Q&A with COMPASS Coordinating Center Directors
Our first contributors need no introduction. Well-known in their respective fields, Patrick Sullivan, PhD, DVM, Nic Carlisle, JD, and Samira
Riding the Tides of Transformation is more than a conference—it’s a collective call to action. Designed for community leaders, advocates, and changemakers across the South, this gathering offers space to reflect on the present moment, deepen our practices, and shape new possibilities for justice, healing, and transformation.
Check in at the registration table located in the Caribbean Ballroom Lobby on the main floor. From the entrance, walk past the Starbucks and continue down the hall.
Registration Information
Sunday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Get your materials, ask questions, and get ready to ride the tides with us!
Conference Information & Resources
Below you’ll find helpful resources to guide your experience:
View the Full Conference Agenda
Explore session topics and speaker times throughout the conference.
Welcome Letters
Kick off your conference experience with reflections and greetings from our organizers and community leaders. These letters set the tone for the days ahead and ground us in the spirit of connection, resilience, and transformation.
Oceanside Chat Invitation
Don’t miss this informal gathering designed for honest dialogue, reflection, and connection by the water. View the invitation to learn more and join the conversation.
Meet the Speakers
Learn more about the visionaries, leaders, and community advocates leading this conference’s sessions.
Attendee Directory
Connect with fellow participants! Browse the directory to find collaborators, expand your network, and build lasting relationships beyond the event.
Mini Film Festival: Film Fact Sheet
Get the details on the powerful short films featured in our mini film festival including film descriptions and filmmaker credits.
We look forward to riding the tides together.
Our first contributors need no introduction. Well-known in their respective fields, Patrick Sullivan, PhD, DVM, Nic Carlisle, JD, and Samira
Column By: Tiffany Smith Tiffany lives in Atlanta, GA and works with the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center. She previously worked
Column By: Tiffany Smith Tiffany lives in Atlanta, GA and works with the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center. She previously worked
Emory University COMPASS Coordinating Center is excited to announce a monthly webinar series geared towards building the organizational capacity of
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