Dr. Josie Ahlquist

From educators to corporate executives, you need to know the digital space and actual youth usage of social media tools. While perceptions and fears may exist, fueled by the mass media, higher education must strategically approach digital communication technologies with possibilities to build community. By learning the tools and meeting youth where they are, the campuses and companies pose themselves for stronger communities online and in-person. This keynote will focus on social media strategy and marketing, through the lens of human development, leadership and learning.

What are the competencies required to be a leader in the face of the digital and social age? This engagement will explore digital communication skills, social media leadership frameworks and digital decision-making for administrators and faculty in every industyr.

This session will explore leadership education and development that recognizes the power and possibilities of technology. The talk is fueled by the scholars’ own research and curriculum development that will provide attendees tangible tools and resources for leadership exploration, discernment, and growth for both professionals and young adults.