LISTEN TO THE Keynote Speakers
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier
Partnerships
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier
Partnerships Strategy & Culture Architect A heart-centered strategist who helps align vision, culture, and structure in service of collective flourishing.What He Brings to Soularize Jason brings more than 30 years of global experience in the citizen sector, supporting leaders, organizations, and communities as they navigate moments that matter. He most often serves at key inflection points—whether launching something new, guiding growth, or helping repair and realign what has been strained.Jason is known for his ability to hold both depth and practicality—bringing insight, integrity, and a grounded sense of wholeness to complex systems. He listens for patterns beneath the surface, helping individuals and teams move forward with clarity, coherence, and shared purpose.At Soularize, Jason brings a thoughtful, relational, and quietly playful presence shaped by his embodiment of humane spirituality in action. He helps create the conditions where vision, culture, and collaboration can come into deeper alignment, supporting a gathering that is both meaningful and generative.His work reflects a deep belief that transformation happens not just through ideas, but through the ways we show up with one another—attuned, present, and open to what is emerging among us.
Eugene Kim
Program Director
Eugene Kim
Program DirectorProgram Director A curious and conscientious weaver of ideas and people into meaningful connection and action.What He Brings to Soularize Eugene is the founder of New Wine Collective, an ecclesial innovation think tank and R&D lab, and the Executive Director of the Wild Fig Network, a post-denominational community for ministers and ministries committed to love, justice, and inclusion. His work centers on exploring new forms of spiritual community and cultivating spaces where innovation and transformation can take root.As Program Director for Soularize 2026, Eugene is stewarding the design of the gathering—shaping the flow of sessions and experiences into an environment that sparks connection, inspiration, and collaboration. He brings a unique blend of big-picture vision and thoughtful attention to detail, helping ensure the experience feels both cohesive and alive.Eugene is deeply committed to the systemic change needed in today’s rapidly evolving spiritual landscape. He approaches his work with curiosity, care, and a collaborative spirit, creating spaces where ideas can emerge, people can connect, and something greater than any one individual can take shape.His presence at Soularize reflects a belief that meaningful transformation happens when vision, relationship, and thoughtful design come together in service of what is emerging next.
LISTEN TO THE Event Speakers
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier
Partnerships
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier
Partnerships Strategy & Culture Architect A heart-centered strategist who helps align vision, culture, and structure in service of collective flourishing.What He Brings to Soularize Jason brings more than 30 years of global experience in the citizen sector, supporting leaders, organizations, and communities as they navigate moments that matter. He most often serves at key inflection points—whether launching something new, guiding growth, or helping repair and realign what has been strained.Jason is known for his ability to hold both depth and practicality—bringing insight, integrity, and a grounded sense of wholeness to complex systems. He listens for patterns beneath the surface, helping individuals and teams move forward with clarity, coherence, and shared purpose.At Soularize, Jason brings a thoughtful, relational, and quietly playful presence shaped by his embodiment of humane spirituality in action. He helps create the conditions where vision, culture, and collaboration can come into deeper alignment, supporting a gathering that is both meaningful and generative.His work reflects a deep belief that transformation happens not just through ideas, but through the ways we show up with one another—attuned, present, and open to what is emerging among us.
Shayna Metzner
Sponsorships
Shayna Metzner
SponsorshipsSponsorship Strategist A community convener who nurtures aligned partnerships and is inspired by the liminal spaces where beauty, spirit, and creative expression meet.What She Brings to Soularize Shayna has been nourishing Soularize since 2002, cultivating aligned sponsorships and supporting the creation of soul-centered gatherings. She serves as both Sponsorship Strategist and a member of Soularize’s nonprofit Board of Directors, bringing long-standing commitment and relational depth to the community.Alongside her work with Soularize, Shayna has built a 20+ year career in tech sales within the trade show industry, where she helps top-tier exhibitors maximize their investment in face-to-face marketing. Her ability to bridge strategy and relationship-building allows her to create partnerships that feel both aligned and impactful.Shayna’s love of service and community is deeply rooted in her spiritual practice as a Christian mystic. She has spent over a decade as a Laundry Love leader, facilitates a women’s Lectio Divina group, and continues to explore pathways of transformation through experiences like The Path of Christ Consciousness with Matthew Fox.She brings a creative, intuitive, and grounded presence to Soularize, with a deep appreciation for the spaces where transformation happens—often in the in-between. Whether building partnerships or holding community, Shayna is drawn to what emerges when beauty, spirit, and connection are given room to unfold.
Eugene Kim
Program Director
Eugene Kim
Program DirectorProgram Director A curious and conscientious weaver of ideas and people into meaningful connection and action.What He Brings to Soularize Eugene is the founder of New Wine Collective, an ecclesial innovation think tank and R&D lab, and the Executive Director of the Wild Fig Network, a post-denominational community for ministers and ministries committed to love, justice, and inclusion. His work centers on exploring new forms of spiritual community and cultivating spaces where innovation and transformation can take root.As Program Director for Soularize 2026, Eugene is stewarding the design of the gathering—shaping the flow of sessions and experiences into an environment that sparks connection, inspiration, and collaboration. He brings a unique blend of big-picture vision and thoughtful attention to detail, helping ensure the experience feels both cohesive and alive.Eugene is deeply committed to the systemic change needed in today’s rapidly evolving spiritual landscape. He approaches his work with curiosity, care, and a collaborative spirit, creating spaces where ideas can emerge, people can connect, and something greater than any one individual can take shape.His presence at Soularize reflects a belief that meaningful transformation happens when vision, relationship, and thoughtful design come together in service of what is emerging next.
Camryn Pickworth
Operations and Marketing
Camryn Pickworth
Operations and Marketing COO and Event Coordinator A systems-minded community builder who brings vision into form through thoughtful structure, partnership, and experience design.What She Brings to Soularize Camryn is an operations strategist, community architect, and founder of The First Pick VA Group, where she helps leaders and organizations operate with greater clarity, alignment, and efficiency. She has built her career supporting founders, executives, and teams in translating big ideas into sustainable systems that actually work in real life.At Soularize, Camryn serves as COO, working closely with leadership to bring the gathering to life from the inside out. She leads the operational strategy, partnerships, and behind-the-scenes coordination that make the experience feel seamless, intentional, and deeply held. Her work ensures that every detail—from logistics to flow to participant experience—supports the larger purpose of connection, learning, and collective exploration.Camryn’s approach is rooted in the belief that strong systems should create more freedom, not less. She is passionate about building environments where people feel supported, present, and able to fully engage in meaningful work together. By blending operational excellence with relational awareness, she helps create the conditions where inspiration can move into action and where community can form in authentic, lasting ways.Her work at Soularize reflects a deeper commitment to building spaces that are not only well-run, but deeply human—where structure exists to serve connection, creativity, and shared purpose.
Eugene Kim
Program Director
Eugene Kim
Program DirectorProgram Director A curious and conscientious weaver of ideas and people into meaningful connection and action.What He Brings to Soularize Eugene is the founder of New Wine Collective, an ecclesial innovation think tank and R&D lab, and the Executive Director of the Wild Fig Network, a post-denominational community for ministers and ministries committed to love, justice, and inclusion. His work centers on exploring new forms of spiritual community and cultivating spaces where innovation and transformation can take root.As Program Director for Soularize 2026, Eugene is stewarding the design of the gathering—shaping the flow of sessions and experiences into an environment that sparks connection, inspiration, and collaboration. He brings a unique blend of big-picture vision and thoughtful attention to detail, helping ensure the experience feels both cohesive and alive.Eugene is deeply committed to the systemic change needed in today’s rapidly evolving spiritual landscape. He approaches his work with curiosity, care, and a collaborative spirit, creating spaces where ideas can emerge, people can connect, and something greater than any one individual can take shape.His presence at Soularize reflects a belief that meaningful transformation happens when vision, relationship, and thoughtful design come together in service of what is emerging next.
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier
Partnerships
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier
Partnerships Strategy & Culture Architect A heart-centered strategist who helps align vision, culture, and structure in service of collective flourishing.What He Brings to Soularize Jason brings more than 30 years of global experience in the citizen sector, supporting leaders, organizations, and communities as they navigate moments that matter. He most often serves at key inflection points—whether launching something new, guiding growth, or helping repair and realign what has been strained.Jason is known for his ability to hold both depth and practicality—bringing insight, integrity, and a grounded sense of wholeness to complex systems. He listens for patterns beneath the surface, helping individuals and teams move forward with clarity, coherence, and shared purpose.At Soularize, Jason brings a thoughtful, relational, and quietly playful presence shaped by his embodiment of humane spirituality in action. He helps create the conditions where vision, culture, and collaboration can come into deeper alignment, supporting a gathering that is both meaningful and generative.His work reflects a deep belief that transformation happens not just through ideas, but through the ways we show up with one another—attuned, present, and open to what is emerging among us.