Join us at our next meeting at Maggiano's Perimeter for our most popular in-person event. We provide opportunities to network and build your skills. Plus, earn PDUs for each session. 

Chapter Orientation - 6:00pm - 6:45pm

If you are a new member to PMI Atlanta, you do not want to miss this opportunity to hear how we can help you achieve your goals and meet members of the leadership team. 

Networking Session - 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Networking activities to establish new connections. Be prepared to stretch your legs and communication skills!

Keynote Presentation - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

"Start Smart: How Project Managers Can Launch a Successful Consulting Practice" presented by Joe Noonan 

In today’s competitive consulting landscape, simply having expertise isn’t enough — you need to clearly communicate your value and position yourself as the go-to expert. This session is designed specifically for project managers looking to transition into or grow within the consulting world. You’ll gain actionable insights on how to build a compelling personal brand, choose the right business structure, and attract the right clients.

We’ll also explore how the SCORE mentoring network empowers new consultants with the tools, guidance, and support needed to build sustainable, thriving practices. Whether you're launching your own firm or elevating an existing one, this session will help you differentiate yourself and build long-term success.

"Project Management in the Food & Beverage Industry" presented by Bernard Fonseca, Senior Project Manager at POWER Engineers

The PMI Atlanta AEC Forum is a focus group that hosts regular events with ranging topics in the architectural, engineering, and construction fields. We will show the importance of solid project management in these related fields of study.

Presentation Details      

It is imperative that execution of successful projects in the food and beverage industry lead to safe, hygienic and healthy supply of food and beverages for everyone’s consumption. Come learn about some best practices and pitfalls as well from the presenter’s expansive experience executing projects in the Food and Beverage Industry. Ensuring your food and beverages are safely produced with the highest attention to quality and food safety.

Takeaways

The audience will walk away with ideas to utilize for themselves. The two items below are the main subjects of my presentation:

• Project Management – Pitfalls and Best Practices
• Focus on Technical details and Risk Management in the Food and Beverage Industry

"Beyond Code: Taking Agile Upstream" presented by Laron Walker

PMI Atlanta Technology Forum provides an environment for Project Managers to adopt and benefit from the latest technology in their professional life and careers. The forum also plans to bring speakers to discuss and share the best practices in technology.

Presentation 

The Legacy Line is a home décor venture that transforms the powerful imagery of the Withers Collection — a historic archive of over 1.8 million photographs capturing the civil rights era, Black culture, and American life — into contemporary products and digital experiences.

This presentation demonstrates how Agile methods can be applied to business building itself: using short sprints and market validation to guide branding, pricing, product design, and go-to-market strategy. Attendees will learn how an iterative, data-driven approach helped The Legacy Line evolve from concept to scalable venture, aligning creative vision, stakeholder input, and operational agility into a unified business framework.

"Leading on the Forward Edge of Healthcare Innovation" presented by David A. Esposito, CEO at ONL Therapeutics, Inc.

The Clinical Research Forum provides value to the PMI Atlanta community by regularly discussing the various aspects of clinical trial projects with a special focus on the need to anticipate, understand, and implement detailed project management activities in a proactive manner for clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry.

Presentation Details       

In this practical and relevant presentation, participants will explore the critical principles needed to lead innovation in healthcare from someone who has lived it and done it. Participants will learn how to lead with purpose, execute with discipline, and overcome the inevitable challenges of bringing innovation to market.

We will discuss principles for effective project management, making informed decisions with limited data, and maintaining optimism to make steady progress during difficult times. Through real-world examples, participants will gain practical insights into what works, and what doesn’t, in driving innovation so they can be a positive influence on the teams around them.

The speaker will equip team leaders and individual contributors to work more effectively to deliver on key objectives and accelerate the accomplishment of milestones for the teams they support. For those who want to make a positive impact in driving innovation in healthcare, this presentation will provide insights and practical tools to inspire hard work and commitment to shape the future of healthcare innovation.

Takeaways

• Learn proven strategies to navigate the uncertainty of healthcare innovation with confidence, clarity, and discipline.
• Gain real-world insights from lived experience—what truly works (and what doesn’t) when leading teams through change and limited data.
• Leave equipped and energized with practical tools to drive meaningful innovation, accelerate results, and inspire commitment in your organization.

Connect with an organization 100 years old and 280,000 members strong with more than 14,700 clubs in 144 countries!

Additionally..

• Develop leadership, creativity, and public speaking
• Increase Your Productivity
• Network and build community worldwide
• Make life-changing, if not, life-long friendships

Each meeting will feature:

• Speeches
• Speech Evaluations
• Meeting Facilitation and Feedback

If you would like to earn PDUs while improving your communications and leadership skills, this opportunity is for you!

"Improving Rural Healthcare in Mobile Clinics: Real-Time Data Entry Using Satellite Internet" presented by Daniel Smith, PhD, NP, Assistant Professor at University at Buffalo

The PMI Atlanta Healthcare Forum has 9 planned sessions throughout 2025. Proposed topics include IT & IT PMO in Healthcare, Healthcare SME/Domain Forums such as Clinical, Laboratory, Research, Tomorrow's Healthcare & Government practices/law, Thought Leadership in Healthcare, and Innovation in Healthcare Technology. 

Presentation Details    

Delivering healthcare in remote and connectivity-challenged areas presents unique logistical and data management challenges. This presentation describes the implementation and outcomes of a real-time electronic medical record (EMR) system in a mobile clinic serving over 600 migrant farmworkers in rural Georgia. Using Starlink® satellite internet and customized REDCap databases, clinicians and student trainees entered patient data directly at the point of care, replacing traditional paper-based documentation. The intervention achieved a 93% data accuracy rate and streamlined interdisciplinary workflows across nursing, pharmacy, and physical therapy teams.

Through strategic project planning and execution, the initiative prioritized three core areas—digital health innovation, rural health equity, and data-driven program evaluation. These focus areas guided implementation efforts and stakeholder collaboration, resulting in the following key insights:

• Feasibility of Real-Time EMR Entry: Real-time electronic medical record (EMR) data entry is achievable even in low-connectivity rural environments, demonstrating the potential for broader implementation.
• Connectivity via Satellite Internet: Satellite internet supports continuous documentation and care coordination, bridging gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
• Efficiency Through Integration: Integrated digital tools significantly improve operational efficiency and enhance the accuracy of health data collection.
• Scalability of Mobile Health Interventions: The lessons learned affirm the potential to scale mobile health solutions to serve underserved and remote populations better.

Celebrate the holidays with us at Maggiano's Little Italy in Buckhead! 

Join us in-person to celebrate our accomplishments in 2025!

Throughout the evening, we will celebrate our hard-working volunteers who met each challenge related to maintaining the quality of our programs whether they were virtual or in-person, thank our current Leadership Team and introduce our 2026 Executive Board of Directors, and enjoy time with peers and colleagues.

Plus, networking, games, photo booth, gifts, and more!

Please plan to bring a food donation for Never Alone as part of our community service project.

Join us as we wrap up 2025 with our Annual Business Meeting. We'll send out a signature holiday drink (mocktail also available) to enjoy as we review the Chapter's accomplishments in 2025. Our committees have been busy making improvements and launching new programs for our members and we want to share it with you. We will also share our 2025 financial report and provide a sneak peek in to our 2026 plans.

Agenda

6:00 - 6:30 - Happy Hour and Networking

6:30 - 7:00 - Annual Business Meeting

7:00 - 7:15 - Q&A

Fees

Free for everyone!

Location

Webinar - login information will be sent the day before the event.