Speakers

Kristin Van Nort serves as a Philanthropic Advisor for ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In this role, she works with individual supporters to facilitate both current and planned gifts, helping them achieve their philanthropic goals at St. Jude. Prior to joining ALSAC, Kristin held several leadership roles in the nonprofit sector in Oklahoma. As Vice President of External Affairs at the CARE Center, she co-authored a children’s book on personal body safety. She also served as Director of Development at the Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation. Kristin's dedication to her community extends beyond her professional endeavors. She is actively involved in various community organizations, including the Junior League of Oklahoma City, where she is President-Elect. Kristin is also passionate about mentoring young women at the beginning of their careers. Her leadership and influence were nationally recognized during her tenure as President of the Association for Women in Communications and on the board of directors for the United Methodist News. A native of Oklahoma, Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Liberal Arts in Leadership and Management from Oklahoma City University. She resides in Edmond, OK, with her husband and their two doodles.

Brittany Sotelo serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of Denton, where she leads strategic initiatives to support business growth, investment, and long‑term economic vitality.  Before joining Denton, Brittany was the Vice President of Business Retention and Expansion for the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation building programs to grow and retain businesses in the Coastal Bend. She previously worked for the City of Arlington’s Office of Economic Development as an Economic Development Specialist, supporting major projects and community partnerships.  Earlier in her career, Brittany managed the business retention and expansion program for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and served as a Business Consultant for the UT Permian Basin Small Business Development Center, where she advised entrepreneurs on launching and scaling their businesses in the Permian Basin.   Brittany holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.