2018 Student Professional Development Conference Outstanding Speakers
How can YOU prepare to make the most out of your interactions with the 2018 SPDC speakers?
- READ the list of the panelists and speakers before attending the conference (see below).
- 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.
- MAKE A LIST of questions and keep them near by.
- 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
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.
Sindy Martin, Smartin International, Inc.
