CLGImpactConference2026: Full Schedule

8:00am PDT

Arrival, Check-in & Warm-Up Networking

Saturday October 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am PDT

Main Ballroom

- Registration and QR check-in
- Breakfast and coffee
- Networking

Saturday October 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Main Ballroom

Break

9:00am PDT

Mission Briefing & Welcome

Saturday October 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT

Main Ballroom

- Welcome and theme overview
- Leadership message on IMPACT
- Organizational Goals

Speakers

Leanna Helm

VP, Academic

Saturday October 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Main Ballroom

General

9:30am PDT

Keynote Evan Weselake

Saturday October 10, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT

Main Ballroom

The Vision to Stay the Course — How We See Change, Overcome Fear, and Build Success Together.In this session Evan will share stories from work and life highlighting key ideas on how we all face change; and what we can do to help ourselves as well as each other. From how we see the change, to what we celebrate, what distracts us, who and how we trust, and ultimately staying focused so that...
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Speakers

Evan Weselake

A keen observer, Evan builds rapport quickly and creates a safe environment to explore how complexity and new perspectives can further enable intentional leadership results.
Having worked with Leaders and Teams from across the country, Evan is trusted to support his clients as the... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Main Ballroom

General

11:00am PDT

Morning Break

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am PDT

Main Ballroom

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am PDT
Main Ballroom

Break

11:15am PDT

Leadership Panel: Stories That Shape Us – Finding Our Why Through Student Success

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT

Main Ballroom

Leadership Panel: Stories That Shape Us – Finding Our Why Through Student SuccessJoin members of MaKami College's Executive Team for an engaging, moderated leadership panel exploring the stories, experiences, and moments that remind us why our work matters. Through authentic conversation and audience participation, we'll reflect on the challenges our students overcome and the role we play in...
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Speakers

Olakunle Akinyode

Director, SALT

John Djordjevic

Dean

Caterina Lazor

Director, Academics

Caterina Lazor, B.Ed., M.Ed. is the Director of Academics at MaKami College, where she leads curriculum innovation, academic quality, faculty support, and strategic initiatives that enhance student success. Beginning her career as a K–12 educator, and now moving to higher education... Read More →