Speaking

I speak regularly at conferences across the Mid-Atlantic and around the country, sharing practical insights on heritage tourism, audience engagement, storytelling, and collaboration. I’ve presented to a range of audiences, including museums, Main Streets, DMOs, heritage areas, byways, and cultural organizations of all sizes.

Below you’ll find a list of upcoming and past speaking engagements. If you’re planning a conference, summit, or training and are looking for a speaker who can inspire action with real-world strategy — I’d love to connect.

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Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Chesapeake Gateways Annual Partner Meeting, February 11-12, 2026, Charlottesville, VA
Topic: Beyond the Anniversary: Strategies for Sustaining Engagement After Commemorations

Small Museum Association Conference, February 16-18, 2026, York PA
Topic: Stronger Together: How Museums and DMOs Can Create Authentic Visitor Experiences

North Carolina Main Street Conference, March 10-12, 2026, New Bern, NC
Topic: Main Streets as Gateways: Connecting Downtowns to North Carolina’s Scenic Byways

National Outdoor Recreation Conference, May 11-14, 2026, Duluth, MN
Topic: Driving Discovery: Connecting Byways, Recreation, and Heritage

American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting and Museum Expo, May 20-23, 2026, Philadelphia, PA
Topic: Flipping the Hierarchy: Big Lessons from Small Museums

Past Speaking Engagements

National Association for Interpretation Conference, November 2025, Virginia Beach, VA
Topic: Speak with One Voice: Integrating Interpretation and Branding

Association of Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums, June 2025, Little Rock, AR
Topic: Clarity In Communication: Integrating Museum Interpretation & Marketing
Topic: Past Meets Progress: Unlocking the Power of AI in Museums

National Scenic Byways Association, May 2025, virtual webinar
Topic: 250 Years of America & 100 Years of Scenic Driving: Are You Ready?

American Association for State and Local History, April 2025, virtual webinar
Topic: Bringing Heritage to Life: How Museums & DMOs Can Collaborate for Tourism Impact

Association of Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums, September 2024, virtual conference
Topic: Partnering with Tourism Offices to Promote Local Tangible & Intangible Culture