Educational Sessions

Friday Keynote: Leveraging Your Genius, by Tamara McMillan (EmpowerMEE)

Saturday Keynote: Growth through Grit and Gratitude, by Dr. Susan Melson Huffman (2019 Outstanding Advisor of the Year)

True Colors - Discovering Your Unique Personality
Presented by Bradley Taylor & Giselle Mansi, High Point University
Presentation, Assessment

Round Table: Program Idea Sharing
Presented by Dr. Karlea Brunelle-Joiner, Saint Anselm College

Opportunities to Shine: Leadership, Service, and Professional Development
Presented by Dr. Travis Martin, Eastern Kentucky University
Presentation, Handout

Mastering Your Time
Presented by Eileen Merberg, ALD National Office, and Dr. Edna Steele, Converse College
Presentation

Shark Attack!
Presented by Abiral Pandey, George Mason University, and Danielle Chorba, Saint Vincent College
Presentation

ALD 101
Presented by Lisa Ruch, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and Trish Maxwell, ALD National Office
Presentation

Raising Authentic, Aspiring Visibility of Your ALD Chapter
Presented by Anthony Helms, Western Michigan University

HOPE is the New Leadership
Presented by Guest Presenter, Dr. Thomas Priester, SUNY Genesee Community College
Presentation

How to Write a Competitive ALD Scholarship Application
Presented by Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell, Longwood University, and Abiral Pandey, George Mason University
Trow Undergraduate Scholarship, Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship, Graduate Fellowship

Planing Meaningful Service Projects: Make a Difference and Become Active Citizens!
Presented by Guest Presenter, Laura Hill Rao, SUNY Buffalo State
Presentation

Leadership and the Power of YES!
Presented by Lisa Starr, Justin Li, and Camilo Daza Manga, University of Southern California
Presentation, Handout

KUTGW: Academic Success for Today’s College Students
Presented by Guest Presenter, Dr. Heather Maldonado, SUNY Buffalo State
Presentation, Handout

Advisor Track

Advisor Open Session
Presented by Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell, Longwood University, and Eileen Merberg, ALD National Office

Too Busy To Lead: Recruiting Impactful Officers Who Motivate Membership
Presented by Anthony Helms, Western Michigan University

Advisor to Advisor: Membership Recruitment Panel
Facilitated by Deborah Manzanares, Baylor University
Panelists: Lauren Huffman, Kent State University; Dr Margaret Marr, Bucknell University; Dr. Edna Steele, Converse College; and Nate Tuthill, UTSA

Q&A Session for Advisors
Presented by Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell, Longwood University; and Trish Maxwell, ALD National Office