Keynote Session
Visible/Valuable: Make the World Better While you Build Professional Credibility with a Service-First Personal Brand
Speaker: Vanessa Errecarte, M.A., M.B.A., Lecturer - UC Davis Graduate School of Management
By teaching others something valuable, you can become a thought leader in your industry, while at the same time making the world a better place. During a time where we spend more time online than we do in-person, it's essential to have a personal branding strategy there, yet it's often an overlooked asset. This presentation will use cornerstone principles of corporate branding to teach participants how to find, develop and make an impact with their personal brands.
Location: 1st Floor
Morning Sessions (Choose One at Registration)
From Challenges to Solutions: Cultivating Creativity in Administrative Professionals
Speakers: Amy Shuman, MA, PCC, Executive Director & Jeff Heiser, MS, ACC, Senior Trainer - UC Davis Student Affairs Division
This interactive workshop empowers administrative professionals to enhance their creative problem-solving skills, which ultimately strengthens teamwork and departmental resilience. Through engaging activities and using visual images, we'll explore a practical four-step process—Clarify, Ideate, Develop, and Implement— to build resilience to overcome challenges. Bring a real challenge or goal, and we'll use it to explore this creative problem-solving framework. Walk away with practical tools, a strengthened creative mindset, and the ability to contribute to a more positive and productive work environment, both individually and within your team.
Location: 2nd Floor
Network and Navigate: Savor Connections and Resources
Speaker: Lisa Laughter, MA, ACC, Senior Coach - UC Davis Learning & Organizational Development
A lively session designed to help you connect with colleagues; expanding your professional network, sharing insights, and discovering new resources to advance your career. Whether you're looking to forge new relationships, strengthen existing ones, or simply engage in meaningful conversations and hear of great resources, this breakout welcomes all.
Location: 2nd Floor
Informational Sessions
Lean Six Sigma Informational Session
Hosted by: Priya Venkatesan, Business Systems Analyst - UC Davis Administration & Technology
Location: 1st Floor
People Management Essentials Informational Session
Hosted by: Dr. Kristin Dees, EdD - Director, UC Davis Student Involvement
Location: 1st Floor
General Afternoon Sessions
Networking Bingo
Hosted by: ADMAN Conference Committee
Join us for an exciting and interactive networking game! In this fast-paced activity, you'll have the opportunity to meet and engage with fellow attendees while searching for individuals who match the traits or descriptions on your bingo card. It’s a fun and dynamic way to make connections!
Location: 1st Floor
AI in Administration
Speaker: Scott Kirkland, Application Developer, UC Davis College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Ever wondered how ChatGPT and other AI tools really work—and whether they can actually help with your administrative tasks? Join us to see where LLMs shine (and where they fall short), and learn simple tips on getting the most out of them—so you can stay ahead of the AI curve without getting lost in the tech details.
Location: 1st Floor