Lead the Way at Lynchburg

An exclusive leadership experience for students ready to make their mark.

Welcome to the Presidential Leadership Summit

The University of Lynchburg invites you to a unique, invitation-only event designed to jump-start your leadership journey before college even begins. Tailored for students, this two-day summit delivers high-impact programming, meaningful mentorship, and a sense of belonging from the very beginning.

Real Leaders. Real Stories. Real Impact: Connect with our alumni who turned their Lynchburg education into leadership success. Experience interactive workshops and collaborative sessions to help you discover and develop your personal leadership style.
Perks with Purpose: Enjoy a premium event experience with lodging and meals covered, plus exclusive Summit gear. This isn’t just a conference, it’s your first step toward leading with purpose at Lynchburg and beyond.

Schedule of Events

Student Schedule

Parent Schedule

Speakers

Alison Morrison-Shetlar

President, University of Lynchburg

11th president of the University of Lynchburg. Leading academic and marine molecular biologist with decades of research, faculty, and leadership experience in U.S. higher education.

David Rosser ’90

National Account Manager, Sunstates Security

Lynchburg Board of Trustees member; former U.S. Secret Service special agent with 20+ years of protective and investigative experience; former president of the Lynchburg Alumni Association.

Django Degree ’14

Senior Product Manager, Financial Wellness Labs
Co-founder/Author, Focus on Words, Inc.

University of Lynchburg alumnus (communication studies); strategic communications professional and content creator focused on engagement, media, and platform building.

Treney Tweedy ’97, ’20 MBA

Student Health Clinic Administrator, Hampton University

Lynchburg Board of Trustees member; former U.S. Navy journalist, community leader, past vice mayor, and first African American woman mayor of Lynchburg, with decades of civic service.

Eric Voegtle ’94

Vice President, NFP

Voegtle is a vice president at NFP, an Aon company, specializing in trade credit insurance and risk mitigation. He also serves on the University’s Alumni Board of Directors.

Jody Burchett

Assistant Director of Financial Aid, University of Lynchburg

Burchett supports students and families through the financial aid process, helping make higher education accessible and navigating complex funding decisions.

Abby Myers

Director of Admissions, University of Lynchburg

Myers leads recruitment and enrollment efforts, working closely with prospective students and families to guide them through the college search and application process.