Save the Date: Mark Leadership Conference
Saturday, March 3, 2018
The Mark Leadership Conference hosted by the department of Leadership & Experiential Learning is here to inspire action among students and encourage them to think critically about the “mark” they will leave on the world around them. This unique full-day conference experience will showcase 20+ diverse speakers that have made their mark on society and inspire attendees to take action in this TED—styled event. This year we have designed an intense, exhilarating, and influential conference curriculum just for you! Stay connected and follow us with the handle @markconference and the hashtag #MyMark.
Conference Time:
9:00AM (Registration)
9:45AM (Doors Open)
10:00AM – 6:30PM (Conference)
Tickets
Thank you for your interest in the Mark Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Tickets are not yet available for purchase. To get the latest news about if more tickets may become available pay close attention to the Mark Conference website, Facebook event, and/or the @MarkConference and @RutgersLeaders social media feeds for updates.
Any and all questions can be directed to the Leadership & Experiential Learning team at lead@echo.rutgers.edu.
The Mark Conference Planning team is dedicated to creating an open environment for all attendees and providing the necessary accommodations to individuals with disabilities and others special needs during the event. If you need any accommodations, please feel free to reach out to us at lead@echo.rutgers.edu.
Ticket Prices
The tickets to this conference are limited to approximately 500 total attendees to ensure that the conference experience is intimate and allows for networking with both speakers and fellow students. Please review the various ticket options below.
If you are a regional institution interested in group ticket sales or a student in need of financial assistance, please contact the Department of Leadership & Experiential Learning at lead@echo.rutgers.edu.
Have a dietary restriction? We have crafted a lunch menu that meets any dietary restrictions; however, if you have any questions or concerns please contact us at lead@echo.rutgers.edu.
We are asking attendees to dress ‘casual chic’ for Saturday’s conference. No need to be formal, but be who you are, be comfortable and be confident.
Rutgers Students
$25
Current Rutgers/Full-Time Students
Includes:
Lunch
Networking Opportunities
Speaker Sessions
Interactive Energizer Sessions
Raffle Ticket for Speaker Meet & Greet
Regional Institutions
$60
Institution Student Leaders/Advisors
Includes:
Lunch
Networking Opportunities
Speaker Sessions
Interactive Energizer Sessions
Raffle Ticket for Speaker Meet & Greet
Visiting Students
$60
Visiting Students
Includes:
Lunch
Networking Opportunities
Speaker Sessions
Interactive Energizer Sessions
Raffle Ticket for Speaker Meet & Greet
Interested in group ticket sales? We offer group ticket packages at $60 for 1-5 tickets,
$55 for 6-11 tickets, and $50 for 12+ tickets for regional institutions and visiting students.
Speakers
2018 Mark Leadership Conference speakers coming soon!
Laurie Hernandez
Gold Medalist and
Olympic Gymnast
Michael Kimmel
Author, Sociologist &
Distinguished Professor at
Stony Brook University
Geena Rocero
Professional Model,
Founder of Gender Proud
Kyle MacDonald
Founder
One Red Paperclip
Theresa Flores
Human Trafficking Survivor,
Best Selling Author,
and Victims’ Advocate
Jonah Evans
Executive Producer
of Dear World
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Jacy Good & Steve Johnson
Founders
Hang Up and Drive
Kate Sweeney
Rutgers Alumnae &
Business Leader
Rudy Francisco
Professional Spoken
Word Poet
Nicole Roundy
World Class Snowboarder,
Cancer Survivor,
Challenged Athletes Advocate
Walter Fortson
Criminal Justice Expert
Mike Kissel
Co-Founder of Mission 22
Lenny Williams and MrJeffDess
Founders of
Trill or Not Trill
Yasmine Mustafa
CEO and Founder of
ROAR for Good
Kofi Genfi
Playwright &
Artist
Khloe Thompson
Founder
Khloe Kares
Maya Stein
& Amy Tingle
Founder
The Creative Caravan
Ignite Speakers
Interested in being a 2018 Ignite Speaker?
Follow Mark Leadership Conference on social media for updates!
Anusha Kumar
Rachel Cusumano
Tristen Wallace
Priya Kantesaria
Daniel Reji
Gabriela Gabbidon
Einstein Albert
Mark Insights
Mark Captains: Planning Team
Shiv Advani
Conference Experience
Captain
Jessica Thorpe
Speaker Logistics
Captain
Justin Lao
Sponsorships
Captain
Juhee Thakkar
Public Relations
Captain
Nicole Chen
Ignite
Captain
Deep Kotadia
Resources
Captain
Krusang Patel
Public Relations
Captain
John Burnley
Logistics
Captain
Interested in joining the team?
The Mark Captain position is a 10-month position, in which you will oversee major aspects of the conference and have the opportunity to make your mark at the next Mark Leadership Conference. OR interested in helping out at the event — join our SWAT TEAM. Contact lead@echo.rutgers.edu.
Sponsors
If you are interested in partnering with the 2018 Mark Leadership Conference as a sponsor, email Lead@echo.rutgers.edu for more information.
Location
Livingston Student Center
84 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
Piscataway NJ 08854
If you are a visitor who needs to park (and do not have a Rutgers permit), we have reserved lots 101, 103, and 10 near the Livingston Student Center (LSC), for the event.
Non-Rutgers attendees and speakers can park in this lot on the day of the conference without a permit. Please note, current Rutgers students must park in their permitted lot. View the weekend bus schedule here.
Contact Us
This conference is an initiative of the Leadership and Experiential Learning Department of the division of Student Affairs. Contact the department at (848) 932-4008, lead@echo.rutgers.edu or by utilizing the form below.
