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2023 STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PROGRAM
CHECK-IN Summit Help Desk
8:30 to 9:00 am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
LUNCH
Dr. Elizabeth (Lizzy) Perez
9:00 to 9:50 am
Various Speakers
10:00 to 10:50 am
Various Speakers
11:00 to 11:50
BSE Atrium
12:00 to 12:50 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION 3
BREAKOUT SESSION 4
CLOSING REMARKS
BONUS SESSION
Various Speakers
1:00 to 1:50 pm
Various Speakers
2:00 to 2:50 pm
Klesse College SSC
3:00 to 3:30 pm
Clifton Strengths Workshop
3:45 to 5:45 p.m.
QUESTIONS?
VISIT US AT OUR HELP DESK EB - 2ND FLOOR
DETAILED AGENDA
2023 STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Keynote Speaker: EB 2.04.06 | Dr. Elizabeth (Lizzy) Perez
Breakout Session Block I
Mind & Body Alignment - EB 2 04 02 | Joanna Martinez Gutierrez
Student Organizations 101 - Best Practices & Leading Effectively - EB 2.04.10 | Andrea Gonzalez
Emotional Intelligence and Personal Reflective Practices - EB 2 04 06 | Ruben Mercado
Breakout Session Block II
Managing Your Money: How to Start Budgeting and Saving - EB 2 04 10 | Casey Galindo with Wells Fargo
Mastering your Personal Brand at Job Fairs and on LinkedIn - EB 2 04 02 | Nikki Benavides with Zachry Construction Corporation
Developing/Changing Culture & Establishing Expectations - EB 2.04.06 | Lyric Pryor
Breakout Session Block III
Equitable Design: Leading with Social Responsibility - EB 2 04 02 | Zion Escobar with Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions
Effective Project Planning & Goal Setting - EB 2.04.06 | Heather Frazer
Breakout Session Block IV
Fantastic 5 - Stages of Team Development - EB 2.04.06 | Prof. Steve Skarke
Tackling the To-Dos - EB 2 04 10 | Vivian Guilfoyle
Student Organization Financial Development - EB 2.04.02 | Kaitlin Sullivan with Klesse College Development
Closing Keynote: EB 2.04.06 | Klesse Student Success Center
Bonus Session: Clifton Strengths Workshop - EB 2.04.02 | Prof. Steve Skarke
MEETOURSPEAKERS
Dr Lizzy Pérez graduated with her Bachelor's in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Health & Wellness Promotion from Texas State University. She received her Masters in Secondary Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She recently graduated with her Ph.D. from Our Lady of the Lake University in Leadership Studies with a focus on perfectionism in May 2023.
Dr. Pérez mixes her love for divergent thinking with her passion for co-creating with others. She is a purpose-driven, experienced educator/school leader who grew up in a small, rural community and was a school leader in large, comprehensive urban high schools. Lizzy evokes awareness and stimulates worthwhile change in leaders and their followers She also serves as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in addition to growing the emotional literacy of leaders of all industries Lizzy has been consulting throughout the country for the past 12 years, providing deep introspection and integrated leadership development
Some of Lizzy’s noteworthy certifications consist of Certified Professional Coach, True Colors Facilitator, Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator (based on the research of & trained by Dr. Brené Brown), Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner, Adverse Childhood Education (ACE) Master Trainer, SXSW EDU advisory board member, a 2021 graduate of Leadership SAISD, on the advisory council of San Antonio Leaders & Teachers and The Order of Saint Hildegard, and on the Youth Initiative Committee for Women League of Voters SA Area.
You will step into Lizzy's facilitation and become hooked by her authenticity and personal twists based on the many intersections of her identity and lived experiences and her wide array of expertise, wit, and personable demeanor. If you want to pick her brain or collaborate on projects, join her for coffee at a local San Antonio coffee shop where she will listen intently, support you, and offer connections and resources to your personal and professional repertoire She is notorious for linking you with others in the community who may have more information, expertise, and lived experiences than she might have in a particular arena Lizzy will be your explorer, researcher, coach, thought partner, and facilitator so that each of you will grow together through honest, trustworthy, and courageous conversations
RUBEN MERCADO, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
KLESSE COLLEGE SSC
Emotional Intelligence and Personal Reflective Practices
Emotional Intelligence & Personal Reflective Practices will give attendees increased knowledge of the concept of emotional intelligence and strategies to implement it into their leadership roles. There will be an overview of the Emotional Intelligence academic model and its 4 primary components, followed by 6 strategies for navigating your emotions and the emotions of those around you
ANDREA GONZALEZ, PROGRAM MANAGERINVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Student Organizations 101 - Best Practices & Leading Effectively
Join me to learn more about the purpose of student organizations and predictors of high success. Additionally, we will discuss ways to partner with the Klesse College SSC.
CASEY GALINDO, VICE PRESIDENTCAMPUS PROGRAM MANAGER
Managing Your Money: How to Start Budgeting and Saving
The financial habits you put into place now can put you on the right path for years to come. Join us to learn how to get started managing your money and planning for future goals.
NIKKI BENAVIDES, SENIOR RECRUITER, HUMAN RESOURCES
Mastering your Personal Brand at Job Fairs and on LinkedIn
Join Nikki Benavides, a seasoned Senior Recruiter with Zachry Construction, as she reveals the secrets to mastering your personal brand at job fairs and on LinkedIn Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into her expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter and discover the key elements needed on your profile to make recruiters find you. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your career prospects!
LYRIC PRYOR, PROGRAM COORDINATOR - FIRSTGENERATION & TRANSFER STUDENT PROGRAMS
Developing/Changing Culture & Establishing Expectations
Join us for a thought-provoking session as we delve into the discussion of organizational culture transformation Fostering inclusivity, collaboration, and purpose-driven practices within an organization is not only strategically imperative for the operations of the organization but important for creating a welcoming environment. We will also discuss ways in which we can establish expectations within student organizations that drive shared goals and achieve harmony among its members.
VIVIAN GUILFOYLE, PROGRAM COORDINATORBOLD SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Tackling the To-Dos
In today's fast-paced world, managing an evergrowing list of tasks and responsibilities can be overwhelming. The key to maintaining productivity and achieving your goals lies in effectively tackling your to-do list. This engaging presentation dives into proven strategies and practical techniques for mastering your tasks, organizing your priorities, and optimizing your productivity
HEATHER FRAZER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HCAP STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
Effective Project Planning & Goal Setting
Heather Frazer has worked in Student Success at UTSA for 12 years. Goal setting is one of her favorite things to discuss with students. In this session, students will learn how to apply the SMARTER Goal strategy to their personal and professional goals Participants will demonstrate their understanding of how to effectively set goals and a plan to achieve them by participating in small group discussions, then creating their own SMARTER goal for one of their future goals
STEVE SKARKE, PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Fantastic 5 - Stages of Team Development
Professor Steve has 40 years of manufacturing experience leading and working with teams. He will share key steps in team formation and development that will be critical to your success. The session will include some easy activities that you can use for your own team development.
Clifton Strengths Workshop
Professor Steve has 40 years of manufacturing experience and is certified in Clifton Strengths for Students. During this session, you will learn the fundamentals of Clifton Strengths, how to interpret your Top 5 report and participate in some activities to help you learn how to put your strengths to work. Get ready for some personal growth!
ZION ESCOBAR, FOUNDER & PRINCIPALSUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS
Equitable Design: Leading with Social Responsibility
Zion Escobar is an award-winning civil engineer, founder, thought leader, and cultural advocate who is actively catalyzing investment into historic Freedmen’s Town. This session is a unique opportunity for students to understand the "why" and the "how" behind aligning your passions, strengths, and values with your technical knowledge as an imperative for our generation. We'll cover everything from how your current and future work unwittingly impacts the distribution of wealth, power, and privilege in society and how leveraging Equity Centered Design can fast track you into a deeply fulfilling and highly aligned career. Stay until the end for bonus content.
JOANNA MARTINEZ GUTIERREZ, GRADUATE ASSISTANT - KLESSE COLLEGE SSC
Mind & Body Alignment
This session will incorporate core concepts of the Neurosequential Network and explain how stress influences the brain and body. The session will touch on state-dependent functioning and how to engage the part of your brain that allows for Abstract Thinking and Emotional Regulation. Learning these concepts will empower you to regulate your brain and model behaviors that allow you to Lead by example.
KAITLIN SULLIVAN, ASSISTANT DIRECTORKLESSE COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Student Organization Financial Development
Learn to navigate the world of fundraising through best practices to enhance your interpersonal skills to better serve your student organization. Students will learn how to get out of their comfort zone and think creatively and strategically about how to tackle their student organizations’ fundraising goals.
A special thank you to all our speakers for this year's summit. We are so thankful for your participation and sharing your knowledge with our students!
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
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Breakout Session I Breakout Session II
Breakout Session III Breakout Session IV
QUESTIONS?
VISIT US AT OUR HELP DESK EB - 2ND FLOOR
