Date/Time
9/23/2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
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Event Type(s)
Leadership Connections
Event Description
Join us for a dynamic 60-minute virtual training session designed exclusively for ALP members. Whether you’re leading a small team or building your own professional brand, strong design skills can elevate your communication, increase engagement, and help you lead with impact.
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore the essentials of Canva—a powerful, user-friendly design platform perfect for creating professional presentations, social media graphics, reports, and more. Participants will gain practical tips and techniques to streamline their creative process, strengthen their visual storytelling, and produce polished, on-brand content without the need for advanced design experience.
Key Takeaways:
Navigate Canva’s features and templates to save time and boost efficiency
Apply design best practices for clear, professional, and impactful visuals
Leave with ready-to-use strategies for presentations, marketing, and personal branding
About the Speaker:
Lauren Mitchell is a dynamic marketing and communications professional with expertise in brand strategy, campaign development, and digital engagement. As Director of Marketing & Communications at Business High Point – Chamber of Commerce, she has driven measurable growth in brand recognition, member engagement, and media visibility through strategic multi-channel campaigns and creative storytelling. With international experience and dual master’s degrees in Global Luxury & Innovation Management from NC State University and SKEMA Business School, Lauren brings a global perspective to local impact. Lauren is deeply committed to community advancement, serving on multiple nonprofit boards and marketing committees, while mentoring the next generation of leaders.
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore the essentials of Canva—a powerful, user-friendly design platform perfect for creating professional presentations, social media graphics, reports, and more. Participants will gain practical tips and techniques to streamline their creative process, strengthen their visual storytelling, and produce polished, on-brand content without the need for advanced design experience.
Key Takeaways:
Navigate Canva’s features and templates to save time and boost efficiency
Apply design best practices for clear, professional, and impactful visuals
Leave with ready-to-use strategies for presentations, marketing, and personal branding
About the Speaker:
Lauren Mitchell is a dynamic marketing and communications professional with expertise in brand strategy, campaign development, and digital engagement. As Director of Marketing & Communications at Business High Point – Chamber of Commerce, she has driven measurable growth in brand recognition, member engagement, and media visibility through strategic multi-channel campaigns and creative storytelling. With international experience and dual master’s degrees in Global Luxury & Innovation Management from NC State University and SKEMA Business School, Lauren brings a global perspective to local impact. Lauren is deeply committed to community advancement, serving on multiple nonprofit boards and marketing committees, while mentoring the next generation of leaders.
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Virtual Event - Zoom
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