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LEAD Consortium on Arts, Communications, Entertainment & Humanities - Point Foundation

LEAD Consortium on Arts, Communications, Entertainment & Humanities

The Leadership Education & Affinities Development (LEAD) Consortium on Arts, Communications, Entertainment & Humanities will gather Point Scholars studying in the area with professionals as well as alumni, board members, and mentors.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

October 12-14, 2017

Los Angeles, CA

Hilton Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Dr.
Universal City, CA 91608-1001

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Thursday October, 12, 2017 10:30 am - 5:15 pm        Check-In 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm        Welcome Dinner                                            Guest Presentation: The F-Word: A Foster-to-Adopt Story                                            Created & Presented by Point Alum Nicole Opper 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm       Dessert Friday, October 13, 2017 7:00 am - 9:00 am       Breakfast 9:00 am - 10:20 am     Queer Academia: A panel discussion featuring Point Alumni who have                                           pursued paths in  academia                                          Harjant Gill Marcie Fisher-Borne Monica Motley Katie Batza Moderated by Ted Farley 10:30 am - 11:45 am   Transgender and Genderqueer Representation in Entertainment:                                          A panel discussion featuring trans* and gnc entertainers and media makers Shadi Petosky  Zeke Smith  Alexandra Gray Jacob Tobia  Moderated by Jeffrey Masters 11:55 am                        Group Photo 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm    Lunch 1:00 pm                         Board bus to West Hollywood 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm     Field Trip 5:00 pm                         Board bus to hotel Saturday, October 14, 2017 7:00 am - 9:00 am        Breakfast 9:00 am - 10:15 am       Working Outside of the Box: A panel discussion featuring Point Alumni who                                            have pursued careers and success outside of their academic field. Ellen Adams Maggie Keenan-Bolger  Zach Lundin Michelle Carnes Moderated by Jorge Valencia   10:15 am - 11:00 am     Networking Mixer 11:00 am - 12:30 am     Networking Brunch                          #PointLeads

For information on sponsorship of a LEAD program or other leadership conferences, please contact Associate Program Coordinator, Emma Nuiry.

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