ENGAGE
The Conference of Leadership for Change
February 28, 2015
Registration Ends February 19th!
Conference Schedule
8:00-8:45 am Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:45 am Welcome and Keynote Speech from Kendra Dunbar
10:00-10:50 am Concurrent Workshop Sessions 1
11:00-11:50 am Concurrent Workshop Sessions 2
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch/Browse partner tables/The Justice Experience Open
1:00-1:50 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions 3
2:00-2:50 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions 4
3:00-3:50 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions 5
4:00-4:30 pm Conference Wrap-Up
4:30 pm Dinner
Workshop Breakout Sessions
- Leadership skill-building and development
- Community organizing and grassroots networking
- Advocacy & public policy
- Faith-based leadership & serving the community
- Leadership of Self: Examining privilege, bias, diversity, and exploring identity
- Social Justice issues (such as hunger, poverty, the environment, modern slavery, public health, etc.)
Some workshops will fall under multiple categories and we welcome that! Can you contribute to the conversation? Please apply to present a workshop today!
Featured Keynote Speaker: Kendra Dunbar
Kendra Dunbar has long had a commitment to justice, peace building, and the transformation of communities through education and dialogue. She brings over 15 years of professional experience. Kendra has worked with United Methodist, ecumenical, and grassroots partners to develop informed and motivated church leaders and community advocates. She has designed and facilitated seminars, trainings, and exposure programs. Priority topics have included racial justice, restorative justice, gender equity, peace building, theology and praxis, human rights, mission, poverty, and intergenerational dialogue.
Kendra has extensive international work experience and has engaged, networked, and partnered with communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America. She received her BA from Williams College, M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary, and is currently working toward a MS in Clinical Mental Health from Loyola, University of Maryland. Kendra looks forward to adding to her toolbox by becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
ENGAGE: The Conference of Leadership for Change
Email: wvwcservice@wvwc.edu
Website: www.wvwc.edu/engage
Location: 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV, United States
Phone: (304) 473-8165
Twitter: @wvwcservice