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Future Leaders Conference

About The Conference

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Topic: Capitol Connections: Supporting D.C.’s Emerging Professionals
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 9:30 pm EST
Location: Washington Marriott Metro Center
775 12th Street, NW | Washington D.C. 20005

The CHLI Future Leaders Conference prepares the next generation of leaders by convening over 200 students, interns, young professionals, Congressional staff, corporate executives and community leaders at an annual conference.

The Conference brings together Members of Congress, distinguished corporate, government and non-profit leaders for panel discussions that encourage and promote public service, leadership and entrepreneurship among today’s young adults.

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The CHLI Future Leaders Conference provides students the opportunity to make career building connections with their peers and leaders in their potential career fields.

The conference takes place in Washington, D.C. This year the program will be in-person and virtual to provide more college students and young professionals from across the country, the opportunity to participate. Students and young professionals have the opportunity to make career-building connections and gather advice from leaders in their potential career fields.

Registration for the conference is complimentary made possible by our sponsors.

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Future Leaders Conference 2023

Future Leaders Conference 2023

Speakers

Speakers & Moderators 

Panel: Internship Do’s & Don’ts 

  • Marisa Sanchez, Legislative Correspondent – United States Senate Office of Senator Martin Heinrich (NM)
  • Paola Arrellano, Director of Operations – United States House of Representatives Office of Congressman David Valadao (CA)
  • Kelvin Bencosme, Staff Assistant – United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration
  • Jeyben Castro, Community Outreach and Engagement Director – United States House of Representatives Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
  • Maggie Mahfood-Bradley, Director of Special Projects – United States House of Representatives Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
  • Panel: Career Pathways
    • Omar Franco, Managing Director – Becker & Poliakoff
    • Nora Venegas, Director Federal Government Relations – Tyson Foods
    • Sara Towles, Director, Government Affairs – PepsiCo
    • Melissa Alvarado, Director of Government Affairs – Delta Air Lines
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