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Kelli Vrla, CSP

Does your organization pass the “Smile Test”?(Do people smile when running towards or away from you?) How are you measuring your Team Member Engagement? With over 30 years of experience working with organizations, associations and promotions, I bring you the latest strategies to ATTRACT, RETAIN and NURTURE super resilient, laser-focused and productive talent in today’s challenging business climate.

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kelli@kelliv.com

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Bill Humbert

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Lori King-Taylor

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May 25, 2026

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Christopher Klesh

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James D. Feldman, CSP

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Bryce Austin

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