Student Advocates Conference

17 December

A State that Works: Cultivating Access to Internship Opportunities

12:40 PM 01:30 PM Hart

CHE

Alexandra Bernadotte

Founder & CEO

Beyond 12

Alexandra (Alex) Bernadotte is the founder and chief executive officer of Beyond 12, a high-tech, high-touch nonprofit that integrates personalized coaching with mobile technology to increase the number of traditionally underserved students who graduate from college. She has more than 18 years of executive management and strategic development experience in the nonprofit and private sectors. Immediately before launching Beyond 12, Alex was an entrepreneur in residence at NewSchools Venture Fund where she developed the business plan for Beyond 12.

Alex's previous professional experience includes serving as executive director of The Princeton Review's Silicon Valley office; executive director of Foundation for a College Education, a nonprofit college access program; co-founder and vice president of marketing at educational travel startup Explorica; director of operations at EF Education; and operations manager at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, where she coordinated the efforts of an international youth substance abuse prevention foundation. Alex currently serves on the board of directors of Great Oakland Public Schools and the board of advisors of the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth College.

Alex received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth and earned a master's degree with a concentration in policy and organizational leadership from Stanford. She is an Ashoka Fellow, a recipient of the 2011 NewSchools Venture Fund Entrepreneur of the Year award, a 2012 Jefferson Award for Public Service winner, a Stanford University Alumni Excellence in Education Award honoree, a Fellow of the 22nd class of the Pahara - Aspen Education Fellowship, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. In addition, Beyond 12 was named one of the world's 10 most innovative education companies by Fast Company and the organization’s MyCoach mobile app won the 2016 Xammy Award for best social impact app from Xamarin, a Microsoft- owned mobile development platform.

16 December

Welcome and Keynote

09:00 AM 10:10 AM Ballroom

16 December

Voices and Visibility

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Hart

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Paula Birt

Assistant Vice President of K-14 Initiatives & ASAP

Ivy Tech Community College

Dr. Paula Birt is the Assistant Vice President of K-14 Initiatives & ASAP at Ivy Tech Community College.

17 December

Indiana's Graduation Pathways: Post-Secondary Engagement Opportunities

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Hart

16 December

Dual Credit and Early College High School: Opportunities for Student Success

11:20 AM 12:10 PM Hart

Amanda Bremmer

Associate Director Student Life and Development

Ivy Tech Community College

Experienced Associate Director of Student Life, Leadership, and Development with a demonstrated history of working in higher education. Skilled in Event Planning, Higher Education Administration, Admissions, Leadership Development, and Student Leadership. She is a strong engineering professional with a Master of Science focused in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University.

16 December

Driving Statewide Change through a Town and Gown Relationship Between a Community College and Philanthropic Partner

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Hart

Kayla Brewer

Educational Ambassador

Foster Success

Kayla is a youth who has experienced foster care and is a sophomore at IUPUI. Kayla also serves as an Educational Ambassador and provides support for youth who have experienced foster care. Kayla serves on the Indiana Youth Advisory Board Statewide Leadership Team and advocates for foster youth across the state.

16 December

The Culture of Foster Care

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Miller

Samantha Burke

Vice President, Programming and Development

Pass the Torch for Women

Samantha Burke serves as the Vice President of Programming and Development for Pass the Torch for Women Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that meets women no matter where they are in their careers and supports them through mentorship. She is a founder of a nonprofit and upcoming published author.

16 December

Driving Statewide Change through a Town and Gown Relationship Between a Community College and Philanthropic Partner

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Hart

16 December

Part of the 3%: A Panel Conversation about Education and Economics with Young Adults with Experience in the Foster Care System

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Miller

Dawn Clark

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Dawn Clark is the Director of Academic Affairs and Transfer with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. She leads the work on Indiana’s transfer initiatives, which include the Core Transfer Library (CTL), Statewide Transfer General Education Core (STGEC), and the Transfer Single Articulation Pathways (TSAPs).

17 December

Indiana’s Transfer Initiatives: What You Need to Know

01:40 PM 02:30 PM Miller

CHE

Brittany Collins

Postsecondary Outreach and Career Transitions Manager

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Brittany Collins serves as Postsecondary Outreach and Career Transitions Manager at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. She leads CHE’s partnership with several federal grant programs focused on capacity-building for college access and success. Brittany holds a bachelor’s in psychology and certificate in public relations from IUPUI, and her graduate work in higher education and student affairs at Indiana University.

16 December

Equity in Higher Education: Measuring and Closing Gaps in Educational Opportunity

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Shields

CHE

17 December

A State that Works: Cultivating Access to Internship Opportunities

12:40 PM 01:30 PM Hart

CHE

17 December

Student Success: Serving the Whole Student from the Perspective of Well Being and Intersectionality.

12:40 PM 01:30 PM Shields

Ariel Crawley

Director of IvyWorks - Indy Women in Tech

Ivy Tech Community College

Ariel Crawley is the Director of IvyWorks - Indy Women in Tech at Ivy Tech Community College. She is also the 2019 Mira Award Tech Educator of the Year.

17 December

Helping Women Enter Tech

01:40 PM 02:30 PM Hart

16 December

Employer Match Game!

11:20 AM 12:10 PM Porter

Dr. Sue Ellspermann

President

Ivy Tech Community College

Sue Ellspermann became Ivy Tech Community College’s ninth president on July 1. She now leads the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system serving over 170,000 students a year. Dr. Ellspermann has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, economic and workforce development, and public service.

She most recently served as Indiana’s 50th Lieutenant Governor from 2013 until March of this year. As part of that role she served as President of the Senate and Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as well as overseeing six agencies. As the vice chair of the Indiana Career Council she led efforts to align Indiana’s education and workforce development system to meet the needs of employers. Her public service began in 2010 when she was elected as the State Representative for District 74.

Ellspermann formerly served as the founding Director of the Center of Applied Research and Economic Development at the University of Southern Indiana and also owned and operated Ellspermann and Associates, Inc, an independent consulting firm licensed in the training and facilitation of Simplex Creative Problem Solving.

Early in her career she spent time with Frito-Lay and Michelin Tire Corporation. Ellspermann holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Louisville in Industrial Engineering and a B.S. from Purdue University also in Industrial Engineering.

She is married to James Mehling, a recently retired high school principal. She has a blended family of four daughters, three sons-in-law, two grandsons and two granddaughters.

17 December

Lunch Keynote

11:20 AM 12:30 PM Ballroom

Dr. Trent Engbers

Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration/Director of the Master of Public Administration Program

University of Southern Indiana

Dr. Trent A. Engbers serves as the faculty member on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education Commission. He is the Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration and the Director of the Master of Public Administration Program for the University of Southern Indiana. Trent is a former Peace Corp volunteer, an experienced college educator and nonprofit consultant. He previously taught at University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business, Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, DePaul University School of Public Service and the University of Missouri Truman School of Public Affairs. With over a dozen years’ experience in college education and professional training, Trent is available for training and consultations in organizational development, leadership, nonprofit fundraising and board development. He was a 2015-2016 USI Foundation Award Winner for Excellence in Teaching. Trent holds degrees from Xavier University, the University of Maryland, University of Missouri and Indiana University.

17 December

Lunch Keynote

11:20 AM 12:30 PM Ballroom

Carolina Forman

Assistant Director of Intercultural Learning and Engagement

Indiana Wesleyan University

Carolina Forman serves as the Assistant Director in the Office of Intercultural Learning and Engagement Indiana Wesleyan University.

17 December

From Deficit to Asset: Honoring Community Cultural Wealth

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Miller

Kylie Fredrickson

Director of Youth Engagement

Foster Success

Kylie Fredrickson is the Director of Youth Engagement for Foster Success, an organization committed to supporting older foster youth transitioning out of the foster care system.

16 December

Part of the 3%: A Panel Conversation about Education and Economics with Young Adults with Experience in the Foster Care System

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Miller

Coleen Gabhart

Student

Purdue University

Coleen Gabhart is the student representative on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. A 2018 graduate Ivy Tech Community College where she earned an Associates of Science with a Global Studies Certificate. She is currently a student in the Krannert School of Business at Purdue University. While at Ivy Tech, Coleen served as Vice President then later President of the Student Body of the Lafayette campus. She also served as the Student Representative on the Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees and as an intern for the government relations office. Coleen is passionate about the agriculture industry, serving as an active member in FFA and 4-H.

16 December

Welcome and Keynote

09:00 AM 10:10 AM Ballroom

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Josh Garrison

Associate Commissioner for Legislation and Program Implementation

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Josh Garrison is the Associate Commissioner for Legislation and Program Implementation with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, where he is responsible for the Commission’s legislative agenda. While at the Commission, Josh has focused on implementing the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, increasing opportunities for returning adults and addressing the alignment between education and the workforce. Prior to joining the Commission, he held positions with Iowa State University, the Michigan Department of Human Services, and as a private practice attorney. Josh holds a B.S. in Politics and Government from Illinois State University and a J.D. from the Southern Illinois University School of Law.

16 December

State-level Strategies to Increase Educational Attainment

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Porter

CHE

17 December

Supporting Latino Students and Families in Educational Success

12:40 PM 01:30 PM Porter

16 December

Reducing Opportunity Gaps: Advocacy at All Levels

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Porter

Greg Harrell

School and Community Outreach Manager

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Greg serves as the School & Community Outreach Manager at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE). In his role, he supports K-12 outreach initiatives and provides bilingual services to schools, families, and community partners across Indiana. Greg earned both his bachelor’s and associate degrees from Vincennes University. Prior to joining CHE, he served as an English teacher with the United States Department of State in Valencia, Spain.

16 December

Equity in Higher Education: Measuring and Closing Gaps in Educational Opportunity

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Shields

CHE

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Mallory Hester

Associate Director of the Associate Accelerated Degree Program

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana

Mallory Hester is an associate director of ASAP at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis. She holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Saint Francis.

16 December

Building Equity Literate Educators

11:20 AM 12:10 PM Shields

Courtney Hott

Director of Legislation and Program Implementation

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Courtney Hott is the Director of Legislation and Program Implementation at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. In her role at the Commission, she aids in the formation and drafting of the legislative agenda, manages the Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship and serves on various policy-related teams and committees. She was previously a K-12 school counselor and her experience includes working with the Indiana General Assembly. Courtney believes quality education for all Hoosiers is the key to success and economic development in Indiana. When she is not advocating for students across the state, Courtney enjoys spending time with her husband, Zed, two dogs, Girdy and Lindi, and enjoying their mini-farm.

16 December

State-level Strategies to Increase Educational Attainment

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Porter

CHE

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Vincent Isom

Director, 21st Century Scholars Program

Indiana University

Vincent Isom serves as the Director of the Indiana University Bloomington-OVPDEMA 21st Century Scholars Program. He specializes in developing programming to retain low income and underrepresented student populations.

17 December

Roadmap to Success: Strategies to Address Gender, Geographic, Racial and Socioeconomic Issues Through Partnering with Campus Career Development Offices

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Shields

16 December

Preparing Students from the Classroom to the Board Room

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Porter

Flora Jones

Director of Postsecondary Readiness

Indianapolis Public Schools

Ms. Jones currently serves as the Director of Post-Secondary Readiness for Indianapolis Public Schools where she oversees college, career, and life readiness initiatives across the district.

16 December

Preparing Students from the Classroom to the Board Room

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Porter

Jeffrey Jourdan

Executive Director

Saint Joseph's College of Marian University - Indianapolis

As executive director of Saint Joseph's College-Marian University, Jeff Jourdan cultivates community and employer partnerships and manages facility and personnel operations.

17 December

The Saint Joe Indy Earn and Learn Model

01:40 PM 02:30 PM Porter

Michael Kendall

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Michael Kendall is an educator and educational equity advocate who is currently the Assistant Director of Scholar Support Programs at IUPUI, where he oversees the THRIVE Program for students from backgrounds as independent youth. An Indiana 21^st Century Scholar alumnus, he has spent his career dedicated to supporting others to achieve their greatest potential through higher education. Michael lives with his wife and four children in Indianapolis, Indiana.

16 December

Lunch, Be INspired, & Stan Jones Student Success Grant Presentation

12:20 PM 02:10 PM Ballroom

Tari Lambert

Director, Transfer Indiana

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Tari Lambert leads the CHE work on the implementation of Advanced Placement legislation, dual credit and Early College High School initiatives, and Indiana's e-Transcript project.

16 December

Dual Credit and Early College High School: Opportunities for Student Success

11:20 AM 12:10 PM Hart

Chris LaMothe

Chief Executive Officer

Elevate Ventures

Chris LaMothe represents District 5 as the Commission Member for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Elevate Ventures. He sets the strategy and vision for the organization, oversees all programs and staff, and serves as the primary source for stakeholders, investors, board members, and entrepreneurs. Previously LaMothe served as Executive Vice President of Element Materials Technologies, specifically leading the global Transportation, Power Generation and Industrials Sectors of the company. Element acquired LaMothe’s company, Sherry Laboratories Holdings, LLC in 2013 where he served as Partner, Chairman and CEO. Prior to acquiring Sherry Labs, LaMothe served as President and COO of Oxford Financial Group, LTD, one of the largest private wealth management firms in the country with over $8 Billion under management. He also serves or has served on the Board of a number of civic groups, including the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Advisory Board, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, The Indianapolis Zoo, the Indianapolis 500 Festival Board, Indiana University Business School Board of Visitors, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and TM Youth Foundation. LaMothe is a graduate of Ball State University with a BS in marketing and received his MBA from Indiana University.

16 December

Lunch, Be INspired, & Stan Jones Student Success Grant Presentation

12:20 PM 02:10 PM Ballroom

Andrew Lehr

Director of Student Success

Anderson University

Andrew Lehr is the Director of Student Success at Anderson University, where he oversees the First-Year Experience, Student Success initiatives, and Student Engagement.

16 December

Creating New Pathways through Campus-wide Success Strategies

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Miller

16 December

Part of the 3%: A Panel Conversation about Education and Economics with Young Adults with Experience in the Foster Care System

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Miller

16 December

Preparing Students from the Classroom to the Board Room

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Porter

Teresa Lubbers

Commissioner

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Teresa Lubbers was appointed in 2009 to serve as Commissioner for Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education, the coordinating agency charged with ensuring the state’s postsecondary education system is aligned to meet the needs of students and the state. Prior to joining the Commission, Lubbers served in the Indiana State Senate for 17 years, leading on education and economic development issues as Chair of the Senate Education and Career Development Committee.
As Commissioner, Lubbers works to increase college completion, ensure academic quality and student learning and align postsecondary credentials with meaningful careers. She partners with policymakers and higher education leaders to develop and implement the state’s higher education strategic plans, including the Commission’s recently adopted third plan, “Reaching Higher, Delivering Value.”

Lubbers is a past chair and a current member of both the State Higher Education Executive Officers and the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. She serves as Chair for the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, Commissioner for both the Education Commission of the States and the Postsecondary Value Commission, a member of the Advisory Council for both the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning and the Level Up Advisory Council and is the Chair of Indiana’s Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. Additionally, she serves on the Higher Learning Advocates Board of Directors.

Lubbers is past chair and current member of the YMCA of Great Indianapolis and Chair of the YMCA Foundation. She is the co-founder of the Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.

Lubbers holds an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a Master in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

16 December

Welcome and Keynote

09:00 AM 10:10 AM Ballroom

Jaimee Maddox

Student Success Coach - Purdue Promise

Purdue University

Jaimee Maddox joined Purdue Promise as a Student Success Coach in August 2019. As an alumna of the 21st Century Scholars program, she earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Ball State University and her Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University.

16 December

Fostering Student Success: How Higher Education Professionals Can Improve Students' Self-efficacy

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Hart

Barbie Martin

Director of School and Community Outreach

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Barbie Martin is the Director of School and Community Outreach for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. She is responsible for facilitating outreach efforts for the Commission, but the focal point is the 21st Century Scholars Program. She has worked with 21st Century Scholars for more than six years in a variety of capacities. Prior to her work with 21st Century Scholars, she taught high school English for fourteen years.

16 December

The 21st Century Scholarship and Scholar Success Program Updates

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Shields

CHE

17 December

The 21st Century Scholarship and Scholar Success Program Updates

01:40 PM 02:30 PM Shields

CHE

16 December

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Shields

CHE

17 December

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Porter

CHE

16 December

Reducing Opportunity Gaps: Advocacy at All Levels

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Porter

Blair Milo

Secretary

State of Indiana Career Connections and Talent

Blair Milo currently serves as the State of Indiana’s first Secretary for Career Connections and Talent and works to fill an estimated one million job openings over the next ten years. She also serves on the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, a body dedicated to shaping education and workforce training for a 21^st Century workforce.

Secretary Milo served as Mayor of La Porte, Indiana after being first elected in 2011 and reelected in 2015. Secretary Milo is also a veteran, having served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy.

17 December

Welcome and Keynote

09:15 AM 10:10 AM Ballroom

Tom Morales

Co-Founder & CEO

Morales Group, Inc.

Tom is co-founder and CEO of Morales Group, Inc (MGI). After 23 successful years in sales and marketing with such companies as Proctor and Gamble, Union Carbide and Donaldson Corporation, explored other opportunities to serve his community. In 2003, Tom launched MGI to be a bridge between the Indianapolis business community and the growing Hispanic population. Today, the company has grown into four divisions that target specific staffing needs and performance-based labor solutions.

Under Tom's leadership, MGI has been recognized as one of the fastest growing Hispanic owned businesses in America, one of the best places to work in Indiana, an INC 5000 firm, and one of the nation's top 100 Hispanic businesses.

By embracing his Mexican heritage, as well as his Hoosier roots, Tom has established himself as a leader in the community. Tom serves on the board of directors of for the Immigrant Welcome Center and the board of Elevate Indianapolis; and served on the board for The Boy Scouts (Crossroads of America) and the St. Francis Foundation. He is also a member of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Tom was also a Commissioner of the Metropolitan Development Commission and was appointed by Gov. Daniels as a commissioner of the State Student Assistance Commission (SSAC).

He has lectured around the United States on immigration issues and continues to advocate on behalf of the Hispanic community. Tom earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.Dedicated to God, family and community Tom exemplifies family values. Tom has been married for 42 years to his high school sweetheart, Chris. They are the proud parents of five children.

17 December

Welcome and Keynote

09:15 AM 10:10 AM Ballroom

16 December

Creating New Pathways through Campus-wide Success Strategies

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Miller

16 December

Preparing Students from the Classroom to the Board Room

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Porter

Andrea Neely

Regional Development Director

United Negro College Fund

For the past 13 years Andrea Neely has provided stellar leadership in her role as Area Development Director and for the past six years as the Indianapolis Regional Development Director for the United Negro College Fund. Each year the UNCF helps more than 10,000 promising African American and other students of color go to and through college with scholarships, internships and fellowships so they can be competitive job seekers in the 21st century economy. Mrs. Neely manages office operations for Indiana and Ohio with annual campaigns of $2.5 million and other statewide initiatives. Her leadership has resulted in $69 million being raised since 2006 to support the 37 UNCF colleges and universities and minority scholars that also attend Indiana state schools. This performance was recently recognized nationally by UNCF in 2017 as a top performing office which has exceeded its annual campaign goal four of the past five years with 2018 reaching 101% of goal attainment.In 2016 the Indianapolis area office was the #1 Performing Area office in the country raising $26 million also in 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 she was presented with the UNCF Award of Excellence for exceeding her annual fundraising goal and having one of the top special events in the country. One of Indianapolis’ premier fundraising galas is the UNCF Indianapolis Masked Ball, which Mrs. Neely directs. This successful event fundraiser nets over $450K annually. These funds support the mission of UNCF including students from Indiana. Her largest achievement is being a lead member of the development team that secured a $50,000,000.00 dollar grant from the Lilly Endowment to launch the UNCF Career Pathways Initiative that assist students attending HBCU’s graduate and then transition into their career. This is the 2^nd largest gift in UNCF History.

Prior to joining UNCF, this accomplished fundraiser founded and led an economic development consulting firm for 10 years. During this time her firm was recognized by President Bush in his remarks during his attendance at Indiana Black Expo's corporate luncheon for its role in developing affordable housing for Indianapolis seniors through the local HUD office. Andrea was the first African American female consultant from Indiana to submit a $4.1 million dollar HUD 202 application that was funded and developed on time and under budget on its first submission.

Andrea has received numerous recognitions not only from UNCF, in 2014 she was recognized as a “Breakthrough Woman” in education by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.In 2011 she was named an Indiana Women of Achievement by Ball State University for promoting educational opportunities statewide. In 2009 the Center for Leadership development presented her with the Madam C.J. Walker Outstanding Woman of the Year award for her community service and leadership and Lt. Governor Becky Skillman presented her with the Partner In Progress Award for her statewide leadership in advancing education. In 2015 and 2017 Andrea was appointed by Mayor Ballard (2015) and Mayor Hoggsett (2017) to serve as a member of the Indianapolis Charter School board which is key to supporting the educational landscape in Indianapolis with a focus of ensuring students receive a quality education K – 12 preparing them for a successful post secondary experience in completing their degree. She was appointed by Theresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education to serve on the 21^st Century Scholarship Advisory Council in support of ensuring students and families take advantaged of a program that will increase the number of college graduates from Indiana state schools with little to no debt.

Mrs. Neely is a native Hoosier and holds a Bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University, is a 2012 Hoosier Fellow alum of the Indiana University Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence and currently service on the board of directors. She is committed to advancing youth leadership development as a member and Immediate Past President of the Indianapolis Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and is married to George Neely C.E.C. and the mother of four children, Paige, Lauren, twins Blake and Julian and a member of Eastern Star Church.

16 December

Lunch, Be INspired, & Stan Jones Student Success Grant Presentation

12:20 PM 02:10 PM Ballroom

Dr. Michael Nichols

Associate Director and Academic Dean

Saint Joseph's College of Marian University

As associate director and dean of Saint Joseph's College-Marian University, Dr. Michael Nichols oversees the development and assessment of the school's curriculum and faculty.

17 December

The Saint Joe Indy Earn and Learn Model

01:40 PM 02:30 PM Porter

Dr. Joel Olufowote

Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence; Associate Professor of Political Science

Indiana Wesleyan University

Dr. Olufowote is the Executive Director for Inclusive Excellence (IE) and associate professor of political science at Indiana Wesleyan University.

16 December

Why Inclusive Institutional Equity Requires Exclusive Institutional Oversight

11:20 AM 12:10 PM Miller

16 December

Equity in Higher Education: Measuring and Closing Gaps in Educational Opportunity

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Shields

CHE

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Dr. Rebecca Rahschult

Vice President of K-14 Initiatives & Statewide Partnerships

Ivy Tech Community College

Dr. Rebecca Rahschulte is the Vice President of K-14 Initiatives & Statewide Partnerships at Ivy Tech Community College.

17 December

Indiana's Graduation Pathways: Post-Secondary Engagement Opportunities

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Hart

Tahanee Ratwatte

Associate Director, Specific Student Populations- Career Development Center

Indiana University

Tehanee Ratwatte is the Associate Director for Specific Student Populations at the Career Development Center at Indiana University, Bloomington. In her current role, Tehanee coordinates career services opportunities and access for students in specific populations with units within 13 career services offices, the Division of Student Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs.

17 December

Roadmap to Success: Strategies to Address Gender, Geographic, Racial and Socioeconomic Issues Through Partnering with Campus Career Development Offices

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Shields

Ariel Robinson

Student Success Coach - Purdue Promise

Purdue University

Ariel Brooke Robinson is a Student Success Coach for the Purdue Promise program. She began working at Purdue June 2016 after receiving her Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University. She completed her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Millikin University, which is also located in her hometown of Decatur, IL.

16 December

Right to the Core: Include, Support, Empower

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Hart

Derrick Robinson

AmeriCorps ScholarCorps

Indiana University

Derrick is a scholar-practitioner with experience in program development, conflict resolution, residential life, & admissions. He is effective with working with students across difference & advocating for equitable resources.

16 December

Black Male Students at Public Universities

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Miller

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Alonzo Ross

Associate Director of Associate Accelerated Degree Program

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana

Alonzo Ross is an Associate Director of ASAP at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis. He holds a MBA from the University of Southern Indiana.

16 December

Building Equity Literate Educators

11:20 AM 12:10 PM Shields

Dr. Pamela Sari

Interim Director, Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center

Purdue University

Dr. Pamela K. Sari is the Interim Director of the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center at Purdue University. She has a Ph.D. in American Studies (from Purdue) and was the Summer 2019 Research Associate at the Pluralism Project, Harvard University.

17 December

Challenging the Model Minority Myth: Collaborative Works of the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center at Purdue University

12:40 PM 01:30 PM Miller

17 December

Indiana’s Transfer Initiatives: What You Need to Know

01:40 PM 02:30 PM Miller

CHE

16 December

The Culture of Foster Care

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Miller

Colby Shank

Associate Commissioner for Student Financial Aid

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Colby Shank is the Associate Commissioner for Student Financial Aid at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. He has served in various roles and capacities at the Commission since 2013, including as Assistant Commissioner, Director of Financial Operations, and Director of Student Support Services. Before working for the Commission, he began his career in state government at the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance. He graduated from IUPUI with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2011 and a master’s degree in public affairs in 2017.

16 December

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Shields

CHE

17 December

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Porter

CHE

Torrence Sorrell

Student Success Coach - Purdue Promise

Purdue University

Torrence Sorrell is from Chicago, Illinois. As a proud Chicagoan, he enjoys eating at Portillo's and Giordano's Pizza (deep dish and thin crust).

Torrence Sorrell earned a M.S. at Indiana State University in Student Affairs and Higher Education. In November 2017, he was a recipient of the NASPA IV-East Graduate Student Rising Star Award, for the state of Indiana. Torrence completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a B.S. in broadcast journalism.

16 December

Right to the Core: Include, Support, Empower

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Hart

Keeley Stingel

Vice President of Talent Attraction and Retention

Radius Indiana

Keeley Stingel is the VP, Talent Attraction and Retention with Radius Indiana. Stingel brings nearly a decade of experience in community and economic development as well as nonprofit management to the role. In this role, Stingel addresses the gap between existing workforce and employer needs as well as developing a strategy to attract and retain existing talent in the eight-county region. In addition to workforce alignment, Stingel also serves as a Business Advisor through ISBDC to support new and existing businesses in the region.

Prior to joining Radius, Stingel served as the Executive Director of the Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana. In her tenure, the organization saw increased revenue by 40%, the number of community volunteers quadrupled, visits to the emergency shelter by 5x more than the year prior, and secured nearly 2,500 hours of donated support from the community. Stingel has also served in regional roles with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and Hoosier Uplands Economic Development.

As an alumna of the program, Stingel serves on the 21^st Century Scholars Advisory Council for the Commission for Higher Education where she works to identify ways to better engage scholars. Stingel serves on the Indiana Youth Institute Board of Directors and is responsible for strategic visioning and financial oversight of the statewide organization. Stingel also sits on the Washington County Council, At-Large.

Stingel possesses a Bachelor’s of Science from Purdue University and a Master’s in Public Affairs from Indiana University. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Historic Pathways. Stingel is also an alumna of the Lugar Series. Keeley, her husband, Brett, daughters, Quinn and Spencer, and upcoming arrival reside in Washington County, where they love to try new local restaurants, have bonfires, and spend time with family.

16 December

Lunch, Be INspired, & Stan Jones Student Success Grant Presentation

12:20 PM 02:10 PM Ballroom

16 December

Part of the 3%: A Panel Conversation about Education and Economics with Young Adults with Experience in the Foster Care System

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Miller

Megan Trible

Assistant Director of Educational Strategies

Foster Success

Megan Trible, LCSW currently serves as Foster Success' Assistant Director of Educational Strategies and works directly with college students who participate in Indiana's Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program.

16 December

The Culture of Foster Care

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Miller

Liz Walker

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Convenings

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Liz leads the development and implementation of various initiatives that advance the priorities established by the Commission's strategic plan and the legislature. Since joining the Commission in 2013, she has managed the statewide implementation of the Commission’s adult engagement campaigns, 15 to Finish, proactive advising practices, academic degree maps and math pathways. She serves as a member of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet Strategic Planning Sub-Committee and the ACT Indiana State Council. Prior to joining the Commission, Liz served as a program coordinator for the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

16 December

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Shields

CHE

17 December

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

10:20 AM 11:10 AM Porter

CHE

Jay Watts

Ex Dir Diversity/Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana

Jillian (Jay) Watts is the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging for Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana and Doctoral Student at Teachers College of Columbia University.

17 December

Student Success: Serving the Whole Student from the Perspective of Well Being and Intersectionality.

12:40 PM 01:30 PM Shields

Timothy Williams

Undergraduate Academic Advisor/Adjunct Instructor

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

With a decade-long service history as an educator and administrator, Mr. Timothy Williams continues to work toward creating equitable learning experiences for all students.

Courtney Wilson

Student Success Coach - Purdue Promise

Purdue University

Courtney Wilson joined Purdue Promise as a Student Success Coach in November 2018. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Hanover College in Philosophy and Business and earned her Master's in Higher Education with a specialization in Student Affairs from Purdue University Global.

16 December

Fostering Student Success: How Higher Education Professionals Can Improve Students' Self-efficacy

04:10 PM 05:00 PM Hart

Jarod Wilson

Director of Postsecondary Outreach and Career Transitions

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Jarod Wilson serves as the Director of Postsecondary Outreach and Career Transitions at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. As such, he works closely with colleges around the state to provide strong support services for students receiving state financial aid. Jarod holds a bachelor’s in international studies from Butler University and a master’s in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University.

16 December

The 21st Century Scholarship and Scholar Success Program Updates

03:10 PM 04:00 PM Shields

CHE

17 December

The 21st Century Scholarship and Scholar Success Program Updates

01:40 PM 02:30 PM Shields

CHE

16 December

Preparing Students from the Classroom to the Board Room

02:15 PM 03:05 PM Porter

Student Advocates Conference

Speakers

Sponsors

Schedule

Exhibitor Setup

Registration and Breakfast

Welcome and Keynote

Driving Statewide Change through a Town and Gown Relationship Between a Community College and Philanthropic Partner

State-level Strategies to Increase Educational Attainment

Black Male Students at Public Universities

Dual Credit and Early College High School: Opportunities for Student Success

Employer Match Game!

Why Inclusive Institutional Equity Requires Exclusive Institutional Oversight

Building Equity Literate Educators

Lunch, Be INspired, & Stan Jones Student Success Grant Presentation

Preparing Students from the Classroom to the Board Room

Creating New Pathways through Campus-wide Success Strategies

Voices and Visibility

Equity in Higher Education: Measuring and Closing Gaps in Educational Opportunity

Right to the Core: Include, Support, Empower

The 21st Century Scholarship and Scholar Success Program Updates

Part of the 3%: A Panel Conversation about Education and Economics with Young Adults with Experience in the Foster Care System

Reducing Opportunity Gaps: Advocacy at All Levels

The Culture of Foster Care

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

Fostering Student Success: How Higher Education Professionals Can Improve Students' Self-efficacy

Exhibitor Setup

Registration and Breakfast

Welcome and Keynote

Indiana's Graduation Pathways: Post-Secondary Engagement Opportunities

Overview of State Financial Aid Programs

From Deficit to Asset: Honoring Community Cultural Wealth

Roadmap to Success: Strategies to Address Gender, Geographic, Racial and Socioeconomic Issues Through Partnering with Campus Career Development Offices

Lunch Keynote

A State that Works: Cultivating Access to Internship Opportunities

Supporting Latino Students and Families in Educational Success

Challenging the Model Minority Myth: Collaborative Works of the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center at Purdue University

Student Success: Serving the Whole Student from the Perspective of Well Being and Intersectionality.

Helping Women Enter Tech

The Saint Joe Indy Earn and Learn Model

Indiana’s Transfer Initiatives: What You Need to Know

The 21st Century Scholarship and Scholar Success Program Updates

Caitlyn Beck

17 December

A State that Works: Cultivating Access to Internship Opportunities

Alexandra Bernadotte

16 December

Welcome and Keynote

Jen Berry

16 December

Voices and Visibility

Paula Birt

17 December

Indiana's Graduation Pathways: Post-Secondary Engagement Opportunities

Janet Boyle

16 December

Dual Credit and Early College High School: Opportunities for Student Success

Amanda Bremmer

16 December

Driving Statewide Change through a Town and Gown Relationship Between a Community College and Philanthropic Partner

Kayla Brewer

16 December

The Culture of Foster Care

Renz Buenavista

Amber Burbrink

Samantha Burke

16 December

Driving Statewide Change through a Town and Gown Relationship Between a Community College and Philanthropic Partner

Kyra Campbell

16 December

Part of the 3%: A Panel Conversation about Education and Economics with Young Adults with Experience in the Foster Care System

Dawn Clark

17 December

Indiana’s Transfer Initiatives: What You Need to Know

Riah Coley

Brittany Collins

16 December

Equity in Higher Education: Measuring and Closing Gaps in Educational Opportunity

17 December

A State that Works: Cultivating Access to Internship Opportunities