About the Speaker/Moderator

Monica Graves Garcia brings 20 years’ experience designing and leading experiences for people around the world. Her career has included teaching as a Master Educator at the Chopra Center for Well-being and living among Indigenous communities in Central America.

Monica combines traditional wisdom with practical ideas, translating established wellness philosophies into accessible tools for modern life and leadership. Her work focuses on creating engaging, transformative and human experiences.

She teaches Ayurveda, meditation, yoga philosophy and the neuroscience of peace, resilience and sustainable energy. Her sessions invite audiences to explore fresh perspectives on personal and cultural well-being.

Outside work, Monica enjoys live music, searching for small treasures, thoughtful design with a vintage twist, hiking and exploring new destinations.

Monica is a keynote speaker, wellness strategist, international retreat host and Executive Producer of Sol Fest, an annual summer solstice festival. She is also the founder of Soulbare Wellness, which has marked 10 years of helping individuals and organizations thrive.

Matchmaking Information

Attending

The senior planner advantage: sustaining the human, leveraging the expertise
Leadership and culture

The senior planner advantage: sustaining the human, leveraging the expertise

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | South Pacific C

Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)

Session
Leadership and culture
The senior planner advantage: sustaining the human, leveraging the expertise
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | America/Los_Angeles
Education session
North Convention Center | South Pacific C
English

The senior planner advantage: sustaining the human, leveraging the expertise

Explore how experienced planners can sustain their impact, influence and relevance as the industry evolves. Examine how personal capacity, resilience, boundaries and presence affect leadership, decision-making and performance.

Shift from personal sustainability to professional sustainability by considering how experience, curiosity, strategic thinking and business acumen can create greater organizational value. Leave with practical insights to help shape the next stage of your career.

Learning outcomes:

Evaluate personal capacity as a strategic leadership resource

Strengthen influence through curiosity and continuous learning

Connect event expertise to measurable organizational value

* CMP/CEU Approved: Talent Management, 1 credit

Community
Mental health
Speakers (2)
Monica Graves Garcia
Founder, Soulbare Wellness
Carolynn Santos
Executive Director, SPIN Association
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13hours
29 minutes