EMPOWER
Women's Conference 2024
Dr. Stephanie Hand
Dr. Hand aspires to equip all people to live fully in God's plans for our lives. She was a former C-Suite executive for a Fortune 500 company in the airport industry, where she served as Chief Operations Manager, Executive General Manager, and Regional Project Manager in the southeast and northeastern parts of the United States. Dr. Hand is presently the Vitality Strategist for the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. Stephanie has a faith story to share.
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Molly Grantham is a four-time EMMY-award-winning journalist and the anchor of WBTV News at 5pm, 6pm, and the solo-anchor of our 11pm show. She has been named "TV News Reporter of the Year" for both Carolinas, one of Mecklenburg County’s “50 Most Influential Women,” and "Charlottean of the Year," by Charlotte Magazine. Molly has stories of empowerment to share.
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Vi Lyles is serving her third term as Mayor of Charlotte, a city that has experienced significant growth and economic success under her leadership. With a population of almost 900,000 residents according to the 2020 U.S. census, Charlotte is the 16th largest city in the U.S. and one of the fastest-growing large cities in the country. Vi has a faith story to share.
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Danielle is the owner of Choice Communications, a firm that provides training and consulting services to mental health providers. She obtained her BS in Psychology from North Carolina Central University and her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers, and is a competent Clinical Supervisor. Danielle currently works an out patient mental health therapist for a private practice in Huntersville, NC.
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Donnie has a empowement story to share.
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Radio, TV, Author and Motivational Speaker. Jacinda Jacobs started her media career on morning radio which later propelled her career into television, as a reporter, weather forecaster, and morning co-host. She believes you are Uniquely Qualified to walk into your destiny no matter where you are in life. Serving is her peace. Jacinda is the founder of Stolen Lunches, which is a nonprofit Global Bible Study Community created to inspire, motivate and empower people to strengthen their faith walk. Jacinda has a faith story to share.
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Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley believes the grace of God makes place for all people to be who God created us to be. Elizabeth has served as the COO of the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina. Elizabeth she also served as the Executive Director of Reynold’s Ministry for which supported Clergy Leadership. She is currently serving as the Sr. Pastor of Harrison United Methodist Church in Pineville. Elizabeth has a faith story to share.
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