Palmer’s Executive Speaker Series


Since the 2022-23 academic year, the Palmer's Executive Speakers Series has brought high-ranking executives from the business world to the Benedict College campus to share the stories behind their success, their leadership secrets, and the most significant obstacles they’ve faced and overcome. Leaders from prominent, highly successful companies will share real-world experiences and offer insight into current and future business trends and the challenges decision-makers face in today's global workforce.

2025-26 Speaker Series

Latasha Gillespie
Co-CEO, Just Phire
BIO
September 9, 2025

Kayla McCollum
Vice President, Goldman Sachs
Asset Management 
January 27, 2026

George Monger
CEO
Connect Music Group
October 7, 2025

March 2026
TBD

Kymberly Jamison
Director of Commercialization for Liquid Coffee, J.M. Smucker Co.  
BIO
November 11, 2025

April 2026
TBD