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1,000 Dreams Fund's Student Leadership Summit

The Student Leadership Summit is a conference for 1DF's students and perspectives. Join us for an empowering day of speakers and community!

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm EDT

Location: 1,000 Dreams Fund Offices – 1875 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

About this event:
Please Join 1,000 Dreams Fund for our Inaugural Student Leadership Summit!
The summit is an empowering day filled with speakers, networking, leadership skill building, and more. We have some great presentations and fun activities planned.

This conference is FREE but registration is required. This is a LIVE, in-person event. Students can plan to join us for an inspiring day in Washington, DC.

For those interested in attending our in-person event, we are offering a limited number of travel stipends! To learn more about obtaining a travel stipend please contact us at programs@1000dreamsfund.org.

Register Here

For all other questions and inquiries please contact us at programs@1000dreamsfund.org

Learn About Our Keynote Speaker

Katherine C. Sears

Communications Director, Congressman Dave Joyce
Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Katherine moved to Washington, DC in 2010 to attend American University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Law, Economics, and Government. While earning her master’s degree in Political Communication, she was hired to launch and run the University’s premiere abroad Mentorship Programs in both Greece and England.

As the Mentorship Program Coordinator, Katherine worked closely with students prior to their departure overseas, as well as throughout their entire semester. Acting as both the academic supervisor and resident director, she supported her students’ aptitude in the classroom and helped them foster their character outside of it.

In 2016, Katherine returned to Washington to work on Capitol Hill, starting as a Staff/Press Assistant. In 2018, she was hired to be the Communications Director for Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. In this role, Katherine develops, executes, and manages the Congressman’s comprehensive communications strategy and acts as his on-the-record spokeswoman with members of the press, earning coverage in numerous media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, the Associated Press, News Nation, NPR, Axios, Politico, Roll Call, the Hill, Washington Examiner, Newsweek, Newsmax, Cheddar, and more.

A product of an all-girl high school education, Katherine is committed to empowering young women, helping them achieve meaningful success, and preparing them to lead America’s next generation. She is an aspiring world traveler, avid animal lover, and is a passionate advocate for those living with autism and neuromuscular diseases.

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10:00am – 11:00am
Welcome Hour – Light Breakfast & Arrivals

11:00am – 11:05am
Welcome & Summit Kickoff from Christie Garton, Founder & CEO of 1,000 Dreams Fund

11:05am – 11:30pm
Student Activity #1

11:30am – 12:30pm
Panel #1: Advice from Seasoned Professionals moderated by Christie Garton, Founder & CEO

12:30pm – 12:45pm
Pick up lunch and take seats for the keynote speech.

12:45pm – 1:45pm
Lunch Hour Keynote + Q&A Session

1:45pm – 3:15pm
Panel #2: Young Professionals & Higher Education moderated by Chelsea Larsuel, Programs Manager

3:15pm – 3:45pm
Student Activity #2

3:45pm – 4:45pm
Strategic Goal Setting from the 1DF Student Community

4:45pm – 5:00pm
Thank You, Closeout, & Invitation to Join our Rooftop Social Hour!

5:00pm – 6:30pm
Post Event Rooftop Social Networking Hour – Light Snacks & Refreshments

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