Annual Volunteer Leaders' Business Conference

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Join us at RI SHRM’s Volunteer Leader Conference 2025, where motivation meets action, and where we celebrate the impact of our volunteer leaders while inviting future leaders to step in and get involved. Whether you’re already leading or just beginning your journey in civic engagement, this is your chance to learn, grow, and shape the world of work in RI. 

Why Attend?
This inspiring afternoon will bring together RI SHRM chapter volunteers, industry professionals, and community leaders for a unique opportunity to explore how we can be catalysts for meaningful change through civic engagement. Together, we’ll deepen our impact through advocacy, volunteerism, and purpose-driven leadership.

Highlights include:

• Insights from SHRM National and the RI SHRM Volunteer Board of Directors: Be the first to hear findings from our 2025 Member Engagement Survey and share your voice in facilitated focus groups to shape the future of our work. (Haven’t taken the 2025 RI SHRM Member Engagement Survey yet? Please do so before November 1!
• Keynote Address: Gain fresh perspective and practical strategies from Katie MacDonald—Self-Care Strategist, Coach, and Founder of b.nourished— on leading with balance, resilience, and well-being.
• A closing cocktail reception & food drive in support of the RI Community Food Bank--please bring non-perishable food items for donation!

Don’t miss this chance to connect, contribute, and grow alongside Rhode Island’s remarkable network of volunteers, professionals, business, and community leaders.

Who Should Attend

• Past, present and future RI SHRM volunteers and committee members.
• Emerging and established professionals and leaders.
• Members and future members ready to expand their impact and get more involved in shaping the RI SHRM’s strategic direction.

Wherever you are on your journey as a volunteer leader, you’ll gain new insights, stronger connections, and a renewed sense of purpose for shaping the future of RI SHRM and our impact in the ocean state as a leading 501(c)6 business league. 

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up early.

Questions or accommodations? Contact programs.rishrm@gmail.com.

OUR SPEAKERS: 

Katie McDonald

Strategist & Concierge Coach

Katie McDonald, CEO and founder of b.nourished, had to learn the hard way. Depleted and sick from chronic overwork and the disease of busy-ness, Katie had to apply her knowledge of self-care, alternative health, and nutrition to transform her own life. 

As a self-care strategist and keynote presenter, Katie now devotes herself to coaching others to make the thoughtful, deliberate choices it takes to become the people they want and deserve to be. An authoritative speaker and recognized thought leader, Katie offers 6-month one-on-one concierge coaching and engaging presentations to corporations and organizations. 

The majority of b.nourished clients initially reach out because they feel off, overwhelmed, and exhausted in the hustle and bustle of daily obligations. The resulting stress often manifests in: excess weight; digestive issues; fatigue; asthma; anxiety and depression. Mostly there is an acknowledgment that they are living beneath their potential in health and well-being. They can no longer ‘get away with’ ignoring their bodies and minds. They are taking care of business and everyone else at the expense of taking care of themselves. They are ready to make lasting change. And they do. 

Featured in Huffington Post, Apartment Therapy, Dwell, and more, Katie has presented to Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute, Facebook, Swarovski, CVS Health, Women President’s Organization as well as many more.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Stef Nelson at rishrmsponsorship@gmail.com.