Matthew Emerzian is the Founder of Every Monday Matters, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and organizations realize their significance and impact. Through his work, Matthew inspires others to connect with their sense of purpose and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world.
Joseph Charles “Charlie” Plumb Jr. is an American former Navy fighter pilot and a six-year prisoner of war in Vietnam who has inspired countless individuals through his compelling story of resilience and survival. As an author and motivational speaker, Charlie shares powerful lessons on perseverance, leadership, and the human spirit.
Lucia Knell, Vice President of Upworthy, has dedicated her career to advocating for positive and impactful storytelling on social media. She’s spent her career championing the belief that the internet can and should be used to unite people vs. stoke division. She also co-authors Upworthy’s forthcoming book, GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity.
A passionate advocate for Indigenous communities and an influential voice in tribal policy and cultural preservation. Ernest focuses on advancing tribal consultation, energy, conservation, and cultural resource management as a Senior Policy Director at the Keystone Policy Center. He is the former Executive Director of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, a Gates Family Foundation and German Marshall Memorial Fellow, and a trustee at Fort Lewis College. He carries a rich legacy of leadership and advocacy as the son of the late Ernest House Sr. and the great-grandson of Chief Jack House, the last hereditary Chief of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
| 8:00 – 8:30 Check-In and Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 8:50 Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:50- 9:40 Keynote |
| 9:45- 10:00 Break |
| 10:00 – 11:00 Breakout Sessions Morning Track |
| 11:10 – 11:50 Lunch |
| 11:50 – 12:40 Keynote |
| 12:45- 1:35 Keynote |
| 1:35 – 1:45 Break |
| 1:45 – 2:45 Breakout Sessions Afternoon Track |
| 2:50 – 3:40 Keynote |
| 3:40 – 3:55 Closing Remarks |
| 4:00 – 5:00 Chairman Circle Reception and Business Showcase |
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Hutton Broadcasting
Animas Surgical Hospital
The Gable House
City of Durango
Region 9 Economic Development
The Wells Group
Durango Land and Homes
King Energy
Pedal the Peaks