Instructors

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Digital Engagement and Leadership Speaker, Author, Consultant & Coach

Through speaking, coaching, teaching, and consulting, Dr. Josie Ahlquist guides educational leaders, organizations, and students to practice purposeful digital leadership. Her practical, evidence-based frameworks empower clients to build and implement a digital engagement strategy that fits their life, their audience, and their purpose. Josie’s work is grounded in her grant-funded and award-winning research that has allowed her to train thousands around the globe as a speaker; provide consulting services to institutions and companies; and coach professionals in branding, voice, and positioning.

Josie 's work has appeared in The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration, The Journal of Leadership Studies, NASPA Leadership Exchange, Technology and Higher Education, and Contested Issues in Troubled Times: Student Affairs Dialogues on Equity, Civility, and Safety (Stylus Publishing, 2019). She also served as co-editor and author of the New Directions in Student Services volume Engaging the Digital Generation, and the New Directions in Student Leadership volume Going Digital in Student Leadership.

Josie is a three-time LinkedIn Top Voice in Education, has been recognized by Ed Tech Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Must-Read Higher Education Technology Blogs” for five years. Her podcast, Josie and The Podcast, has been featured by The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed. Her new book, Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World was listed as an Amazon #1 new release for college and university student life.

Josie received her EdD in higher education leadership from California Lutheran University, an MEd in counseling from Northern Arizona University, and a BA in sociology and human development and family studies from South Dakota State University. Prior to her independent path, Josie spent nearly 15 years on college campuses in areas of student leadership, student activities, residence life, and student affairs communications and marketing. She currently serves as a research associate and instructor at Florida State University Leadership Learning Research Center, where her curriculum builds digital literacy and leadership skills for undergraduates to doctoral students.

For more information about Josie Ahlquist’s research, speaking, coaching, and consulting, visit www.josieahlquist.com.

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Abisola Akinkuowo

Program Manager, AAUW

Abisola Akinkuowo is a zealous advocate for education equity for minority students. With a background in managing education programs and policy initiatives, Abisola has great experience in working for non-profits, universities, and government agencies with the aim to address equity for minority students.

Her professional journey began at the University of Maryland College Park, working in the President's Office specifically in the federal relations department addressing education issues college students face. She then took her expertise to Beacon House, a Washington D.C non-profit as their Program and Operations Associate to address major education issues from college access to retention for minority students. She obtained her masters in Economic and Education Policy from Georgia State University to have a better understanding of the constructs that are in place that do not have equity in mind for all. While in Georgia, Abisola lead the Early College program dual enrollment program for minority students focusing on cultural competence and excellence at Georgia State University in the College of Education. She then worked for the State Charter School Commission in Georgia helping to keep the exceptional charter schools operating. She topped off her time in Georgia creating an agriculturally infused curriculum to give minority students a unique school experience with garden classrooms. Abisola is now the Program Manager over the Start Smart Program with the aim to educate and equip college students about salary negotiation and securing economic security.

Abisola was born in Washington D.C and is a proud Nigerian-American raised in Prince George's County, Maryland. Abisola is an extreme couponer and volunteers her time leading the high school department of Bethel Campus Fellowship as her way of paying it forward while raising up next generation leaders.

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Kelley Ashby

President and Independent Consultant, Kelley Ashby Consulting, LLC

Kelley Ashby has over twenty years of experience in higher education administration which includes experience in academic and co-curricular leadership education and initiative development, management, implementation, and assessment. She created, directed, and co-authored the University of Iowa’s Career Leadership Academy programs and curriculum; developed and administered Iowa’s Certificate in Leadership Studies; co-authored “Building a Competency-Based Leadership Program with Campus-Wide Implementation” for New Directions in Student Leadership; and developed leadership curriculum for learners ranging from high school students to executives. She has worked closely with Dr. Corey Seemiller and her Student Leadership Competencies work by helping higher education institutions implement competency-based programs and learning experiences for students. She has also assisted numerous organizations “map” their programs and leadership trainings to the competencies and then assess the impact on student leadership skill and knowledge development. In 2017, she decided to embark on a new adventure and started her own business.

Kelley is the founder and president of Kelley Ashby Consulting, LLC and currently serves as an independent trainer, consultant and coach where she develops and delivers customized leadership training and consultation services focused on helping organizations develop and enhance the competencies and leadership talents of staff, leaders and managers, and students.

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kelleyashbyconsulting.com

Michelle Enjoli Beato

Speaker and Founder of Connect with Michelle Enjoli

Michelle Enjoli is a bilingual international speaker and career coach who motivates and teaches students strategies on how to successfully connect to career and business opportunities. She was a first-generation college student who was able to get her dream job while she was still in college and since then has been given some amazing opportunities working for major global brands in television broadcasting like Univision, ABC, NBC and CBS and marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA and Delta Air Lines. In 2018, she created her second dream job, Connect with Michelle Enjoli.

Michelle has an idea worth sharing and this November, she will become a Tedx speaker in Southampton England.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.michellenjoli.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michelleenjoli
IG: www.instagram.com/michelleenjoli

Maria Rose Belding

Co-Founder/Executive Director and Board Member of MEANS

As the author of more than a dozen nationally published pieces on food security and poverty, Maria Rose has also had the privilege to speak on the same issues in 25 states.

Her work has not gone unnoticed, with recognition from Points of Light, L’Oreal Paris, and the Obama White House with President’s Volunteer Service awards in 2014 and 2016, along with being named a 2018 Glamour College Woman of the Year.

In December 2018 at age 23, she became the youngest woman ever named a CNN Hero of the Year.

Maria Rose graduated from American University in Washington, DC in May 2019, receiving a B.S. in public health while on the premed track. In her free time, she enjoys being asleep.

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Peter Bielagus

Professional Speaker

For the past 15 years, Peter Bielagus (pronounced Bill-A-Gus) has traveled the world sharing his money secrets with audiences of all ages.

A former licensed Binancial advisor, Peter is a frequent guest of the media, having appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, PBS, and currently hosts his own youtube show, Money In The Movies, a Binancial education show that uses our favorite movies to teach Binancial lessons.

Peter has delivered over 1000 presentations to colleges and universities as well as to corporations and associations. Some of his clients include Zappos.com, Harvard Law School, and all branches of the United States Military.

He is the author of three books including his most recent book Why Bother? How The Worst Pickup Line of My Life Changed My Financial Future And How It Can Change Yours Too. For more information on bringing Peter to speak to your students in person or on Zoom, please contact Peggy Boyce at MMB Communications at [email protected]

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Dr. Paul Brown

Speaker, Author, and Educator specializing in Digital Student Learning

Dr. Paul Gordon Brown is a scholar, consultant and speaker specializing residential curriculum and curricular approaches, and in student learning and development’s intersection with technology, social media and design. Paul has nearly 20 years of professional experience in higher education and student affairs, both as a practitioner and as a faculty member. Paul’s current role is as the Director of Curriculum, Training, and Research for the higher education technology software company, Roompact.

Paul has been recognized multiple times by LinkedIn as a “Top Voice” in education, by SlideShare as a “Keynote Author,” by EdTech Magazine as a top higher education blogger, and by ACPA-College Student Educators International as a Diamond Honoree.

Paul has authored and co-authored numerous books and book chapters including a collaboration with Erik Qualman on “What Happens On Campus Stays on YouTube.” Find out more at www.paulgordonbrown.com and follow along at @paulgordonbrown.

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Dr. Lucy Croft

Vice-President of Student Affairs, Buena Vista University

If you want to enjoy the learning of leadership, Lucy Croft knows how to deliver practical lessons on effective leadership behaviors. She currently serves as Buena Vista University’s vice president for student success. Prior to her recent move to BVU, Dr. Croft served as the associate vice president for student affairs at the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville, Florida.

Croft is an accomplished student life professional with nearly 30 years of experience working in higher education settings. At UNF, Croft primarily provided strategic direction for the integration of the admissions, orientation, week of welcome, and first experience programs in partnership with several other University departments to ensure a robust student retention program. Prior to joining UNF, Croft spent 13 years at the University of Cincinnati where she worked as the director of student activities and leadership development. She also served as the director of student activities at Virginia Intermont College and the assistant director of student activities and orientation at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

Lucy emphasizes and lives by a wellness approach to leadership. She is a twenty-five year veteran presenter of leadership and educational workshops on the local, regional, and national levels. Having always “walked the talk,” Lucy is well respected across the country. She served on the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Board of Directors, and co-chaired for three consecutive years, the National Leadership Symposium sponsored by the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP) and NACA.

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Dr. Zebulun Davenport

Vice-President of Student Affairs at West Chester University

Dr. Zebulun Davenport currently serves as the Vice-President of Student Affairs at West Chester University. His contributions have advanced campus culture, organizational structure, and student success. Under his leadership, two divisions of student affairs have received Diverse Magazine’s the distinction of “Most Promising Places to Work”.

His expertise includes the areas of student retention, outcomes assessment, strategic planning, and strategies for assisting first-generation college students. Davenport’s publications include co-authoring two books entitled First-Generation College Students – Understanding and Improving the Experience from Recruitment to Commencement; and Student Affairs Assessment, Evaluation, and Research: A Guidebook for Graduate Students and New Professionals, a chapter in an edited volume entitled The Student Success Conundrum, in B. Bontrager (Ed.), Strategic Enrollment Management: Transforming Higher Education; a chapter in an edited monograph entitled Creating Collaborative Conditions for Student Success in S. Whalen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 8th National Symposium on Student Retention 2012, and a chapter in the fourth edition of The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration in Jossey Bass2016.

He is a highly regarded speaker, educator and leader who has presented workshops for numerous public agencies; educational institutions; state, regional, and national conferences; as well as to thousands of college students and professionals throughout his distinguished career.

Dr. Davenport earned his Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Education in College Student Personnel Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Communications/Public Relations with a minor in Human Services from James Madison University.

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Dr. Jermaine M. Davis

Professional Speaker

Before receiving the prestigious College Instructor of the Year Award, Dr. Jermaine Davis worked in corporate America for IBM, Keebler Cookies, and Frito-Lay in sales and management. Now, he’s an award-winning Professor of Communication Studies at Century College and Organizational Leadership at St. Catherine’s University in Minnesota. Dr. Jermaine has authored and co-author 10 books including, Get Up Off Your Butt & Do It NOW, Leading with Greatness, and Leading and Working with an Inclusive Lens.

Dr. Jermaine believes in the Bounce-Back Factor: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success. After the tragic loss of six family members to violent deaths, he enrolled in college to change the direction of his life. Now, he holds a BA and a MA in Speech Communications, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Jermaine teaches leaders, teams, and organizations how to thrive and succeed utilizing the 3 C’s: Communication, Cooperation, and Collaboration.

Dr. Jermaine is an international keynote speaker and workshop presenter that engages audiences with his unique style of speaking known as – EDUTAINMENT – a fun combination of education and entertainment. Most importantly, he still loves to eat his grandmother’s homemade Mac-n-Cheese and all-you-can-eat crab legs.

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Nancy Hunter Denney

Professional Speaker, Writer and Event Planner

As a speaker, writer and event planner, Nancy Hunter Denney is known for her genuine commitment to inspiring others to make their lives purposeful while providing the practical tools, resources and opportunities to achieve their goals and serve the greater social good.

Nancy brings 13 years of higher education student affairs experience prior to becoming a full time professional speaker in 1993. After decades of speaking, she is now also dedicated to providing a premier learning environment through her “Lead365” brand and is the founder and conference director of the Lead365 National Conference held annually in Orlando.

Through her company Zing! Leadership Development Systems, LLC, Ms. Denney creates educational content with engaging delivery methods and operates a publishing company. She is the author or co-author of 7 books.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508.864.4027
Website: nancyhunterdenney.com

Hoan Do

Student Success Coach, Inspirational Speaker, American Ninja Warrior City Finalist

Overcoming adversities in life has allowed Hoan to connect with others in a powerful way. Hoan travels the world sharing messages of hope and inspiration. Partnering with organizations, colleges, and schools, Hoan's practical strategies has impacted over 250,000 professionals and students. Download his lastest E-Book, Developing Resilient Students by going to www.HoanDo.com/hd/gift

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Dr. John Dugan

Executive Director, Youth Leadership Programs at the Aspen Institute

Dr. John P. Dugan spent 20+ years working at the intersections of research, program design, equity, and human development. As the Executive Director of Youth Leadership Programs at The Aspen Institute, John oversees a portfolio of programs designed to (1) cultivate youth and educator capacities for values-based leadership, (2) improve pathways to degree completion, career readiness, and job placement, and (3) invest in local communities to transfer capital and enrich pipelines of talent across sectors.

John co-founded and is the principal investigator of the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL), the largest international study of leadership outcomes. Launched in 2005, MSL adopted an entrepreneurial approach aligning the benefits of large-scale research datasets with individual organizational needs for assessment of learning and program design. The intellectual property behind MSL includes robust, psychometrically validated measures of leadership development and socio-emotional learning along with powerful benchmarks for assessing impact. Data have been collected at over 450 institutions of higher education with over 500,000 respondents. Secondary data have been collected from nonprofits, K-12 educational systems, and the private sector representing more than 10 countries.

Erin Fischer

Professional Speaker and Founder of The Leadership and Training Studio

After graduating from Indiana University, Fischer traveled to Timbuktu and back. Well, if we're being honest it’s not quite Timbuktu, but close.

She's spoken in 46 states, recruited in Hungary, volunteered in Hawaii, taught in Brazil and has been on stages with thousands of people in the audience all with the focus of developing people and building teams and communities – while growing her brand.

Fischer considers herself a leadership nerd - a woman on a mission to help teams and individuals excel at what they do. Her forum is the stage, but her focus is super-cognitive skills. She wants to support the growth of people by giving them time to think, reflect and gain new knowledge.

Fischer loves the idea of challenging people and being challenged herself, and she LIVES for the ‘aha’ moment – both yours and her's. This very talented women is also a voracious reader and studies how people best work and perform.

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Dr. Kathy Guthrie

Associate Professor of Higher Education at Florida State University

Dr. Kathy Guthrie is associate professor in the higher education program at Florida State University. She serves as director of the Leadership Learning Research Center and coordinator of the Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Studies. She currently serves as the associate editor for the New Directions in Student Leadership series. Her research focuses on leadership learning outcomes, socially just leadership education, environment of leadership and civic education, and use of technology in leadership education.

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Kelvin Harris

Consultant and Director for Leadership Development and Alumni Relations at UNCF

Kelvin J. Harris is the founder of the Lead. Motivate. Inspire, LLC, a leadership and organizational development firm and movement committed to creating and developing leadership competencies, best practices and behaviors that elevate 21st century leaders and agents of social action and social change.

In addition, Kelvin serves as the Director for Leadership Development and Alumni Relations at UNCF where he is responsible for the strategic leadership of the student support services division for the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, a 20-year, $1.6 billion scholarship initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that is the nation’s largest scholarship program. Prior to joining UNCF in 2011, Kelvin spent a significant portion of his career directly serving students on some of the most diverse college campuses in the country. Having been an active and engaged practitioner active in the field of student affairs and higher education for the last 13 years, Kelvin has been a frequent presenter and facilitator at local, regional and national conferences. As a practitioner and organizational leader, Kelvin is known for his shared leadership approach and his personal and business philosophy and motto, Lead.Motivate.Inspire – Lead Intelligently, Motivate Intentionally, Inspire Effortlessly.

As a scholar-practitioner, Kelvin earned a bachelor degree in Sport & Leisure Management from Eastern Connecticut State University and the master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University and is working on his doctoral dissertation in Organizational Leadership at Northeastern University.

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Curtis Hill

Professional Speaker

Growing up in Chicago, like so many others, Curtis found it easy to drift into a life of violence and crime. Curtis made his way to the very top, and quickly became one of Chicago’s most recognizable and notorious gang members. His drug dealing created untold misery and suffering within the community, while earning him over $150,000 per month.

A special task force was put together for the sole purpose of bringing him and his associates down. Curtis’ life of crime came to an abrupt halt when he witnessed the cold-blooded murder of his best friend, who was face planted off the porch of his Southside Chicago home. With his own death staring him in the face, Curtis came to the sudden realization that if he wanted to survive, he’d have to change his life around.

What follows is an inspirational account of how he managed to become an educator/administrator and earn himself two degrees, a Master’s of Arts in Teaching and an Educational Specialist in Administration and Supervision.

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Linnita Hosten

The award-winning keynote speaker and student development enthusiast is the author of The College Strategy- a roadside kit, coaching students to max out the college experience, generate competitive advantage and enter the interstate of life AFTER college in full gear.

Linnita’s work with students began as a summer recreation camp counselor and expanded through numerous roles to include: Resident assistant, orientation team leader, college access advisor, cheerleading coach, private tutor, mentor and college professor. Linnita’s passion for steering students in the their lane of success, birthed The Driver Seat concept.

Currently, the edutainer provides content-packed and researched based empowerment programing for organizations, universities and community groups. With over 400 hours of presentation delivery, Linnita has been referred and/or rebooked to speak to hundreds of high school/ college students, United States Army soldiers, Job Corp participants, and many other notable organizations, schools and community groups.

Linnita received a bachelors of science degree in Mass Communication from Towson University and a masters of science degree in Nonprofit Management and Association Leadership from the University of Maryland, University College.

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Dr. Bruce Jackson

Director of Intentional Leadership Institute

Dr. Bruce H. Jackson has dedicated his career to the development of individuals, teams, and organizations. He is the founder of The Attentional Leadership™ Institute and author of Finding Your Flow: How to Identify Your Flow Assets and Liabilities—the Keys to Peak Performance Every Day to increase awareness, clarify driving principles, and engage in strategic and focused change. Formerly a Principal Consultant with Korn Ferry/Hay Group, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Leadership, Sr. Consultant with InsideOut Development, and Marketing Associate with Learning Strategies Corporation. Bruce works to advance the strategic planning and development for purpose driven organizations seeking to increase their scope and influence. Dr. Jackson currently directs the C. Charles Jackson Foundation and Charlie Life & Leadership Academy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucehjackson/

Dr. Ann Marie Klotz

Vice President of Student Success (Interim) at The New School

Dr. Ann Marie Klotz is the Associate Vice President for Student Success at The New School, in New York City. Her 18 years in higher education have included leadership roles within Student Affairs at Radford University, New York Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, DePaul University, Ball State University, and Albion College. She earned her B.A. from Grand Valley State University and M.A.’s from Michigan State University and DePaul University respectively. She earned her doctorate from DePaul University where she studied the career trajectory and leadership styles of ten female university presidents.

As a first-generation college student from Detroit, MI she is passionate about helping under-served students find personal and professional success through education. She is a frequent speaker, keynote, consultant, and trainer for universities and corporations on areas of leadership and development.

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Tom Krieglstein

Co-Founder of Swift Kick and Speaker

Tom Krieglstein Founder of Swift Kick and Speaker Tom Krieglstein works with teams and organizations to create a Culture of Connection™ on campus where every student feels welcomed, connected and engaged from orientation to graduation. After 15 years of professional speaking, Tom holds an unprecedented 7 national speaking awards, is a TEDx speaker, and has spoken all over the world. Email: [email protected]

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Judson Laipply

Professional Speaker and Author

After getting his Master's Degree in 2000 Judson Laipply has been entertaining and educating audiences all over the globe. With energy and engagement, comedy and content, wit and wisdom Judson provides keynotes and trainings that are as enjoyable as they are impactful. Helping people and organizations deal with and create change while reminding them about the importance of growth and evolving Judson gives tangible action items and thought provoking insights into sustained success and joy.

On top of all that, he is the world's first YouTube Celebrity having had the first global viral video with his finale "The Evolution of Dance"

Website: www.judsonlaipply.com
Phone: 651.222.9669
Twitter: @judsonlaipply
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Shawn Livingston

Interim Director for Student Development and Campus Activities at Pace University

Shawn Livingston is the Interim Director for Student Development and Campus Activities at Pace University where he serves as a leader on his campus community and thus creating a vibrant atmosphere of campus life for students. His role oversees the development of all student organization and fraternity and sorority life operations, new student orientation, commuter student services and leadership programs.

Shawn is particularly passionate about his work in assessment and mentoring, and finds significant joy in advising the campus Student Government. He is also a highly sought after speaker with presentations at local and national leadership conferences. Shawn delivers customized thought-provoking and engaging presentations on a host of topics drawing from over fourteen years of working with students and supervising staffs.

Shawn has been actively involved in professional associations since 2007, which include National Orientation Director’s Association (NODA) and NASPA.

Shawn is motivated by two strong women; his wife and daughter. He is also a beast on the volleyball court, and fancies himself as a professional server schmoozer, often getting free appetizers and desserts in every restaurant. When not at nice restaurants, he and his family enjoy traveling, movie nights and home cooked meals!

Shawn recently received an award from his University as their Outstanding Faculty/ Staff Member of the year!

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Dr. Charles Lloyd

President of White Mountains Community College

Take a great sense of humor, add some wackiness, and throw in creative teaching techniques and you get the energetic and unpredictable Chuck Lloyd. For the past 16 years, Chuck has incorporated practical approaches used at a technical institute to develop hundreds of audiences at regional and national conferences.

Dr. Lloyd currently serves as the President of White Mountains Community College. Previously, Dr. Lloyd served as the Vice President of Student Affairs at New Hampshire Technical Institute – Concord’s Community College, where he maintains a strong passion for student leadership and service. In addition to being a true practitioner, Dr. Lloyd teaches courses in the Business Department.

Previously awarded the 2006 NHTI Service Learning Award and 2007 Commissioner’s Award for Service Excellence, Dr. Lloyd is an accomplished student advocate and motivator. His creative approach to developing student leaders has earned him a national reputation as a dynamic speaker and consultant.

Dr. Lloyd is a frequent presenter at regional, state, national and international conferences and was instrumental in the creation of the Lead365 National Conference.

He earned his doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University.

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Susan Luchey

Associate Director of University Student Centers for Leadership Development at the University of Delaware

With over 26 years working to develop student leaders, Susan Luchey currently serves as the Associate Director of University Student Centers for Leadership Development at the University of Delaware. Previously, she served as the Manager of Student Life and Director of Student Involvement at the University of Baltimore where she developed and directed their campus wide student leadership program. In 2008, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University.

Ms. Luchey oversees the Blue Hen Leadership Program that continues to be a model for certificate programs in the United States. The program was recently recognized as the 2014 Outstanding Leadership Program in the country by the Association of Leadership Educators.

Her professional experience includes managing four departments within the Division of Student Affairs including: Student Involvement, the Career Center, the Achievement and Learning Center, and Campus Recreation and Wellness. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore, and in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Delaware. She also works in an educational advising role for the Baltimore Ravens.

An active member of numerous professional associations, Ms. Luchey serves on the planning board of the Association of Leadership Educators. Ms. Luchey earned a BA in English from Western Maryland College (McDaniel) and a MA in Liberal Arts with a counseling concentration from Loyola University.

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Jessica Lundy

Youth Empowerment Speaker, Life Coach, Former TV Host and Author

Jessica Lundy is an award-winning TV host, media trainer, certified life coach, and speaker, who is determined to help people live their best lives by adopting a winning mindset. While attending Eastern Michigan University, she started Jessica’s Jewels Pageant Coaching, which allowed her to travel the country empowering young women to accomplish their dreams. From winning her dream job as a TV Host in a major market after competing with over 1200 people, to winning her honeymoon in beautiful Cancun, Mexico; Jessica fully embraces the power of attracting one’s desires by having the right mindset and systems in place.

Through the TV Hosting opportunity with TV20 Detroit, Jessica was instrumental in creating several new segments for the station. During this time, The Maury Show approached her to guest co-host a special 'Caught on Tape': Holiday Edition episode, where she showcased viral videos. Jessica was also voted Hour Detroit's Best Local TV Talk Show Host and has now channeled her knowledge of the television industry into creating media strategies for major corporations, non-profit organizations, and small business owners.

Her most recent endeavor Wake Up and Win with Jessica Lundy, is an innovative audio affirmation CD that inspires listeners to embrace a mindset of clarity, productivity, peace, and happiness each morning. In addition to this effort, she loves being a part of the transformation process through one-on-one work with clients of all facets. As a personal development manager for the past 15 years, Jessica has used her expertise in a variety of industries to help her clients start companies, maximize media opportunities, experience work/life balance, and weight loss through accountability support. Now Jessica is on a mission to inspire 1 million students with her Wake Up and Win with Jessica school tour by helping them gain leadership skills, achievements, overall happiness, and success. Jessica has a proven record of unlocking student potential by increasing clarity and confidence, which results in better grades, higher graduation rates, and improved behavior.

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Yannik McKie

Founder and Executive Director of the McKie Foundation

Turning pain into purpose and problems into profits is the expertise of author, speaker, and purpose coach, Yannik McKie. At age 11 Yannik suffered the heartbreak of his parents’ divorce and learned that both Mom and Dad were HIV positive. By the age of 15 Yannik lost both of his parents to AIDS, making him one of the first children in the United States to lose both parents to this deadly disease.

Overcoming such adversity has helped Yannik earn his reputation as an expert on how to overcome life’s toughest challenges. Yannik’s amazing life story has been featured on numerous media outlets including ESPN’s The Undefeated, The Huffington Post, The New York Daily News, Good Day Atlanta & TBN’s 700 Club, just to name a few.

Yannik is the Founder and Executive Director of the McKie Foundation through which he donates his time and resources to at-risk youth & their families. For his efforts in the community & business, Yannik was awarded the Change Maker of the year award from the New Leaders Council and inducted into his alma mater, Georgia Southern University’s, top 40 under 40 alumni class. Yannik’s diverse life experiences make him a highly sought after speaker & coach for entrepreneurs, businesses, universities and nonprofit organizations.

Yannik has a degree in marketing from Georgia Southern University and a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministries from Liberty University. Yannik is the proud husband to his beautiful & supportive wife, Linda and the loving father to Jahlyn & Elyse McKie.

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Dr. Jason L. Meriwether

Vice President of Enrollment Management at Humboldt State University

Dr. Jason L. Meriwether is an experienced higher education leader who has led Enrollment Management, NCAA Athletics, TRIO programs, and Student Affairs. Jason has published on topics such as adult learning, student retention, digital learning & engagement, student affairs fundraising, and hazing prevention. Jason has published on topics such as adult learning, student retention, digital learning & engagement, student affairs fundraising, and hazing prevention. Jason is editor of Dismantling Hazing in Greek-Letter Organizations: Effective Practices for Prevention, Response, and Campus Engagement. A higher education and social media contributor for Socialnomics.net, Jason is also a contributing author of What Happens on Campus Stays on YouTube, published in 2015 Jason is a member of the Southern Indiana Business Source 20 Under 40 class of 2016. In 2014, Jason was selected to Louisville Business First’s Top Forty under 40 and as one of Business First's 20 People to Know in Education and Workforce Development. Jason also received the award of Outstanding Kentuckian in 2014.

A native of Guthrie, Ky., Jason earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from the University of Louisville. He earned the Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from Fisk University, and was selected for the inaugural Academic Leadership Academy at The Pennsylvania State University Center for the Study of Higher Education, which he completed in 2011, earning a certificate. Jason went on to earn a Ph.D. in Educational Administration with a specialization in Higher Education Leadership at Indiana State University. His dissertation was titled, The Impact of Hazing Rituals on the Intent to Report: Examining the Perceptions and Beliefs of Undergraduate Students in Greek Letter Organizations. Jason currently serves Humboldt State University a public, comprehensive, four-year Hispanic Serving Institution with a population of 6000 undergraduate and graduate students with 61 undergraduate and graduate programs, as Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Michael S. Miller

Professional Speaker

Michael Miller, corporate and educational leadership speaker, is booked exclusively by FUN Enterprises, Inc. Largely focused on effective communication, inspiration, teambuilding and enhancing self-awareness and group/solo effectiveness, he strives to bring his bold, challenging approach and energetic sense of fun to all of his speaking engagements. Michael has had a great deal of experience in the spotlight, spending over 200 nights a year traveling the nation to groups as varied as human resources departments, student organization leaders, freshman parents and large corporations.

Michael will help you as a company, school or organization get what you want, providing listeners with a roadmap to success in any situation, and ultimately getting more out of life.

Michael received his B.A. in English from Fairfield University and his M.A. in Public Administration from Framingham State College. He worked for two decades at six college and university campuses in an array of different positions that include Residence Hall Director, Multicultural Director and Assistant Dean of Students, and he also has experience working for United Airlines as a reservationist and trainer.

Michael Miller has also contributed to the book Lessons From the Road: Inspirational Insights by Leading Speakers in Higher Education (2008) and was co-author of The NOW Factors of College Success. (2009)

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Tish Norman

Executive Director of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc and Speaker

Tish Norman is the Executive Director of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., an educational consulting company specializing in diversity, equity, access & inclusion training, women’s leadership, and Motivation- Educational keynotes. With almost 20 years as a professional speaker and having spoken at over 350 colleges, Tish is known for providing world-class presentations to thousands of students about college success. She specializes in academic procedures and how to maximize one’s success by developing and utilizing their individual strengths, personal desires, and accomplishments. Her unparalleled energy, delivery style, and stirring keynotes have become favorites among universities, companies, associations and leadership conferences from coast to coast.

Tish is a contributing author of several articles and three books, From Mediocre to Magnificent, Leading the Way, and the newly released, BLACKOUT: Real Issues and Real Solutions to Real Challenges Facing Black Student Affairs Professionals.

A graduate of Kentucky State University, Tish has a Master’s in Education from Pepperdine University and is a doctoral pursuant in Pan-African Studies, where her research focuses on memory and the Black sorority. Having spoken in 45 states and 14 countries and despite her rigorous academic obligations, Tish still maintains an active speaking schedule, keynoting at dozens of campuses and leadership conferences every year. IG @iamtishnorman FB @TishNorman Twitter @TishNorman www.TishNorman.com

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James Robilotta

Professional Speaker

James Robilotta is an author, professional speaker, personal coach, and entrepreneur. In July of 2015 James had his first book published, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings. He also speaks to willing and unwilling audiences internationally about authentic leadership and promoting memorability. As a speaker, he is doing the two things he loves the most: causing audiences to think critically about their leadership journeys and making people laugh! His thought-provoking talks are infused with self-awareness and comedy stemming from his background as a trained stand-up and improv comedian.

In addition to being a speaker, James is a personal coach. He loves helping people get out of their own ways to live the lives they deserve and be the leaders they are capable of becoming. His clients undergo purposeful life-changing and self-affirming transformations. His clientele ranges from CEOs to college students.

Originally from Sayville, New York, James attended the University of North Carolina, Wilmington as an undergrad. After studying marine biology, he then,naturally, pursued his masters in counseling, earning his degree in 2007 from Clemson University. James worked on college campuses for thirteen years, developing student leaders and higher education professionals before going full-time with his speaking and coaching career. James lives in New York and performs around the country with his freestyle rapping improv comedy team, North Coast

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Danny Rubin

Author, Speaker and Founder of Rubin

Danny Rubin is the founder and president of Rubin. He guides the team to create innovative learning materials that help students write, speak and lead with confidence. For 15 years, Danny has worked in the communications field and gained important techniques along the way he now shares with students.

He began as a TV news reporter for a CBS affiliate in Virginia and then served as a national news consultant for USA TODAY and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Today, he also works as vice president of Rubin Communications Group, a veteran public relations agency in the Norfolk/Va Beach area.Use this area to describe the image or provide supporting information.

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Melissa Ruiz

Professional Speaker

Melissa Ruiz, MSW began her career in higher education in Conferences and Events, before transitioning into Residence Life and then Student Life and Academic Advising. She jokingly says there isn’t a job in Student Affairs she hasn’t done yet.

She obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University, along with a certification in Gerontology and was a John A. Hartford Foundation Fellow.

Before college, Melissa was a competitive dancer, trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical and hip hop. At the ripe age of 16, she went on tour with some of the country’s greatest dancers and choreographers through Dance America. Melissa’s talent also took her to the Miss New Jersey stage, where is placed first runner up. Through her time in pageants, she combined her love of dance and advocacy for older adults by performing at nursing homes, coordinating fundraisers and educating people about Alzheimer’s Disease. After her grandmother was diagnosed, Melissa made it her goal to spread awareness and raise funds for the treatment and ultimate cure for the disease.

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Dr. Corey Seemiller

Speaker, Researcher, Author, and Professor

Dr. Corey Seemiller is a faculty member in the Department of Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations at Wright State University. She is the author of The Student Leadership Competencies Guidebook, a prominent resource for developing youth and college student leadership programs. Her other books focus on today’s young people and include Generation Z Goes to College, Generation Z Leads, Generation Z: A Century in Making, and Generation Z Learns. Her TED Talk on Generation Z at TEDxDayton has more than 200,000 views, and her work has been featured in news publications, podcasts, and journals around the world.

For more information visit www.coreyseemiller.com

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Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington

President of Washington Consulting Group

Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, Pronouns (He/Him/His) is the President & Founder of the Washington Consulting Group (WCG). WCG was named by the Economist as one of the Top 10 Global Diversity Consultants in the world.

Dr. Washington has served as an educator, administrator, and consultant in higher education for over 36 years. He serves as an invited instructor in the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Lancaster Theological Seminary. He is the President and Co-Founder of the Social Justice Training Institute and a Past President of the American College Personnel Association. (ACPA)

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Chelsea C. Williams

Professional Speaker and Founder & CEO of College Code

Chelsea C. Williams is a national talent strategist, professional trainer & speaker, and the proud Founder & CEO of College Code. With 75% of the workforce expected to encompass Millennials and GenZ by 2025, College Code supports the development & retention of diverse students & early career talent. Since inception, College Code has supported dozens of higher education institutions, non-profits & employers in creating more human-centered, inclusive workplaces for the future of work.

Chelsea is a highly sought contributor for The Muse, the go-to destination for the nextgen workforce to research companies and careers and The National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE).

Prior to College Code, Chelsea spent nearly 10 years on Wall Street managing and leading global human capital initiatives across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Chelsea obtained her BA in Economics from Spelman College as a Jackie Robinson Scholar. She currently resides in New York City where she enjoys indoor cycling, podcasts, live music, and cooking!

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Jennifer Schreer Yawson

Director for Campus Programs and Organizations at Albion College, MI

Jennifer Yawson has been in higher education for over 23 years and is currently the Director for Campus Programs and Organizations, and the Associate Director of the Anna Howard Shaw Women's Center at Albion College.

Jennifer has been a self-care advocate in the field and has presented on similar topics at NACA, APCA and LEAD 365 Conferences. Jennifer has also spoken at Oakland University, Kalamazoo College and Albion College, and has been published in the NACA Campus Activities Programming Magazine, APCA's Campus Trends Magazine and most recently in the newest edition of the LEAD365 Reflections Journal. Jennifer loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

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