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One room can change your career
In just one day, you can:
When the right people know your value, the trajectory of your career can change forever.
This is your wakeup call. Keeping your head down and hoping someone notices isn’t a strategy anymore.
This one day can help you Own the Room in your life.
"What I really enjoyed about Time to Lead was that each speaker addressed an important and relatable topic - whether it was about networking, making yourself visible, or advocating for yourself in order to progress in your career."
- Midland 2026 Take the Lead Attendee
TTL isn’t a conference where you blend into the back row. This isn’t a passive experience where you sit in your seat, either.
Every session is built around practical, intentional content for real-world women leaders ready to be seen, be heard, and lift others up with them.
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We’re excited to bring TTL back to Midland (year 4) and Houston (year 5) in 2027!
TTL | Midland, TX
Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 8:30 - 3:30
TTL | Houston, TX
Friday, March 5, 2027 | 8:30 - 3:30
Midland TTL
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Learn from women who’ve been in the room where it happens
New York Times bestselling author, Marine Corps Veteran, and executive coach Angie Morgan leads every session. In each city, she’s joined by women leaders who have earned their seat at the table and know what it takes to be seen, heard, and chosen.
They’re not here to perform. They’re here to pull back the curtain.
Angie Morgan is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, former Marine Corps Captain, and New York Times bestselling author who challenges leaders to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. Through powerful stories and practical takeaways, Angie helps leaders take bold action, trust their voice, and lead authentically - especially when it matters most.
Stephanie Mygrant is a Professional Engineer with 15 years of experience in the Oil/Gas industry. Stephanie’s background is in civil/structural engineering, and she has spent the past 5 years as an Engineering Project Manager at Saulsbury Industries, a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction company focusing on Mid-Stream Cryogenic Gas Plants.
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As an HR Manager with Patterson-UTI, Lindsey Hilliard has spent the last 10 years partnering with leaders & employees to navigate workplace challenges in support of a people first culture. She graduated from UTPB and is homegrown in West Texas. In her free time she enjoys building Legos, competing in virtual races, & hanging with her 2 dogs & 2 cats (yes even they get along).
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Courtney Lynch has spent her career leading—and helping others lead. Her experience spans the Marine Corps, legal work, corporate leadership as COO, and public service as an elected official. In 2004, she founded Lead Star, a leadership development consulting firm She is a New York Times bestselling author of Spark, Bet on You, and Leading from the Front.
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Trisha Rangel-Lynn is a Human Resources Business Partner who blends frontline operations experience with data-informed HR strategy, having started her career in field operations. Grounded in her father’s belief that the best leaders understand the work from the ground up, she now partners with leaders to strengthen recruiting, hiring, and retention through clear processes, manager coaching, and data-driven insights that are practical, respectful of the work, and scalable across teams.
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In her 20 plus year career in Human Resources, Holly Darby's titles have ranged from Director to Chief in multiple industries including: manufacturing, banking, insurance, government, and technology. She founded Holly Darby Consulting, LLC (HDC) to help companies with or without an in-house HR professional by partnering with staff to reach the needed outcome that oftentimes can be pushed aside while maintaining day to day operations.
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Melissa Hooper is a recruiting and HR leader who helps companies grow by connecting great people with meaningful work. She is known for practical strategy, strong relationships, and hiring that actually sticks. Melissa is Founder & CEO of the Energy People Group.
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Perla Mojica is an HR Manager for Lucky Family of Excellence consisting of four service companies (well servicing, fishing & rental, trucking and safety) all catering to the oil and gas industry. As she's transitioned into HR and obtained her SHRM CP certification, she's passionate about doing her part in driving top tier organizational success by utilizing strategic HR management.
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Lyndal Cissell is the North America Land president for SLB, overseeing onshore operations in North America, including US Land regions – Permian, Great Plains & Gas Basins – and along with Canada Land.
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Gabriela Adams is the Founder of Adams AI Advisory and a Technology Solutions Consultant at Credera, helping Fortune 500 companies integrate AI and automation across consulting, automotive, aviation, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Shelby Campbell is a Midland native and graduate of Lubbock Christian University who built her career in the Permian Basin oil & gas industry, serving as a Business Development Manager with WHC Energy Services.
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Natacha Buchanan is Manager, Permian HR for ConocoPhillips, with more than two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to her current role, she served as Chief Diversity Officer, where she led the company’s global DEI strategy and supported enterprise-wide implementation.
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Danielle Fuselier serves as Vice President of HSE, Quality and Service Delivery at Baker Hughes, where she oversees global safety, quality, and operational excellence. She was recently recognized as a member of Hart Energy’s "Influential Women in Energy” in 2025.
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Dana Meadows is the NAL Region Segment Director for Production Solutions at Baker Hughes, where she leads service delivery, operational performance, and customer-focused growth across North America Land. She was recently named to Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40.
Shan Escobar is the Director of Talent Management at Signal Energy and brings nearly two decades of experience in HR, including recruiting, employee relations, organizational development, and talent strategy. Her career spans the financial services, healthcare, and energy industries, where she has helped organizations build strong cultures, develop leaders, and navigate growth and change. Passionate about empowering people and shaping future leaders, Shan brings a practical, people-centered perspective to professional growth and organizational success.
Tracee Quinnell is the VP of Human Resources at Liberty Energy. She has 25+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, the majority of that gained in the oilfield. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree and also both the SHRM-SCP and the HRCI-SPHR professional certifications. Tracee is passionate about leadership that truly puts people first. She believes in leading with empathy, purpose, and a genuine commitment to bring people together.
Sarah Magruder is the Founder & CEO of Savvy Oil & Gas Consulting, where she has built a thriving national consulting firm by combining deep technical expertise with authentic leadership and a people-first culture. A recognized energy industry thought leader, speaker, and advocate for women in business, Sarah is passionate about helping others embrace what makes them unique, lead with confidence, and create meaningful impact in their industries and communities.
Sandye Taylor is the Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at BMI. As a member of BMI’s Executive Leadership team, Taylor is responsible for leading the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. She works closely with the BMI’s senior management team to support BMI's Core Values, while building on BMI's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and guiding an equitable approach to attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent.
Leah Kasparek is Vice President of Human Resources and Public Relations at Cameron LNG, with 22 years Executive level experience leading HR across diverse industries for public and private companies in manufacturing, food and beverage, utilities, natural gas, upstream oil and gas and LNG. Passionate about supporting women in leadership and energy and currently serving on the Advisory Board of the Greater Houston Women's Chamber, Executive group of Women in Energy and Advisory Board of the Texas Energy Council.
Kate Good is a four-time World Championship competitor and National Figure Skating Champion in both Canada and Denmark and works with top performers across sport and business — athletes and executives ready to close the gap between where they are and who they're capable of becoming. Using her signature RHEO Method, she helps them upgrade their mindset and nervous system capacity, leading to deeper relationships, stronger leadership, healthier living, and higher performance.
Julie Keller believes great organizations are built when people, purpose, and business strategy come together. As Executive Director of People & Culture for North America at Baker Hughes, she leads initiatives that shape culture, develop leaders, and create meaningful employee experiences across a workforce of more than 12,000 people. Throughout her career, Julie has championed talent development, leadership growth, and helping others realize their potential. She is passionate about empowering women to lead authentically, build influence, and create lasting impact in their organizations and communities.
Kahina Abdeli-Galinier is the Chief Executive Officer of BlueSpark Energy, an energy-technology company that is advancing modern well intervention for a new era in energy. A physicist at heart, with a passion for championing disruptive ideas, Kahina has been building businesses at the intersection of tech, science, industry and economics for nearly 25 years.
Madhuri Kumar, Ph.D. has built her career on bold trades, across diverse industries - from energy to healthcare to technology, from GE Oil & Gas and Halliburton to ChampionX and Signify Health - partnering with CEOs and CHROs through succession, culture transformation, and talent strategy at major inflection points. Today she is in her fifth transformation role as Global Head of Talent & Culture at OXEA and serves on the board of Avenue360 Health & Wellness. She holds a Ph.D. in Training & Performance Improvement and one unshakeable conviction: the boldest careers are the non-obvious ones and every woman deserves the tools to build one.
