June 23 - 25, 2024 

Keynote Speaker - Emilie Hitch

SVP | Strategy

Emilie Hitch joined broadhead nine years ago following leadership roles at IDE’s Human-Centered Design Lab and Thinkers & Makers. She began her agency career at Olson, where she pioneered its highly regarded Brand Anthropology program, and was charged with the task of probing consumer thoughts and behaviors for clients such as General Mills, Lee Jeans and Nike Bauer. A trained facilitator, Emilie designs and leads strategic planning processes for leading organizations around the world. A graduate of Yale with a degree in anthropology, Emilie also holds graduate degrees from the London School of Economics in anthropology and in public affairs from the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota. She volunteers for such organizations as the Quetico Superior Foundation and Eat for Equity.

Hermance Speaker - Kevin Kent 

Creative Director, Vivayic

Dr. Kevin Kent developed a love and appreciation for agriculture while growing up in the rural Florida panhandle. He earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education and communication, specializing in communication and leadership development, from the University of Florida in 2010. Dr. Kent later earned two terminal degrees: a Master’s of Fine Arts in Media Design from Full Sail University (2014) and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education and Communication from the University of Florida (2021). Prior to his current role, he has worked as the assistant director of the Florida FFA Association and later as an instructional assistant professor at the University of Florida.

As creative director at Vivayic, Dr. Kent leads the company’s creative efforts in developing innovative and effective client solutions as well as internal branding and marketing initiatives. Dr. Kent is an experienced graphic designer, videographer, and motion graphics artist. Additionally, he is an expert in design thinking, branding, and organizational leadership.

Hermance Speakers - Toby Redwine

Learning Analyst Functional Leader, Vivayic

Tobin Redwine grew up on a farm in Lazbuddie, a rural community in Northwest Texas. After serving as the Texas FFA President in 2003-2004, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership and Development at Texas A&M University in 2008. While there he developed an affinity for ugly shirts and cheesy jokes. He earned a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Communications at Texas Tech University in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications at Texas A&M in 2014.

Dr. Redwine is currently the Lead Learning Analyst for Vivayic, a learning solutions company. He joined Vivayic after nine years as an instructor, professor and scholar in agricultural communications. Most recently, Dr. Redwine was a professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications at Texas A&M University, where he still holds a faculty appointment. Dr. Redwine continues to teach and research communications, leadership, advanced pedagogy, and international agricultural development in support of Vivayic’s mission to build others’ capacity to do good.