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2026 Women's Leadership ForumCharting New Paths: Reimagining Higher Ed
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WACUBO welcomes EVERYONE to join us for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with peers from the WACUBO region and beyond! This workshop series will take place over three days at the new Polaris Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. From the pre-con workshop to the closing speakers, this must-attend event is poised to elevate the conversation around current issues facing higher ed professionals.
Keynote and General Session Speakers
| Dr. Angie Paccione | Jamie Moraga | Tracy Latourrette |
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Schedule
| Monday, February 2 | ||
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12:30-4:30 PM MT* (*to attend the pre-conference workshop, you must sign up for the Forum.) |
Pre-Conference Workshop Change Management in Higher Education |
Ahren Crickard |
| 6:00–8:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
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| Tuesday, February 3 | ||
| Time | Session/Event | Speakers/Notes |
| 7:30–8:30 AM | Breakfast | Constellation 2, 3, 4 | |
| 8:30–9:45 AM |
Welcome & Keynote | What Now, What Next: Activating Potential in Higher Ed Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Dr. Angie Paccione Sponsored by |
| 9:45–10:00 AM | Break | |
| 10:00-11:00 AM |
Constellation 1 ~~~~~~ Session 1B | Navigating the Headwinds of Today’s Higher Education Landscape Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Erin Mercurio, Cris Sexton, Fabiola P. Ehlers-Zavala Colorado State University ~~~~~~~ Tammy Lohr-Schweitzer and Lauren Haverlock Sponsored by
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| 11:00-11:15 AM | Break | |
| 11:15 AM–12:15 PM |
Constellation 1 ~~~~~~ Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Jennifer McDuffie and Carlos Sepulveda
~~~~~~ Dr. Mia Basic |
| 12:15–1:15 PM | Lunch | Constellation 2, 3, 4 | |
| 1:15–2:15 PM |
Constellation 1 ~~~~~~ Session 3B | Tools for Success with AI in Action: Everyday Applications of AI in Your Workday Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Marlys Rybchenko, Sophia Montaño, and Araceli Cortez
~~~~~~ Sarah Hintz, Ashlie Reese, and Enid Ruiz-Mattei Sponsored by
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| 2:15-2:30 PM | Break | |
| 2:30–3:30 PM |
Session 4A | Mastering Collaboration and Transforming Efficiency with Customizable Tools Constellation 1 ~~~~~~ Session 4B | Leading Through Change: Strategic Leadership for a New Era in Higher Education Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Roberto Garza III and Cheri Boer ~~~~~~ Leanne Bokinskie Kathy Kaoudis Mela Fezzey Sponsored by
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| 3:30-4:00 PM |
Networking Break with Teri Bump Breezeway |
Teri Bump Sponsored by American Campus Communities |
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4:00-5:00 PM |
Session 5 | Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Leading Through Change Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Jamie Moraga |
| 5:00–5:30 PM |
Book Signing | REVERED: The Power of Female Leadership
Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Jamie Moraga Sponsored by |
| 6:00–8:00 PM | Networking Dinners | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | ||
| Time | Session | |
| 7:30–8:30 AM | Breakfast | Constellation 2, 3, 4 | |
| 8:30–10:00 AM |
Keynote | Building Resilience with High Performance Habits
Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Tracy Latourrette Sponsored by
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| 10:00–10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:15–11:30 AM |
Women's Leadership Forum Panel | Charting New Paths
Constellation 2, 3, 4 |
Lori Seager Mary Lou Ortiz Maderia Ellison Kelly Jean Brough Facilitated by Kelsey Harmon Finn Sponsored by |
| 11:30 AM–12:00 PM | 2026 Women's Leadership Forum Closeout | |
Contact
Megan Villasenor, University of California Office of the President, [email protected]
CPE Credits - Group Live
The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Sponsors
Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO)
357 South McCaslin Boulevard • Suite 200 • Louisville, CO • 80027 • +1.720.616.4150 • [email protected]
357 South McCaslin Boulevard • Suite 200 • Louisville, CO • 80027 • +1.720.616.4150 • [email protected]
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