Speaker Biographies

Cheryl Eliason

Cheryl Eliason speaks with passion and conviction to women, parents, and youth of all ages. You will enjoy her enthusiastic and candid style that addresses the "where we live" challenges of parenting. The emphasis in her programs is prevention and training. Her heart is to equip parents as the primary educator of values to their children.

Cheryl believes that what is taught at home is the most critical factor in impacting our culture. Cheryl's background in Social Work, and experience as a parent of four children, give her a broad perspective born out of years of practical parenting practice. Along with her husband, Jeff, Cheryl co-founded their company Family Tools, Inc. - a resource company that educates and equips parents to be intentional. Their featured tool, PEGS, sold internationally, helps families to establish structure and routine while providing a hands-on means to teach chores and address character issues.

Cheryl has been a featured speaker at Hearts At Home, MOPS convention, Day Set Apart For Women, Splash Into Spring, Minnesota Christian Ministries Association and hundreds of moms groups, adult education events, and youth groups. She is a certified graduate of CLASS, a professional speakers training organization, and has spoken professionally for over 18 years. Cheryl is also a PCI Certified Parent Coach&trade and is available to work individually with parents.

Diann Lloyd-Dennis

With more than 15 years experience in ministry to children and families, Diann Lloyd-Dennis has a heart for empowering parents to educate and train their children in the context of family relationships. Her sense of humor and wealth of experience combine to make her and informative and interesting speaker.

Diann's background includes a degree in Psychology, a career in corporate Training and Development, several years as an independent consultant, and her current role as a college career counselor. Throughout it all she has served in the children's ministry at her church.