Senator Thomas Alexander
President, South Carolina State Senate
Meet our Conference Speakers
The 2022 Joint Extension conference is pleased to offer a dynamic and diverse lineup of speakers over three days. From general sessions sure to inspire the masses to 14 breakout sessions to appeal to a wide variety of interests, we have something for everyone.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michelle Rozen, aka The Change Doctor.
Dr. Michelle Rozen, holds a masters and a Ph.D. in Psychology and she is a highly respected authority on the psychology of change. Dr. Rozen is the author of several books including her most recent book, 2 Second Decisions: The Secret Formula for Leading Change by Making Quick Winning choices. She is a frequent guest expert on NBC, ABC, CNN, FOX News and many more media outlets on issues related to motivation, personal and professional growth and managing change in our lives so that we can all do better, feel better and become better in every possible way, both as individuals and as leaders. So, sit up, lean in, and get ready to get the master key to leading change with confidence in every area of your life, personally and professionally.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Keith Belli
Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, Clemson University
Dr. James P. Clements
President, Clemson University
Col. Alex Conyers
President, SC State University
TJ Rumler
Trainer and Coach, TJ Rumler Consulting
Chris Singleton
Motivational Speaker and former Professional Athlete
Dr. Louis Whitesides
Vice President & Executive Director of 1890 Land Grant Programs – SC State University
Breakout Speakers
Dr. Kimberly Baker, Assistant Extension Specialist and Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director, Clemson University
Beth Bell, Director of Advocacy, Clemson University
Donna Bowen, PSA/CAFLS Marketing & Communications, Clemson University
Andrea Butler, PR Specialist/Social Media Manager, 1890 Research & Extension SC State University
Tessa Byer, University Ombuds for Staff, Clemson University
Dr. Kenston Griffin, Founder and CEO, Dream Builders Communication, Inc.
Cornelius Hamilton, Regional Director in the Low Country Region, 1890 Research & Extension SC State University
Venyke Harley, Director of Human Relations and Organizational Development, SC State University
Jerry Knighton, Associate Vice President for Access and Equity, Clemson University
Maurice Mitchell, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications – SC State University
Julian Nixon, CAFLS Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Clemson University
Rushawnda Olden, 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program Director, Clemson University
Tricia Petty, Director of Marketing, CAFLS, Clemson University
Demier Richardson-Sanders, Director of SC State University 1890 Research & Extension 4-H Youth Development
Dr. Michelle Rozen, aka The Change Doctor.
Herb Tyler, Owner/Operator Chick-fil-A of Clemson and Chick-fil-A of Seneca
