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February 18-19, 2026 | Atlanta

Comms Camp is an intimate, urban retreat for change-makers in marketing & communications.

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Brilliance Sharpens Brilliance.

Comms Camp is an intimate gathering designed for a select group of communicators who want more than inspiration—they want transformation. With a limited number of seats, this retreat creates space for immersive learning, skill-building and the kind of connection that only comes in a small-group setting. Come for:

  • Deep learning and reflection time to elevate your craft,  expand your toolkit.

  • Peer sharpening opportunities where your brilliance meets the brilliance of others.

 

Together we’ll strengthen not only your craft, but also your entrepreneurial mindset—the resourceful, adaptive approaches that future-proofs communications work. ​

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Your Stay and Your Play are Included.

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Agenda in the Works

830a

Welcome & Morning Ice Breaker

LaTroya Hester, Communications Strategist, Comms Noire

Coffee served after 7am Beltline stroll. Breakfast is on your own. 

9a

The Career Journey Panel: How I Got Here & The Truth About What it Takes

Panel of all morning speakers.

A closed-door conversation about taking control of your career in the midst of chaos, conflict and marginalization.

10a

Breakout Sessions

Grant Getters

Anna D. Taylor, Founder, Taylor Consulting; Director of Brand Communications at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 

Fund your comms projects (or your own big idea) with a clear, repeatable plan.

10a

Breakout Sessions

Hot Grease Tactics

Candace Hall, Creative Director & Content Strategist, formerly Delta Air Lines

Run like a well-oiled machine with roles, rituals, and clean handoffs.​

10a

Breakout Sessions

Press, Please.

Erin Dabbs Thomas, Communications & Community Relations Director, Clayton County Water Authority

Get noticed, secure coverage, and build momentum for your cause.

11a

Lunch Break

Ponce City Market & Atlanta Beltline

Enjoy more than 30 lunch options, but be back by 1p.

1p

Your Message, Your Mission

LaTroya Hester, Communications Strategist, Comms Noire

How to align personal values and gifts with the work you were always meant to do.

2p

Breakout Sessions

Real Time Strategic Planning

LeShaundra Cordier, VP of Growth & Impact, HCN Global

Come with your strategic communications plans in hand, and get private or group consultation of your organizational strategies, objectives and outcomes ahead of 2026. Participants will be paired in a no compete environment.

2p

Breakout Sessions

Marketing, Leads & Audience Expansion

Kadie Lapaix, Elise Marketing

Old school and new school methods for generating more attention on your mission and brand.

3p

Agent Mode

Sarah Quezada, Founder & CEO, Ruby Brick

Why it's already time to move away from ChatGPT to custom AI and how you can start serving your clients with precision.

4p

Journal Guidance & Rooftop Playtime

Comms Noire Team

Guided reflection before playtime and dinner.

8p

Entrepreneurs' Moonlight Session

LaTroya Hester, Communications Strategist, Comms Noire

Location to be announced.

2026 Speakers & Trainers

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Erin Dabbs Thomas

Communications & Community Relations Director,  Clayton County Water Authority

Former Comms Director at American Heart Association 

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Anna D. Taylor

LinkedIn Top Voice in Comms and Change Management; 

Director of Brand and Communications at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

LaTroya Hester

LaTroya Hester

Founder & Communications Strategist,

Comms Noire Services

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Candace Hall

Creative Director & Content Strategist

former Associate Creative Director, Delta Airlines

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Kwame Chery

Health Communications Specialist, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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Sarah Quezada

Founder & CEO, Ruby Brick

Author of Love Undocumented

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Kadie Lapaix

Founder of Elise Marketing

Consultant, Comms Noire Services

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Saddi Thompson

Founder of AlvaOdessa

Owner of Thompson Building Solutions

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LeShaundra Cordier

Founder of Cordier Communications

Vice President of Growth & Impact, HCN Global

Comms Camp Speakers
Comms Camp Pricing

Terms and conditions

Black Friday Deal! 25% Off Thru Dec. 2

Comms Camp Day Pass

$449

449

Full access to panels and breakout sessions on February 19. Does not include hotel.

Access to all main panels and breakout sessions.

All workshop materials.

Black Friday Deal! 25% Off Thru Dec. 2

Comms Camp General Registration

$829

829

An intimate, urban retreat for change makers in communications and marketing. February 18-19 in Atlanta. See all registration options at CommsNoire.com/CommsCamp. Space limited.

Complete retreat experience

Single night in host hotel

All workshop materials

Black Friday Deal! 25% Off Thru Dec. 2

Comms Camp Concierge Experience

$1,249

1,249

Premium package for those who want more. Includes two nights, exclusive sessions, and curated extras.

Elevated retreat experience

Premium in-room gifts

All workshop materials

Breakfast Voucher

Tickets to evening Rooftop Playtime

Pre-retreat Preparation Coaching or Strategic Plan Review

Post-event Implementation Coaching (1 hour)

Two nights stay in host hotel

Concierge Council Session*

Got Questions?

Talk to us before you book. Send us a message and we'll answer any questions you may have or set up some face time.

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IMPACTING OUR
CULTURE FOR GOOD

ABOUT US
 

Comms Noire is a community of Black  health communications and social marketing professionals dedicated to creating messages

that impact culture for good.

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