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2018 Student Professional Development Conference Outstanding Speakers

How can YOU prepare to make the most out of your interactions with the 2018 SPDC speakers?
  1. READ the list of the panelists and speakers before attending the conference (see below). 
  2. THINK about what you would like to learn from participating in the conference, and IDENTIFY the participants who may be able to answer your questions.
  3. MAKE A LIST of questions and keep them near by.
  4. NETWORK with the speakers and panelists... even those outside of your chosen career field. You never know what you may learn!

Opening Session ~ Minding the Gap: Navigating the Time Between Your Reality and Your Dream

Session Presenters:
  • Bridget Mancini ~ MedServe & Greensboro Area Health Education Center
  • Marcia Lindsey ~ Duke University Bioethics & Science Policy Master Program Student
  • ​Taylor Ross ~ Methodist University Physician Assistant Program Student
  • Mahalia Robinson ~ Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program Student
  • Amira Carter ~ NC State University  Master of Physiology Graduate
  • Alexis Foster ~  NC State University  Master of Physiology Student

Concurrent Session (I): Health and Veterinary Professionals Panel & Networking Session

Session Presenters:
  • Gregory Lewbart ~ Student Services NC State University - Veterinary School​
  • Je'Taime Miller ~ Tuskeegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Student
  • Donna Murray ~ Lenoir-Rhyne Physician Assistant Program - Director of Clinical Education
  • Brenda Latham-Sadler ~ Associate Dean, Student Inclusion and Diversity, Wake Forest School of Medicine
  • Kedeja Adams ~ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Student
  • Karen Schooler ~ Internal Medicine Cone Health

Concurrent Session (II): Dental Professionals Panel & Networking Session

Session Speakers:
  • Dr. LeKecia McGee ~ General Dentist - Co-owner of Sparkling Smiles of Asheboro
  • Dr. Tiara Rorie ~ Pediatric Dentist - Co-owner of Sparkling Smiles of Asheboro
  • Tatianna Belton ~ Dental Office Management
  • Lamont Lowery ECU ~ Director of Admissions East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine
  • Alexis Foster ~ NC State University  Master of Physiology
  • Jalan Ward ~ North Carolina A&T State University Biology Masters of Science Program Student
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Concurrent Session (III): Graduate Professionals Panel & Networking Session

Session Presenters:
  • Ciearra Smith ~ University of Massachusetts Biomedical Sciences Program PhD Student
  • Brandon Walton ~ Morehouse School of Medicine Graduate School Program Coordinator Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences
  • Tia Tate ~ North Carolina Central University Integrated Bioscience PhD Program Student
  • Briawna Dildy ~ North Carolina A&T State University Biology Masters of Science Program Student

Concurrent Session (IV): Law Professionals Panel & Networking Session

Session Presenters:
  • Brenda Riddix-Smalls ~ North Carolina Central University Professor of Law and IPLI Director
  • Devin Grant ~ Patent Attorney 
  • Sade Knox ~ North Carolina Central University Student
  • Enisha Smith ~ North Carolina Central University Student
  • David Wheaton ~ Elon University Law School Student
  • Galen Foresman ~ North Carolina A&T State University Associate Professor of Philosophy 

Workshop I. Career Preparation: Increase Your Competitiveness!

Session Presenters:
  • John Patterson ~ Maximizing Access to Research Careers Program Coordinator
  • Derrick Williams ~ North Carolina A&T State University Biology Masters of Science Program Student
  • Brea Weaver ~ Medical Experience Academy Ambassador
  • Alexis Foster ~ Medical Experience Academy Ambassador and NC State University  Master of Physiology Student

Workshop II. Expanding Your Options: Amazing Careers Worth Considering!

Session Presenters:
  • Marc Cook ~  North Carolina A&T State University Assistant Professor - Exercise Physiology and Immunology/ ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist 
  • Tatianna Belton ~ Dental Office Management
  • Michael Brunson ~ Business Owner
  • Katherine Secor ~ Sales and Marketing
  • Mrs. Patricia Parrish ~ Allied Health, Public Health, Health Careers & Workforce Diversity Coordinator
    Greensboro Area Health Education Center
  • JeTaime Miller ~ Tuskeegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Student
  • Cailisha Petty ~ North Carolina A&T State University Science Education Coordinator 

Workshop III. Ace the Interview! Professional Coaching and Interview Practice Session

Session Presenter: 
Sindy Martin, Smartin International, Inc.

~Closing Ceremony~ ALL are encouraged to attend!
 *Keynote Speaker*: Demetra Liggins, Esq.
Co-Founder of Corporate Homie (Career, Lifestyle, and Advice) http://www.corporatehomie.com/

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