Event: Fall Leadership and Resiliency Conference
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- Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
- 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Offsite
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Offsite
The event is taking place off campus (at a non-Dallas College location). Please review the event description for more details.
Join fellow Dallas College student leaders and changemakers for a full day of leadership development, engaging breakout sessions and meaningful connections.
This year’s theme, “Soar Beyond Limits: Where Resilient Leaders Take Flight,” celebrates bold vision, fearless leadership and the power of resilience.
Enjoy free transportation, inspiring sessions, lunch, entertainment, swag, and connections with community sponsors.
Presented by the Student Leadership Institute.
Location: Fairmont Hotel, 1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
Event Schedule:
- 7:30-9 a.m. - Registration
- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Conference
- 4:30-6 p.m. - Networking
Online conference registration is required.
Breakout Rooms
| Session | Room |
|---|---|
| The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Life Davetta Henderson |
French Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Staff |
| Ethical Leadership: Doing What is Right When it is not Easy Jaime Resendez, Attorney at Law |
Florentine Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Staff |
| Roots & Resilience: Leading with the Strength of Our Stories Nia Jackson and IGSE Ambassadors |
Royal Room Banquet Level (3rd Floor) Student |
| Leading from Within: Belonging as the Heart of Leadership OR Discovering Belonging: First-Year Voices at Dallas College QEP Tracie Lowe, Bao Huynh, Guyla Blaylock, Denisse Avila, Tatyana McCoy, and Amber Raley |
State Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Student |
| Fitness is Bigger than a Dumbbell Jide Carew (JC) and Jelani Hopkins |
Far East Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Student |
| Student Government Association: From Ideas to Action Kirstie White and SGA Presidents |
International Ballroom Banquet Level (1st Floor) Student |
| Student Panel – Real Talk, Real Leadership Moderator: JC (Fitness Center Manager) Students: Veteran, First Generation, International (Subah Ahmed), Alfred Wiley |
International Ballroom Banquet Level (1st Floor) Student |
| Leading with Insight in a Data-Driven Campus | French Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Staff |
| The Ethics of AI: Leading in a Digital World Dr. Pamela Luckett |
Florentine Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Staff |
| Branding Yourself; Building Your Leadership Identity Angel Ross |
Royal Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Student |
| Imposter Syndrome: Owning Your Worth Jonathan White and Elizabeth Cazarez |
Parisian Room Banquet Level (2nd Floor) Student |
| Cash In on College: Unlocking the Power of Scholarships Dr. Lori Watson and Lori Tatsch |
Student |
| Art is Wellness: Creative Expression for Mental Health 100-minute session In Living Color Studio |
International Ballroom Staff and Students |
| Vibe Check: Boundaries, Breakthroughs & Boss Moves Brianna Mikail |
Staff |
| Courageous Innovation: Advocating for Better Solutions in Service to Others Amanda Sargent |
Staff |
| Trailblazers Wanted: Exploring Career Pathways in your Leadership Journey QEP Tracie Lowe, Bao Huynh, Guyla Blaylock, Denisse Avila, Tatyana McCoy, and Amber Raley |
Student |
| Mindset Matters: Cultivating Ecosystem Leaders Who Soar Beyond Limits Solomon Tention |
Student |
| Intrusive Leadership: How To Inspire Everyone to Soar Marcus Canady |
Student |
| Mental Health/Resilience: Bouncing Back Better Louis Whatley |
Student |
| Bachelor Bound Boss: Preparing For Your Next AD Tim McDuffie and Shay Johnson |
International Ballroom Student |
| Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Rethinking How You Think Josh Eason |
Staff |
| Developing Alongside AI: Resilient Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, and Creative Equity in a Digital Age Anthony "Tone" Mensah |
Student |
| Mission-Driven, Pathway-Focused: Resiliency in Leadership Journeys Dean Thad Mantaro and Dean Stephanie Harris |
Student |
| You DO Belong Here: Cutting the cycle of Imposter Syndrome Kathleen Carter |
Student |
| Afternoon Keynote Address Intrusive Leadership: The Future is Now Marcus Canady |
International Ballroom |
- Student Life
Contact Info
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Student Leadership Institute in Office of Student Life and Engagement
StudentLeadershipInstitute@DallasCollege.edu
972-860-7801
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