WPLN's Fourth Annual National Summit: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

Wanted: Veterans in Leadership

Friday June 6, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

TBA

Moderators

Madeline Meininger

Program Manager, MA of Public Leadership, University of San Francisco

Madeline Meininger is the Program Manager for the MA in Public Leadership Program, a graduate program dedicated to preparing veterans and military family members for a career in politics, policy, or advocacy. Maddy Meininger is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and an... Read More →

Speakers

Phyllis Wilson

President, Military Women's Memorial

With 37 years of Army service, including intelligence work with Special Operations in Iraq, and a civilian nursing career, Phyllis Wilson now leads the Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring women's contributions to the U.S. military.

Seth Lynn

Founder, Veterans Campaign

Seth Lynn founded Veterans Campaign in 2009 to recruit and train veterans to run for political office and has since become a recognized authority on civil-military relations and veterans in politics. He continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve and as... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821

Panel

10:10am PDT

The Future of Work and Opportunity: Policy, Practice, and New Talent Pathways

Friday June 6, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am PDT

Palm Room

As the cost of college continues to rise and traditional education pathways become less accessible, Americans are increasingly turning to alternative ways of learning—on the job, online, and over a lifetime. This session will explore what the future of work really looks like in a world where skills, not degrees, are becoming the new currency of opportunity.

Moderators

Laura Maristany

Founder & CEO, Katch Skills

Laura Maristany is the Founder & CEO, Katch Skills – an AI-powered platform that helps people capture everyday learning and turn it into career-ready skills. She is a national leader in workforce innovation, advancing skills and people-first solutions for the future of work.

Speakers

Stephanie Santiago Rolon

Steve Taylor

Policy Director and Senior Fellow, Economic Mobility, Stand Together Trust

Dr. Steven Taylor is the Policy Director & Senior Fellow, Economic Mobility at Stand Together Trust, where he leads investment and partnership strategies to reshape workforce participation strategies. In 2024, Taylor was appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the State Council of Higher... Read More →

Niki DaSilva

Senior Director of Programs & Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Niki DaSilva serves as senior director of programs and policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, working to strengthen the nation’s educational standards and the quality of its workforce. Her primary objective is to support the Chamber Foundation's Talent Pipeline Management... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
Palm Room 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821

Panel