Opening Session: Inside Out: Advancing with Purpose

How are today’s leaders rethinking the way they structure teams, evolve strategies, and drive transformation? In this energizing session, three bold Arizona-based leaders share how they’re navigating change with clarity, courage, and intention

Moderated by: Alix Skelpsa Ridgway, Interim Director of the Arizona Office of Tourism

Spotlight speakers include:

• Terry Vesci, founder of Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm and a former global communications executive, on scaling through simplification, trust, and personal resilience
• Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway, on breaking barriers and leading with purpose in traditionally male-dominated industries
• Zander Ault, Chef & Co-Founder at The Cyclist Menu, on standing out with authenticity

Their stories will set the tone for a dynamic fireside conversation exploring reinvention across sectors—from culinary and wellness to community leadership and brand storytelling.

You’ll leave recharged to rethink how you lead, collaborate, and evolve—on your team, in your destination, and across the industry.