ConferenceLeadership

Student annual

Fifth

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Friday, January 30, 201512:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Intersections

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Welcome to the Fifth AnnualLeadership is You! ConferenceDear Conference Participants:

Welcome to the fifth Annual Leadership Is You! Conference sponsored by Edmonds Community College. We are excited that you have chosen to spend this afternoon with us to develop your leadership skills and connecting with other students who share the same goal! Famed Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy said, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” To change our school, community, nation, or even the world requires us to first change ourselves. We hope today will help in that process.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Intersections.” The conference planning committee has designed this conference to provide leadership skills for those of you who may already be leaders and for those of you who are beginning to develop your leadership abilities. It is our hope that with the combination of inspiring breakout sessions and this year’s keynote speaker, Jon Vroman that you will challenge yourself to think, reflect, and engage. You are making an investment of your time and the college is making an investment in your leadership development! Step out and take an active part in your learning and maybe, just maybe, you will be motivated to continue to learn more, experience more, and give back to your school and community.

A special thanks to all who have played a role in putting this conference together, the presenters, volunteers, and the Associated Students of Edmonds Community College for funding the conference. Enjoy this opportunity and afternoon ahead! The conference planning committee has enjoyed planning the Leadership Is You! Conference and wants you to learn and have fun!

Conference Planning Committee:

Dionna Anderson Lew LatimerWayne Anthony Matt MunsonLuke Botzheim Marisa PierceJorge del la Torre Jeremy SnyderErin Dellino Julie Wecliff

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Schedule of Events

12:00 – 12:45 pm

12:45 – 1:00 pm

1:00 – 2:00 pm

2:30 – 3:30 pm

3:45 – 4:45 pm

5:00 – 5:40 pm

5:40 – 6:15 pm

6:15 - 6:30 pm

Registration/Check-In

Welcoming/Conference Opening:Christina Castorena, Vice President for Student Services

Keynote Address: Jon VromanLiving Life in the Front Row™

Breakout Session One

Breakout Session Two

30 Day Leadership ChallengeAbraham Rodriguez - Hernandez

Networking/Dinner

Closing Keynote Address: Mayor Nicola Smith, City of Lynnwood

Woodway Hall

Woodway Hall

Woodway Hall

Snoqualmie Hall

Snoqualmie Hall

Woodway Hall

Woodway Hall

Woodway Hall

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2015 Speakers

Jon VromanJon Vroman is an international speaker who twice voted “Campus Speaker of The Year” and author of Living College Life in the Front Row. Jon’s mission is to encourage individuals to find and develop their unique talents so that they will make the biggest impact within their campus and community. In 2005, Jon founded the charitable organization Front Row Foundation

(www.FrontRowFoundation.org), which was recently featured on NBC’s Today Show. The charity has raised over $1,000,000 to help more than 60 children and adults braving life-threatening illnesses have a front row experience at the concert or sporting event of their dreams. Jon lives in New Jersey with his wife and kids.

Mayor Nicola Smith,City of LynnwoodMayor Nicola Smith was elected in November 2013 and took office in January 2014 as the Mayor of the City of Lynnwood. She is committed to servant leadership, growth of people, and building community. Prior to becoming Lynnwood’s Mayor, Nicola enjoyed a 25 year

career with Edmonds Community College as the Dean of Student Life at Edmonds Community College.

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Keynote Address: Living College life In The Front Row™Jon Vroman’s award winning 5 C’s of Living College Life In The Front Row™ (Connect, Create, Change, Commit and Contribute) is an action packed and highly interactive session filled with valuable lessons about authentic, practical and visionary leadership strategies which are shared through entertaining stories and activities.Facilitator: Jon VromanLocation: Woodway Hall

Breakout Session OneTurning HAHA into AHAWe can change human behavior through fun. Discover the effects of how fun leads to engagement, which in turn leads to progress. Participants learn how to infuse fun strategies into everyday tasks and establish a more positive and productive atmosphere. This session is the cure for long hours, difficult work and dealing with challenging people. Facilitator: Jon VromanLocation: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 203

The Journey to LeadershipThis workshop will include the different types of leadership, how leadership in the LGBTQIA+ community has effected how society sees the Queer community, a personal journey to leadership through a transgender males eyes, how leadership can shape one’s life, along with a little bit of personal growth mixed into the conversation. This presentation will be a mixture of lecture but leaning more towards group participation.Facilitator: Kellen Syth Location: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 204

Keynote & Breakout Sessions

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Over, Through or Around the Mountain: How to Overcome AdversityHow do some people completely lose it and fall apart while other people can have the ability to rise to the occasions. Through activities, reflection, and discussion surrounding adversity, students will be given the tips and tools necessary for turning stressful situations into an opportunity to learn about their own motivation and ability to navigate through hardships. These skills will empower them to embrace the leader within. Facilitators: Maizy Brown and Jerry VasquezLocation: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 201

Leadership in SportsAre the skills necessary for leadership in sports transferable to the leadership skills needed in our community? If so, what are the traits of a true authentic leader who is able to inspire and lead others to make positive transformational changes in their community? Facilitators: Michael Piper & Holly Letourneau Location: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room202

You Don’t Have to be a BeyoncéDo you want to make a difference but don’t consider yourself a leader? Did you know that you don’t have to be in charge to affect change? In session we will discuss how to make an impact using the skills you already possess and how to gain the skills you would like to have in the future. Learn ways to challenge yourself and expand on existing skills. Facilitators: Dionna Anderson and Julie MooreLocation: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 212

Breakout Session TwoTurning HAHA into AHA (Repeat of Session one)We can change human behavior through fun. Discover the effects of how fun leads to engagement, which in turn leads to progress. Participants learn how to infuse fun strategies into everyday tasks and establish a more positive and productive atmosphere. This session is the cure for long hours, difficult work and dealing with challenging people. Facilitator: Jon VromanLocation: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 203

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Leading in a Culturally Diverse WorldIn this workshop, participants will identify the importance of culturally diverse leadership experience, and some ways that you can get involved. We will talk about the importance of cultural competencies, and use the topics of social justice, volunteerism, and study abroad as examples of ways you can gain cultural competencies.Facilitators: Mohamed Alarabi, Amanda Fletcher and Kimberly KraftLocation: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 212

Intersections - An Individual PerspectiveIn each of our lives, we face countless crossroads. Through a lens of personal experience, we determine which path to take at each intersection. This panel discussion will examine the choices we face and how our decisions impact our future.Facilitators: Danielle Anderson, Zamzam Hufane, Daniel Johnson and Erik RayLocation: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 307

Creating Your Personal Leadership MissionThis workshop gives you the opportunity to explore the idea of leadership and what it means to you. Learn to clearly articulate your own personal leadership mission. A mission will reflect your values, aspirations, and beliefs. By describing what you aspire to be and what you expect of yourself, you can use your mission to determine if your decisions and actions are in alignment with your aspirations. By the end of this workshop, you will have your mission ready to be used.Facilitator: James Mohr, Ph. DLocation: SNOQUALMIE HALL, Room 202

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Notes

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6 - Woodway Hall (WWY): • Registration• Opening Remarks• Keynote Address• Dinner/Closing Keynote

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12 - Snoqualmie Hall (SQL) : • Breakout Sessions 1 and 2• Staff Resource Room SQL

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