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2026
Introducing our Keynote Speaker ~ Audi Lynch
Audi Lynch is a progressive, faith-driven leader with a multifaceted career spanning pastoral ministry, education, counseling, and the arts. With over 15 years of impact across spiritual and civic arenas, he is deeply committed to the holistic development of individuals, families, and institutions; blending theological insight, educational leadership, and cultural engagement.
Audi serves as the Pastor of the Faithful Church in Boston and as Associate Pastor at The Refuge Temple Church, building ministries that merge biblical fidelity with emotional wellness, community empowerment, and social relevance. A third-generation Pentecostal preacher, he answered the call to ministry at 19 years old.
In the realm of education, Audi is the Director of the METCO Program for Natick Public Schools, where he oversees the academic and social success of K-12 students, spearheads family engagement initiatives, and collaborates with district leaders to promote equity, belonging, and culturally responsive practices. Formerly a METCO Social Worker in Lexington, he has brought strategic, data-informed leadership to one of Massachusetts’ most vital educational programs.
Audi holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music, where he developed as a world-class musician and educator, touring internationally across the United States, Germany, Israel, and the Caribbean. He later earned a Master of Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, equipping him to serve as a clinician, spiritual advisor, and educational advocate. He holds multiple professional licenses in counseling and school-based support services, and is actively involved in advancing equity and achievement across educational systems.
He is the founder of Musician Connect, a platform that trains and mentors aspiring musicians through clinics, workshops, and private instruction. He also leads Faith Readers Press, a growing Christian publishing and printing enterprise committed to empowering voices of faith,culture, and transformation.
Audi is a sought-after speaker at youth summits, educational conferences, church leadership forums, and Christian worship events. His areas of expertise include: spiritual identity,emotional health in leadership, cultural restoration, educational equity, and family discipleship. His work is grounded in the belief that true change begins with identity, spiritually, socially, and structurally.
He is married to his best friend and ministry partner, Jacquelyn Raye Lynch, and together they are raising three sons: Audi II, Aiden Joshua, and Brandon Alexander. In his spare time, Audi enjoys family travel, arranging music, writing, and building systems that make ministry more accessible, sustainable, and impactful.
2025
jamele adams
jamele adams
jamele adams remains very well known in the New York City area in slam poetry circles. Known as Harlym 125, jamele was a frequent and highly regarded figure in competitions in New York and beyond. jamele has become a part of the Boston area poetry scene and joined a team of poets who have won numerous competitions regionally and nationally. jamele has also become well known in the Boston area for his work leading workshops dealing with issues of diversity. Several times in the last couple of years, jamele has been called to local high schools, colleges and communities to help bring a calm and constructive unity after racial incidents have happened. Known for his work, jamele is asked to be a panelist or to give presentations on a broad range of topics regarding diversity and pluralism, and also is asked to prepare presentations in response to very specific incidents or conditions. jamele appears at dozens of college campuses every year. He is the "HUMAN HIGHLIGHT OF POETRY AND EDUACTIVISM." (Photo credit: David Sheppard-Brick)
More about jamele: https://www.scit.org/page/493/director-for-love-inclusion-trust
Amy Adams
Amy Adams
Hailing from "The Bronx" in New York City, Amy Adams is a feminist edu-activist artist who utilizes visual art to foster community building and connecting others. While growing up in a challenging urban environment, Amy discovered art as a powerful outlet for self-expression, which helped center her artistic journey around communication. Although her educational background initially leaned towards a medical profession, Amy's artistic evolution sprouted from experiences and a deep willingness to learn.
In recent years, Amy served as Artist in Residence for Natick, Massachusetts, with a focus on social justice and its interrelated subjects. She used art as a conduit to help diverse groups explore topics related to identity, equity, and access to find common ground and bridge divides.
While Amy prefers to work with acrylics, she also embraces a variety of mediums.She has led art programs, classes and projects with K-12 students as well as adults. Amy's artistic journey has left a lasting impact on communities throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Her art collections can be found adorning various settings, including art theaters, schools, public areas and the private collections of art enthusiasts.
Additionally, Amy has proudly served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Dean College, where she actively engaged in shaping the artistic minds of the future. She firmly believes that art is a powerful conversation starter and one of the most potent tools for driving meaningful change. Through her art, Amy intends to continue fostering dialogue, introspection, and the acceptance of diversity, through the use of color.
More about Amy: www.paintingvenus.art
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