As a diverse group of leaders and learners gathered in Vancouver, B.C. this October, TWU GLOBAL's BA and MA in Leadership program students and faculty were among them, helping to drive positive conversations around the future of global leadership.
Through plenary sessions, workshops, and roundtable discussions, conference attendees at the International Leadership Association (ILA) Global Conference shared knowledge and ideas, enriching one another by bringing their diverse perspectives and experiences.
Joining the conversation for a better future
The 2023 ILA Global Conference featured a rich program of learning and networking. During the conference new research and publications on leadership were readily accessible, along with a variety of talks and presentations by experienced and notable leaders from around the world.
Together, conference attendees sought to advance the study and practice of leadership across business, organizational, and societal realms, and progress towards the vision of a just and thriving world.
Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell, 19th Prime Minister of Canada, was the chair of this year’s ILA Global Conference, which centered on the theme, “Cultivating Leadership for a Thriving Future.” Joining the former prime minister was a team of leaders that included Dr. Shawna Nist, who oversees TWU’s leadership programs as dean of TWU GLOBAL, and who served as a ILA conference program co-chair. Dr. Nist has been an ILA member since 2007. She presented her dissertation research at the 2009 annual conference in Prague and at the first Women and Leadership Conference in Asilomar in 2013.
Exchanging knowledge and ideas
Many TWU students participated at the conference as volunteers, coordinated by Assistant Professor of Leadership Dr. Doug Atha who chaired the conference committee for volunteer recruitment. In addition to being a key conference sponsor, TWU participated actively with a strong delegation of about 20 staff and faculty and 75 student volunteers.
TWU professors led multiple conference presentations under the themes of leadership education, leadership development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Below are the titles of presentations by TWU faculty:
"Authentic or Imposter: Using Storytelling to Develop Learner Leadership Identity in the Face of AI"
Sophie Chen, Sessional Assistant Professor of Leadership, TWU GLOBAL
Rebecca Straforelli, Assistant Professor, TWU GLOBAL
"Using Describe, Interpret, Evaluate Methodology to Implement Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Practices"
Dr. Ella Ruth Anaya, Professor, MA Leadership, Business & Health, TWU GLOBAL / Media + Communication Field Placement Coordinator & Professor, School of Art, Media + Culture
"International Students’ Experiences of Academic Hospitality in a Canadian Graduate Leadership Program"
Dr. Ella Ruth Anaya, Professor, MA Leadership, Business & Health, TWU GLOBAL / Media + Communication Field Placement Coordinator & Professor, School of Art, Media + Culture
Dr. Sergio Cepero Espinosa, Associate Professor, TWU GLOBAL
"Academic Hospitality to International Students in a Canadian Context: Understanding the Journey"
Dr. Derrick Rasheed Mohamed, Assistant Professor of Leadership & Associate Dean, MA Leadership
Dr. Sergio Cepero Espinosa, Associate Professor, TWU GLOBAL
"The Cross-Cultural Patient-Centered Care Approach in Healthcare Leadership Development Internationally"
Dr. Tina Wu, Associate Professor & Stream Director for Healthcare, MA in Leadership
About TWU's MA in Leadership
The MA in Leadership degrees are offered with two foundational curriculum themes – Transformational Servant Leadership and Values-Based Leadership. Our degree program is designed to develop emerging leaders using the Competency Model to become confident and effective servant-leaders for the 21st Century. Learn more at TWU's MA in Leadership program.
About TWU's BA in Leadership
TWU’s BA in Leadership equips graduates to motivate colleagues, mobilize the workforce, manage conflict and more, as part of an engaging learning experience that is applicable to life and career. Learn more at TWU's BA in Leadership program.
About Trinity Western University
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