A Conversation with Dr. Judy Butler

Digital Preparedness in Case of the Unexpected: Planned Giving Virtual Seminar

May 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Moderated by Barbara J. Ellis

In an increasingly digital world, consider what you want to happen with your digital legacy when you die.

This includes your digital photos, music, social media accounts, emails, and other online accounts. These files and records have become embedded in our lives, and our online activity on Facebook, Instagram and other sites is deep and prolific. Making a comprehensive plan for your digital assets is crucial to guide your loved ones in case of sickness or death.

MODERATED BY

Barbara J. Ellis
Board Member
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation presents a conversation with Dr. Judy Butler, a certified Pastoral Psychotherapist in private practice, who consults with, counsels, coaches, and trains Baby Boomers and Senior Adults to become “The Guardian” of their own personal legacy and the legacy of their family.

Dr. Judy’s passion for working with senior adults and Baby Boomers grew out of her own personal and professional experiences. After personally enduring the trauma, stress, and frustration of dealing with the healthcare/nursing home system she created The Guardian’s Gift in memory of her father, Harvey Hill who died in 2018. The Guardian’s Gift is a comprehensive program that prepares families for the loss of a loved one.

This virtual seminar will include a presentation by Dr. Judy followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. The event is free, but registration is required. A Zoom link to the seminar will be sent to your email prior to the date.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr. Judy Butler is a certified Pastoral Psychotherapist in private practice, who consults with, counsels, coaches, and trains Baby Boomers and Senior Adults to become “The Guardian” of their own personal legacy and the legacy of their family. Butler Counseling & Consulting, LLC received the 2018 Best of Mebane Award in Religious Counseling. Dr. Butler holds a doctorate in psychotherapy from The Graduate Theological Foundation, a Master of Divinity degree from Campbell University and is a member of both Epsilon Pi Eta and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Judy is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Triad Retirement Living Association, a certified Spiritual Director, ordained clergy, a speaker, and a teacher with years of experience and many thousands of hours of practical application.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Barbara J. Ellis, IBM Vice President (retired), has had a successful career spanning more than 40 years in the Information Technology Industry. During her career with the IBM Corporation, she held management and executive positions in IBM Global Services, Finance, Manufacturing, Business Transformation, and e-business initiatives.  Barbara has demonstrated expertise in successfully leading global strategic transformation initiatives for IBM, developing, and facilitating the deployment of key strategies across all IBM brands and geographic business units in the areas of Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, IBM.com, and IBM Technical Support and Sales.

Upon retirement from IBM, Barbara launched her consulting business in Business Transformation, Barbara J. Ellis Consulting, LLC., assisting clients to achieve bottom line results through the implementation of strategic priorities and objectives. She has also served as the Vice Chancellor of the Division of Information Technology/CIO at North Carolina A & T State University. Her responsibilities included strategy development and execution and management of the campus technology infrastructure, operations, applications, IT security, user support and Instructional Technology Services.

Barbara received her B.S. degree in Business Education from North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, N. C. and her MBA from Pace University, Lubin School of Business, New York, New York. Since relocating to the Charlotte area in 2006, Barbara has served on the Advisory Board of the Morrison YMCA, Board Chair and Advisory Board Chair of the Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange, and as a Board member of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation.

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