Springfield, Mo., October 27, 2023 — Drury University recently concluded its 12th annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference on October 26. The conference, held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Glendalough Conference Center, brought together more than 260 attendees, including nonprofit professionals, leaders and enthusiasts and showcased a lineup of 16 esteemed speakers, each offering unique perspectives on leadership in the nonprofit sector.
One of the conference highlights was the compelling keynote address delivered by Steve Edwards, the Founder of ImagineHealth, LLC. Edwards shared valuable leadership insights that guided a $1.9 billion Missouri-based health system through the challenging Covid-19 crisis. As the former CEO and President of CoxHealth, Edwards successfully realigned priorities and adapted leadership styles to navigate the ever-changing dynamics affecting operations and employee safety.
Other speakers during the day included:
During the event, the 20th anniversary Community Focus Report was also presented by Dr. Jonathan Groves, facilitator for the report.
Reflecting on the success of the conference, Alex Cobb, Director of Drury Leadership Collaborative, said, “At Drury, we believe in the power of collaboration and the potential for positive change within the nonprofit community. This year’s conference was a celebration of leadership, resilience, and innovation. Our goal was to create an environment where attendees could not only learn from esteemed speakers but also engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences and inspire one another.”
For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.drury.edu/leadership-collaborative/nonprofit-leadership-conference/.
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Media Contact: Jasmine Cooper, Executive Director of University Communications and Media Relations , Office: (417) 873-7390, Email: JCooper020@drury.edu
