CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
2025 CIRCLE OF CHANGE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
November 20-23, 2025 | California State University, Dominguez Hills
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Opening Session | One College Nation
6:00pm – 8:00pm
We kick off the conference with energy and connection! Join us for an electrifying welcome with our conference DJ, Emcee, and the One College Nation experience.
This highly interactive session goes beyond icebreakers—students will connect across campuses, build lasting relationships, and engage in transformational dialogue.
Participants will walk away with a deeper sense of cultural awareness, empathy, and the interpersonal skills needed to foster inclusion and belonging in any environment.
Friday, November 21, 2025
Opening Keynote Speaker | Dr. Joshua Fredenburg
9:00am – 10:30am
The second day of the conference begins with a dynamic and inspirational keynote by Dr. Joshua Fredenburg!
This powerful session will equip student leaders with foundational leadership skills that empower them to lead more effectively within their campus community, while also inspiring and motivating them to create positive change in their communities, nation, and the world.
Leadership Empowerment Sessions #1
10:45am – 12:00pm
This first set of breakout sessions will feature three leadership empowerment workshops focused on discovering the leader within and developing a purposeful vision that inspires impact.
Students will leave these sessions with greater clarity about their values, strengths, passions, and cultural assets; and will learn how to channel those discoveries into a powerful vision that makes a difference in the world around them.
Lunch
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Lunch at Circle of Change is more than just a meal—it’s a networking opportunity! Students and professionals will connect with others who share similar career aspirations, take professional headshots, and have the chance to win fun prizes.
Leadership Empowerment Session #2
1:15pm – 2:30pm
The second empowerment block features three workshops focused on helping students build the critical skills needed to lead others effectively within organizations.
Participants will enhance their emotional intelligence, relationship-building, and communication skills – tools essential for today’s emerging leaders.
Board Breaking Experience With Troy Stende
2:45pm – 4:15pm
The board-breaking experience with Troy Stende is an interactive and life changing experiential activity that enables emerging leaders and professionals to identify and overcome the fears, barriers, or other challenges that might be holding them back from reaching their fullest potential.
A powerful conference tradition, this experience has left a lasting impact on thousands of students across the country.
Circle of Change Inspirational Experience
4:15pm – 5:00pm
The inspirational closing session will not only consist of a time of self-reflection and evaluation, but the Circle of Change Leadership Team will lead conference attendees through a series of interactive self-reflection and action planning activities with other attendees at the conference.
Once the final session is complete, students and professionals will have ample time to experience the amazing attractions that are available in the City of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Excursions and Team-Building Experiences
5:00pm – 9:00pm
This reflective closing session will guide students through a process of self-evaluation and action planning. Facilitated by the Circle of Change Leadership Team, attendees will engage in interactive exercises that help solidify their conference experience and prepare them for future success.
Professional Reception
9:00pm – 11:00pm
Participants will have time to explore Los Angeles and engage in meaningful conversations, reflection, and team-building with their leadership groups. This is an opportunity to bond, have fun, and experience everything Southern California has to offer.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Opening Keynote Speaker | Kevin Bracy
9:00am – 10:30am
The third day of the 2024 Circle of Change Leadership Experience will begin with a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on leadership and resilience from Kevin Bracy.
This session is designed to inspire, motivate, and transform the lives of every student, while equipping them to become more resilient as an emerging leader.
Career Development Empowerment Session #1
10:45am – 12:00pm
The first career-focused breakout session will feature panels of highly successful professionals from industries including sports/entertainment, business/marketing/human resources, and community engagement/social impact.
Students will choose the panel that aligns with their career interests and gain insights, ask questions, and learn about the real-world rules of leadership success in these fields.
Lunch
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Students and professionals will continue connecting over lunch, with time for additional networking, headshots, and building relationships with peers and mentors.
Career Development Empowerment Session #2
1:15pm – 2:30pm
In this second set of panels, professionals from entertainment, health and wellness, and entrepreneurship will share their journeys and provide students with advice and strategies for success in their respective industries.
Student leaders who attend these sessions will not only be able to select the career panel session that aligns with their desired career aspirations, but they learn, grow, network, ask questions, and discover the unwritten rules of leadership success within their different areas of expertise.
Snack Break
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Refuel, connect, and prepare for the final round of career sessions.
Career Development Empowerment Session #3
3:00pm – 4:15pm
This final career panel block features professionals from tech/entertainment, education, and financial services/real estate/investments.
Students will again select the panel that aligns with their interests and gain actionable strategies for professional growth and long-term success.
Scholarship and Awards Ceremony
4:15pm – 5:00pm
A signature moment of the conference, the Awards and Scholarship Ceremony celebrates students, advisors, and campuses for their leadership and commitment. Scholarships are awarded to deserving students, and special recognition is given to those who helped make the conference experience possible.
Los Angeles Excursions and Team-Building
5:30pm – 9:30pm
During this time, we hope that students and professionals not only experience all the incredible things that Southern California has to offer, but they engage in reflection exercises, meaningful conversations, and team-bonding exercises with their group of student leaders.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Explore Los Angeles Day
9:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday is a designated day for students and professionals to explore the best of LA, including: trips to Disneyland, Universal Studios, beaches, Hollywood, or a Lakers, Clippers, Rams, or Chargers game.
Although tickets must be purchased by each college or university, this is a valuable opportunity for students to experience the magic, excitement, and culture of Los Angeles alongside their leadership peers.