Schedule
Schedule at a Glance
The Empowered Leadership Conference will be held on April 4, 2025, from 9am to 3pm. Delve into our exciting schedule featuring a motivational keynote speaker, immersive interactive lunch, inspirational panel discussions, and engaging breakout sessions exploring various topics on leadership. From interactive discussions to thought-provoking sessions, our conference promises to be both enriching and impactful. We can't wait to welcome you as we explore these transformative topics together!
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
Distribution of Empowered Leadership Conference materials.
- View poster presentations of 2 CEO Interns who are receiving 4 credits through the political science internship program.
- Take a glimpse into the lives of our T.A.L.O.N.S. (transition activity leaders of new students) through their Cajita Projects: 3D Autobiographic representation of the intersections that shaped their educational journey.
- Discover impactful artwork created by current students in the Visual Arts Program, aligning the core mission of the conference
(Free breakfast will be available)
Location: Campus Center Theatre
Location: Campus Center Theatre
Faculty Panel Discussion on "Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders"
This panel will explore how today’s faculty & staff are empowering students to succeed in today’s economy. Discussion will focus on how they help students secure jobs, develop leadership skills, embrace their identities, and gain valuable experience. Panelists will also examine how these strategies have evolved over time, particularly in response to rapid technological advancements, and how they differ from those shaping previous generations
Location: Campus Center Theatre
Keynote: Dr. Shedia Laguer, Manager of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Presenting on "From the Deep End: Navigating Life's Challenges with Strength and Grace"
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Enjoy a Free Lunch, Activities & Interactive Tabling Opportunities
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
Free Professional Headshots in the Career Education & Development Office "Limited to 50 students"
Free conference T-Shirts will be distributed
Choose a breakout session below!
Have you ever felt like you're capable of more? This workshop will help you identify your unique gifts and talents and how to maximize those skills to achieve the results you desire in your life and the world around you. We will explore practical steps to empower you to materialize your dreams, turning your vision into reality.
Location: Meeting Room 1
Presenter(s): Bryant Edmondson, Graduate Intern in the Dean of Students Office
This session will focus on the importance of environments for individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding needs, implementing practices, and promoting opportunities in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, and communities.
Location: Meeting Room 2
Presenter(s): Anthony Thomas, Director of Learning Access Program, Patricia McConville, Coordinator of Student Accessibility and Support Services & Maria Spade, Coordinator of Adaptive Technology Services, Students with Disabilities
An exploration of the invisible challenges you and those around you may face, and strategies for addressing and overcoming these burdens
Location: Meeting Room 3
Presenter(s): Jestina Drysdale, Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Aleyshka Barbosa, Graduate Coordinator in the Multicultural Center
This activity explores the personal discomfort and potential conflict inherent to cross-cultural interactions in a lighthearted manner. Participants can expect to be challenged to think in new ways about their approach to unfamiliar situations. Come laugh a little and be surprised at how much you can learn about yourself in a short time!
Location: Meeting Room 4
Presenter(s): Patricia Sagasti Suppes, Director of Global Engagement
This session will provide a supportive space to discuss mental health, emphasizing that struggling with it is not only common but okay. We’ll explore practical strategies for managing mental health challenges in professional environments and fostering resilience.
Location: Meeting Room 5
Presenter(s): Lucy Allen, Counselor, Counseling and Psychological Services & Tara O'Keefe, Addictions Counselor Supervisor
This session will enhance career readiness by equipping students with the tools to show up authentically in professional spaces. Participants will explore strategies to navigate the workplace with confidence, embrace their unique identities, and develop the skills needed to thrive in various career environments.
Location: Career Success Studio
Presenter(s): TBD
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Award Recognitions
- 2025 Empowered Leader of the Year
- 2025 Empowered Organization of the Year
- 2025 Empowered Staff/Faculty of the Year
- Remembering Yolanda Pacheco: Advocate for Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Community Award
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
We are coordinating campus tours with our Admissions team to those who want to explore our campus more! Reach out to Yesenia.Pacheco@stockton.edu for more information!
