CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2023

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2023
A Conference Promoting Civic Participation and Empowerment

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The Civic Engagement Conference 2023, a highly anticipated event, is set to take place on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Brookdale Community College. This conference will gather community leaders, students, and experts to discuss and promote civic engagement, addressing pressing societal issues.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Location: Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Venue: Student Life Center | Parking Lot 7
Conference Location: Navesink Rooms I, II, and III (Upper level of the Student Life Center)

The conference will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers and panelists who will provide insights into the critical issues surrounding civic engagement.

The schedule for the conference is as follows:

9:30AM-9:55AM: Registration

10:00AM-10:15AM: Welcome Address

• Jonathan Moschberger, Professor, Department of Political Science, Brookdale Community College
• David Stout, Ph.D., President, Brookdale Community College

10:15AM-10:30AM: Special Address

• The Honorable Bonnie Watson Coleman, Congresswoman, United States House of Representatives

10:30AM-11:00AM: Keynote Address

• The Honorable Christine Todd Whitman, President, Whitman Strategy Group, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (2001-2003), Governor of New Jersey (1994-2001)

11:00AM-12:00PM: Panel I – Civic Engagement: Empowering Young Voters

• Moderator: Ed Johnson, Executive Director, Governmental Affairs & Community Relations, Brookdale Community College
• Panelists:
  • The Honorable Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq., Monmouth County Clerk
  • Nausheen Ansari, Development Officer, Brennan Center for Justice
  • Gilda Rogers, Executive Director, T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
  • Jessica Ronan-Frisch, Program Manager, Center for Youth Political Participation, Rutgers University
  • Pat Supplee, EdD, Director, Energizing Young Voters, League of Women Voters

12:00PM-12:10PM: Sojourner Truth Presentation

• Portrayed by Lorraine Stone, Actor, Poet, Storyteller

12:10PM-1:00PM: Panel II – Civility in an Uncivil Time

• Moderator: Micah Rasmussen, Director, Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics, Rider University
• Panelists:
  • The Honorable Victoria A. Flynn, Assemblywoman, New Jersey General Assembly
  • The Honorable Danielle M. Jones, Councilwoman, Borough of Eatontown
  • The Honorable John Francis Roman, Councilman, City of Linden
  • Samantha Roman, President & CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey
  • Derel Stroud, Political & Engagement Director, Bonnie Watson Coleman for Congress

1:00PM-1:45PM: Lunch Break / Explore Information Tables / Sign Petitions

1:45PM-2:00PM: Special Address

• The Honorable Paul Crupi, Chair, Board of Trustees, Brookdale Community College, Senior Vice President, Capital Impact Group (CIG)

2:00PM-3:00PM: Panel III – Our Precious Environment in Crisis

• Moderator: Thomas Cioppa, Ph.D., Professor, Political Science, Brookdale Community College
• Panelists:
  • Sarah Fischell, Co-Leader, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Lincroft Chapter
  • Doug O’Malley, Director, Environment New Jersey
  • Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
  • Rachael Shwom, PhD, Professor, Department of Human Ecology, Rutgers University

3:00PM-3:15PM: Special Address

• The Honorable Vin Gopal, Senator, New Jersey State Senate

3:15PM-3:25PM: Special Address

• The Honorable Rebekah Fischoff, Trustee, Board of Trustees, Brookdale Community College

3:25PM-4:15PM: Panel IV – Young Professionals Panel: Engagement in Action

• Moderator: Timothy Awojobi, Grants Mitigation Manager, FEMA, US Department of Homeland Security
• Panelists:
  • Payge Hardy, Managing Director, guides.vote
  • Assatta Mann, Senior Organizer, League of Women Voters of New Jersey
  • Samantha Minchello, Director of Government Affairs, New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
  • Theresa Velardi, Executive Director, New Jersey Republican Party

4:15PM: Closing Comments

Event Highlights:

• • Networking opportunities with experts and peers
  • Information tables and the opportunity to sign petitions
  • Insights into civic engagement, environmental sustainability, and political civility
  • Inspiration from notable speakers and professionals

To register for the Civic Engagement Conference 2023 and view the full agenda, please visit Registration Link.

Join us for a day of thoughtful discussions, learning, and inspiration as we work towards a more engaged and empowered society.