• Survivor of trafficking; exploited in 33 states from age 2-29
• Will be featured in the upcoming motion picture Breaking Shadows

TOPIC: From Brokenness to Wholeness: The Healing Power of Faith in Jesus

Focus: Healing, Overcoming Trauma, and Empowerment

The Lord’s calling on Jean to Branches Pregnancy Resource Center began eight years ago when she became a client of a nearby pregnancy resource center. After obtaining an Associate Degree in Biblical Theology from Northpoint Bible College, Jean served in ministry supporting women with life-controlling issues. While Jean has a heart for sharing Christ in her role as Executive Director, her initiative is to share her gifts and redemption story as an overcomer of human trafficking by educating, equipping, and supporting the women and men within the local community about the importance of life.

The vision that the Lord has given her for the future of Branches includes providing medical pregnancy services to the community through the continual growth of partnerships with volunteers, donors, and community organizations. In her free time, Jean loves spending time with her son, writing and publishing books, and sharing the Gospel.

Author of the books:

• Knowing God: Establishing a Daily Walk with Him
• Prayer Made Simple: Fighting for Your Family and Friends in Prayer
• Jump Start Your Marriage in a Week: The 7 Day Challenge
• and more!

Tara Furman is the founder and president of Knowing God Ministries (KGM). A leader and speaker, Tara inspires women to know God personally and make a difference in their corners of the world, starting with those closest to them. Her heart is to teach biblically based, real life applications of God’s principles that women can live out in their families, businesses, and everyday lives. Simply stated, Tara is a role model for many – a no-nonsense gal whose Jesus-light shines brightly.

Since founding KGM in 2007, Tara has been speaking to women of all ages and denominations throughout the country. She equips women through her blog, YouTube channel, speaking events and retreats, books, and Bible studies, often drawing upon her own experiences and sharing with an authentic, down-to-earth attitude that genuinely connects with her audience.

Tara grew up in Cary, NC, and married her high school sweetheart, Tim, in 1995. They continue to live in Cary and are recently empty nesters.

In addition to being an author and speaker, Becky is a certified coach with The John Maxwell Team. She helps those looking to move beyond their personal obstacles to live life intentionally with purpose and passion. She offers mastermind classes and seminars on leadership, communication and personal growth. In addition, she offers personal coaching for those looking to grow emotionally, professionally or spiritually.

One of the reasons Becky is so passionate about helping you find hope, is because she knows what it’s like to feel hopeless. She is a survivor of both breast cancer and childhood sexual abuse. She understands what it’s like to feel stuck and what it takes to overcome those obstacles. She learned to shift her focus. Praising God was the key. As she learned to lift her praise, her attitude became more positive and confident hope was the end result.

Becky is married to Steve Harling. Together they have four kids and now have fourteen grandkids. During their married life together, they’ve had the opportunity to travel all over the United States and to many different countries around the world.

• Executive Dean at the UNC School of Medicine
• Chief Academic Officer of UNC Health

TOPIC: Identity in Christ and Deep Confidence Rooted in Faith

Focus: Anchoring High-Level Leadership in the Foundation of Jesus Christ

Dr. Cristy Page is a nationally recognized leader in family medicine and rural health care as well as innovation in medical education. Even as a teenager, Dr. Page knew she wanted to devote herself to service through medicine and has spent her career as a family physician, teacher, and leader.

As Executive Dean of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Dr. Page drives the mission to train the next generation of physicians and researchers to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians and beyond. As a national leader in healthcare workforce development research, millions of dollars in federal and philanthropic grants have been awarded to Dr. Page’s teams.

In addition to leading consortiums impacting policy and research, Dr. Page is the founder and CEO of Mission3, an educational non-profit organization that improves medical education and faculty development through technology-based strategies. She’s a frequent contributor to health care thought leadership op-eds, podcasts and co-hosted a weekly radio show YOUR HEALTH® focusing on patient health.