NGSC Leadership Conference
Community Partner Schedule
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Schedule
Memorial Union 2nd Floor
*Parking validations and breakfast will be available. Breakout rooms will be open to set up before 10:25.
9:15 am-10:25 am Community Partner Check-In and Breakfast
10:35 am- 11:25 am Breakout Session 1
11:35 am- 12:25 pm Breakout Session 2
12:35 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch & Community Partner Networking and Info Session
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm: Check-Out
Student Pavilion
1:25 pm - 2:45 pm Fireside Chat: The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility
Breakout-Room Sessions
10:35-11:25am
Your Story of Impact: Crafting a Powerful Narrative
Krishnaa Pradhan | MU 242 - La Paz
Thinking Like a Leader: How to Critically and Collaboratively Think Through Tough Issues
Mary Denigan-Macauley | MU 226-Graham
*Socially Embedded Character-Driven Leaders: Exploring the NGSC Guide to Community Engagement
Kim Baldwin | MU 210 - Plata
Skills Development: Building Your Professional Toolkit
Focus: Developing career-ready skills.
Emily Mogal | MU 227 Pinal
*Real Leaders Lead with Love
Michelle Villegas-Gold | MU 238 Apache
Personal Branding
Ronald Mack | MU 240 Navajo
More than just a game: Lessons from a career in sport and community development
Eric Legg | Ventana Ballroom 241B
Mock Interviews
Bryan Custer | MU 207 Gold Room
*Military Leadership with Civilian Collaboration Panel
Kennedy Beasley | Pima Auditorium 230
*Maximizing Impact as a Leader
Katrina Noyes | MU 206 Copper
Make Your Impact (National Service) Panel
Danae Bell | MU 228 Cochise
*Internship and Job Search - Eight Things to do Right Now!
Darrin Schenck | MU 229 Santa Cruz
Financial Foundations
Tez Adams | MU 224 Gila
Discover Your Purpose: Pursue Graduate School as Part of Your Journey to Making a Difference.
Lisa Falkner | MU 246 Coconino
Cross-sector Collaboration and Inspiring Community Engagement: Working with Varied organizations and Sectors to Address Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Alexandra Fallon | MU 248 Rincon
Crafting Your Leadership Narrative: Storytelling Techniques for Personal Statements
Kyle Mox | MU 225 Yuma
Community Environmental Listening for wellness and a sense of place
Garth Paine | Ventana Ballroom 241A
Alumni Panel
Brett Hunt | MU 202 Alumni Lounge
Alone on an Island: Lessons Learned in Applying NGSC Curriculum
Jazzy Landes | MU 223 Yavapai
*Fuel to Flourish: Harnessing Self-Care for Mental Health and Community Impact
Kimberly Muhammad | Ventana Ballroom 241C
11:35-12:25
Your Story of Impact: Crafting a Powerful Narrative
Krishnaa Pradhan | MU 242 - La Paz
Thinking Like a Leader: How to Critically and Collaboratively Think Through Tough Issues
Mary Denigan-Macauley | MU 226 Graham
Skills Development: Building Your Professional Toolkit
Focus: Developing career-ready skills.
Emily Mogal | MU 227 Pinal
*Purpose in Motion: Building Goals That Drive Meaningful Missions
Tiffany Thornhill | MU 206 Copper
Personal Branding
Ronald Mack | MU 240 Navajo
More than just a game: Lessons from a career in sport and community development
Eric Legg | Ventana Ballroom 241B
Mock Interviews
Bryan Custer | MU 207 Gold Room
Make Your Impact (National Service) Panel
Danae Bell | MU 228 Cochise
*Keynote Follow-up
Armando Montero | MU 229 Santa Cruz
*It Takes Little To Be Big
Eric Brown | MU 210 Plata
*Health Justice in Action: Community Building, Storytelling and Social Change
Nargish Patwoary | Ventana Ballroom 241C
*From Application to Hired
Roberto Villegas-Gold | MU 238 Apache
*Flag Advisory Council Leadership Panel
Cindy Parnell | Pima Auditorium 230
Financial Foundations
Tez Adams | MU 224 Gila
Discover Your Purpose: Pursue Graduate School as Part of Your Journey to Making a Difference.
Lisa Falkner | MU 246 Coconino
Cross-sector Collaboration and Inspiring Community Engagement: Working with Varied organizations and Sectors to Address Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Alexandra Fallon | MU 248 Rincon
Crafting Your Leadership Narrative: Storytelling Techniques for Personal Statements
Kyle Mox | MU 225 Yuma
Community Environmental Listening for wellness and a sense of place
Garth Paine | Ventana Ballroom 241A
Alumni Panel
Brett Hunt | MU 202 Alumni Lounge
Alone on an Island: Lessons Learned in Applying NGSC Curriculum
Jazzy Landes | MU 223 Yavapai
Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast Burritos
Meat Lovers Burrito: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage and Ham
Florentine Burrito: Eggs, Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers and Spinach (vegetarian)
Gluten Free Breakfast Boxes
Lunch
Italian Buffet
Classic Garden Salad with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables (vegan, plant forward)
Garlic Breadsticks (vegetarian)
Home-Style Lasagna with Parmesan Cheese
Vegetable Lasagna (vegetarian, plant forward)
Chocolate Dipped Biscotti (vegetarian)
Vegan Platter
Super protein hummus, grilled tofu, garlic edamame, vegan local lettuce wraps and vegetables (vegan, gluten-free)
Vegan Tamale Platter
Vegan blue corn tamale (vegan, gluten free)