The Third Women’s Leadership Symposium is a half-day event for women higher education professionals. This opportunity will help women explore, dialogue, and learn from other women in executive leadership positions on topics related to successfully navigating the higher education work environment, building a strategic network, and becoming better prepared to assume executive roles in education or any other career field.  

The symposium will focus on women’s intersecting identities, unique challenges, and the need to build supportive structures within the professional working environment using the following as a thematic discussion framework:  (1) Celebrants-Celebrating our unique experiences. (2) Valiente-Building strength and authenticity. (3) Navegando-Navigating organizational climate and culture. (4) Conexión-Importance of relationships, mentorships, and networking. (5) Consejos-Wisdom and advice from women leaders. Participants will engage with seasoned education administrators and expert practitioners to facilitate a well-rounded and life-changing experience. 
 

Friday
October 31, 2025

Program Agenda
(Subject to Change)

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Onsite Registration

12:00 - 12:15 p.m.

Welcome 

Dr. Lisa Alcorta, Senior Vice President for Programs and Operations, HACU

Sponsor Presentation 

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Celebrando: Celebrating our unique experiences. 

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Lunch

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Group Activity: Valiente: Building strength and authenticity.

 2:45 - 3:00 p.m.

 Coffee Break

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Navegando: Navigating organizational climate and culture. 

3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Conexión: Relationships, mentorships, and networking. 

4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Consejos:  Wisdom and advice from women leaders.    

5:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Closing Group Activity 

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Conexión Gathering

  

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Dr. Paul A. Machen II
Executive Director, Institute for Professional Leadership
Phone: (210) 576-3229
E-mail: paul.machen@hacu.net