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Consulting Psychologists of Color Annual Conference
THE GATHERING..

We Are The Ones We Have Been Waiting For..

2026 | Atlanta, GA
November 6-8th 

The 2026 Conference of the Consulting Psychologists of Color will provide an opportunity to uncover and expand Connections, shape thoughtful and action-initiating Conversations, and generate Commitments to provide support to each other.

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The Gathering will provide us with a weekend of opportunities to take those Connections, Conversations, and Commitments to another level. We will have the added benefits of interacting in person, taking advantage of some of what the City of Atlanta has to offer.

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Below you will find everything you need to plan your weekend with us- hope to see you all there.

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The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

3391 Peachtree Rd NE,

Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 365-0065

We will be staying at the beautiful Westin Buckhead location in Atlanta for our conference. The rooms are being held in a block for us, so be sure to utilize the link below when you go to reserve a room. 

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Should you like to share a room with another conference goer, just reach out and we will help coordinate with you.

 

Email us at: TheGathering@cp-oc.org 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

FRIDAY:
1:00PM-8:30PM

Connection • Arrival • Community
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  • A series of workshops are available Friday afternoon (See detail below)

  • The GATHERING begins with a Welcome and Reception and the opportunity to build connections!

  • You will hear about CPOC's overall mission and how it may connect with yours

  • There will be engaging activities to facilitate learning about each other

  • Take advantage of hors d’ouerves and a cash bar to mix and mingle or just observe and absorb

  • The excitement will continue with boardgames, casual conversations, and music in the hospitality suite

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*Light Snacks and Refreshments will be served during the reception​

 

SATURDAY:
7:30AM-6:30PM

Learn • Reflect • Discuss​

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  • Breakfast and Early Morning Stretch

  • A full day of candid large group and small focused group Conversations

  • Key Conversation Facilitator: Lifting Ourselves and Our Clients...

    • Kimberly Brown

  • Focused small group Conversations​

  • Lunch

  • Key Conversation Facilitator: Taking Higher Education Higher...

    • Elfred Pinkard

  • Focused small group Conversations​​

  • Dinner – On Your Own

    • Dinner parties

    • Hospitality Suite

 

SUNDAY:
8AM-12:30PM

Integrate • Commit • Continue
 

  • Breakfast and Early Morning Stretch

  • A half day of candid large group and small focused group Conversations

  • Key Conversation Facilitator: Moving Organizations Ahead…

    • Matt Harrison

  • Focused small group Conversations​

  • Closing Comments

WORKSHOP SERIES

Optional Add On: For an added experience, you can attend our available workshop sessions on Friday. Below you will find our current plan, which is subject to change. Each of the workshops are eligible for CE Credits, fees and further information can be found on Eventbrite when registering.

 

FRIDAY:
1PM- 4:30PM

 

​Dr. Gregory Pennington (1-3PM- 2 Hours)

  • Allyship: Redefining the Roles and What to Give & Get

 

Frederica McLean (1-3PM- 2 Hours)

  • Beyond Behavior: Uncovering the Motivations That Shape Our Choices

 

Dr. Christina Douyon (3-5PM- 2 Hours)

  • Navigating Across Difference: Identity, Power & Difficult Conversations

 

Dr. Lisa Henry-Milano (3-5PM- 2 Hours)

  •  Sustaining the Experts: Why Financial Wellness Matters for the Success of Consulting Psychologists

 

Helannah Warren (1-5PM- 4 Hours)

  • Facing AI: Redesigning How We Work, Lead & Create Value

Registration

Click the Link below to head to Eventbrite to purchase tickets. 

Check out our 2026 Sponsors and Facilitators.

Network with CP-OC Members.

Discover new tools, resources, and skills.

Gain access to exclusive industry updates.

Share your expertise, knowledge, and work.

Charging Our Connections

There are more details to come and opportunities to contribute to designing The Gathering. Imagine charging our Connections, appreciating the similarities and differences of our experiences as the “first or few”; not intending to be “the last or only”; and uncovering the Connections between our self-identities as Persons of Color! 

Empowering Our Conversations

Rather than keynote speakers, imagine facilitators shaping deep and stimulating Conversations around areas like:

 

  • The dynamics of similarities when you get to coach or lead someone who looks like you 

  • Responding to the charge of an African proverb, “until the lion learns how to write, the stories will always favor the hunter’ by intentionally researching and publishing more

  • Building our temples for tomorrow, strong as we know how – What foundations will build your business to last and make a difference

  • Eyes and Ears Wide Open – How Traditions and Trends Impact Achieving Our Missions

Building Our Commitments

The Gathering is intended to add to your journey. Through your attendance, you further your professional commitments by participating in round-robin style exchanges that focus on:

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  • Offering support and resources to others

  • Sharing your needs to build a larger conversation

  • Asking your questions and finding answers

  • Exchanging industry insights with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and demographics

  • Providing personal testimonials

 

Unlike traditional conferences focused on panel discussions, the CP-OC annual conference encourages group discussion and the exchange of information.

“We come together because it is good for kin[folk] to do so.”
– Chinua Achebe, Author of 'Things Fall Apart'

Things to do in Atlanta

While you're here, we thought we'd give you some additional reasons to visit this exciting city.

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Plan Ahead

Consulting Psychologists of Color Annual Conference 2026

Please reach out to us at cpocgathering@gmail.com. We welcome your reactions, suggestions, and any interest in joining the Planning Committee.

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Keep breathing. Keep growing. Stay connected.

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