Registration will open and No-host social will be held at the Fluegel Alumni Center (FAC) in Annapolis, MD.

Registration will be open to guest. Continental breakfast will be served. Please be seated by 8:25am.

Vic Mercado

Jeff Webb, President and CEO, USNAA&F

Col. James P. McDonough, USMC, Commandant of Midshipman, USNA

Leadership and Changing Technology

ADM Michelle Howard, USN (Ret)

The power of emotional intelligence in advancing leadership highlights the importance of understanding and managing one's emotions and the emotions of others in a leadership role.              

Dr. Heather O'Beirne Kelly PhD, Directior of Wellness and Prevention, USNA

Effective communication strategies for advancing leadership involve using clear, concise, and persuasive language to effectively convey ideas and goals to others.

The Honorable Charles F Bolden Jr. Major General, USMC (Ret) 

Advancing leadership by building high-performance teams requires effective leadership and team-building skills to create a cohesive and productive group.

Dr. Samara Firebaugh, Academic Dean and Provost, USNA
VADM Yvette Davids, 65th Superintendent, USNA
CAPT Cecily Walsh, USN (Moderator)

Advancing leadership through collaboration, creativity, and innovation involves fostering a culture of teamwork and idea sharing to drive progress and success.

Jerry Dawson, Principal, Greenwood Commercial Real Estate Group
Michiko Martin, Regional Forester, Southwestern Region, U.S. Forest Service (SES)
Art delaCruz, CEO Team Rubicon
Gibson Armstrong (Moderator)

Advancing leadership through mentorship and development involves learning from experienced leaders and taking steps to continuously improve oneself and others.

Kimberly Mitchell, Senior Advisor, VSO Liaison, Office of the Secretary, Dept of Veterans Affairs
CAPT Randy Cruz, USN
CAPT Josephine Nguyen, USN, Chief Medical Officer, Defense Health Agency, National Capital Region
V. Venu, Senior Risk Assessor, Risk Assessment and Analytics Staff, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Quinzy Johnson, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor, USAA
Mark Matzke, Area Vice President Department of Defense, ServiceNow

Advancing your leadership by developing a personal leadership brand involves defining and communicating one's unique leadership style and values to establish a strong personal brand.

CAPT Gervy Alota, Director Missile Warning

Registration for guest will be available, and continental breakfast will be provided.

Day one forum recap and an opportunity for sponsors to discuss involvement.

Best practices for advancing leadership -panel discussion involves sharing insights and experiences from successful leaders to provide practical guidance and advice for aspiring leaders.

RADM Alan Reyes, USN (Ret)
RADM Victorino "Vic" G. Mercado, USN (Ret), former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans & Capabilities, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans & Posture
Dr. Sofi Loomis, PhD (Moderator)

Advancing leadership in a changing world requires adaptability and flexibility to navigate and lead through constantly evolving environments and circumstances.

1) Veterans Affairs - Benefits, advocacy, and transition assistance.
2) Personal Branding: Resume writing and social media presence.
3) USNAA&F - benefits, and programs.
4) Utilizing your Asian Heritage, Culture, Customs, and Traditions to succeed in the Navy/Marine Corps and Corporate world.

Cocktail hour will be open for guest, networking, and photo opportunities.

Using one's leadership skills to make a positive impact on society and the world through volunteer work and community service.

Music, dancing, and networking will be available for all to enjoy.