Women in Leadership Symposium

• Morning and afternoon sessions with inspiring women leaders – attend what fits your schedule!
• Catered Buffet Luncheon
• Opportunities to Interact with Keynote Speakers and Table Facilitators

The 2025 WLS event will be held in the Heritage Conference Room at Webster Commons on the SNU Bethany Campus.  The SNU campus is located at: 6729 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, Oklahoma 73008

If any questions, please email WLS@mail.snu.edu or call 405-717-6299

SNU 2025 Women in Leadership Symposium Agenda

Celebrating Women: Leading with Unity & Strength

Morning Session

Welcome

9-10am Meet and Greet Reception for Keynote Speakers
President’s Dining Room, Webster Commons

Check-in, Refreshments, Networking for Guests and Sponsors
Heritage Conference Room, Webster Commons

Session 1: Heritage Conference Room, Webster Commons

10am Announcements and Introductions: WLS 2025 Hosts
Dr. Shari Rodgers, Dissertation Director, Graduate School of Education and Leadership, Southern Nazarene University

Ms. Katy Bradley, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Southern Nazarene University

Symposium Welcome: WLS 2025 Planning Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Loren Martin, Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, School of Rehabilitation and Sports Sciences, Southern Nazarene University

10:10am  Keynote Speaker #1     

10:40am Table Discussions
Table discussions on presentation led by assigned Table Facilitators

10:45am Break and Networking

10:50am Keynote Speaker #2   

11:20am Table Discussions   
Table discussions on presentation led by assigned Table Facilitators

11:25am Panel Discussion: Hosts and Session 1 Keynote Speakers
Co-hosts and Morning Keynote Speakers

12pm Networking Luncheon: Heritage Conference Room and Webster Foyer
Lunch Buffet for Speakers, Guests, and Sponsors

Afternoon Session

Session 2: Heritage Conference Room, Webster Commons

1pm Announcements and Introductions: WLS 2025 Hosts
Dr. Shari Rodgers, Dissertation Director, Graduate School of Education and Leadership, Southern Nazarene University

Ms. Katy Bradley, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Southern Nazarene University

1:10pm Keynote Speaker #3 Address       

1:40pm Table Discussions    
Table discussions on presentation led by assigned Table Facilitators

1:45pm Break and Networking      

1:50pm Keynote Speaker #4 Address 

2:20pm Table Discussions 
Table discussions on presentation led by assigned Table Facilitators

2:25pm Panel Discussion: Hosts and Session 2 Keynote Speakers 
Co-hosts and Afternoon Keynote Speakers

Closing

3pm Closing Remarks and Exit Survey
WLS Planning Committee and WLS Co-Hosts

Shared Stories! Shared Connections!

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2024 Keynote Speakers:

Necie Black- Necie is a leadership coach with expertise in strength-based coaching for high- performing individuals and teams. Her holistic approach fosters clarity, self-awareness, and interdependent thinking, making her a highly sought-after coaching partner. After 27 years with AT&T, Necie leveraged her expertise and founded Lyfe Smarts Coaching and Consulting, where she cultivates stronger relationships by elevating strengths. As a high Learner, Necie is passionate about sharing the best of what she has learned with those who care to know.

Necie holds a master’s degree in business, is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation, is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and expects to graduate in August 2025 with her Doctorate in Leadership. Necie lives in Oklahoma with her husband, Michael, and enjoys quality time with family, friends, and Amazon.

Delilah Joiner- Delilah grew up in a loving, hardworking family, in an Oklahoma small town, surrounded by faith, laughter, and fun. She is a first-generation high school and college graduate (SNU) and went on to earn a Master’s (UCO) and a Doctorate (OSU). Her absolute joy is life with her family. She is married, the mother of three, including two daughters and one son, and is the MiMi of three deliciously wonderful grandchildren. She is a Professor, Family Studies and Gerontology Program Director, and Prior Learning Assessment Director at Southern Nazarene University. 

In recent years, her professional and personal joys include spending time with her family and friends, traveling, investing in students, volunteering, engaging with organizations like VillagesOKC, UCO Endeavor Games, serving on the Christian Adult Higher Education Association (CAHEA) leadership council, and developing a leadership philosophy intricately woven with faith.

In 2014, her world was forever altered with the devastating unexpected death of her daughter, Kaytie, just 2 ½ weeks prior to her wedding. This grief journey, resulting in the choice to celebrate her child’s life, has provided a myriad of opportunities to love those who have experienced catastrophic loss and tragedy, develop a unique perspective on resilience and overcoming, and to encourage others on their own unique life journey with excruciating pain, disappointment, and loss. Her most recent outstanding honor is being selected as the 2024 Oklahoma Mother of the Year.  

Tina Floyd- Dr. Floyd is a lifelong Oklahoman. She was raised in Tuttle Oklahoma and currently resides in Norman. Tina is married to Robert Floyd and together they have raised four children, three daughters and one son. 

Dr. Floyd began a career in education in 1997 (SWOSU) upon receiving her bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She taught elementary school for eight years before obtaining a master’s degree in school administration from SWOSU in 2006. Dr. Flyod then became a public-school administrator serving as principal at Mustang Public Schools and Bridge Creek Public Schools. 

After 10 years in administration, Dr. Floyd obtained a second master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Oklahoma in 2019 and earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Administration and Leadership from Southern Nazarene University. 

Robert and Dr. Floyd are very active in the business scene in Oklahoma as well. Robert owned and operated Floyd’s RVs of Norman and Glenpool until June 2022. They own many rental properties, business operations, and entrepreneur companies, including the OKC Spark, Oklahoma’s newest professional sports franchise. 

Dr. Floyd is very active in participating in community events that promote education, underserved populations, advancement for women, and athletic opportunities for all populations. She currently serves as a member of the Norman School Board, which continues to be a primary focus for her. She and her husband have been involved with countless non-profit organizations, while continually looking for ways to be involved within the community.

Wyjuana Montgomery- Seattle native Wyjuana Montgomery is an International Speaker, award-winning author, and Operator of WYJUANA SPEAKS Consulting LLC, where she helps clients find their voice as public speakers, self-publish books, and launch nonprofits. Fun fact, Wyjuana is also the founding Community Programs Manager for the OKC Thunder, which is why she relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 with her family after working as Community Programs Manager for the NBA Seattle SuperSonics and WNBA Seattle Storm for three seasons. She holds a B.A. in African & African-American Studies from Duke University and a M.A. in Organizational Management from University of Arizona Global Campus. Wyjuana created the NO FEAR Ladies Conference that ran for seven years, inspiring women and teen girls across the United States and internationally. She is also the author of Bold, Brave and Courageous: A NO FEAR Success Guide for Teen Girls (2016), which earned the 2018 Feathered Quill Bronze Award for Teen Nonfiction, 2018 IAN Outstanding Young Adult Nonfiction Award and was a Finalist for Best Debut Non-Fiction Book. Her latest work, The Pain of Being Destined for More: Getting to the Next Level Spiritually, Professionally or Personally (2023), is poised to help women heal from emotional pain and trauma.

Still active in the community, Wyjuana is a Family Expectations Facilitator, Family Consultant for The Center for States supporting child welfare agencies across the US, and a member of the Oklahoma Parent Partnership Board.

Fueled by her passion for working with teens, Wyjuana is Founder and Executive Director of Reach Forward Foundation, a youth development program and received the Women of Color Expo’s Impact Woman of the Year Award in 2018 for her youth development work. 

Wyjuana resides in Oklahoma City where she is now an empty-nester of 3 young adult children, living with her husband of 25 years and their 2 dogs.

2023 Keynote Speakers:

Sarah Shellenberger – Sarah Shellenberger is an Early Childhood teacher and an
Equine Sports Massage Therapist. She has written articles and devotionals about grief, her journey to motherhood, and life after loss.

Gayle Maxwell – Gayle Maxwell is the Director of Corporate Communications for the Oklahoma City Thunder where she is responsible for promoting the Thunder brand, executing media and public relations for off-court business and community engagement, driving consistent corporate messaging, and developing strategic communications. 

Ranya Forgotson – Ranya is the Director of Social Enterprise at the Homeless Alliance, where she oversees employment programs for people transitioning out of homelessness in our community.  Ranya is passionate about social entrepreneurship and the creativity of finding solutions to social problems through business.

Andrea Gomez – Ms. Andrea Gomez is a licensed alcohol, drug, and mental health counselor in vibrant Oklahoma City. With her own company, AXG Services Inc., Andrea has made a significant impact in the counseling community. Andrea specializes in mental health and substance abuse evaluations and provides invaluable counseling services in her private practice. Her commitment to inclusivity is evident as she collaborates with immigration attorneys, ensuring underserved clients can access the care they deserve. 

Donna Miller – Donna Miller, MBA, SHRM-SCP, CEO and Co-founder of Purse Power and Senior Director at Xyant Technology, has had more than 30 years of hands-on experience as an entrepreneur and executive in Fortune 500 companies. She is an award-winning talent management consultant and a formally trained executive coach.

Nikki Nice – Nikki Nice was elected Ward 7 Councilwoman in a November 6, 2018 runoff election becoming the tenth woman and second woman of color to serve at City Hall since the City incorporated in 1890. She was re-elected unopposed in February, 2021. Councilwoman Nice currently serves on the Judiciary Committee, Zoological Trust and Trails Advisory Board.