IN-PERSON | Lessons in Leadership with Julie Klima and Special Guest, Chioma Atanmo!
Lessons in Leadership is for leaders eager to grow. Join fellow CXers for a conversation with a woman leader in the community, so you can grow in knowledge, learn from others, and identify ways to stretch yourself.
Each session our Lessons in Leadership facilitator, Julie Klima, Managing Director at Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC, will interview a guest woman in leadership who will share their experience and philosophies. March's special guest is Chioma Atanmo, Director of Community Impact at Sporting Kansas City.
Whether you are a manager or project leader, new entrant to the workforce with company leadership on the horizon, an entrepreneur leading in a variety of ways, or an executive, you are welcome to join Lessons in Leadership. Real discussion leads to evolving mindsets and behaviors, and CX's environment is comfortable for open discussion and sharing.
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Chioma Atanmo is a first-generation Nigerian American raised in the Bay Area, California. A University of Arizona graduate with a degree in Nutritional Sciences, she began her sports career in 2011 with FC Tucson and has over 13 years of experience in the professional sports industry. Currently the Community Impact Director for Sporting KC, she established the department in 2023 after managing The Victory Project, Sporting KC?s philanthropic foundation for 3 years. Under her leadership, initiatives like the ?Force for Good? campaign, the Soccer Assist Grant, and the Emerging Sports Leaders Scholarship have collectively distributed over $250,000 to support youth soccer access and higher education.
Chioma also founded Mindful Appetite LLC, a wellness coaching company. Certified as a yoga teacher in 2019, she integrates her expertise to empower individuals to live authentically and prioritize their wellbeing. Her commitment to health and community is deeply rooted in her upbringing in an immigrant household, her strong faith, and her decade of experience working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in her mother?s nursing home business.
Chioma actively serves on boards and committees in the sports and wellness industry. She uses her platform to educate others and champion for marginalized groups. As a passionate mentor, she supports and inspires young professionals, helping them build confidence, achieve their goals, and thrive in their careers.
Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes, spending time with loved ones, learning a new language, planning her next travel adventure, and brewing homemade kombucha. She aims to inspire collective change by helping others care for themselves and their communities.
Julie Klima is the Managing Director at the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC, which is dedicated to enhancing performance and effectiveness in the nonprofit community through education, research and service. Julie is a passionate advocate for a thriving nonprofit sector and has more than two decades of cross-sector experience leading teams through growth and change.
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
5:00 pm - Arrival, mingle and enjoy appetizers and wine
5:30 pm - Discussion begins
6:30 pm - Stick around and mingle if desired
7:00 pm - Event ends
Please Provide Us Notice If You Need To Cancel:
We understand that schedules change. If you have registered for this program and can no longer attend, we greatly appreciate you notifying us of your cancellation by completing our cancellation form or emailing hello@centralexchange.org at least 48-hours prior to the program if possible. This is so we can adjust our catering order to help eliminate food waste and prepare accordingly. Thank you!
Location
IN-PERSON AT UMKC BLOCH EXECUTIVE HALL
5108 CHERRY STREET, ROOM 331
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110
Pick up your parking pass in Lot 12. Click HERE to download a pdf with parking instructions.
Fees/Admission
FREE for CX Members
1 Voucher for CX Partners
$35.00 for Non-members
No refunds.
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Contact Information
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