This quarter, we are proud to host two dynamic speakers from Alluvionic—Adam Harris, Director of Government Programs and former Air Force innovation leader, and Anushri Channagiri, Enterprise Program Manager and transformation strategist. Together, they will guide us through the critical topic of Organizational Change Management—a must-know framework for today’s project leaders navigating complexity, stakeholder resistance, and evolving business environments.
🌟 Event Highlights
📊 Keynote Presentation
Organizational Change Management (OCM) is more than a buzzword—it's a discipline that can increase project success by 7x, according to Prosci research. In this engaging session, Adam Harris and Anushri Channagiri will explore the core pillars of OCM: strategic planning, communication, training, and stakeholder alignment. They’ll share real-world lessons from government and enterprise initiatives, making this session invaluable for professionals seeking to elevate their leadership and impact.
🦥🐢 Exclusive Animal Encounters
Kick off the evening with a touch of wild wonder! Between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM, enjoy live encounters with two of the zoo’s most captivating creatures: a gentle **sloth** and the rare **pancake tortoise**. These animal ambassadors offer a fun, reflective way to think about adaptability, pace, and transformation.
🤝 Dinner & Networking
Enjoy a full buffet dinner and casual networking with fellow professionals in one of the most unique venues on the Space Coast. A cash bar will also be available.
📅 Event Details
🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
📍 Location: Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Brevard Zoo
📫 Address: 8225 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
📚 PDUs: 1.5 – Ways of Working
🎟 Cost: PMI Members – $35 | Non-Members – $40
🗓 Registration: Opens May 23, 2025 | Closes June 18, 2025
🕒 Event Agenda
6:00 PM – Networking & Cash Bar
6:00 – 6:30 PM – Animal Encounters: Sloth & Pancake Tortoise
6:30 – 7:00 PM – Chapter Business
7:00 – 8:30 PM – Buffet Dinner
7:30 – 8:30 PM – Guest Speakers Presentation - Organizational Change Management
8:30 – 9:00 PM – Closing Announcements
🍽️ Dinner Buffet Menu
Thyme-Seared Chicken
Beef & Broccoli
Farm House Salad
Lemon Asparagus Spears
Seasonal Roasted Veggies
Bread & Butter
Desserts
Drinks: Water & Lemonade (Cash Bar available)
🎟 Secure Your Spot Now
Seats fill quickly for this highly anticipated event—especially with the sloth in the spotlight!
Don’t miss your opportunity to gain professional insights, earn PDUs, and engage with your Space Coast PMI community.
📊 Keynote Presentation - Details
In today’s dynamic and highly regulated business environments, organizations are continuously evolving—and success depends on more than just processes and tools. It requires strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, cultural awareness, and a solid plan for change.
In this powerful session, Adam Harris and Anushri Channagiri will explore how Organizational Change Management (OCM) drives transformation across both government and commercial sectors. Drawing on real-world experience from defense, tech, and enterprise operations, they’ll present frameworks and best practices that increase adoption, reduce resistance, and improve project outcomes.
✅ What You’ll Learn
- Proven OCM strategies to improve adoption and success
- Stakeholder alignment and communication models
- How to mitigate resistance and build cultural readiness
- Real-world application in enterprise and government programs
- Why projects with strong OCM are 7x more likely to succeed (Prosci)
👤 Meet the Speakers
Adam Harris
Director of Government Programs, Alluvionic
Adam is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in innovation, engineering, and strategic transformation. As Director of Government Programs at Alluvionic, Inc., he manages complex federal initiatives while advancing solutions for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. Adam previously served at the U.S. Air Force Futures directorate, where he helped shape the future of air and space power through advanced research and high-impact program design.
Adam’s deep expertise in situational leadership, agile program management, and high-stakes decision-making has enabled measurable transformation across mission-critical initiatives.
Anushri Channagiri
Enterprise Program Manager, Alluvionic
Anushri is a dynamic program leader who specializes in aligning enterprise-wide initiatives with strategic business goals. With deep experience across industries, she is known for enabling organizational performance through clear communication, process change, and stakeholder collaboration.
Anushri’s strength lies in translating business needs into actionable plans—driving results through effective planning, change readiness, and executive engagement. As a change agent and communicator, she thrives in complex environments where clarity and alignment are key to project success.
