LENS Leadership Series
Celebrating the richness of in-person conversations and the ongoing journey of learning together, we'll be bringing in a diverse group of inspiration individuals to share their expertise and stories with us.
Join us at the Isle of Palms Exchange, 201 Palm Blvd., IOP, for these exclusive events. We're keeping it intimate with a cap of 60 attendees, and we'll be gathering at 6:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each quarter, starting January 9th, 2024.
Our community is home to an impressive roster of leaders, both those currently shaping our industries and those with a wealth of experience to share. We're excited to offer a platform for these voices to connect with our community, exchanging knowledge and sparking conversations. Each session will feature insightful presentations and encourage dialogue among all who join us.
Upcoming Leadership Series Events
It's exciting to hear from local talented leaders: historians, authors, industry, educators, public servants and others to add to our Lowcountry quality of life through these sessions.
Jim Thompson
Providing a forum such as this for all ages and experiences to come together and learn and share with one another is something I am honored to be a part of.
Sherry Welsh
It was a pleasure being invited as the inaugural speaker for this inspiring series. This is a wonderful opportunity for community members to learn from local leaders.
Tommy Hartnett
Having given lectures all over the world myself and heard hundreds of presentations, Tony's presentation was absolutely one of the most captivating presentations I have ever seen. Mystery combined with technology and passion. You just can't beat that.
Myron Tucker
Tony held our interest right from the beginning. We heard many guests saying they wished it had gone on longer. We were all enthralled. Looking forward to many more informative speakers through LENS IOP.
Anonymous
I'm a college student at the College of Charleston. I attended the LENS Leadership Series on January 14th with Tony Romeo. It was a very interesting and enlightening experience. I learned a lot about sonar technology, finding things hidden in the ocean, and how hard it is!
Joshua Draper
2025 Speakers
Hear Tony Romeo’s captivating journey to uncover the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. Romeo has covered unprecedented ground, revealing potential clues that may finally locate Earhart’s plane.
2024 Speakers
A distinguished former Congressman and State Legislator, who shared his invaluable insights and stories from his tenure representing South Carolina's First Congressional District.
A Veteran and former Sheriff of Charleston County, Al shared his indelible mark on the community through his dedication to public service and safety.
A Marine veteran, adventure seeker, and provocative author. Prioleau shared incredible experiences of his life's adventures.
President & CEO of South Carolina Ports, Barbara made history as the first woman to lead a top 10 U.S. container port. With 25 years at SC Ports, she rose from government relations to COO in 2018 and CEO in 2022.
George Greene III, PE, PhD, co-founded Water Mission, discussed leading its expansion to 60 countries. He also co-founded and directs the Global Water Center.