Student Summit​
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NC State University
November 7th, 2019
Jordan Hall
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FEATURED
SPEAKERS
Katie Walker
Joel Bateman
Art Director at Studio UnZoom
Founder of DigiArt
Keith Jenkins
Head of Product Design at TFS
Lindsay Small
Indie Illustrator
Keith Jenkins
Head of Product Design at TFS
Keith Jenkins
Head of Product Design at TFS
Katie Walker
Lindsay Small
Recreation Coordinator - Town of Huntersville
Recreation Program Analyst - City of Raleigh
Joel Bateman
Forest Ridge Park Manager - City of Raleigh
Keith Jenkins
Sports Venue Coordinator - Town of Cary
Chris Allen
Leah Friend
Head of Product Design at TFS
Head of Product Design at TFS
Kent Hunt
Indie Illustrator
Daniel Spivey
Indie Illustrator
Gary Mills
Head of Product Design at TFS
Megan Young
Recreation Superintendent - Town of Garner
Diquan Edmonds
Program Coordinator - NCRPA
AND MORE!
FEATURED
SPEAKERS
Katie Walker
Recreation Program Analyst - City of Raleigh
Chris Allen
Recreation Services Supervisor - City of Rocky Mount
Lindsay Small
Recreation Coordinator - Town of Huntersville
Keith Jenkins
Sports Venue Coordinator - Town of Cary
Joel Bateman
Forest Ridge Park Manager - City of Raleigh
Leah Friend
Assistant Recreation Director - City of Winston-Salem
Kent Hunt
Teen Program Director - City of Raleigh
Megan Young
Recreation Superintendent - Town of Garner
Daniel Spivey
Administrative Support Specialist - Siler City
Diquan Edmonds
Program Coordinator - NCRPA
Gary Mills
Parks and Recreation Director - City of Kannapolis
Caleb Mangum
Carolina Recreation & Design
KP Kilpatrick
Athletics Specialist - Town of Wake Forest
Megan Jones
Assistant Director at Lake Lynn Community Center - City of Raleigh
AND MORE!
Panels &
Drop-In Sessions
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Panels
Athletics, Aquatics, Senior Games Panel
Interested in becoming an Athletics, Aquatics, or Senior Games professional? Attend this panel session to learn from professionals in the field! Panelists include KP Kilpatrick, Laury Holley, & JP Lefever.
Outreach, Marketing, and Events Panel
Outreach, marketing, and events exciting ways to get involved in parks and recreation. Learn from panelists Daniel Spivey, and Megan Young about their experiences.
Programming and Special Population Panel
Programming for special populations helps to ensure that there are opportunities for all members of our communities. Learn from panelists Adam Bell, Sarah Shaw, and Ken Hunt to hear more about what they do.
Health, Wellness, and Cultural Outreach Panel
Park and recreation departments play a huge role in promoting health and wellness and cultural resources. Listen to panelists Chris Allen and Joel Bateman share about their roles.
Drop - In Sessions
Resumes, Interviews, Networking, & Professional Development
Learn best practices to help snag a job after graduation! Lindsey Small, Leah Friend, and Megan Jones host seperate drop-in session tables.
Other Opportunities in Parks and Recreation
Local municpal park and recreation agencies aren't the only careers available in the field! Caleb Mangum, Diquan Edmonds, and Chris Overman share their experiences.
Account Executive - Smith Turf & Irrigation
Chris Overman
AGENDA
4:00 - 4:15
Welcome and Introduction
4:15 - 5:00
Panels 1 and 2
Athletics, Aquatics, Senior Games
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Outreach, Marketing, and Events
5:00 - 5:45
Panels 3 and 4
Programing and Special Populations​
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Health, Wellness, & Cultural Outreach
4:15 - 5:45
Drop-In Sessions
Resumes
Interviews
Networking & Professional Development
Other Opportunites in Parks & Recreation
5:45 - 6:15
Speed Networking
6:30
Social/Networking at Sammys
PARTNERS
& SPONSORS
