Peoria, IL (May 9, 2013) – Reigning national speech champion Jacoby Cochran will kick-off the Bradley University Alumni Association’s inaugural Leadership Summit in June with a presentation at the opening reception.
Cochran was named national champion at the American Forensics Association tournament in early April and claimed the championship of the 140th Interstate Oratory Contest on April 28. He will highlight the opening day of the 3-day personal and professional development conference June 13 through 15 on the Bradley campus.
Aspiring leaders working to advance their careers and enhance their leadership skills are invited to attend the event that also features the Honorable Ray LaHood ’71 as the keynote speaker. LaHood will discuss “Leadership Lessons Learned.”
The registration fee includes six meals and Summit materials. The cost is $275 per person or $225 for alumni. The fee for Bradley students is $150 per person. Register online at www.bualum.org/leadershipsummit.
Other keynote and breakout sessions will feature proven leaders across various industries such as finance, education, government, technology, and nonprofits. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers and one another to gain multiple perspectives on ethical leadership.
Among the scheduled speakers are Delta Air Lines Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Stephen Gorman ’78 MBA; New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chief Operating Officer Nuria (White) Fernandez ’82; Exelon Corp Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Calvin G. Butler, Jr. ‘91; Dr. Jennifer Robin, author of “No Excuses: How You Can Turn Any Workplace Into a Great One,” and Dr. Larry Weinzimmer ’83 MBA ’85, author of “The Wisdom of Failure.”
Participants in the Summit are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs) and continuing professional education units (CPEs).
The Bradley University Alumni Association promotes and serves Bradley University by connecting alumni and students through activities that build pride and loyalty, and create mutually rewarding opportunities for lifelong engagement, service, and support.
Bradley is a private, independent university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 6,000 students the choice of more than 100 academic programs. Bradley links academic excellence, experiential learning and leadership development with an entrepreneurial spirit for a world-class education. Its size provides students with extensive resources not available at most private colleges and the personal attention not commonly found at large universities.