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Theme

The Hive Effect: Building Power through Advocacy and Unity

Movements begin with connection鈥攚ith leaders reaching out, finding one another, and choosing to act together. Early advocates knew this instinctively, creating moments of shared purpose and progress. Like honeybees, they built networks that were fluid, intentional, and powerful. In these hives, every action contributes to a larger rhythm and every connection sparks collective strength. We continue that tradition with this year's Women in Leadership summit. The Hive Effect explores how advocacy and unity can activate change. Join us to use your voice, find your cause, and connect to your hive!  

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Agenda 

TIME	EVENT
11 - 11:10 a.m.	Welcome
11:10 - 11:55 a.m.	Lunch and Roundtable Discussion
11:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Pivot and Prep
12:10 - 12:55 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
1:00 -  1:55 p.m.	Keynote
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.	Mini Museum and Networking
2:45 -  3:00 p.m.	Closing Session

Roundtable Discussion

TOPIC 1

Being a Changemaker

Discussion Leaders: Carolyn J. Harris, Director of Student Activities; Alison Moorefield, Director of Student Services, TUNE; Dr. Chris Troung, Staff Psychologist & Coordinator for Neurodiversity-Affirming Services; Consandria Walker-Hall, Head Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field

Topic 2

When You're the Only One in the Room

Discussion Leaders: Dr. Regina Carlow, Dean, College of Fine Arts & Communication; Dr. Nora Clark-Giles, Assistant Vice President for Student Health & Well-being;  Katherine Vettori, Head Coach, Women's Soccer 

Topic 3

Imposter Syndrome & How it Impacts Your (Perceived) Voice

Discussion Leaders: Brittni Ballard, Learning Technologies Librarian, Albert S. Cook Library; Candace Collins, Coordinator of Family Programs, New Student and Family Programs; ArenRane Hamer, Assistant Director of Programming, Student Activities; Kathleen Hine, Deputy Athletics Director; Kristin Pinkowski, Hill-Lopes Scholars Program Coordinator; Michelle Rauch, Assistant Director, Office of Student Acountability & Restorative Practices; Danielle Woody, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices 

Topic 4

What's Your Hive? Connecting to Passion and Purpose

Discussion Leaders:  Dahne Boyer-Brown, Director of Student Athlete Experience;  Dr. Alison McCartney, Dean, Honors College; Kanika Jackson, Assistant Teaching Professor in Communication Studies and Director of Public Communication Center; Kimberly Mocombe, Project Coordinator for CCAMPIS Grant & Student Child Care Services; Dr. Keiwana Perryman, Director, Center for Student Diversity; Sequoia Richmond, Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life; Dr. Leticia Romo, Professor, Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Keynote 

Keynote Speaker:  Chrissy M. Thornton

Chrissy Thornton serves as the President and CEO of Associated Black Charities. With a career built on the pillars of community empowerment, coalition-building, and economic justice, Chrissy brings not just leadership experience, but a movement-driven approach to everything she touches. With over 20 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, digital engagement, grant writing, and program execution, Chrissy has a track record of elevating organizations. Her leadership extends to designing and facilitating staff development activities, large-scale events, and board initiatives, while also leading fundraisers, training seminars and conferences, and peer-to-peer engagement efforts. Armed with a master鈥檚 degree in business with a concentration in Organizational Management, Chrissy is a sought-after public speaker on topics ranging from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and health equity to entrepreneurship, women鈥檚 empowerment, wealth building, and non-profit stakeholder engagement.

Breakout Sessions 

Session A

Education and Experience: Twin Pillars to Finding Your Power and Purpose

Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Katz (she/her), Professor of History & Coordinator, Human Rights & History Minor, Towson University

Description: In this session, students will interrogate their professional goals, their educational path, and their ability to change course when experience and learning open new opportunities.

Session B

Sustaining the Hive: Personal Safety and Wellness in Advocacy

Presenters: Akshita Siddula (she/her), Leadership Coach and Community Organizer

Description: Advocacy requires courage, creativity, and care 鈥� but sustaining that work means tending to your own safety and wellness. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to build power through balance, boundaries, and collective care. Together, we鈥檒l identify strategies to protect your energy, practice mindful leadership, and create supportive 鈥渉ives鈥� that help advocacy efforts thrive without burnout.

Session C

Make the Hive Thrive: Finding Your Role in Collective Action

Presenter: Shannon Cheek (she/her), Assistant Director for Community Impact, Towson University; Sha-Nel Henderson (she/her), Coordinator for Student Community Engagement, Towson University

Description: This interactive session will guide participants through foundational principles of community engagement. Participants will identify their Social Change Role and brainstorm ways to utilize their role in creating change within communities. 

Session D

Buzz With Purpose: Curating Your Digital Hive

Presenter: Sophia Naughton (she/her), Marketing Coordinator, Towson University 

Description: Connection begins with a click, but community is something we build together. In this interactive workshop, we will dive into social media strategy to discover ways to reach your audience through accessibility and inclusion, amplify others鈥� voices, and create a community that thrives beyond the screen.

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