September Webinar - Planner and Copilot 365 with Two Microsoft MVPs
TOPIC: September Webinar -Planner and Copilot 365 with Two Microsoft MVPs Planner and Copilot 365 with Two Microsoft MVPs
DATE: September 25th, 2025
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM PST
LOCATION: Virtual
MEETING FORMAT: ZOOM Meeting
AGENDA:
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm Welcome & Board Announcements
6:35 pm - 8:00 pm Speaker Presentation
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chapter Closing Remarks
EVENT SUMMARY
Join us for an exclusive event featuring a dynamic show and tell session led by TWO Microsoft MVPs ! Discover the power of MS Planner and Copilot 365 in this interactive session designed specifically for project management professionals.
Step into the future of project and portfolio management (PPPM) with a hands-on demonstration of Microsoft Planner and Copilot 365, tailored specifically for project management professionals. This dynamic session will showcase how these cutting-edge tools can revolutionize your approach to planning, collaboration, and AI-assisted decision-making in your projects and programs.
Led by two Microsoft MVPs, Cindy Lewis and Mei Lin, the session will delve into:
- Microsoft Planner: Learn how to effectively organize tasks, collaborate with team members, and track progress with visual simplicity. Also lean how the Project Manager Agent can take work off your hands.
- Copilot 365: Discover the power of AI integration in Microsoft 365 to streamline project workflows, analyze data, and gain actionable insights that drive project success.
Whether you're managing small teams or overseeing complex portfolios, this session will provide you with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to enhance productivity and achieve better outcomes in your projects.
Experience firsthand how these tools can revolutionize your project management processes. Connect virtually with fellow professionals, share insights, and enhance your skills. Plus, earn PDU while you're at it!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your project management game. See you there!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Cindy M. Lewis
This past December, Cindy and Mei presented to 11 different PMI chapters concurrently and we are excited that they are speaking to our chapter! Both of our speakers received a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award from Microsoft in July 2025.
Cindy M. Lewis has more than thirty years of experience in project management as a trainer and consultant, working with clients to provide solutions. She is the author of Microsoft Project Step by Step and holds recognition as a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer. She also holds the PMP and PMI-SP credentials from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
She developed the 4 Pillars of Success® training philosophy, which is available on her website, and has received awards from the PMI Western Michigan chapter for working as a volunteer and mentor in the PM Collegiate Competition for over 10 years and for maintaining her PMP credential for over 25 years.
Cindy earned an MBA from Regis University and works as a part-time professor at Grand Valley State University, teaching accelerated project management and artificial intelligence courses for students seeking advanced certificates. She offers several courses on LinkedIn Learning and regularly participates in PMI events and conferences related to Microsoft 365 and project management topics.
Mei Lin
Mei Lin is a dynamic Innovation Strategist at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where she leads high-impact initiatives and digital transformation into higher education, project management, and public sector innovation. With over 15 years of experience across technology, education, and strategic program leadership, Mei is recognized for making complex innovation practical and accessible—always with a strong foundation in empathy and change management. A certified PMP, Microsoft Copilot 365 MVP, and AI-certified professional, Mei excels at turning chaos into clarity, building digestible improvements that solve real-world program challenges through use of technology.
She champions human-centered design, balancing cutting-edge tools with the need to ensure physical safety, emotional resilience, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. Her work enhances productivity, digital equity, and operational excellence, all while supporting the human side of transformation. When she’s not presenting or building AI playbooks, Mei mentors youth, supports stay-at-home parents re-entering the workforce.
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