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Consulting Psychologists of Color Annual Conference
CELEBRATING PAST EVENTS

2025 Theme: Learn Together. Grow Together.

Event Took Place In: Atlanta, GA
On The Weekend Of: November 7th-9th, 2025

2025 was full of excitement and forward motion. We expanded on what we learned worked well in 2024, and made 2025 even better. 

This past year included a new set of Key Facilitators, new topics, and offerings for CE credits in an add-on Weekend Workshop Series. 

Workshops Included Topics Like:

  • Elevating Your Coaching Business

  • Expanding Your Practice Nationally and Internationally

  • Pressure Proof Leadership

  • What to Give and Get from Allyships

  • Resilient Leadership in Higher Education

  • Profitable Business-Building Basics

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2025 Key Facilitators

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Karishma Patel Buford, PsyD,

Chief People Officer at Spring Health

 

Karishma Patel Buford leads Spring Health’s People Team focused on building and expanding talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, total rewards, organizational development and employee experience initiatives.

Marsha Sampson Johnson

Marsha’s Mantra: Learn and Lead. Grow and Give-Back. Embrace each Day with Wonder.

Marsha Sampson Johnson is known for keen insights and high-impact presentations on leadership and navigating careers. She is a highly effective facilitator of management and executive teams, including work groups large and small.

Stan Hannah

Ph.D., Partner, Plante Moran

As the leader for the talent and organizational development practice, Stan guides CEOs and human resource leaders as they encounter challenging decisions about the talent of their organizations.

2025 In Photos

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

2024 Theme: On Purpose. In Action

Event Took Place In: Atlanta, GA
On The Weekend Of: November 8th- 10th, 2024

​2024 was our first year Gathering together, we shared thoughts and ideas in a way that hasn't been felt in other any other conference of this kind.

2024 set the tone for years to come, giving us the space and freedom to Connect, Converse and Commit to ourselves and each other.

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Focused small group Conversations Included:

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    Managing people who look like me…

  • Challenges determining value and getting paid for it…

  • Getting in step when partnering with others…

  • ​Why are we not doing more in politics…

  • Challenges determining value and getting paid for it…

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2024 Key Facilitators

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Dr. Jeremy C. Hudson

Founder and CEO of The Canvas Firm.

 

Boasting over 15 years of invaluable experience in identifying challenges and implementing innovative solutions for organizational advancement, Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Dr. Syneathia LaGrant

VP Global Head of Talent Management and Development

ManpowerGroup

 

Dr. Syneathia LaGrant is an expert in human resources, adult learning, talent management, and leadership development. She brings more than 20 years of experience working in human resources focusing on multiple human resource workstreams.

Jimmy Davis, PhD

Scaled Consulting Partner, Team Lead

RHR International

 

Jimmy Davis is a partner based in RHR International’s Atlanta office. He brings expertise in individual and team development, executive coaching, talent management, succession planning, and cultural competence to organizations to help them build dynamic and talented leadership teams.

2024 Conference Reviews

Karen C. : "I have often thought that serendipity is where synchronicity and Spirit meet up…making a way for innovative skill to take root, and visionary collaboration to rise. So was the case last weekend at the Consulting Psychologists of Color (CP | OC) annual GATHERING. The array of brilliance, compassion and leadership, all so deeply inspiring. I am excited about all that we will continue to foster among ourselves and for our clients and community. Sincere gratitude for Gregory Pennington, Ph.D. and team for catalyzing this profound offering and opportunity!"

Tonya A.: "I am still basking in the afterglow of the Consulting Psychologists of Color Conference ("The Gathering") this past weekend in Atlanta. As a member of the planning committee and a group facilitator, I'm excited about what we achieved together, inspired by the vision of our fearless leader, Gregory Pennington, Ph.D.! The Gathering was a wonderful conglomeration of connection with colleagues, new and seasoned , deep conversation about difficult topics, and a renewed commitment to our dreams and each other. The Armstrong Center for Hope was a proud sponsor of this inaugural event! "

Charles D.: "I feel energized, recharged, and inspired by every single person I shared this transformative weekend with. There are no accidents, and I am so excited for what’s next. I feel even more convicted to continue on my journey! Thank you to CP-OC and all its members who brought their warm and authentic selves to this timely and necessary conference. I hope you feel invigorated and encouraged to keep showing up and showing out! The world needs you! I'm looking forward to doing this again and again!"

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.

Keep breathing. Keep growing. Stay connected.

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