Alumni Leadership Speaker Series

Join a fun and engaging program where you can make new friends, learn more about yourself and your strengths, and develop the skills to work more effectively with others and in groups. Discover how to support the success of the organizations you’re involved in while becoming more connected with the LEAD office—one of the greatest places on campus! Earn a leadership certificate to enhance your resume and gain the confidence to lead in a way that fits your style. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and have fun along the way!

Hugo Delgado, Executive Director of NovaSalud

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Ashley Koranteng

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Taylor Sprague, Director of Operations at Jobs for the Future

Taylor Sprague (they/them) is a social impact strategist and operations leader dedicated to driving organizational effectiveness and systems-level change. As Director of Operations at Jobs for the Future (JFF), they lead organizational change management, oversee enterprise-wide goals, and cultivate a culture of data-driven decision-making to enable JFF’s ability to drive transformation of the education and workforce systems. With expertise in strategic planning, partnership development, and operational leadership, Taylor has played a key role in securing multimillion-dollar partnerships and implementing initiatives that scale impact. They graduated from George Mason University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Government & International Politics and a minor in Leadership Studies. Additionally, they hold a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University and a Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania. Taylor also serves on the board of TransCanWork, supporting employment access for gender-diverse individuals. 

Jessica Smith, Founder and Executive Director at The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc.

Jessica Smith graduated from George Mason University in 2014 with a BA in Communication and Philosophy, magna cum laude. She is a writer, mental health advocate and social entrepreneur based in Baltimore, MD. Jessica is the Founder and Executive Director of The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc., a nonprofit organization that reduces financial barriers for community members struggling with their mental health who cannot afford treatment. Since inception she’s screened over 200 applicants for anxiety and depression and has given nearly $40,000 to the community in financial resources. She’s been recently certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, where she can train adults nationwide how to identify signs and symptoms of mental challenges in the lives of the youth they work with.