“
9TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP
U
LINKING TO EMPOWER OUR FUTURE LEADERS”
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Sponsored by: Wichita (KS) Chapter of THE LINKS, INCORPORATED
Hosted by:
ANDOVERCAMPUS
715EAST13TH STREET-BLDG.5000STUDENTUNION ANDOVER,KANSAS67002
Greetings!
Welcome to the 9th Annual African American Leadership U. This year’s theme is "Linking to Empower Future Leaders." This Conference is special because it is our first in-person conference since 2020.
The Leadership U Planning Committee has worked tirelessly to prepare engaging and informative workshop sessions. These workshop sessions are designed to help you develop practical skills that you need in your own life right now as you navigate through school, and as you consider your future options steps beyond high school.
This Conference would not be possible without the support of Butler Community College of Andover, Capitol Federal, Chick-Fil-A, Evergy, Spirit AeroSystems, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, and all of our community supporters. Thank you for recognizing the value and for your continuous support for this event. Your partnership makes it possible to offer a quality Leadership U program for Kansas high school students and their families. Enjoy the conference.
With gratitude,
Carl Breckenridg
Carla Breckenridge President Wichita (KS) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Greetings!
Welcome and thank you for joining us for the 9th Annual African American Leadership U Conference. Each year, students come together for an engaging day that develops their leadership skills; increases their awareness of the Kansas college and career readiness preparation requirements; and provides role models who inspire dreams for entrepreneurship.
This year’s theme is “Linking to Empower Future Leaders”. A playbook to guide you to moreconfidence.”Todayyouwillmeetseveralspeakerswhowillsharethetipsand toolstohelpyounavigatetheblueprinttowardsyournextsteps.Theirinsightwillmotivateandhelpyouto buildself-confidenceandupgradeyour mindset.
Thankyoutoallourphenomenalconferencepresentersforyourcontributiontothisyear’sconference,andfor makingapositiveimpactthroughyourparticipation.Wearegratefulandappreciateyourinvolvement.
ThisconferencewouldnotbepossiblewithoutthesupportofButlerCountyCommunityCollegeofAndover, CapitolFederal,Evergy,SpiritAeroSystemsandallourcommunitysupporters.Thankyouforrecognizingthe valueandforyourcontinuoussupportforthisprogram.Yourpartnershipmakesitpossibletooffer aqualityLeadershipUprogramforKansashighschoolstudentsandtheirfamilies.
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LinkKimBatiste-Bufford
LeadershipUConferenceChair& NationalTrends&ServicesChair TheWichita(KS)ChapterofTheLinks,Incorporated
Agenda
8:30to9:00a.m.
RegistrationandBreakfast(SponsoredbyChick-fil-A®)
9:00to9:30a.m.
KanzaRoom
Welcome-KimBatisteBufford,Wichita(KS)ChapterofTheLinks,Incorporated EbonyClemonsAjibolade,ScholarshipInformation
Welcome-CouncilmanBrandonJohnson,CityofWichita
9:30to10:00a.m.
KanzaRoom:PlanningforCollege:Admissions,Tuition,FinancialAidInformation
KirstenAllen,DirectorofAdmissions-ButlerCommunityCollege
10:00to10:30a.m.
KanzaRoom:EntrepreneurialPanel
Moderator:DarriusWright,Principal-KansasBusinessServices,LLC
JoyceDavis,JM’s
AziyaJordan
10:30to11:00a.m.
KanzaRoom-What’sYourCareerPath?
Dr.KevinHarrison,WichitaStateUniversity
AletraChaney-Profit,ButlerCommunityCollege
MeganBuck,WSUTech-Advisor,JumpStartProgram
11:05to11:45a.m.
KanzaRoom:BoystoMen(YoungMen)–JosephShepherd
GrizzlyDen:What’sinAVision(YoungLadies)–Dr.KeishaBrooks/Dr.DeliaShropshire
11:45to12:15p.m.
LunchintheCafé
12:15–12:45p.m.
GrizzlyDen-GroupA-HealthyMind,HealthyMe
KatrinaBreeden,TheRose
KanzaRoom-GroupB-KnowYourRights&Responsibilities
Moderator:ChiefJudgeJenniferJones,CityofWichitaMunicipalCourt
AttorneyBachHang,DeputyPublicDefender-SedgwickCountyPublicDefenderOffice
AttorneyDwaynaMcFerren,PublicDefender-SedgwickCountyPublicDefenderOffice AttorneyRobertMoody,MartinPringle
12:50to1:20p.m.
KanzaRoom-GroupA-KnowYourRights&Responsibilities
Moderator:ChiefJudgeJenniferJones,CityofWichitaMunicipalCourt
AttorneyBachHang,DeputyPublicDefender-SedgwickCountyPublicDefenderOffice
AttorneyDwaynaMcFerren,PublicDefender-SedgwickCountyPublicDefenderOffice
AttorneyRobertMoody,MartinPringle
GrizzlyDen-GroupB-HealthyMind,HealthyMe
KatrinaBreeden,TheRose
1:25to1:30pm
KanzaRoom:Wrap-upandClosing
The Links, Inc. is a volunteer service organization of concerned, committed, and talented women who, linked in friendship, enhance the quality of life in the larger community The organization is primarily concerned with enriching, sustaining and ensuring the identities, culture and economic survival of African Americans and persons of African ancestry To contribute to the formulation of a positive, productive, and culturally diverse society, The Links, Inc also focuses on education, cultural enrichment, health and wellness and civic involvement This focus is implemented through strategies such as in public information and education, economic development and public policy
Elected Officers
Link Carla Breckenridge, President
Link Prisca Barnes, Vice President
Link Cassandra Overton, Recording Secretary
Link Donna Douglas, Corresponding Secretary
Link Crystal Johnson Turner, Treasurer
Link Teketa Harding, Financial Secretary
Chapter Members
Joy T. Barnes
Prisca Barnes
Kim L. Batiste-Bufford
Malaika Bell
Shanna Bell-Ahmad
Q Deshawne Boyd
Carla Breckenridge
Rrachelle Breckenridge
Verner Cartledge
Ebony S Clemons-Ajibolade
Kenya Cox
Corelia Diggs
Donna Douglas
Marche Fleming-Randle
Teketa Harding
Danielle Johnson
Alumna Members
Nelsonna Barnes
Atha Briley
Jo Brown
Trish Brown
Sharon Cranford
Patricia DeHart
Claudette Harrison
Maggie Johnson
Mary Johnson
Appointed Officers
Link Delia Shropshire, Archivist/Historian
Link Rrachelle Breckenridge, Parliamentarian
Link Donna Wright, Chaplain
Link Marche Fleming-Randle, Chapter Programs
Link Crystal Johnson Turner, Technology
Linda Johnson
LaTonia Kennedy
Sheila Kinnard
Joi Lee
Joymesia Lee
Yolanda Oliver
Cassandra Overton
Michelle Redmond
Terri Rice
Rhea Rogers-Knowles
Angela Scott
Gwen Sharpe
Delia Shropshire
Crystal Johnson Turner
Tracy Williams
Donna J. Wright
Jennifer Jones
Doris Lee
Janice Mills
Annie Montgomery
Alisia Payne
Felicia Crowley Rolfe
M Doris Rose Ross
Betty Wesley
Peggy Wesley
WichitaFoundation
ScholarshipOpportunities
KansasBoardofRegents|ScholarshipsandGrants
EvergyScholasticScholarship
WichitaAsianAssociation
2023 Sigma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Application
https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund
Thank t Ou Sponso !
