Phi Sigma Rho's Leadership Conference is tailored to meet the needs and interests of any member. With programming suited to both collegians and alums and plenty of opportunities to socialize with other members both virtually and in-person, we guarantee you'll have a great time!
Programming
The full schedule of events can be found on the Eventbrite site and in the spreadsheet below.
There is a full slate of programming with 1-2 events happening nearly every day from July 11th through July 28th. Some programs are tailored to collegians, while other programs are for everyone. We don't expect you to attend every event, but rather choose what mosts interests you.
The full schedule can be viewed on the Eventbrite site and in the spreadsheet linked to the left, but check out some of our featured speakers below! Please note: Several session times and one more session are still being added to the schedule.
Featured Speakers
TINA
VANSTEENBERGEN
CATHERINE
BROWN
Plus
Systems Engineering Manager of Discipline Integration Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
Technical Fellow, Cyber Systems Engineering Northrop Grumman Defense Systems
HR Manager Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems
Director of Recruitment Phi Sigma Rho
Director of Membership Education Phi Sigma Rho
Chief of Staff for Advanced Technology Raytheon
Deputy General Counsel and Head of Business Affairs Google DeepMind
Chapter and Member Services Coordinator Phi Sigma Rho
Assistant Director for Greek Leadership and Training University of Tennessee
Assistant Director in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Programs Tulane University
Watch Parties
Saturday July 20
To capture the special bonding and fun that only occurs during an in-person event, we're planning Watch Parties across the country to offer an in-person component to this year's event.
What does the Watch Party entail? Attendees of a Watch Party may participate in a local service event, making an impact on that local community. Each Watch Party will broadcast a livestream of the keynote session with Tina VanSteenbergen as well as our National Awards presentation. Food will be provided. The rest of the Watch Party is up to the discretion of the local lead.
There are twelve Watch Parties taking place across the country. Find your local party below!
Watch Party Locations
Location Lead:
Alison Lunny (Northeastern - Alpha Tau)
RSVP Deadline: 7/15
Event Details:
10 am EST:
Service Project
Location and project details to be emailed to attendees in advance
2 pm EST:
Ice Cream Social at Northeastern University
Location: 002 East Village (on Northeastern's Campus, the basement level of 291 St Botolph Street Boston, MA)
3 - 5 pm EST:
Conference programming at Northeastern University
CHICAGO
Location Leads:
Maggie Krzeminski (HQ Staff)
RSVP Deadline: 7/8
Event Details:
8:45 - 10:45 am CST:
Service at Feed My Starving Children (Aurora, IL)
1:45 - 4:30 pm CST:
Conference programming at Dellwood Park Community Center (Lockport, IL)
5 - 7 pm CST:
Optional social at Lock and Mule (Lockport, IL)
CLEVELAND
Location Lead:
Alison Runninger (Cincinnati - Alpha Beta)
RSVP Deadline: 7/12
Event Details:
9:00 - 11:30 am EST:
Invasive Plant Removal at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
2:00 - 5:00 pm EST:
Conference programming at Artisan Coffee (662 Canton Road Akron, OH)
6:30 - 9:30 pm EST:
Optional social at Brew Dog (1956 Carter Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113).
Location Leads:
Lacey Westcarr (Arkansas - Kappa)
Gabby Salazar ( Pittsburgh - Zeta)
RSVP Deadline: 7/19
Event Details:
12:45 - 4:00 pm MST:
Conference programming at Cirrus Apartments Lounge (1590 Grove Street Denver, CO)
Plus food and friendship bracelets!
Service Project: I Support the Girls Denver
Either purchase something from their Amazon Wishlist or bring it with you to the event to be donated!
DETROIT
Location Lead:
Caitlin LaFontaine (Michigan - Eta)
RSVP Deadline: 7/19
Event Details:
1:00 - 2:45 pm EST:
Tie Blanket Making at Caitlin's House (Plymouth, MI)* to benefit Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit
2:45 - 5:30 pm EST:
Conference programming at Caitlin's House.
6:00pm onward: Optional casual social in Downtown Plymouth (we will try for Arbor Brewing - 777 W Ann Arbor Trl, Plymouth, MI)
*Caitlin's address to be provided upon RSVP.
HOUSTON
Location Lead:
Jessica Sofka (Arizona - Alpha Kappa)
RSVP Deadline: TBA
Event Details:
2:00 - 4:30 pm CST:
Conference Programming at Humble Grounds Coffeehouse (11525 S Fry Rd #110, Fulshear, TX 77441)
Optional Social at Top Golf (1030 Memorial Brook Blvd)
Service: Dress for Success - Drop off needed items or make a purchase from their Amazon Wishlist (3310 Eastside Street, Houston, TX 77098
LOS ANGELES
Location Lead:
Lina Trigg (Purdue - Alpha)
RSVP Deadline: 7/17
Event Details:
9:00 - 11:00 am PST:
Service at Los Angeles Food Bank
Conference programming TBA
4 - 7 pm PST:
Optional social at Downtown Disney District Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill and Bar
NASHVILLE
Location Lead:
Janelle Becker (Ohio State - Beta)
RSVP Deadline: 7/10
Event Details:
Location: Georgetown Condos Clubhouse (5025 Hillsboro Pike, Building 13, Nashville, TN 37215)
1:30PM - Meet for Service Event at location for kit packing
2:00 -3:15 PM CST - Keynote Speaker, Tina VanSteembergen
3:30 - 4:30PM CST - National Awards Presentation
Optional Social following event at the Green House Bar (221 Bandywood Drive, Nashville, TN 37215)
PHOENIX
Location Lead:
Michelle Eyink (Arizona State - Alpha Lambda)
RSVP Deadline: 7/20
Event Details:
8:00 - 10:00 am PST:
Service at St. Mary's Food Bank (Phoenix, AZ)
11:30 am - 2:30 pm PST:
Conference programming at Solestial Warner (Tempe, AZ)
4 - 7 pm PST:
Optional social at The Living Room Wine Cafe and Lounge (Tempe, AZ)
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Location Leads:
Pam Kabbes (Purdue - Alpha)
Jenny Conde (Berkeley - Alpha Theta)
RSVP Deadline: 7/17
Event Details:
Location: Oakland, CA*
11:30 am - 12:00 pm PST: Icebreaker and Group Activity
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm PST: Conference Programming
2:30 pm PST:
Optional casual social at Two Pitchers Brewery (2344 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612)
*Exact address will be provided after registration.
SEATTLE
Location Lead:
Tina Schnell (Oregon State - Sigma)
RSVP Deadline: 7/6
Event Details:
9:00 am PST:
Invasive species cleanup at at Lakeridge Park (10201 Holyoke Way S, Seattle, WA 98178)
Service Project RSVP
11:45 am PST:
Conference programming at The Georgetown Stables (980 S Nebraska St, Seattle, WA 98108)
2:30 pm PST:
Optional social at The Museum of Flight (9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108-4097) $20 entrance fee
WASHINGTON DC
Location Lead:
Sharon Snyder (Ohio Northern - Iota)
RSVP Deadline: 7/15
Event Details:
1:30 - 6:00 pm EST:
Watch Party at 1508 U St NW, Washington, DC 20008
We're making friendship bracelets!
Bring period products and/or diaper products to support The Monthly (Amazon Wishlist)
After-event optional social on U Street
More Events
With a month full of programming on deck, it's important to ensure we are all having fun and also taking care of ourselves. For these purposes, we have three special events:
Magic Show with Mentalist Mark Toland | Friday 7/12 8:30 pm ET (Free to all)
Trivia Night Hosted by the Phi Sigma Rho Foundation | Thursday 7/18 8 pm ET ($5-25)
Self Care Sunday with Kelsey Greco of Krystallos Movement | Sunday 7/28 (Included with Registration)
Featuring
MARK
TOLAND
KELSEY
GRECO
Questions? Reach out to us at conference2024@phisigmarho.org.
Be sure to check out the FAQs on the Eventbrite site, as your question may be answered there.