2023 Annual Conference

Conference Speakers

Stefanie Hudgins

2023 INA Round Table Host - Stefanie Hudgins
Stefanie Hudgins is a parent coach, newborn and infant specialist, lactation counselor, public speaker and owner of the highly successful Private Service Coaching program. Her background spans a wide range and depth of knowledge in the fields of childcare and child development. She holds numerous credentials and qualifications, including INA credentialed Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist; further she is certified through CACHE and Advanced certified through the Newborn Care Specialist Association, and she is a Master Newborn Care Specialist through Newborn Care Solutions. Overall, she has more than 40 years of experience as a caregiver for infants and children. Additionally, she is a Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Holistic Sleep Coach, certified Montessori practitioner, and she holds an endorsement in Infant Mental Health as an Infant Family Associate. She is a member of the NCSA Board of Directors and serves as chair of their Continuing Education Committee. As the mother of two boys, she also brings her deep familiarity with the parent side of the child development experience.

Round Table Discussion: Nanny/NCS Focus

Meeting Expectations While Maintaining Your Sanity: Navigating your way as a Nanny in the HNW/HP home

Working in the High Profile (HP) and High Net Worth (HNW) home brings its own special challenges to the nanny. Flexibility and adaptability are a basic requirement along with an extensive skill set and a deep knowledge of child development. Join Annie and Stefanie to learn how to set appropriate boundaries, manage expectations and avoid burn-out.

Meet your 2023 INA Conference Speakers!

Nash Fung

Keynote Speaker

Fuel Your Curiosity. The magic behind innovative thinking

The message is simple yet powerful: “Curiosity Matters”! Because being innovative is born from having the curiosity to: Explore what ifs, welcome new ideas, and take action. In this entertaining keynote weaving magic, engaging stories and interactive exercises, Nash will teach your team how to harness their curiosity to enhance their innovative thinking so they can create more impactful ideas together.

Pauline Thimas

Lindsey Taggart

Annie Duguid

Takita Tunstall

Brooke Weglarz

Lauren Holgate

Tassecia Simpson Little

Angela Johnson

Ryan Jordan

Jennifer Hassett

Franny Wood

Stefanie Hudgins

Wendy Sjaardema

Christine Lasser

Jacqueline Sutton

Chelsea Klassen

Shenandoah Davis

Cynthia Wilkinson

Tamara C. Gardner

Kenda Horst

Rachel Lawrence

Rachael Lubin

Karen Sheean

Elizabeth Agrapidis

Stephanie Bauchum

Danielle Bunjak

Diamond Knights

Janet Rose

Cortney Gibson

Ali Klika

Kim Brown

Courtnee Jones

Carrie Bland

Greta Schraer

Maria Gianfilippo

Kavita Sawh

Sarah Salisbury

Heidi Joline

Aakash Goel

Jill Getto Lee

Sheryl Mays

Reagan Fulton

Alicia Amerson

Danielle Sadler

Michelle LaRowe