Elevate: How Family Care Benefits Drive Culture & Performance

February 3, 2026

Join us in Atlanta at Georgia Power for a dynamic, peer-led event where HR and Total Rewards leaders explore how care, culture, and business strategy intersect.

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About Elevate


As workforce expectations evolve, HR and Total Rewards leaders are reimagining how care, culture, and business strategy intersect. This regional event brings together forward-thinking professionals — including innovative Atlanta-based executives and national tax experts — to explore the growing impact of family care benefits, from creating cultures of empathy and belonging to leveraging new tax incentives that make child care support more accessible and sustainable.

Through peer-led panels, expert insights, and on-site child care center tours, attendees will not only learn about the business value of care — but see it in action. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the future of employee support.

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 am: Arrival & Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am: Welcome Remarks
9:15 – 9:45 am: Care That Counts: Turning Tax Credits into Workforce Wins

Learn how new tax incentives make this the ideal time for employers to invest in child care solutions — and how to maximize impact through on-site centers, stipends, and more.

Speakers:
  • Carol Henderson, Managing Director, Deloitte Tax LLP
  • Elizabeth Karcher, Tax Senior Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP
Moderator:
  • Deedee Johnson, Senior Director, Client Services, Bright Horizons
9:45 – 10:00 am: Break
10:00– 10:45 am: Culture of Caring: The Business Impact of Family Care Benefits

Hear from HR leaders on the strategies making the biggest impact — and explore how family care benefits are driving retention, inclusion, and performance.

Speakers:
  • Natasha Karr, Senior Consultant, Health & Welfare, Southern Company
  • Melissa Todd, Sr. Project Supervisor, Corporate Talent, Chick-fil-A
Moderator:
  • Michelle McGraw, Senior Director, Client Relations, Bright Horizons
10:45 – 11:00 am: Networking & Center Tour Departures
Georgia Power building

Location details

We’re proud to host this event at Georgia Power’s Conference Center, located onsite at their Atlanta headquarters. This welcoming and professional space sets the stage for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and a firsthand look at how family care benefits are being brought to life.

Georgia Power
241 Ralph McGill Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30308

Speakers

Carol Henderson

Managing Director

Deloitte Tax LLP

Elizabeth Karcher

Tax Senior Manager

Deloitte Tax LLP

Natasha Karr

Senior Consultant, Health & Welfare

Southern Company

Melissa Todd

Sr. Project Supervisor, Corporate Talent

Chick-fil-A

Deedee Johnson

Senior Director, Client Services

Bright Horizons

Michelle McGraw

Senior Director, Client Relations

Bright Horizons

Frequently asked questions

The Georgia Power Building is located at 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Downtown Atlanta. Free onsite parking is available in the visitor lots accessed from Ralph McGill Blvd. Upon arrival, check in with lobby security to be directed to the meeting site.

Bring a valid photo ID to receive your guest pass. The dress code is business casual. Attendance is free, no registration fee required.

Yes! Breakfast will be served and beverages will be available throughout the event. Please share any dietary restrictions or allergies when registering.

This event is ideal for senior HR professionals seeking innovative approaches to family care benefits and employee support strategies.

Register today

Reserve your spot to connect with HR leaders, explore innovative family care strategies, and see support in action.