Rachel DeAlto is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, keynote speaker, and the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster, 2021). Rachel maintains a law degree, a Master’s in psychology, and an influential social media presence where she shares psychological research updates and practical takeaways to connect and communicate more efficiently.
On a mission to connect people to their most powerful resource—each other—Rachel engages audiences of every size with tactical and practical tools to expand their emotional intelligence, empowering them to communicate more effectively and build stronger professional relationships and teams.
Stacie VanDenBerghe has been working in the credit union industry for over 20 years. She has worked with directors, CEOs, executive management and staff of credit unions in both large and small credit unions. Before starting her own consulting company, CU Innovate, in 2016, Stacie spent five years at the Michigan Credit Union League as Director of Consulting Services. In that role Stacie developed, oversaw and presented training and development programs for credit union executives, directors and volunteers. This included conferences, training events, webinars, workshops and other on-site customized training programs. During her tenure at MCUL/CUSC, she created and brought several new programs to the credit union movement. From on-site customized full staff in-services days to kick-off events and League events, Stacie has been bringing motivation and an industry innovation expertise that allows her to stand out amongst other speakers.
A business leader, keynote speaker, author and coach, Tamra Gaines shares learnings from her three-decade career where she focused on the development of people, business and creating experiences.
Through her public speaking events and volunteer service with Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Tamra developed a strong desire to educate and motivate others to stretch toward their potential. She captured these lessons in her book "The Pillars of Confidence" that explores specific actions readers can take to be more confident in their professional and personal lives and become more effective leaders.
Tamra has earned several awards based on her advanced experience and leadership in the hospitality, direct selling and financial industries and has served on various boards and volunteer committees. In addition to being a Certified Professional Coach, and obtaining her certificate of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) from Cornell University, Tamra is also a Certified Meetings Manager and a certified speaker with the John Maxwell Leadership Team.
