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2026 Summer Conference: Business, People, & Leadership

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT) to Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown

192 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
United States
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Summer Conference presale registration is open now. Early-bird pricing is $495 for members and $575 for non-members. Rates increase on March 7.

Connect. Collaborate. Influence.

The MISBO Summer Conference is leveling up, designed to bring independent school leaders together in a way that feels purposeful, personal, and powerful. This year’s focus on Business, People, and Leadership transcends functional silos to create bold conversations and real solutions for today’s schools.

Get ready to meet multiple decision-makers from the same school, because this conference is built for meaningful connections 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Human Resources Leaders

  • Business & finance Officers

  • Facilities & Operations Directors

  • Technology Leaders

  • Academic Leaders

  • Aspiring Business Officers

HRCI Credit

This program is currently under review for HRCI credit.

SHRM Credit

This program is currently under review for SHRM credit.

CPE CREDIT

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MISBO is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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Credits Price
Member
Log in to get member pricing!  Registration Ends 6/14/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
$550.00
Price will increase to $590.00 on 3/25/26
Credits Price
Non-member
Log in to get member pricing!  Registration Ends 6/14/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
$630.00
Price will increase to $670.00 on 3/25/26
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Akshay H. Anikhindi Technology Manager MISBO
Heather Brusino
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Heather Brusino Accounts Receivable Coordinator/Student Billing Ravenscroft School
Scott Carlson
Scott Carlson Chief Financial Officer Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Tai Davis
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Tai Davis Director of Campus Operations CARY ACADEMY
Carrie Eady
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Carrie Eady Director of Human Resources Darlington School
Anna Ellington
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Anna Ellington Director of Facilities Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Elaine Erwin
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Elaine Erwin Business Office Manager/Accounts Payable Ravenscroft School
Rachel Flavin
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Rachel Flavin Director of Finance Churchill Center & School
Heather Flynt
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Heather Flynt Director of Finance Ravenscroft School
Aaron Griffin
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Aaron Griffin Principal of Digital Learning and Technology The Epstein School
Ann Gushue
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Ann Gushue Business Office Accountant St. Joseph's Catholic School-SC
Ryan James
Ryan James Technology Manager Carolina Day School
Eva Jones
Eva Jones Human Resources Ravenscroft School
Emily Klein
Emily Klein Staff Accountant AR Carolina Day School
Lisa Lawrence
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Lisa Lawrence Business Office Manager St. Joseph's Catholic School-SC
Janis McCambridge
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Janis McCambridge Controller Carolina Day School
Todd Morris
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Todd Morris Finance Director UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Avery Nesbitt
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Avery Nesbitt Director of Operations Atlanta International School
Mackenzie Rackley
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Mackenzie Rackley Assistant Director of Employee Life Cycle Ravenscroft School
Jeff Role
Jeff Role Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer The Bolles School
Shaneka Rose
Shaneka Rose HR & Finance Coordinator Carolina Day School
Christy Taylor
Christy Taylor Director of Human Resources Spartanburg Day School
Lori Tolbert
Lori Tolbert Controller Spartanburg Day School
Robert Martin
Robert Martin ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES
1 Other Registered Attendees

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For More Information:

Kaleigh White Smolinski
Kaleigh White Smolinski
PhD Director of Professional Development MISBO (404)301-0080
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