Speaker Bio:

Deidre Hillman holds an impressive resume of experience. Prior to founding the 13th Hat, she was a state director for the ND Women’s Business Center and has worked in a variety of roles throughout her prior careers from human resources to safety compliance. The 13th Hat is a corporate event planning company servicing clients regionally and assists planning events from small board or staff retreats to large conferences. Outside of 13th Hat, Hillman serves on the Dakota Zoo board, is a wish coordinator for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and co-founded the Bismarck Mandan Power of 100. Hillman is a John Maxwell Leadership Trainer and certified coach and a facilitator for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.