September 17, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Integrate Christian values into business for ethical leadership and positive impact.
Speakers:
Mimi Chan – Founder of Christians at Amazon
Dave Hataj – CEO Edgerton Gear and Founder of Craftsman Wiry Character
Mimi Chan is the co-founder and Chair of Christians at Amazon, an employee interest group which has nearly 50 chapters worldwide. Mimi co-founded Christians at Amazon at the end of 2019, growing it from a 10-person weekly prayer meeting to a community of over 1,000 employees. She is on the advisory board of Faith & Work Movement, a non-profit organization that equips a worldwide network of individuals, fellowships, and employee resource groups to positively impact the companies they work for. She volunteers her time to help organize events and training with Faith & Work Movement, Pray for Tech, and Generosity Bay Area.
Dave Hataj is the second-generation president and owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., a Wisconsin-based custom gear manufacturer, where has worked for over 35 years.He is a Journeyman machinist, has a BA from University of California, Irvine, a Masters of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver BC, and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University, developing a curriculum called Craftsman with Character.The course introduces high school students to the trades and manufacturing as an excellent career path, while developing character and soft skills. The U.S. Navy has recently partnered with Dave to expand Craftsman with Character nationally.
Moderator: Ana Megrelishvili
After years of business success, Ana Megrelishvili had a transformative experience that resulted in surrendered faith. As a result of a God-given vision, Ana founded the Christian Professionals Network Worldwide (CPNW) in Atlanta, Georgia, blending her passion for positive change with actionable initiatives. CPNW goes beyond typical networking by integrating business relationships with service-oriented values, fostering global community transformation.
