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June Stewart Leadership Series

SIDs As Leaders: Hear from top administrators who have been in our seats.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

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Our trio of presenters discussed the value and role of athletic communications on their campuses, strategies on elevating and distinguishing yourself and your role, and what they look for in their leaders. Each of them has an athletic communications/media relations background, and spoke on how they have leveraged those experiences, and shared ways for you to become a stronger leader on your campus or in your conference office.

Presenters

• Omar Banks – Campbell University, Director of Athletics
• Sara Braun – Rogers State University, SWA/Associate AD for External Ops.
• Kristene Kelly, Ed.D. – Dartmouth College, Sr. Assoc. AD for Varsity Sports/SWA/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Moderator

Trip Durham – 2D Consulting LLC

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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Components of a Strong Mentor/Mentee Relationship
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Time: 2 PM (ET) / 1 PM (CT) / Noon (MT) / 11 AM (PT)

Mentorship is a critical component of career and professional growth, but maintaining the long-term mentor/mentee relationship can be challenging as work schedules, geographic challenges and interest levels interfere from time to time. Join CoSIDA Mentorship Committee members and guest panelists as they outline best practices for building and maintaining a strong mentor/mentee relationship.

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Presenters

• Rebecca Gaona – Old Dominion University, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications — rgaona@odu.edu
• Carolayne Henry – Mountain West Conference, Senior Associate Commissioner, Governance & Legal Affairs/SWA — cehenry@TheMW.com
• Andy Seeley – Florida Atlantic University, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations — aseeley@fau.edu
• Krystal Warren – Dayton University, Associate Athletics Director – Athletics Communications — kwarren2@udayton.edu

Moderator

Shawn Medeiros – Endicott College, Director of Athletic Communications / CoSIDA Mentorship Committee — smedeiro@endicott.edu

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Calendar

Important Dates

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• 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
• 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. Softball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/16/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Nomination Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
• 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas