Saturday Main Stage

In a profession shaped by constant change, a couple things remain true: the relationships we build and the lives we impact matter.

This powerful Main Stage session will bring together five respected leaders from across the college admission community for a series of authentic, personal stories about the moments, people, and experiences that shaped their leadership and reaffirmed their purpose.

More than a collection of individual presentations, this thoughtfully curated experience will weave together five unique voices into one inspiring message of hope, purpose, and possibility. Attendees will leave feeling reconnected to their “why” and inspired to continue moving onward for one another and for the students who are counting on us. This event is sure to remind you of the profound difference you make every day.

The inspiration doesn’t end when the session concludes. Please plan to stay as we recognize the recipients of NACAC’s Rising Star and National Awards, celebrating the outstanding professionals whose leadership, innovation, and service have strengthened our profession this past year.

We’ll also recognize outgoing members of the NACAC Board of Trustees, welcome newly elected board members, hear remarks from our incoming board chair, and thank the dedicated volunteers who helped make this conference possible.

Join us immediately following the Main Stage to reconnect with colleagues, enjoy food and refreshments, and celebrate an incredible week of learning, collaboration, and impact at our Closing Celebration. You won’t want to miss it!

Speaker and Session Host: Randy Stamm
Affiliate Presidents Council Coordinator
School Counselor
Hackensack High School (NJ)

Myra Castro
College Admissions Consultant
Castro College Consulting (CA)

Pennie Douglas
Executive Director
William H. Douglas Foundation (CA)

Alyson Leas
Director of Admissions
University of Jamestown (ND)

Marquez Young
Director of Admissions
Sinclair Community College (OH)