Space Coast PMI Chapter Dinner — Change Leadership in Culture Transformation

🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM ET
📍 Venue: Nyami Nyami River Lodge at Brevard Zoo — 8225 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
📚 PDUs: 1.5 (Business Acumen)
🎟️ Tickets: $35 PMI members | $40 non-members

🦥🦅 Animal Encounters: Guided meet-and-greet with a sloth and a hawk, beginning at 6:00 PM ET. Keeper-led and a fun way to connect with fellow attendees before the program.

🎤 Keynote Topic:
Change Leadership in Culture Transformation
Explore how effective change leadership drives cultural transformation by shifting mindsets, behaviors, and emotional connections. Learn life-giving frameworks and hear rich stories that will empower you in the transformations you’re leading.

👥 Featured Speakers:
* Kate Sims, Vice President of Culture and Experience – Health First
* Daniel Elliott, Director of Change Management – Health First

🍽 Evening Agenda:
* 6:00 PM: Networking & Brevard Zoo Animal Encounter
* 6:30 PM: Chapter Business & Catered Dinner Buffet Begins
* 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Keynote Presentation
* 8:30 PM: Wrap-Up & Additional Networking

🍸 Cash Bar Available

👥 Featured Speakers Details:

Kate Sims - Vice President, Culture and Experience – Health First

Kate Sims is a passionate and visionary culture leader who is redefining what it means to invest in people, design meaningful experiences, harvest powerful stories, and create lasting movements within healthcare. As Vice President of Culture and Experience at Health First, Kate leads with heart and strategy—designing a culture roadmap that aligns closely with the organization’s business objectives while championing the growth and engagement of its people.

At the core of Kate’s work is a deep commitment to inspiring and involving team members in ways that bring Health First’s mission, vision, and values to life. She oversees a dynamic team focused on elevating the voice of the customer, producing immersive organizational events, and fostering learning communities that deepen connection and belonging.

Kate’s collaborative spirit and people-first approach empower leaders across the organization to co-create a culture that advances the health and wellness for the communities we serve. She believes that when people feel seen, heard, and valued—extraordinary outcomes follow.


Daniel Elliott - Director, Change Management – Health First

Daniel Elliott is a seasoned change leader with deep expertise in driving complex transformations across the healthcare, technology, and life sciences industries. He currently serves as Director of Change Management at Health First, where he leads enterprise-wide change strategies to support the successful implementation and sustained adoption of strategic initiatives.

Daniel is both a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner and a Certified Change Management Professional™ (CCMP™) through the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), where he previously served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Chapter.

With over a decade of experience, Daniel has helped global organizations achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes through effective change leadership. At the core of his approach is a people-first philosophy: building authentic connections, listening with intention, mentoring others, and inspiring growth through change.