Meet the Hosts
Simon Buehrer
2026 marks two 20-year milestones: OCALICON's 20th anniversary and Simon's 20th year as OCALI's conference and events manager. Though he can't remember what he ate for breakfast, he treasures two memorable decades of turning inspiration into action, and is so grateful for the opportunity to be part of the amazing, energizing OCALICON community. He's still waiting for someone to realize their mistake and take the mic away from him, but until they do, he's happy to keep pretending he's a talk show co-host during OCALICON week.
Tina Evans
As OCALI’s senior director of programs and center collaboration, Tina has dedicated her career to supporting professionals, children, and families. Away from work, she recharges outdoors—gardening, walking in the woods, and savoring the sunshine. A natural host who dreams of one day becoming an event planner, Tina is thrilled to return as co-host after a successful run in 2024 and 2025. With her signature 1,000-megawatt smile, she’ll help brighten each break and guide participants toward a rewarding and energizing conference experience.