats, and a personal touch.

Check out some of my previous conference sessions below!

Excerpt from Humanizing the Human Side of Change, Carnegie Summit, 2024

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"They made science accessible to everybody"

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"Loved the storytelling"

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"By far my favorite session of the entire summit!"

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"Very helpful with some practical examples"

~ "They made science accessible to everybody" ~ "Loved the storytelling" ~ "By far my favorite session of the entire summit!" ~ "Very helpful with some practical examples"

Selected Prior Conference Sessions

Humanizing the Human Side of Change: Leveraging Community Organizing Wisdom in Improvement
with Dr. Brandi Hinnant-Crawford, Clemson University

March 2024

Beyond the PDSA: Building Evidence when the Real World is our Laboratory
with Matthew Swenson & Kim Burdi, New Tech Network

March 2024

The Rest is History: Advancing a More Nuanced Narrative of Improvement’s Origins
co-Presented with Brandon Bennett, Improvement Science Consulting, and Adelric McCain, Network for College Success

March 2023

Interrupting White Dominant Culture in Continuous Improvement: Anti-Racist Leadership Lessons
with Jill Hoogendyk, Enikia Ford-Morthel and Eve Arbogast of San Francisco Unified School District

March 2022

Balancing Act: Designing Improvement Networks that Achieve Bold Aims and Build Capacity for Future Work
with Juli Coleman, Andrew Volkert, and Denise Fraser

March 2022

What session attendees have to say…

“LOVED this session! This connected with my heart and soul. This is the kind of improvement work I want to be part of! Thank you.”

—Attendee at Humanizing the Human Side of Change: Leveraging Community Organizing Wisdom in Improvement
March 2024
“They made science accessible to everybody.”

—Attendee at Beyond the PDSA: Building Evidence when the Real World is our Laboratory
March 2024
“Best hour of the day!!!! The presenters were dynamic and inspiring… they created a space where to be self reflective of how white dominant characteristics live within us all.”

—Attendee at Interrupting White Dominant Culture in Continuous Improvement: Anti-Racist Leadership Lessons
March 2022
“Everything in this session was applicable to my work. Love the resources, the pedagogy, and the approach.”

—Attendee at Humanizing the Human Side of Change: Leveraging Community Organizing Wisdom in Improvement
March 2024
“Loved the storytelling of the personal examples from the facilitators, the tangible tools that we can take with us. Also the humor and authenticity of the facilitators. They are incredible women!!!”

—Attendee at Humanizing the Human Side of Change: Leveraging Community Organizing Wisdom in Improvement
March 2024
“They made science accessible to everybody.”

—Attendee at Beyond the PDSA: Building Evidence when the Real World is our Laboratory
March 2024
“It was interesting to learn more about the history of improvement, both what’s told and untold.”

—Attendee at The Rest is History: Advancing a More Nuanced Narrative of Improvement’s Origins
March 2023
“Loved having my perspectives broadened on the long history of improvement.”

—Attendee at The Rest is History: Advancing a More Nuanced Narrative of Improvement’s Origins
March 2023
“Very helpful with some practical examples. Already stealing some good ideas and have shared with my team back home!”

—Attendee at Balancing Act: Designing Improvement Networks that Achieve Bold Aims and Build Capacity for Future Work
March 2022
“The presenters were dynamic. What a great session. The handout is amazing. This presentation sparked so many things to reflect on within my work.”

—Attendee at Interrupting White Dominant Culture in Continuous Improvement: Anti-Racist Leadership Lessons
March 2022
“I learned so much in such a short amount of time. You spoke with such clarity and intent that it was so powerful!”

—Attendee at Interrupting White Dominant Culture in Continuous Improvement: Anti-Racist Leadership Lessons
March 2022

Speaking & Workshops

I speak on improvement theory and methods, with a collaborative approach, interactive formats, and a personal touch.

~

"They made science accessible to everybody"

~

"Loved the storytelling"

~

"By far my favorite session of the entire summit!"

~

"Very helpful with some practical examples"

Selected Prior Conference Sessions

“LOVED this session! This connected with my heart and soul. This is the kind of improvement work I want to be part of! Thank you.”

“They made science accessible to everybody.”

“Best hour of the day!!!! The presenters were dynamic and inspiring… they created a space where to be self reflective of how white dominant characteristics live within us all.”

“Everything in this session was applicable to my work. Love the resources, the pedagogy, and the approach.”

“Loved the storytelling of the personal examples from the facilitators, the tangible tools that we can take with us. Also the humor and authenticity of the facilitators. They are incredible women!!!”

“They made science accessible to everybody.”

“It was interesting to learn more about the history of improvement, both what’s told and untold.”

“Loved having my perspectives broadened on the long history of improvement.”

“Very helpful with some practical examples. Already stealing some good ideas and have shared with my team back home!”

“The presenters were dynamic. What a great session. The handout is amazing. This presentation sparked so many things to reflect on within my work.”

“I learned so much in such a short amount of time. You spoke with such clarity and intent that it was so powerful!”

Amanda Meyer