Professional Development Day 2025
PM Powered: Driving Change, Delivering Impact
At PDD 2025, we’re spotlighting the power of project professionals to drive meaningful social impact—not just social good. Whether leading teams in the private sector, public service, or nonprofit space, attendees will explore how strategic project management fuels community transformation. Join us in-person or via livestream on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at PDD 2025 to sharpen your skills, build connections, and lead projects that make a difference.
Speakers

Peter Monkhouse, Keynote Speaker
Co-founder of NewGenP and Project Management Consultant
Peter Monkhouse is a global project management consultant, educator, and co-founder of NewGenP, with 40+ years of experience, including teaching over 6,000 students and presenting at PMI chapters worldwide. He lives in Toronto and actively volunteers with the PMI Education Foundation.
Peter Monkhouse, Keynote Speaker

Lisa Hammer and David Newman
Co-founders of Leadership Techniques, LLC
Lisa Hammer and David Newman are co-founders of Leadership Techniques, LLC and veteran PMI instructors who bring decades of experience in project management, leadership development, and organizational training to audiences across industries.
Lisa Hammer and David Newman

Tracey Burke
VP of Clinical Operations for Athletico
Tracey Burke is a healthcare executive and operations strategist with deep expertise in clinical growth, telehealth, and patient-centered innovation. As VP of Clinical Operations at Athletico, she oversees 70+ Michigan clinics and lives in Grand Rapids with her husband, children, and two dogs.
Tracey Burke

Hillary Sawyer
Donor Relationship Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids
Hillary Sawyer is a seasoned fundraising professional and Donor Relationship Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids, with dual master’s degrees and a passion for service-driven, sustainable impact.
Hillary Sawyer

Lavagnon Ika
Professor of Project Management at the University of Ottawa
Lavagnon Ika is a Professor of Project Management at the University of Ottawa and a globally recognized expert on major infrastructure and global development projects, with extensive academic and advisory contributions to PMI, IPMA, and the World Bank.
Lavagnon Ika

Matt Brauning
Speaker, Author, and Leadership Trainer
Matt Brauning is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership trainer known for delivering engaging, actionable, and entertaining talks at major events including TEDx, NASDAQ, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. He lives in Grand Rapids with his wife and son.
Matt Brauning
Pricing
Members
Non-Members
Students
Virtual
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Member Pricing
As a valued member of the Project Management Institute, you receive exclusive access to discounted pricing for PDD 2025. Your membership unlocks a full day of insight, connection, and service-focused learning—at the best possible rate.
- Early Bird Pricing: $299 through August 15
- Standard Pricing: $349 from August 15 - October 4
- Final Call Pricing: $399 from October 5 through day of event
For questions or more information, please contact directorpdd@wmpmi.org.
Event Highlights & Venue Preview
The Gilmore Event Center 5179 W River Dr NE Comstock Park, MI 49321
01.
Purpose-Driven Impact
This year’s hands-on service initiative, Go Green Racing, is hosted in partnership with Impact4Good and will result in the donation of 100 STEAM solar car kits to the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids.
02.
Community in Action
Volunteers will work together to build and pack solar-powered kits—competing in a high-energy race while helping expand access to STEAM education for youth in underserved communities.
03.
Expanded Access
A new virtual livestream option ensures that nonprofit leaders, remote professionals, and PMI members from all regions can participate—regardless of location.
04.
Join Us At Our New Venue
The Gilmore Event Center in Comstock Park offers expanded space for collaboration, networking, and breakout sessions with leaders from business, tech, and the nonprofit sector.