Speaker Bios

Lisa Reynolds

VP of Brand & Communications
75th Anniversary Co-lead
World Vision, Inc.

Lisa Reynolds is Vice President of Brand Communications at World Vision U.S., where she leads integrated brand, marketing, and communications strategies and helped guide the strategic vision and execution of the organization’s 75th Anniversary campaign. She oversees teams responsible for brand strategy, creative development, external communications, and major campaign execution—ensuring alignment across audiences, channels, and global priorities.
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In her role, Lisa was instrumental in shaping and amplifying World Vision’s voice during key moments of impact. For the 75th Anniversary, she helped unite storytelling, donor engagement, and brand positioning to celebrate decades of transformative work while inspiring continued partnership and support. Her leadership ensured the campaign honored World Vision’s legacy while mobilizing new and existing audiences around its mission for the years ahead.

Known for her thoughtful leadership and results-driven approach, Lisa partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact campaigns and communications that resonate deeply with supporters. She is passionate about authentic storytelling, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams that drive meaningful global impact.

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Jane Sutton-Redner

Communication Officer
to the President
75th Anniversary Co-lead
World Vision, Inc.

Jane Sutton-Redner implements internal and external communications for the CEO of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to helping children, families, and communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. A key contributor to World Vision’s 50th and 75th anniversary initiatives, Jane brings deep institutional knowledge gained over more than 33 years with the organization. Prior to joining the President’s Office in 2016, she wrote for and edited the award-winning World Vision magazine and oversaw a team of journalists producing news and feature content for print, digital, and mobile platforms.
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Jane holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in English from St. Norbert College. She and her husband, Christopher, and their son live in Federal Way, Washington.

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Jenny Hudak

Director, Strategic Communications
100th Anniversary lead
University of Miami

Jenny Hudak is a communications and strategic initiatives professional who currently serves as Director of Strategic Communications at the University of Miami. Jenny has played a central role in planning and executing the University’s Centennial campaign, managing working groups, aligning stakeholders, and supporting senior leadership across the institution.
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Her experience spans executive communications, speechwriting, thought leadership, campaign strategy, and cross-functional coordination. She is a trusted advisor on high-stakes communications and institutional initiatives, helping translate complex priorities into clear messaging, plans, and execution.

Jenny holds a master’s degree in public relations and a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Miami and is a member of the University’s Iron Arrow Honor Society.

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Natalie Ipson

Director of Digital Communications
150th Anniversary lead
Brigham Young University

Natalie is the communications and marketing lead for BYU’s 150th anniversary. She’s also the director of digital communication at BYU where she leads the communications strategy for the university’s websites, social media accounts, and email communication. For BYU’s sesquicentennial, Natalie focused on using those channels to help collect memories and build affinity to help the anniversary message resonate.
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Natalie earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communication from BYU.  As a student, she took first place in reporting at the Hearst National Journalism Championship. Prior to returning to BYU, Natalie worked as a reporter and anchor at KFOX14 in El Paso, Texas where she earned a Gracie award for investigative reporting.

Off the clock, you can find Natalie running along a trail, questing to find the best chips and salsa, reading poolside, or in a stadium cheering on the Cougars with her husband and daughters.

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Lisa Alonge

Founder
Anniversary University®

Lisa Alonge, Founder of Anniversary University®, is a trailblazer in milestone anniversary planning. As the author of Milestone Anniversary Planning, Lisa has pioneered an industry focused on helping organizations strategically leverage anniversaries for transformative growth. Her approach, blending strategic vision with tactical execution, is recognized as the gold standard in anniversary planning.
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Lisa identified that while senior executives excel in their fields, many lack experience in planning milestone anniversaries. She believes that, with the right tools and guidance, these leaders can successfully incorporate anniversaries into their long-term business strategies. Her approach not only provides executives with what they need to do but empowers them to execute it effectively.

Since 2012, Lisa has guided organizations like Southwest Airlines, Duke University, ACLU, Opry Entertainment, Vanderbilt University, and Shriners Hospitals, transforming milestone moments into long-term value. Her expertise makes her a sought-after advisor and educator, helping organizations unlock untapped potential for impact and growth.

As a visionary and connector, Lisa’s mission is to equip organizations with insights, knowledge, and data that provide a competitive edge. Through Anniversary University, she offers resources that elevate anniversary planning to a higher level.

A graduate of New York University with a business degree, Lisa continues to shape how organizations approach milestone celebrations—ensuring they are not just events, but pivotal moments that drive lasting success.
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