The Leadership Summit
Friday, February 7, 2025
The highly anticipated Leadership Summit returns in 2025, reinvigorating the spirit of leadership and empowerment among students from diverse backgrounds. Hosted on-campus, this dynamic conference is a nexus for students, faculty, and professionals to converge, collaborate, and cultivate the next generation of leaders.
Highlights:
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Inspiring Keynote Addresses: Renowned leaders and change-makers will share their insights and experiences, inspiring attendees to lead purposefully and passionately.
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Interactive Workshops: Engaging workshops led by experts will provide practical tools and strategies for personal and professional development.
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Networking Opportunities: Participants will have the chance to connect with peers, mentors, and industry professionals, fostering valuable relationships and collaborations.
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Community Impact Projects: From service initiatives to advocacy campaigns, attendees will have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to create tangible impact in their communities.
Tentaive Schedule of Events
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.: Lunch & Networking
1:00 - 1:50 p.m.: Session 1
2:00 - 2:50 p.m.: Session 2
3:00 - 3:50 p.m.: Session 3
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Keynote Speaker - Shaina Lane
Shaina Lane '01
Meet Our 2025 Keynoter - Shaina Lane
From healthcare provider, to HR professional, to a professional coach, Shaina has been through all of the career ups and downs and landed right where she is meant to be; empowering the next generation of leaders to create their own path to career success. As a seasoned endurance athlete and full Ironman finisher, Shaina draws on lessons learned about courage, curiosity, and consistency in her coaching and speaking engagements.
Shaina is the author of Leadership is Easy (said no one ever). In her mission to uncover the secrets of effective leadership, Shaina spent two decades studying what it means to lead people from a practical perspective. Now, she’s ready to share the 11 transformative habits that lay the groundwork for successful leadership.
Shaina engages audiences with real-life, relatable stories and thought-provoking questions. Her goal is for each person in the audience to leave inspired and motivated to continue their personal and professional growth. Shaina is a proud 2001 graduate from GVSU and former faculty member!
