PenSPRA Annual Symposium
The PenSPRA Symposium will be held from April 24-25, 2023!
Join fellow communication professionals at the annual Symposium on Monday, April 24, 2023, and Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA! The conference experience will include:
Keynote Speaker: Katie Angstadt, Partner at CRA | Admired Leadership About the Presenter: Katie Angstadt provides counsel and coaching to senior leaders and teams, advising them during their most difficult leadership challenges. Her expertise in leadership, change, and strategic communication make her a go-to advisor to her clients during their most crucial moments, including mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, pivots in strategy, leadership changes, and during crises. Katie advises clients on how to use effective leadership communication and relationship building to achieve excellence. She is an expert in designing and implementing organizational change strategies that drive business objectives, engage employees, and build leadership credibility. Katie earned her MS in public communication from Drexel University and her BA in advertising and public relations from The Pennsylvania State University with concentrations in international relations and women’s studies. Katie lives in the Philadelphia suburbs where she enjoys spending time with her family. On the weekends you can find her cheering on her two sons in the sport of the season, exploring new places and cuisine, and hiking and running on the trails of Valley Forge National Park. Presentation Topic: Research shows that to be seen as an effective leader, you also must be seen as an effective communicator. These two are inextricably linked. The primary objective of this keynote presentation is to introduce the concept of Admired Leadership and what the best leaders know about relationships, how Admired Leaders make people better through feedback, and how they elevate their executive style to more effectively engage and influence people in everyday conversations, meetings, and presentations. This keynote includes a blend of content, small-group discussion, and individual reflection. Members will leave this session with practical behaviors they can apply immediately to help them be more effective communicators and leaders. For Questions, Contact: Mary Jeanne Curley Director of Communications and Learning Solutions Chester County Intermediate Unit 455 Boot Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Ph: 484-237-5731 | Venue: The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center 215 Innovation Blvd State College, PA 16803 814-863-5000 Dates: Monday, April 24 to Tuesday, April 25, 2023 (a detailed agenda to come!) Accommodations: Room cost: $114 per night (guests are responsible for reserving and paying for their own rooms) Attendees should contact the hotel's Central Reservations Department by Friday, March 24, 2023, to make their guest room reservations. Guests can either contact Central Reservations by calling 1-800-233-7505 and referencing Group Code PENS23A or by going to their secure website. Individuals will guarantee their guest room reservations by providing credit card information at time of reservation. Registration: Register for the Symposium today. Register here! |