Name: Maximize Your SGMP Benefit
Start: 2025-09-11T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Hilton Raleigh North Hills

This session will explore how to make the most of your SGMP membership by tapping into exclusive educational opportunities, valuable professional resources, and meaningful networking connections. Whether you're a new or longtime member, you'll walk away with practical tips to grow your career, strengthen your professional network, and stay informed in the ever-evolving world of government meetings.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify the core benefits of SGMP membership across education, resources, and networking.
Locate key tools and platforms available through SGMP to support ongoing professional development.
Apply strategies to actively engage with chapter and national opportunities to maximize membership value.

Speaker: Danielle Rivenbark, CGMP
Danielle Rivenbark, CGMP, works for the NC Department of Public Instruction as the Section Chief for Professional Development for Career and Technical Education, where she manages a team that plans and executes 70+ courses and conferences each year both virtually and in person. She also homeschools her six children in rural Eastern North Carolina. She earned her Masters Degree from Temple University in Tourism and Hospitality Management and her CGMP in 2013. Danielle has been a member of SGMP since 2011 and has served two terms as the NC Chapter President and as a GILMER Trustee for Education. She is currently a Planner Director at the National Board.