More than 350 students, alumni, professionals, industry leaders and community members were encouraged to 鈥渆mpower, lead and inspire鈥� at 天美传媒鈥檚 eighth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 29.
In his opening remarks, Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University Advancement and External Relations, noted that 天美传媒鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference is now one of the largest and most widely respected women鈥檚 empowerment summits in the area. The day鈥檚 activities supported the goals of embracing change, seizing opportunities and supporting one another as empowered leaders.
The first speaker of the day, bestselling author , continued those themes, inspiring the audience to understand the 鈥渋rresistible power of strategic storytelling,鈥� not only in the workplace but also in their personal lives. All participants聽received a copy of Kindra鈥檚 book,聽Stories That Stick, thanks聽to the generous support of those who donated to the Adelphi Women鈥檚 Leadership聽Fund.
“I was so glad that this conference started with an eye-opening speech and we had a chance to meet this wonderful speaker,” said 脟a臒la Civan, a double major in communications and psychology.
The event was topped off by a keynote discussion, moderated by President Christine M. Riordan, with Emmy-winning co-anchor JuJu Chang of ABC News, who shared her career journey in the media industry, including her experiences balancing motherhood with her ambitions to advance in her field.
Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference 2025
At Adelphi鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference, professionals, leaders, alumni and students gathered for a day of connections, discussions and opportunities. Launch Gallery
Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference 2025
At Adelphi鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference, professionals, leaders, alumni and students gathered for a day of connections, discussions and opportunities. 9 Photos-
Then-President Christine Riordan and keynote speaker Juju Chang onstage at the Women鈥檚 Leadership Awards Dinner.
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Kindra Hall shares How to Tell Your Story with the audience.
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Attendees networking at the eighth annual Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference.
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Participants at the 2025 Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference taking advantage of the free on-site professional headshots during the conference.
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Attendees enjoy brunch and networking.
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Powerful panelists share their stories during the “Taking Care of You” panel conversation.
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Conference Co-Chair LeeAnn Black 鈥�83 moderates the “Imposter Syndrome” panel.
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Conference attendees listen and learn from the inspirational panels.
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Participants at the 2025 Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference enjoy a panel discussion.
Six Panels Offering Inspiration and Guidance
Participants had the opportunity to choose from six different panel discussions, led by powerhouses in their industries, who offered both encouragement and motivational steps on topics ranging from self-care and imposter syndrome to making career moves to launching side hustles.
During the day, students and working professionals lined up for free professional headshots and chose workwear from Adelphi鈥檚 complimentary Career Closet.
Supporting the Conference Into the Future
Later, during the awards dinner, Dr. Kline announced that the event had raised more than聽$100,000聽to support this year鈥檚 conference, ensuring that the programming remains accessible to all members of our community. Additionally, he shared that the聽Women鈥檚 Leadership Endowed Fund聽has surpassed聽$1 million聽in gifts and commitments, a milestone made possible by generous donors, steering committee members, and especially the leadership gifts from and , both members of Adelphi鈥檚 new Million Dollar Roundtable.
The Conference is inspired by 天美传媒鈥檚 strategic plan, Momentum 2. 鈥淐reating a welcoming space for individual expression and growth within our community is a centerpiece of Adelphi鈥檚 mission,鈥� noted Dr. Riordan. 鈥淎s our Women鈥檚 Leadership Conference grows in impact each year, we are bringing our strategic goals to life by facilitating leadership through action and encouraging all students to engage in important conversations.鈥�