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Student Veterans of America Announces the Graduating Class for the 7th Annual Leadership Institute
Expected to be the leaders of tomorrow, graduates completed intensive leadership training over four days with access to thought leaders and distinguished speakers.
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Washington, D.C. – Student Veterans of America (SVA) completed the 2018 Leadership Institute on September 23, 2018, with 102 of the nation's best SVA Chapter Leaders graduating with the expectation that they will be the next "greatest generation" of leaders in their chapter, on their campus, for their community and their country. Identified as the highest-performing Chapter Leaders from more than 1,500 SVA chapters, graduates traveled to Washington, D.C. for four days of intensive leadership development training, sponsored by Prudential Financial Inc.
"Community and purpose are what SVA means to me, and it’s what I impart to each of you today," said SVA's President and CEO Jared S. Lyon during Sunday's graduation ceremony. "Your chapter provides a sense of community, but it’s SVA’s Leadership Institute that provides you a purpose...as the most successful Chapter Leaders from the best colleges, who are the best performing students in higher education, you represent the pinnacle, the tip of the spear for advancing SVA in your chapter, campus, community, and country."
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The Leadership Institute Class of 2018 Pictured at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building After Visiting with Senior White House Officials
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Upon graduating, the Class of 2018 had a significantly increased understanding of how their personal values directly supported and reinforced their leadership philosophy. Graduates defined their personal leadership vision and developed an action plan to implement said vision. SVA's 7th Annual Leadership Institute was hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Keynote speakers included Ted Mitchell, President, American Council on Education; Jim Byrne, Acting Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dr. Mike Haynie, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation at Syracuse University; and Jim Beamsderfer, Vice President, Veterans Programs at Prudential Financial Inc.
Attendees also heard Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle White reflect on his transition to higher education in a discussion moderated by Lewis Runnion, co-founder of eleven-09.
The Class of 2018 enjoyed access to business and industry leaders with significant private, public, and nonprofit experience, including Kayla Williams,Director of Military, Veterans, and Societal Programs at CNAS; Dan Savage, Head of LinkedIn's Veterans Program; and Lida Citroen, a branding and reputation expert.
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Leadership Institute Mentors Pictured from Left to right: Dave Bradt (Master of Ceremonies), Bruno Moya, Jon Granata, Siobhan Norris, Abby Kinch, Jared S. Lyon, Bethany Kibler, Fontaine Stegall, Rodrigo Garcia, and Dan Sewell
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SVA invited eight alumni to serve as mentors to the graduating class; mentors were chosen as leaders attendees could emulate. They were prior SVA Chapter Leaders who successfully transitioned into the professional workforce, are of the highest caliber of character, and are making a difference in their community and country. Mentors included Rodgrio Garcia, Jon Granata, Bethany Kibler, Abby Kinch, Bruno Moya, Siobhan Norris, Dan Sewell, and Fontaine Stegall.
The Leadership Institute was made possible by the generous support of Prudential. The Class of 2018, listed below by name, institution, and SVA Chapter are destined to lead America in the 21st century. The Leadership Institute builds capacity to execute SVA's mission to support student veterans to, through, and beyond higher education.
More information about the Leadership Institute can be found here. Images from the event can be found here. Follow #SVALeads to learn how SVA is building the next greatest generation of leaders.
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About Student Veterans of America
Student Veterans of America (SVA) is the country’s premier organization for student veterans. SVA supports all veterans through their transition from the military, educational advancement, and career growth. SVA represents a network of 1,500 chapters on campuses in all 50 states and four countries representing over 700,000 student veterans at those colleges and universities. SVA is Gold Certified by Guide Star and was named Non-Profit of the Year by HillVets. For more information visit www.studentveterans.org.
About Prudential
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit www.news.prudential.com.
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