About us
Meet the Team
Advancing Careers, Building Community
Since 1999, PMI Memphis has been the hub for project management excellence in the Mid-South. We are a volunteer-led organization dedicated to one simple goal: empowering you. We connect professionals, provide world-class training, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and impact.
We believe in practical solutions, not bureaucracy. Our approach is straightforward: deliver tangible value to our members, corporate partners, and the community. We ask the same questions for every initiative: What does our community need to succeed? Who will this empower? How can we make it as effective and accessible as possible?
About us
Meet the Team
Advancing Careers, Building Community
Since 1999, PMI Memphis has been the hub for project management excellence in the Mid-South. We are a volunteer-led organization dedicated to one simple goal: empowering you. We connect professionals, provide world-class training, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and impact.
We believe in practical solutions, not bureaucracy. Our approach is straightforward: deliver tangible value to our members, corporate partners, and the community. We ask the same questions for every initiative: What does our community need to succeed? Who will this empower? How can we make it as effective and accessible as possible?
About us
Meet the Team
Advancing Careers, Building Community
Since 1999, PMI Memphis has been the hub for project management excellence in the Mid-South. We are a volunteer-led organization dedicated to one simple goal: empowering you. We connect professionals, provide world-class training, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and impact.
We believe in practical solutions, not bureaucracy. Our approach is straightforward: deliver tangible value to our members, corporate partners, and the community. We ask the same questions for every initiative: What does our community need to succeed? Who will this empower? How can we make it as effective and accessible as possible?
Meet the Volunteer Leaders Driving Our Mission
Volunteer leaders dedicated to advancing project management excellence in Memphis.
Meet the Volunteer Leaders Driving Our Mission
Volunteer leaders dedicated to advancing project management excellence in Memphis.
Meet the Volunteer Leaders Driving Our Mission
Volunteer leaders dedicated to advancing project management excellence in Memphis.
President & CEO
at PMI Memphis
Stefanie
Schwegman
CFO
at PMI Memphis
Damalie
Oyana
VP of Publications
at PMI Memphis
Gus
Rocha
VP of IT
at PMI Memphis
Jerrelle
Williams
VP of Programs
at PMI Memphis
Marissa
Gardner
VP of Special Events
at PMI Memphis
Reza
Chowdhury
VP of Professional Development
at PMI Memphis
Sabrina
Parker
VP of Operations
at PMI Memphis
Teja
Manchala
VP of Membership
at PMI Memphis
Lalitha
Akkaraju
Empowering Project Professionals Since 1999
Our mission is to uplift the project management profession in the Tri-State area by empowering practitioners with best practices, education, knowledge, and resources to drive success.
Our vision is to empower project teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into reality, building a stronger future for Memphis. We deliver tangible value through world-class training, meaningful connections, and leadership opportunities that make project management excellence accessible to everyone.
Empowering Project Professionals Since 1999
Our mission is to uplift the project management profession in the Tri-State area by empowering practitioners with best practices, education, knowledge, and resources to drive success.
Our vision is to empower project teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into reality, building a stronger future for Memphis. We deliver tangible value through world-class training, meaningful connections, and leadership opportunities that make project management excellence accessible to everyone.
sponsors
Trusted partners investing in Memphis PM excellence
sponsors
Trusted partners investing in Memphis PM excellence
Highlights
Chapter Milestones
Achievements
Description
Year
Chapter of the Year Nominee
Nominated by PMI Global for Chapter of the Year, recognizing excellence in member services, education, and community leadership.
2024
Chapter of the Year Nominee
Nominated by PMI Global for Chapter of the Year, recognizing excellence in member services, education, and community leadership.
2024
Chapter of the Year Nominee
Nominated by PMI Global for Chapter of the Year, recognizing excellence in member services, education, and community leadership.
2024
PMI-CP Construction Pilot Chapter
Selected as one of the first chapters nationwide to pilot PMI's new Construction Professional certification program.
2024
PMI-CP Construction Pilot Chapter
Selected as one of the first chapters nationwide to pilot PMI's new Construction Professional certification program.
2024
PMI-CP Construction Pilot Chapter
Selected as one of the first chapters nationwide to pilot PMI's new Construction Professional certification program.
2024
PMI Authorized Training Partnership
Established official PMI Authorized Training Partner status, expanding certification prep offerings for Memphis professionals.
2024
PMI Authorized Training Partnership
Established official PMI Authorized Training Partner status, expanding certification prep offerings for Memphis professionals.
2024
PMI Authorized Training Partnership
Established official PMI Authorized Training Partner status, expanding certification prep offerings for Memphis professionals.
2024
NextOp Veteran Transition Expansion
Expanded veteran career transition support to West Tennessee through partnership with NextOp.
2024
NextOp Veteran Transition Expansion
Expanded veteran career transition support to West Tennessee through partnership with NextOp.
2024
NextOp Veteran Transition Expansion
Expanded veteran career transition support to West Tennessee through partnership with NextOp.
2024
What Drives Us
More Than Credentials—We Build Careers and Community
We're not just a professional association; we're a community of project leaders who believe success is built through connection, collaboration, and continuous growth. From monthly chapter meetings to social gatherings, we create spaces where professionals support each other, share knowledge, and build lasting relationships that extend far beyond certifications.
What Drives Us
More Than Credentials—We Build Careers and Community
We're not just a professional association; we're a community of project leaders who believe success is built through connection, collaboration, and continuous growth. From monthly chapter meetings to social gatherings, we create spaces where professionals support each other, share knowledge, and build lasting relationships that extend far beyond certifications.
Collaboration, Learning, and Real-World Impact
We approach every program with the same questions: What does our community need to succeed? Who will this empower? How can we make it as effective and accessible as possible?
By understanding the answers, we create experiences that aren't just educational—they're transformational. From certification boot camps to networking events and community partnerships, everything we do is designed to elevate careers and strengthen the profession.
Collaboration, Learning, and Real-World Impact
We approach every program with the same questions: What does our community need to succeed? Who will this empower? How can we make it as effective and accessible as possible?
By understanding the answers, we create experiences that aren't just educational—they're transformational. From certification boot camps to networking events and community partnerships, everything we do is designed to elevate careers and strengthen the profession.
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VP of Publications
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