Thank you to all the speakers, panelists, sponsors and guests who made our 2024 Leadership Elevation Summit a huge success. See you at our next conference on 9.27.2025!
The Power of the Pink Robe
Every woman has a comfy piece of clothing that she wouldn’t be caught wearing in public! For some of us, it’s a tattered T-shirt. Others have sad sweatpants with a safety-pin in an over-stretched waist band. For me, it’s a stained, faded, pink robe caught on sale during a now defunct superstore’s blue light special!
Honestly, my robe . . . is downright ugly! But I LOVE so many things about this 21-year-old relic! Mainly, it has stood the test of time and has managed to survive some tough days. But, more importantly . . . like me . . . my robe has great capacity for more . . . more life and more purpose.
My pink robe is like so many amazingly resilient women who are full of life, extremely capable, versatile, and determined to live life with purpose and confidence.
The Pink Robe Society exists to celebrate and support those bold, authentic women. Women who want to continue to evolve, grow, and shape their destiny. We want to help them nurture their ideas, strategize their future, and positively influence causes and issues they care about in their families, their communities, their organizations, and in the world around them.
The Power of the Pink Robe
Every woman has a comfy piece of clothing that she wouldn’t be caught wearing in public! For some of us, it’s a tattered T-shirt. Others have sad sweatpants with a safety-pin in an over-stretched waist band. For me, it’s a stained, faded, pink robe caught on sale during a now defunct superstore’s blue light special!
Honestly, my robe . . . is downright ugly! But I LOVE so many things about this 21-year-old relic! Mainly, it has stood the test of time and has managed to survive some tough days. But, more importantly . . . like me . . . my robe has great capacity for more . . . more life and more purpose.
My pink robe is like so many amazingly resilient women who are full of life, extremely capable, versatile, and determined to live life with purpose and confidence.
The Pink Robe Society exists to celebrate and support those bold, authentic women. Women who want to continue to evolve, grow, and shape their destiny. We want to help them nurture their ideas, strategize their future, and positively influence causes and issues they care about in their families, their communities, their organizations, and in the world around them.
Chief Transformation Officer
Relaxed Power Global
Tangela Johnson is a luminary in the shifting realm of corporate culture and leadership development. With a career spanning nearly three decades as a seasoned coach, author, and visionary entrepreneur, Tangela has earned the reputation as a powerful thought leader and gifted change agent. At the helm of her company, Relaxed Power Global, Tangela is elevating the next two generations of leaders with strategic coaching for high performers and next level strategy for mission-driven organizations.
Head of Human Resources
Audi of America
Katreequia (Kat) Thompson is Head of HR for Audi of America and Head of DEI for Volkswagen Group of America. She drives DEI strategy and leads HR for Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, and Lamborghini, partnering with senior leaders to shape culture, engagement, and talent. With over 20 years in HR, Kat previously held leadership roles at Walgreens, Allegis Group, and Target. Originally from Louisiana, she lives in Fairfax County with her three children.
Founder
Leaderbord & JOAI
Yegs Ramiah is a trailblazing business leader, former Merrill Lynch Deputy Chair in Sub-Saharan Africa, and founder of a mission-driven venture redefining women's access to leadership. A former C-suite exec and board member, she’s led award-winning campaigns and billion-dollar strategies. Known for bold storytelling and insight, Yegs speaks on authentic leadership, inclusive systems, and creating new pathways for women to lead and build without conforming to outdated molds.
Founder
ETHOS Coaching & Consulting
Marie Webb is a transformational executive with 20+ years in talent strategy and HR leadership across energy and tech. As former SVP & Chief Talent Officer at EPB, she drove award-winning engagement and performance programs. A Gallup coach and SHRM speaker, she blends data and compassion to build high-performing teams, align talent with strategy, and lead change. Marie is known for empowering leaders to drive results through strengths-based, human-centered leadership.
President
Christi Homar Design LLC
Known for her modern-rustic style, Christi Homar is a designer, general contractor, and developer who creates warm, functional spaces. As CEO of Christi Homar Design and partner at LHD Investments, she leads innovative projects like Hamilton County’s first container home. Her work has been featured on HGTV and in Edge magazine. Christi is hands-on from concept to completion, crafting custom pieces when needed and championing sustainable, boundary-pushing design.
Director of Development, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals & Corporate Partners
Erlanger Health System Foundations
Andrea has built a distinguished career in media, marketing, and nonprofit leadership. A former radio personality and TV host, she earned recognition including the NAACP’s 45 Under 45 Award and two journalism fellowships. She later held director roles at First Things First, UTC, and Erlanger Health. Andrea holds degrees in business and public administration, is an active voiceover artist and emcee, and continues serving the community through music, mentorship, and volunteerism.
Founder / CEO
AegleWealth
Stefanie Crowe is a wealth advisory and banking veteran, entrepreneur and angel investor. She worked for Bank of America in wealth management and private banking for more than a decade and later joined a startup (de novo) bank holding various leadership roles until the company was acquired by a regional bank in 2015. Since 2014, she’s served as a Co-Founder and General Partner for The JumpFund, an angel investment group funding female-led ventures in the southeast. In 2020, she founded her wealth advisory firm, AegleWealth, focusing on the intersection of wealth and well-being. She received her BA from the University of Notre Dame and her MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.
Technical Program Management Lead, YouTube
Google Operations Center
Brooke is a Dalton State graduate and founder of LACE UP, a nonprofit empowering youth through education and opportunity. She leads Technical Program Management at Google Operations Center for YouTube and runs BE Techie Consulting, working with clients like Microsoft, Truist, and Daymond John. Brooke builds purposeful pipelines to help others excel, inspiring people to pursue their goals despite barriers with intention, belief, and action.
Entrepreneur
Dos Bros
Purvi Patel is a trailblazing entrepreneur whose ventures have uplifted the Greater Dalton community. As an immigrant who learned English after arriving in the U.S., her journey reflects resilience and determination. Her businesses create jobs, foster economic growth, and champion diversity. Through board service, volunteerism, and mentoring future leaders, Mrs. Patel continues to inspire and drive positive change.
CEO
Workzbe
Emily is an expert in human behavior and performance across work, home, and play. Starting in machinery design, she found her passion in human engineering—helping people function at their best. She leads WISE (Well, Intelligent, Safe, Empowered) strategies for organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 500s and pro sports teams. Named a WELCOA Top 10 Wellness Practitioner, Emily also enjoys outdoor adventures with her children, Jadon-Lee and Brynlin.
Advocate | Change-maker | Convener
Alfanar Venture Philanthropy
Selena Chávez, daughter of Colombian immigrants, grew up in rural Tennessee and developed a deep commitment to social impact. She’s led grassroots efforts supporting immigrant communities, raised $182K for critical needs, and advanced regional programs in the Arab world with the EU and BMZ. She’s facilitated strategy workshops for global social enterprises and served on local boards. Through photojournalism, she captures the strength of the communities she uplifts.
Recruiter
CommonSpirit Health
Caylor Johnson is a recruiter at CommonSpirit Health who connects top talent with healthcare opportunities. With a strong background in recruitment and a people-first approach, she helps build skilled, efficient teams while guiding candidates toward fulfilling careers. Known for her clear communication and professionalism, Caylor creates smooth hiring experiences. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends.
Founder
Culture & Co. Museum
Kreneshia Rielle’ Whiteside-McGee, also known as Kren, is noted for having a “beautiful eye,” orchestrating artwork and moments to present creatives in captivating original ways. She’s a Tennessee native, but travels near and abroad to curate and collaborate with numerous artists. Her portfolio includes creative direction, exhibition development, and art handling in the settings of galleries, homes, restaurants, offices, and more.
Founder
Selah Ridge Tresort
April Phelan is a wife, girl mom, and lover of Jesus—passionate about beauty, hospitality, and building things that last. After a decade as an actress and host, she and her husband launched Selah Ridge Treesort, a luxury retreat in North Georgia. Featured on Magnolia Network, it’s now home to three rentals and four treehouses. April runs daily operations and loves creating space for rest, purpose, and God's quiet presence.
Student
Bailee Elizabeth Johnston is a driven student from Chatsworth, GA, earning her associate degree while still in high school. With a 4.1 GPA and awards in English and Science, she thrives academically and personally. From theatre to athletics to volunteer work, she channels resilience into every pursuit. Bailee plans to become a CPA, valuing clarity, stability, and service. She believes in balance: driven but grounded, ambitious yet authentic—and this is just the beginning.
Conference Sponsors
The Pink Robe Society's Leadership Elevation Summit is sponsored by the following partners.
