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Keynote Speakers

Wednesday, April 22 | Opening Keynote

Hoan Do | Speaker, Author

Hoan Do is an award-winning international speaker, acclaimed author, and city finalist in NBC’s hit show, American Ninja Warrior. Recognized as one of the top 25 influential people in Seattle by the Seattle Magazine, Hoan travels the world empowering leaders to cultivate unshakable resilience so that they can thrive through change and elevate performance. Hoan has been featured on Good Morning America, Yahoo Finance, and on Lay’s chip bags nationwide as a part of the Smile with Lay’s Campaign. Hoan’s engaging style and ability to share important life lessons in a way that resonates with his audiences has earned him the                                                                                          Verizon Wireless Motivator Award.

Unshakable Resilience: The Key to Embracing Chaos and Leading with Clarity 

In park and recreation, chaos isn’t a disruption, it’s part of the job. Weather shifts. Budgets tighten. Staffing changes. Community expectations rise. Programs pivot at the last minute. And through it all, you are expected to deliver safe, meaningful, high-quality experiences that strengthen your community.  The old model of resilience, simply pushing through and staying strong, is no longer enough. Today’s leaders must be able to adapt quickly, think clearly under pressure, and inspire confidence even when circumstances are uncertain.  What’s needed now is Unshakable Resilience.  In this engaging and story-driven keynote, Hoan Do shares a powerful and practical approach to transforming chaos into clarity. Through real-world insight, compelling storytelling, and actionable strategies, attendees will:

  • Apply the F.I.T. Framework to navigate uncertainty with confidence
  • Strengthen mental agility and decision-making when plans shift or challenges arise
  • Experience how easy it can be to build meaningful connections and a supportive community 

Friday, April 24 | Closing Keynote

Quincy Henry | Co-Owner + CEO

Born and raised in Tacoma, WA, Quincy brings years of marketing leadership experience to Campfire Coffee as its CEO. His work spans global brands like Microsoft and REI to beloved local nonprofits such as Mary’s Place, crafting campaigns for some of the most recognizable names in their industries. Prior to agency life, Quincy was a Grammy Award–nominated touring musician.
At Campfire, Quincy spends most of his time roasting coffee, developing the coffee program, and building partnerships with organizations across the country.
In his spare time—well… this is a growing small business. Spare time is still in beta.