2025 Conference Concurrent Sessions
The National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education is pleased to present the line-up of concurrent presentations for the 38th Annual National Conference and Business Meeting. Broad topics include Professional Development for Executives and Administrators, Communication and Influence, Workplace Dynamics and Management, Personal Growth and Well-being, Support During Organizational Changes, Event Planning, and Advanced Topics and Issues in Higher Education. Additional details, including session descriptions, will be included in the conference app, available to registered attendees prior to and during the conference.
Page updated January 13, 2025.
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Session 1 - Thursday 1/23 at 4:30 - 5:25 PM
| Session Title | Speaker |
|---|---|
Measuring Your Impact & Advocating for Yourself | Edward Cullinane |
The Importance of Support Staff Councils in Higher Education | Emily C. Miesch |
Unleash Your Strengths: A Journey of Self-Discovery | Sherry Hunter |
Event Planning: From Inception to Completion | Cherice Grace Granger |
Systemic Oppression Monopoly - A DEI Education Tool | Melinda Assink |
Session 2 - Thursday 1/23 at 5:45 - 6:40 PM
| Session Title | Speaker |
|---|---|
The Secret Sauce: Communicate with Impact and Influence by Seeing the Invisible | Audrey Young |
Communicator, Confidant, Cheerleader, and Coordinator: Supporting Organizational Overhaul as a Chief of Staff | Dr. Lance Poston |
Beyond Busy: Practical Strategies for Work-Life Balance | Rebecca Monaghan |
Creating in-house professional development for administrative professionals | Holli Stillman |
Global Ambassador: Redefining the Role Beyond Executive Assistant | Kimberly Stender |
What if I could give you a 1st draft of your meeting minutes? | Matt Maxwell |
Session 3 - Friday 1/24 at 10:15 - 11:10 AM
| Session Title | Speaker |
|---|---|
You Are NOT a Fraud! Using Imposter Syndrome to Reclaim Your Value and Advance Your Professional Workstyle and Development | Nicole Sment |
Navigating Governmental and Legislative Relationships in Higher Education | Mark Burnham |
Supporting Everyone but Yourself? Let's Change That! | Stephie Berman |
The Care and Feeding of Retired Presidents (& Others) | Lorrie Kyle |
Stirring the Pot: Uniting Teams Through Innovative Event Planning | Melanie Lewis |
Session 4 - Friday 1/24 at 11:30 AM - 12:25 PM
| Session Title | Speaker |
|---|---|
Embracing Generative AI: Ethics and Practical Uses | Laura Burnham |
When it Comes to College Athletics, How Should Title IX Work in 2025? | Dr. Karen Weaver |
Defining and Elevating the Role of Chief of Staff: Navigating Leadership and Strategic Alignment in Higher Education | Dr. Fred M. Tugas |
Creating a Circle of Trust in all of Your Circles | Frenika Rivers |
Pomp, Circumstance, and a Dash of Fun: Inauguration Planning 101 | Jacob Wood |
Session 5 - Friday 1/24 at 3:15 - 4:10 PM
| Session Title | Speaker |
|---|---|
Anatomy of a Staff Meeting | Jessica Walling |
Will College Athletics Survive the Legal and Financial Challenges? | Dr. Karen Weaver |
Crafting Compelling Storytelling: How to Elevate Executive Voices and Visibility | Dr. Elizabeth Rockstroh |
Easier, Cleaner, Smarter: Google Tips and Tricks and Shortcuts | Stacia Mattan |
From Pit Crew to the President's Office: How to Turbocharge Your University Events | Jennifer Sachs |