2026 ICF VA Coaching Summit
THE HUMAN ADVANTAGE IN A CHANGING WORLD
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Dewey Gottwald Center | Science Museum of Virginia | Richmond, Virginia
AGENDA
| Time | Activity | Speakers |
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Registration & Networking | |
| 9:00 - 9:30 am | Welcome Comments | Suzanne Currier, PCC, President, ICF Virginia Charter Chapter |
| 9:30 - 10:00 am | The Return on Investment from Coaching | Dr. Dahlia Hentry-Tett, Chief Wellness Officer, NOVA Community College |
| 10:00 - 10:45 am | Coaching Made Better Through AI: Preserving Presence, Ethics, and Impact in a Tech-Driven World | Yedda Stancil, Executive Director, Innerwork Circle |
| 10:45-11:00 am | Break | |
| 11:00-12:00 pm | Breakout Sessions (select one) | |
Option 1: Team Coaching: Is it right for my organization? | Kimberley Lewis Parson, PCC, CEO, Bamboo Teaming | |
Option 2: The Power of Music in Coaching | Mark House, MCC, MusicMakesMe | |
| Option 3: Pro Bono Coaching Sessions | ||
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:00-2:00 pm | Industry Panel: Holding on to Your Humanity in The Age Of AI | Facilitator: Dorian Cunion, ACC, Founder, Your Path Coaching & Consulting; Panelists: Gerry Souser, Head of Coaching Programs, Capital One, Melina Davis, CEO, Medical Society of Virginia, Dr. Vann Graves, Executive Director, VCU Brandcenter |
| 2:00-2:15 pm | Break | |
| 2:15-3:00 pm | Breakout Sessions (select one) | |
Option 1: How assessments can lead to better employee engagement | Arti Chopra, Director of Coaching, Behavioral Essentials; Amanda Davis, Trainer, Tilt 365 | |
Option 2: Skill Building Through Coaching Panel Discussion | Facilitator: Whitney Newcomb, ACC, Chair, Department of Educational Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University; Panelists: Kaisha McCrea, ACC, CEO, Growing Perspectives; George Neighbors, ACC, Principal, X-Roads Advisory; Elizabeth DeRosa, ACC, Founder, ELEVATE Pro Coach LLC | |
| Option 3: Pro Bono Coaching | ||
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Refreshment Break & Exhibition | |
| 3:30-4:45 pm | Awards Ceremony & Raffle Drawings | |
| 4:45-5:00 pm | Closing Remarks | Suzanne Currier, PCC, President, ICF Virginia Charter Chapter |
| 5:00-6:30 pm | Closing Reception with Refreshments and Networking | |
| 6:30 pm | Conference Concludes |
Note: Agenda times and items are subject to change.