You will have great topics to choose from during each block of breakout sessions. Presenters will also be able
to upload their slides/handouts to our mobile conference app, so you will have access to shared materials for many of the educational sessions, regardless of which you attend. Sessions will not be recorded.
Download the preliminary list of educational sessions.
Continuing Education Hours
IECA offers Continuing Education Hours to all registrants at no additional fee. More information will be provided in the conference mobile app and in the Conference Guide you will receive onsite. IECA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6632. Sessions that do not qualify for NBCC credit will be clearly identified. All sessions qualify for CE credit for AICEP. IECA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ACE Speakers (Adolescence, Consulting, and Education)
These renowned thought leaders will conduct dynamic, energetic presentations. Speaker bios can be found here.
MONDAY, MAY 8
Ian Wilson, Vice President of Human Resources, Amazon Web Services
What Big Tech is Looking for From Students
Curious what big tech may be looking for from students who wish to pursue tech positions in the coming years? In this session, Ian Wilson will share how AWS thinks about hiring early in career talent, what is important for candidates, and include some anecdotes of how this works in the real tech world.
Laura Kastner, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington
Expanding Our Toolbox of Skills with Challenging Families
Experienced independent educational consultants know how to work effectively with the majority of their client families. But there is another group of students and parents that can produce heartburn and burnout. While the source of difficulty may range from clients’ unrealistic expectations to our personal triggers, our tool box of skills will need an “expansion pack” for these challenging situations. This presentation will help us “level up” in our strategies for coping, negotiating, and problem-solving.
TUESDAY, MAY 9
Lunch Speaker
Matt Crevin, Founder of Talk Shop
Effective Communication: for Your Students AND Yourself
Now more than ever, students who develop effective communication skills and have the ability to clearly articulate their thoughts, vision, and ideas will have a huge advantage.
College Special Session & College Showcase with Q&A
WEDNESDAY, May 10
College Special Session
Is Artificial Intelligence Changing College Consulting?
A panel of experts actively immersed in using artificial intelligence in their daily practices and careers will present evolving academic programs, the myths and misuses of artificial intelligence, the rapid advancement of technology, and the benefits of using artificial intelligence in the workplace. The panel will share personal experiences, the successful utilization of artificial intelligence across various business sectors, and its impact on college consulting.
Presenters: Amit Jain, MentoMind; Tyler Moulton, Veritas AI; Darby Rollins, The AI Author; Kelley Tenny, AI Educator, UC Berkley; Mark Cruver, MEd, CSA, CEP, IECA; Jennifer Stephan, PhD, IECA
College Showcase
Wednesday morning you’ll have the opportunity to hear from admissions counselors representing colleges and universities from across the country, from big universities, small liberal arts colleges, and those in between. This is a great chance to learn more about numerous campuses in one morning!
