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Do you want to attend the 2025 Leadership Summit but not a chapter leader yet? Explore the available officer roles and fill out the interest form to see if there are open positions at your school!
2025 NSCS Leadership Summit
Ready to lead your chapter this year? The NSCS Leadership Summit is designed to help you start strong. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or returning with experience, this fast-paced virtual event will give you the tools, ideas, and confidence to guide your chapter to success.
You’ll learn what’s expected this year, discover creative ways to engage your members, and hear from national leaders and inspiring speakers who will help you make an impact on campus.
This event is required for chapter presidents, and highly recommended for all officers and advisors.
August 23, 2025 | 12:000 - 3:00 p.m. EST
Schedule of Events
12:00 p.m. EST
NSCS 101: Get a quick overview of what’s expected of your chapter this year, plus practical tips, ideas, and next steps to help you lead with confidence.
12:50 p.m. EST and 1:25 p.m. EST
Chapter Success Sessions: Choose two presentations to attend — each one focuses on the basics of leading a strong, engaged NSCS chapter. Sessions will be held in breakout rooms, and you’ll rotate between two time blocks. See the session descriptions on the right to help you decide which presentation you’d like to attend during each block.
2:00 p.m. EST
Keynote Speaker: Feeling unsure about leading your chapter this year? You’re not alone — and you’re more ready than you think. In this session, Abigail Sepich, former chapter president and National Leadership Council president, will talk about building confidence, trusting your skills, and taking ownership of your leadership role.
2:25 p.m. EST
NSCS Career Services Platform Demo: Check out the career-prep tools available to you and your members through NSCS’s partnership with Career.io! This quick demo will show you how to access the platform, explore its features, and help your chapter take advantage of everything it offers.
3:00 p.m. EST
Exclusive President's Call: Chapter presidents are invited to stick around from 3:00–3:30 PM ET for a special session with NSCS Founder, Steve Loflin. Get the inside scoop on NSCS’s mission, upcoming goals, and how your leadership plays a key role in the year ahead.
Want to Become a Chapter Leader?
Chapter Success Sessions
Session Block A: Select one session from the list below.
Social Media 101
Presented By: Betty Tekle
You don’t need to be an influencer to market your chapter. We’ll cover simple ways to keep your social media active, on-brand, and useful for recruitment and engagement.
What This Role Says About You (and How to Say It)
Presented By: Joey Rios
You’ll gain or have gained real experience through your leadership role, and now it’s time to talk about it with confidence. This session will help you translate that experience into strong resume bullets, compelling interview answers, and a LinkedIn profile that clearly reflects what you bring to the table.
Session Block B: Select one session from the list below.
Leadership Styles and Team Dynamics
Presented By: Helene S. Scott
Every officer team is different and that’s a good thing. We’ll talk about how your leadership style plays into group dynamics and how to work better together, even when you lead in different ways.
Engaging Event Planning
Presented By: Sankaya Hall
Tired of low turnout or last-minute stress? This session will help you plan events that feel meaningful, meet your chapter’s goals, and keep members coming back.