Courtney Stanley is a motivational speaker, brand expert, and writer with a background in experience design, community engagement, and leadership development. She believes that transforming past experiences into impactful conversations through raw, authentic storytelling challenges the status quo, connects people from all walks of life, and results in great change for the world. Courtney is the youngest member to have ever been elected to Meeting Professionals International's (MPI) International Board of Directors. She is the recipient of Meetings Today's 2019 Trendsetter Award, MeetingsNet’s 2019 Changemaker Award, the Association for Women in Events (AWE) Disruptor Award, the MPI Chairman’s Award and MPI RISE Award, named Collaborate and Connect Magazine’s 40 under 40, and recognized as one of the event industry’s most impactful change-makers. Courtney serves on AWE's Board of Directors and was tapped to lead MPI's brand new global Women's Advisory Board. Courtney is the co-founder of #MeetingsToo, an award-winning movement that empowers event professionals to prevent sexual harassment within the meetings and hospitality industry. Through her work, Courtney strives to encourage peers to trust that passion, integrity and grit are the keys to success.