Lead Roo: Student Leadership Micro-Conference

Lead Roo is UMKC Office of Student Involvement's premier student leaderships program. 

This Micro Leadership Conference is a student-focused leadership development experience designed to equip emerging student leaders with practical skills they can apply to their college experiences within their organizations, communities and future careers. This year’s conference will center on building inclusive, adaptive, collaborative and service-oriented leaders who are prepared to navigate change and lead with purpose. 

12:00 – 12:30 PM
Keynote Address
Dr. Michelle Wimes, Chief People Officer, Children’s Mercy

12:30 – 1:00 PM
Networking Session
Headshot Lounge Open until 3:45 p.m.  | Light Refreshments Provided

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Leading in the Workforce
Diane Gallagher, Senior Vice President of Civic & Community Initiatives, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Inclusive and Adaptive Leadership
Greg Valdovino, Vice President, Welcoming & Belonging, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

3:00 – 3:45 PM
Collaborative and Service Leadership
Jauqua Preston Wilkins, Senior Learning Consultant, Oracle

4:00 – 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks, Todd Wells

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