With the understanding that leadership is a collaborative process that is open to everyone, not related to formal title or position, we will invite members of the FSU campus and local communities to share lessons learned from their experiences as leaders in a variety of community and professional spaces. All are welcome to join us in learning from our experienced speakers, both in person and virtually. Those who attend this series can expect to learn more about the many facets of leadership and walk away with practical applications for their own lives. We hope that the Leadership Speaker Series will encourage and inspire you to become an everyday leader. Participation in the Leadership Speaker Series is always at no cost for all who join.
Upcoming Speakers
Shaqualyn M. Shedrick: Self-Care vs. Maintenance for Leaders
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | DSC 2201/2202
Shaqualyn M. Shedrick, known as Ms. Quay, is a Miami native and graduate of Florida A&M University with a degree in Criminal Justice, a minor in Psychology, and a focus on Juvenile Delinquency. Passionate about mentoring and empowering women, especially teenage girls, she founded She Academy, Inc. to create a supportive space for building confidence, fostering community, and encouraging success. Inspired by her own experiences and the disparities she noticed among teenage girls, Ms. Quay has dedicated herself to uplifting others. Her motto, “You get what you work for, not what you wish for,” embodies her commitment to hard work and perseverance. Under her leadership, She Academy has become a cornerstone of the Tallahassee community, inspiring the next generation of women to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Devan Leavins: Action-focused Leadership
Wednesday, March 5 | 11:30-a.m.-1 p.m. | DSC 2201/2202
Devan Leavins is the Administrator of Special Projects for the City of Tallahassee and a Lecturer at the University of Florida and Florida State University. He collaborates with communities to identify unique assets, promote placemaking, and implement citizen-led initiatives like rural farmers markets and community workdays. Devan holds a Master of Science in Planning and a certificate in Urban Design from Florida State University.
Rolando "Roly" Torres: Fear, Anxiety, and Leadership
Thursday, April 10 | 11:30-a.m.-1 p.m. | DSC 2202
Rolando Torres earned his master's degree in Higher Education from FSU in 2014. Since then, Rolando has worked for FSU's Centers for College Life Coaching assisting students in navigating their first year in college and developing their personal vision and goals. When not at work, Rolando enjoys being a Husband, attending church, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and working on the occasional woodworking project.
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Rebecca Sardina
Leadership Graduate Assistant
rks21a@fsu.edu