2025 Conference

On Saturday, March 29, hundreds of professionals, industry leaders, alumni and students came together once again for Adelphi University’s Women’s Leadership Conference.

 

Keynote Speakers

Juju Chang

The Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News Nightline and a regular contributor to Good Morning America and 20/20, Juju Chang is one of the most prominent women in broadcast journalism. Her decades-long career as a producer and reporter is notable for her coverage of women’s rights and social justice issues as well as her in-depth personal narratives set against the backdrop of national and international news.

Kindra Hall

An inspiring speaker who teaches listeners the winning way to tell their own stories, Kindra Hall is the best-selling author of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. A former columnist at Success magazine, she is also the author of Change Your Story, Change Your Life, and, most recently, The Story Edge.

2025 Conference Info
Conference Program
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Women’s Leadership Conference 2025

At Adelphi University’s Women’s Leadership Conference, on Saturday, March 29, professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students, and community members came together for a day of influential connections, compelling discussions and opportunities. Launch Gallery
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2025 Conference Schedule

Time Activity
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Check-In/Registration and Networking
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brunch and Kickoff Session
Brunch Keynote Speaker: Kindra Hall

Brunch sponsored by the Adelphi University Women’s Giving Circle
12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Networking Break
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Breakout Session I

  • Imposter Syndrome: Lead with Confidence
  • Taking Care of You: The Importance of Self-Care
  • Roundtable Discussions:
    • Financial Literacy, sponsored by Valley National Bank
    • Leadership Reimagined: Harnessing Science and Spirituality for Dynamic Change, sponsored by Emerge Holistics
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Networking Break
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakout Session II

  • Embrace the Power of No
  • What’s Your Next Chapter? How to Get Off the Fence and Make Your Next Move
  • Roundtable Discussions:
    • Financial Literacy, sponsored by Valley National Bank
    • Leadership Reimagined: Harnessing Science and Spirituality for Dynamic Change, sponsored by Emerge Holistics
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Networking Break, PAC First Floor and UC First Floor
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Breakout Session III

  • Beyond the 9-5: How to Launch Side Hustles and Startups, Concert Hall
  • Navigating to Get What You Want, UC 113-115
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Networking Cocktails

Sponsored by KPMG
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Awards Celebration and Keynote Dinner
Keynote Speaker: Juju Chang
Moderator: President Christine M. Riordan

There is an additional fee for the dinner portion of the event for non-student participants.
Letters of Support
Chuck Schumer - U.S. Senator of New York
Letitia James - New York State Attorney General
Monica Martinez - New York State Senator

Empower Women Future Leaders

The newly established Women’s Leadership Fund will support the annual Women’s Leadership Conference, ensuring robust programming and underwriting the cost of attendance for Adelphi students, as well as providing leadership activities, professional development, and other opportunities that support the growth and empowerment of Adelphi women.
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Contact
E-mail
wlc@adelphi.edu
Phone Number
516.877.4555
Location
Ruth S. Harley University Center
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