Friday, March 27th
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cynthia S. Ross Hall/Johnson Auditorium/Room 111
Theme: Local Leadership: Voices of Our Community

Session 1
9:00am - 9:45am: Community Leadership: Action. Service. Impact.
Panelists: Ms. Brenda Spencer-Ragland, Embrace Hope of Southwest Oklahoma; Ms. Adriene Davis, Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry; Ms. Bernita Taylor, MIGHT Community Development & Resource Center
Be part of an inspiring conversation with dedicated community leaders who are making a difference through their non-profit organizations. This panel highlights the passion, purpose, and perseverance behind their work, offering insight into how grassroots efforts and community partnerships create lasting impact.

Session 2
10:00am - 10:45am: Lawton City Council: Shaping Our City
Panelists: Mayor Stan Booker; Mr. Taron Epps, Ward 2; Mr. Kirby Brown, Ward 3; Ms. Sherene L. Williams, Ward 7
Leadership shapes the future of our city. In this engaging panel discussion, City Council members will discuss the importance of listening to their constituents, lessons learned in public office, and how working together can turn vision into action.

FREE LUNCH
11:00am: Grab your complimentary lunch and head back inside to enjoy it during our next session — we’ll keep the conversation going while you dine!

Session 3:
11:30pm-12:30pm: PLUS Alumni: From Learning to Leading
Panelists: Ms. Lizzy Reeves, United Way of SW Oklahoma; Mr. Spencer Brown, FTG Brown & CDBL. INC.; Ms. Kyndall Brown, Ink Boutique Oklahoma; Ms. Danielle Blackburn, Hatch, Croke & Associates, P.C.
Hear from PLUS alumni who have carried lessons learned in college into successful careers and community engagement. Now established professionals, they continue to invest their time, talents, and resources back into their communities.
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