20th Annual Pamplin Leadership Conference
February 6, 2019
The 20th Annual Pamplin Leadership Development Conference took place on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in German Club Manor. Conference highlights included a phenomenal speech from keynote speaker, Lorenzo Amani, presentations from company sponsors, Grant Thronton, EY, Paycom, and Hilton, and breakout sessions from Target, KPMG, ETS Recruit, and CBIZ. Conference attendees also enjoyed networking time with company representatives and delicious food from Panera Bread and Personal Touch Catering!
What is the Pamplin Leadership Development Conference?
It is a one day conference aimed to connect student leaders and top employers. Throughout the day, there are workshops hosted by the companies, networking during meal time, and an inspiring keynote speaker.
The Development Team is led by our own management professor Dr. Kimberly Carlson. The conference included various speakers and leaders from Virginia Tech including our own Department Head, Dr. Devi Gnyawali, the Dean of Pamplin, Dr. Robert Sumichrast and other industry leaders as well.
It was another successful conference that was organized and led by our student leaders who exceeded expectations once again.
Keynote Speaker
Lorenzo Amani has two Bachelor’s of Science degrees, in Apparel Housing and Resource Management and Sociology from Virginia Tech. He completed a Master’s of Education in Higher and Post-Secondary Education from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Administration and Public Affairs at Virginia Tech. His research and professional practice areas are in public workforce planning and development, and the intricate nexus of finance, law, and labor.
Company Highlight and Seminar
Geico is a platinum sponsor of the 20th Annual Pamplin Leadership Development Conference. In this company highlight presentation, a Geico representative gave a presentation on interviewing and career development strategies. Representatives from Paycom, EY, and Grant Thornton gave presentations throughout the day as well on topics ranging from high performing teams to servant leadership to finding your purpose. More Information
