Corporate Kids Events

Conference Childcare You Can Count On

Shayne, National Program Manager

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Shayne McNichols, LMSW is a Psychotherapist, Speaker, and Consultant who resides in the West Michigan area. She is a two-time graduate of Grand Valley State University with most recently earning her Master of Social Work, 2009. Ms. McNichols is currently employed as a Mental Health Counselor at Calvin University, while maintaining ownership and providing clinical services at her private practice, The Blossom Counseling Center for Personal Growth and Development, LLC (located in Kentwood, MI). At The Blossom Counseling Center, Shayne’s primary goal is to assist clients (as young as four years old) in “Flourishing from the inside out.” Although Shayne utilizes a variety of therapeutic models in counseling, she specializes in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art informed Therapy.

In addition to her therapy background, Shayne has also taken her passion into other leadership roles with facilitating trainings and leading mental health topical workshops globally in non-profit, for profit, school, and faith based organizations.

Ms. McNichols has been employed with Corporate Kid Events since 2018 as a Manager of childcare experiences around the country. This role allows her to utilize her clinical rapport building skills to foster meaningful relationships with children and their families.

Julia Terrell, Community Relations Director, The Sturge-Weber Foundation

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The Sturge Weber Foundation has partnered with Corporate Kids Events for over 10 years. Our conferences are in many instances the first time families from around the world get to meet others like themselves. Many of our parents are afraid to let the children go to kids camp. CKE has always made sure each family not only feels comfortable during their time but also goes above and beyond. Our kids can be kids and meet others like themselves. Our parents can take part in the meeting and know their children are safe and they will get a call if they are needed.

CKE is a true blessing. Everyone we have worked with have been nothing short of professional and friendly. The training they do is spot on, the activities are creative and when you need that nap or down time that too is flawlessly taken care of each and every time. By the time it is time to leave everyone including the CKE staff are hugging and giving high fives. The smiles are the best part. Thank you CKE for being part of our conference and part of the Sturge Weber Family!

Melissa Compton, Executive Director, Lone Star Bleeding Disorders Foundation

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We have used CKE for many years for our 3 day event. I always try to book for the following year before we leave on the last day of our event because they are just that good! The Directors are always professional and staff are great with the kids. Come with planned activities that keep the kids happy and active, and are flexible if you want to bring in some of your own activities as well. From contract, planning, to execution, CKE is a fabulous company to work with!

Sunitha Malepati, Vice President, CACNA1A Foundation, Inc.

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We partnered with CKE to provide childcare for our first family conference. Simply, it was one of the best decisions we made. Our families rarely feel comfortable leaving their special needs children with other caregivers, and the professionalism, kindness and enthusiasm of CKE’s team put our parents at ease and allowed them to really take in the conference content without worrying about their children. In addition, the children themselves, had an absolute blast. Many could not wait to go back to “Camp CACNA1A” during the breaks, and they made life-long friendships with siblings and other affected children.

TJ, National Program Manager

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TJ Michaelz loves kids, that’s what most people know most about TJ. As a Mother of 5 children and a few grandchildren already in the mix, it was the love of children that brought her to Corporate Kid Events 12 years ago. TJ resides in the Dallas Metroplex with her husband Brian, her youngest children 12 years old twin boys Chet and Sean, and two dogs Ruckus and Izzie.