Memphis Chapter November Meeting

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Memphis Chapter Meeting - Nov. 19

Join TSCPA's Memphis Chapter in collaboration with the Memphis Estate Planning Council and the CFA Society of Memphis to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing business strategy and driving economic growth! We are thrilled to host a distinguished panel of experts shaping the future of AI.

Lunch CPE Panel: The Impact of AI on Business Strategy, Innovation, and Economic Growth
Panelists: Audrey P. Willis, Jon-Cody Sokoll and Ted Townsend
Time: 12 - 1: 30 p.m.
CPE Credit: 1 Business Management and Organization
Fees: Free for members; $20 for non-members

Afternoon CPE: Empowering Professionals Through AI Training
Speaker: Allyson White Lewis, CEO & Founder, The 7 Minute Life 
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
CPE Credit: 2 Business Management and Organization
Fees: $20 for members; $40 for non-members

Non-members, please click here to register.

Credits

Number of Credits Type of Credits
3.00 Business Management & Organization

November 19, 2024

12:00pm - 1:30pm (Central Time)
$20.00

Panel Theme: The Impact of AI on Business Strategy, Innovation, and Economic Growth

Join us for this collaborative event as we explore the latest insights into artificial intelligence’s role in shaping business strategy and fostering economic growth.

Panelists

  • Audrey P. Willis
    Co-Founder and Code School Director, CodeCrew
  • Jon-Cody Sokoll
    Head of AI Developer Strategy, Lockheed Martin AI Center (LAIC)
  • Ted Townsend
    President & CEO, Greater Memphis Chamber
1:30pm - 3:30pm (Central Time)
$40.00

Afternoon CPE Session

Featured Speaker: Allyson White Lewis
CEO & Founder, The 7 Minute Life and 7Minute.ai

Allyson will lead a productivity-driven session focused on the power of AI to enhance efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Instructors:

Instructors

Audrey P. Willis

Audrey P. Willis is an inaugural 2023 USA Obama Leader, technologist, inclusion advocate, and entrepreneur that has raised capital and scaled businesses, including CodeCrew, which is focused on creating diversity and inclusion in computing through education, workforce development, and advocacy in computer science. Audrey is not only a co-founder, but she serves as the Program Director for CodeCrew's Code School, a hands-on course designed to train adults to be entry-level software developers where students use real-world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding and the life skills needed for a successful career.

Tapping into her over 15 years of innovation and entrepreneurship experience, Mayor Lee Harris appointed Audrey as the first Manager of Innovation and Performance Analysis for Shelby County Government in Tennessee. There she was responsible for transforming government, talent, transportation, and IT to better serve the citizens of Shelby County.

Audrey has a passion for talent development and serves on the boards of CodeCrew, and is the Executive Board President at LITE Memphis. The BBC has recognized her globally during their "100 Women" series, documenting her in "Young, geeky and Black in Memphis" and nationally by Prudential Insurance, "The State of Us," highlighting her entrepreneurial contributions to making Memphis one of the cities with the highest rate of female business ownership.

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Ted Townsend

Experienced Civil Servant with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Governmental Affairs, International Relations, Business Development, and Executive Leadership. Strong community and social services professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Organizational Leadership from The University of Memphis.

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Jon-Cody Sokoll

Jon-Cody Sokoll leads Lockheed Martin's AI Community of Practice. He helps build community, advocates for AI, and cultivates AI talent. Prior to his role at Lockheed Martin, Jon-Cody developed extensive experience in management consulting, teaching Machine Learning, and social science research. He earned his BA from Rhodes College in International Studies and Economics. His early career experiences with Python and economics research introduced him to data science and machine learning. Since, he has developed multiple enterprise AI/ML talent strategies, led data-driven consulting engagements, and taught over 1,200 hours of Machine Learning courses. His programmatic and collaborative approach has accelerated the growth of Lockheed Martin's AI community.

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Allyson W. Lewis

As the CEO and Founder of The 7 Minute Life and 7Minute.ai, I am deeply passionate about enhancing productivity and leveraging artificial intelligence to create lives filled with order, clarity, and purpose. My journey in productivity and AI training spans over three decades, initially thriving in the financial services sector, including 24 years at Morgan Stanley and 7 years at Merrill Lynch. Today, I apply my expertise from managing wealth to managing time and technological efficiency, helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential.

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